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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Thursday, December 10, 2009 |
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Some of the Foundation Board met with Dr. Jeff Johnson and his wife, Delinda, at Mabel Murphy's on Friday, November 27 for lunch. He is doing research on Alzheimer's Disease, Lou Gehrig's Disease, and Parkinson's Disease. Jeff was one of our Distinguished Alumni in 2008. To view a portion of the discussion that took place, click on the link below and scroll down until you find his name: http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/videos/ |
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Written by Mindy Fuder
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Monday, August 24, 2009 |
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The next All-School Reunion is scheduled for July 15-17, 2011. Mark your calendars! More information will be coming soon. |
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Written by Mindy Fuder
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
Reunion ScheduleClass of 1955 - June 19
Class of 1960 - July 23 and 24
Class of 1970 - August 6 and 7
Class of 1980 - July 17 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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Sunday, September 13, 2009 |
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If you have an instrument you would like to donate to the band department, please contact the Foundation. Your donation is tax-deductible. The Band Department is in need of the following: 3 flutes 1 bass clarinet 1 bassoon 4 alto saxophones 1 tenor saxophone 1 trumpet 2 French horns 1 tuba 2 bell sets - 2 1/2 octave length
2 snare drums
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