Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District As a community, we create supportive learning environments where all students thrive. Respect: Embody respect for the diversity and dignity of all.

We envision learning without boundaries, where every student achieves his/her path to academic and career success. Learning will be driven by student need, through flexible and adaptive options. Supporting the district's educational system are highly engaged families; proven technology infrastructure; staff that are continually raising the bar in their profession; and a community that is committed

to growing our future. Core Values

Student-Centered: Center everything we do on the student and student learning. Safe Environment: Strive to provide a safe learning environment. High Expectations: Maintain high expectations and educational opportunities to inspire high achievement. Collaborative: Actively collaborate with students, family, and community to support student success. Innovative: Aim to be innovative and adaptive to student needs. Terms of Use:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) uses social media to foster constructive conversations about how we can offer an excellent education to every child in the Fairbanks North Star Borough community. To ensure FNSBSD social media platforms are safe spaces for productive and respectful dialogue, all users must respect the following policies:

• Threats, abusive language, harassment, personal attacks, graphic or obscene language, and comments that disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group or any gender, sexual orientation or disability status are prohibited.

• Comments should relate to the information, topic, or question posted by FNSBSD.

• FNSBSD maintains the right to hide or delete posts or comments that violate these policies and block users who repeatedly violate these policies.

• The district encourages interaction with our pages however please be aware that you assume personal responsibility for your comments, username and any information provided through any FNSBSD social media platform.

⏰ 2026–27 School Start & End TimesThe first day of school for most students is Tuesday, August 18. We’ll see you then! 👋...
08/14/2026

⏰ 2026–27 School Start & End Times

The first day of school for most students is Tuesday, August 18. We’ll see you then! 👋

Find school times, along with more back-to-school resources, at: www.k12northstar.org/families/back-to-school

08/12/2026

We welcomed back all of our educators and administrators throughout the district today. Thank you to our community partners who came out to show support. Let’s have a great school year! Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce

08/12/2026

✨ Superintendent Dr. Luke Meinert welcomes our families and staff to the 2026–27 school year!

As our schools come back to life, we’re looking forward to a year of learning, growth, and new opportunities as we put our strategic plan into action.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff who make FNSBSD great. Here’s to a successful and inspiring school year ahead!

🎉 Welcome back, educators!Community partners lined the way with signs, cheers, coffee, donuts, and encouragement as our ...
08/12/2026

🎉 Welcome back, educators!

Community partners lined the way with signs, cheers, coffee, donuts, and encouragement as our teachers, staff, and administrators kicked off the new school year at our annual welcome event.

A special THANK YOU to all of our positive picketers who came out to cheer on our educators, and to the local businesses and partners who helped make this event happen.

What a great reminder of how much our community cares about our schools and the people who make them great.

📚We’re excited for the year ahead!
Fairbanks Chamber

🍎 Welcome, New Teachers!Our Teaching and Learning Department recently hosted New Hire Academy to help nearly 90 new teac...
08/11/2026

🍎 Welcome, New Teachers!

Our Teaching and Learning Department recently hosted New Hire Academy to help nearly 90 new teachers prepare for the 2026–27 school year!

Teachers from our community, across Alaska, around the country, and around the world came together to learn about District systems and procedures, explore curriculum and instructional materials, and get practical tips for a successful first year.

A BIG welcome to all our new teachers! We’re so glad you’re here, and we’re grateful you’ve chosen to invest in our students and our community. Teaching and Learning - Fairbanks School District

⭐️ Back to School Countdown Begins!📚The first day of school for most students is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.• Curious abou...
08/10/2026

⭐️ Back to School Countdown Begins!📚The first day of school for most students is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

• Curious about school start times?
• Need a supply list?
• Looking into learning options or events?
• Time to update immunizations?
• Need lunch support?

👉 Find everything you need in one place:
www.k12northstar.org/backtoschool

Haven’t enrolled yet? Get started at: www.k12northstar.org/enroll

🎼Jump Start Music Camp – This year, we welcomed nearly 50 students from across the district, who spent the week learning...
08/04/2026

🎼Jump Start Music Camp – This year, we welcomed nearly 50 students from across the district, who spent the week learning to read music, care for their instruments, and perform their very first songs.

Students explored clarinet, flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and bass with the guidance of eight dedicated music teachers and volunteer, Erin Janoso.

The camp was fully funded by the district, making it possible for every student to participate without sponsorships. We are grateful to the community sponsors who supported this program in previous years and helped sustain it until district funding became available.

We can't wait to see these young musicians continue growing in our middle school music programs this year!

🩺 Exploring Future Careers in Healthcare!Twenty-four students—18 from Hutchison High School and six from North Pole High...
07/28/2026

🩺 Exploring Future Careers in Healthcare!

Twenty-four students—18 from Hutchison High School and six from North Pole High School—participated in this summer's Health Science Camp, where they explored careers in healthcare through hands-on learning and interactive activities.

Students explored the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, practiced CPR, completed sheep heart dissections, took vital signs, practiced blood draws and EpiPen administration, and developed first aid skills, including splinting and Stop the Bleed techniques.

A special thank you to Heidi Beardsley, CTE Health Occupations Teacher at Hutchison High School, for leading this program and inspiring students to explore careers in healthcare!

We also appreciate our community partners, Foundation Health Partners and Tanana Chiefs Conference, for helping make this valuable learning experience possible.

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is now accepting applications for 2026–2027 School Board Advisory Commi...
07/27/2026

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is now accepting applications for 2026–2027 School Board Advisory Committee volunteer members!

Current openings include:

📊 Budget Committee
• 1 Community Member

📚 Curriculum Committee
• 2 Parent/Guardian Members
• 1 Community Member

🤝 Diversity Committee
• 4 Community Members
• 3 Parent/Guardian Members

💙 Family Engagement Committee
• 1 Parent/Guardian Member
• 1 Community Member

🏛️ Legislative Committee
• 1 Community Member
• 1 Parent/Guardian Member

If you're passionate about supporting students, families, and public education, we encourage you to apply and share your voice in shaping the future of FNSBSD.

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 school year, apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_n1v0iAI63HUw1INSa1cl3z8mphmwA3LfigCBr3jx_FOGYw/viewform

Address

520 5th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK
99701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
5:30pm - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19074522000

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