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Embracing a diverse and changing society

The mission of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is to provide an excellent, equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students will succeed and contribute to a diverse and changing society. One of our core values is respect for the diversity and dignity of all.

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KIndergarten Roundup

Enroll your child in kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year! Kindergarten roundup is April 29-30, 2019, visit your neighborhood elementary school during that time for help with registration and for a free kindergarten readiness calendar. Visit www.k12northstar.org/kindergarten for more info about enrollment.

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Principal & Assistant Principal Appreciation

Thank you for being a positive presence in your schools and a leader in your community. Thank you for your very thoughtful, intentional, sometimes challenging, and always rewarding work with students, staff and parents. Thank you for being champions of equity and successful learning for ALL students.

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FNSB School District accepts $1 million grant from Department of Defense

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District recently accepted a $1 million dollar grant from the Department of Defense Educational Activities to increase support for students of military families.

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Gaborik named state Superintendent of the Year

Lifelong Alaskan, educator and school administrator Dr. Karen Gaborik has been named Alaska’s 2019 School Superintendent of the Year. The award is granted by the Alaska Superintendents Association and honors school system leaders who exemplify “effectiveness, knowledge, leadership, ethics and commitment.”

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Interior Alaska students create warm welcome for new kids

Some local schools are creating welcome videos and posting them on their websites to help new students feel more welcome when moving to a new school.

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