Back To School

Families in the Valley expressed concern about COVID-19 cases spiking in North Dakota.

The North Dakota Department of Health asked both houses to quarantine, according to NDSU.

Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools want to make sure all students have meals during the upcoming school year.

Students will soon walk through the doors of their school for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world.

The first day of school is fast approaching, and some Fargo parents said the school district dropped the ball with Virtual Academy. They said school will start a week from Tuesday, and there’s no plan for teaching their kids online.

If a stranger is interacting with your child, they need to provide a description including what the person was wearing, what that person looked like and where that person interacted with your child.

The fear continues to grow on the university of North Dakota's campus as COVID-19 cases continue to climb.

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Many families are frustrated that local public school districts are starting the fall semester with hybrid learning. Instead of keeping the kids home half the time, parents are exploring other options, even if that means a bigger expense.

A Fargo mom wants her kids in school five days a week, and she is rallying other parents through an online petition. It's in response to Fargo Public Schools' decision to start the school year with hybrid learning.

Schools offer resources to support students this upcoming year.

Director Emily Wangen from Music Therapy in Motion states that the masks they create are fully washable, made with comfortable ear loops and have a durable vinyl window. These are $20.00 a piece.

Grand Forks Public Schools is preparing for an unprecedented school year, yet also on the mind of administrators is dealing with the fallout of a recent racist incident.

Moorhead Schools to start fall semester with hybrid learning

An Instagram page called “Racism in ND Schools” launched in late July and has received dozens of submissions with hundreds of likes.

The safe return of fall high school sports in the valley will be a complex task, amid the pandemic. School leaders say they're ready for the challenge.

People lined up Thursday afternoon for free backpacks filled with school supplies at Aurora Elementary in West Fargo before classes officially began.

Students coming back in September can expect school buses to look different as they travel to and from school. Valley News Live took your transportation questions to the experts.

The first day of school is fast approaching for K-12 and college students across the Valley.

Minnesota State University and The University of North Dakota students can join a Zoom meeting this afternoon to receive the latest updates involving back to school practices for the upcoming fall semester.

The rush is on for families running to store shelves in preparation for the new school year.

Students will be learning in and out of the classroom.

Registration for the Virtual Academy opened Saturday, August 1, and closed Saturday, August 8.

Fargo Public Schools decided students will start the 2020-2021 school year with hybrid learning.

United Way received 6,040 backpacks to distribute to students in need. These will go to K-12 students in Cass and Clay counties.

Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.

Fargo Public Schools is planning to announce to parents and staff on Monday whether students will start classes in-person, remote, or a combination of both.

The two choices include the Distance Learning Support Center and the West Fargo Public Schools Virtual Program. With either decisions, parents have until Sunday, August 9th at 11:59pm to sign up.

This year, United Way of Cass-Clay has worked closely with our local school district leaders to plan nine distribution events occurring August 11th through August 20th where families in need can come to one of their designated, local school districts to pick up their backpacks and supplies

These masks can be chosen between a washable one or a disposable manufactured one. There are a few exceptions to this rule including the student having a medical, behavioral or challenges not having to wear one.