For more than 130 years, Fergus Falls schools have prepared students for success. It wasn't always easy. The very first classes were held in what had to be an "aromatic" horse barn on the Ottertail River and only a month after starting, the first teacher eloped! More than one school has burned down and sometimes the various native languages such as Norwegian and German made teaching more difficult.
But the love for the schools has also shown through these many years. Even now, with new challenges, budget concerns and an uncertain world, people realize the value of a Fergus Falls Public School education.
The 544 Education Foundation's goal is to meet some of those challenges with your help. The Foundation, incorporated as a non-profit 501 (c) (3) in September of 2000, provides additional resources to make more future success stories. The Foundation's priority is students. It doesn't get more basic than that.
If you're a graduate or friend of Fergus Falls High School, welcome! Look around, make contacts, give us feedback or your news and please consider joining the Foundation. Memberships help keep us going; larger gifts can make a difference in the life of a child. |
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Written by Mindy Fuder
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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The 544 Education Foundation awarded $11,330.77 in grants to the Fergus Falls School District at its February 11th board meeting. The Foundation received 22 grant requests totaling over $45,400. They were able to fund 13 at either full or partial amounts. The grants awarded are as follows: - $200 for two portable keyboards for the Area Learning Center’s music department.
- $284.98 for an iPod, hard drive, and accessories for the music department.
- $300 for a chemistry field trip to the Skills and Technology Training Center in Fargo, ND.
- $350 for a Cricut Expression machine for the Secondary School.
- $500 to fund a trumpet clinician/guest soloist.
- $500 to cover expenses for the Senior Recognition Banquet/Hall of Fame Night.
- $520 for two welding helmets for the Vocational Department.
- $1000 for material, sweatshirts, and other sewing supplies for the Otter Outlet (the school store).
- $1000 for Kinderstart Preschool scholarships.
- $1260 for a projector and document camera for Adams Elementary.
- $1290 for iPods, camcorders, and accessories for Adams Elementary.
- $1526.79 for materials for the Area Learning Center’s Forensic Science Class.
- $2599 for pneumatics equipment for engineering classes at the High School. If you’re interested in learning about the grants that weren’t funded or would like to become a member of the Foundation, please contact Mindy at (218) 998-0544, ext. 2621 or
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Check out our new logo! The old one may still be used from time to time - when a simpler version is called for, but look for the new one in all future Foundation publications.
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Reunion ScheduleClass of 1950 - August 6 and 7
Class of 1955 - June 19
Class of 1960 - July 23 and 24
Class of 1968 - August 21 - 60th Birthday Bash!
Class of 1970 - August 6 and 7
Class of 1980 - July 17
Class of 1995 - August 14 Pictures from the 2009 Class Reunions can be seen by clicking on the decade and then the class year under "Class News." |
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Written by Mindy Fuder
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 |
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This year's Fred Evenson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, July 23 at the Pebble Lake Golf Course. More information to come... |
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