Announcements

STUDENTS NEW TO FAIRBANKS: WELCOME!

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.

*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

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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Free kindergarten readiness kits at Pioneer Park Fairbanks Day June 14

Free kindergarten readiness kits and hands-on activities will be available at the Pioneer Park Fairbanks Day on June 14 from 1pm - 4pm.

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District Administrative Center summer schedule

The School District Administrative Center will begin summer hours the week of June 5, including some building closures. See the full schedule here.

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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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