Announcements

Welcome NEW STUDENTS!

Please call 452-2000x11201 for information.

Homeschool Orientations are held every Wednesday at 12:00 for students planning to enroll for 2017-2018 school year. Come and learn about homeschool options through B.E.S.T.

ONLINE Orientations for High School classes are at 3:00 PM each Tuesday and Thursday.

*Current immunization records are necessary for enrollment in any school.*

*Please schedule student immunization appointments over the summer!*

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McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act

If your family lives in any of the following situations:
In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground

On the street

In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations, or

Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing
Contact - Leona McDaniels (907) 452-2000 ext. 11431 or Sarah Emmal 1-877-854-5437.
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Support for Military Students and Families from DoDEA, through

BEST Project 360 Grant

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Homeschool Orientations
Learn more about homeschooling with Fairbanks BEST at our weekly orientations for new families. Orientations are each Wednesday at noon.

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School News

Fairbanks BEST Office Closed for Staff Professional Development

BEST will open at 12:00 on Monday, August 14. The office will be closing at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 15.

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Schools need current shot records before the first day of school

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District urges families to ensure your student is up-to-date on immunizations and to provide a current immunization record to your school before school starts so your child can attend on the first day.

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Locate school bus stops now before the start of school

We urge families to look up their student's school bus stop now. Requests for new bus stops or adjustments to existing stop locations must be made by Wednesday, August 9.

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Board of Education approves 2017-2018 School District Budget

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Board of Education adopted a 2017-2018 Approved Budget at a June 22 special meeting.

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Fairbanks schools chief holds budget talk for parents

The superintendent of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District presented her proposed budget for the 2017-18 school year to a handful of parents in the high school library on Wednesday.

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Budget forums are planned on these dates

• Feb. 15 at North Pole High School. • Feb. 22 at Ryan Middle School. • March 8 at University Park Elementary School. All forums start at 6 p.m.

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Public learns more about plan for Fairbanks schools

The school district continued to roll out personalized learning with a public meeting Thursday that drew more than 100 people. Consultants with Education Elements presented information about the new education initiative, which entails more technology, small-group learning, classrooms with flexible seating and choices for how students meet state standards.

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