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.

10/02/2026

Lathrop students have spoken… 🎤

We hit the halls with one very important question: “Who’s your favorite teacher at Lathrop and why?”

Their answers gave us a pretty good look at some of the teachers who make Lathrop special. 💜🌟

Great educators never stop learning.Mentorship. Collaboration. Professional development. Learning from colleagues. Askin...
09/28/2026

Great educators never stop learning.

Mentorship. Collaboration. Professional development. Learning from colleagues. Asking questions and reflecting on what students need.

Investing in our people includes creating opportunities for educators to continue learning and developing their skills throughout their careers.

When our educators have opportunities to learn, grow and collaborate with one another, they’re better equipped to help every student thrive.

🔗 Learn more about Investing in Our People: www.k12northstar.org/about/strategic-plan/investing-in-our-people

09/24/2026

Watch the FNSBSD School Board Candidate Forum hosted by West Valley High School today, September 24, 2026.

Thank you to the board candidates, teachers, and students who participated in this important discussion.

Learn more about the elections at www.fnsb.gov/269/Election-Information

What experiences, ideas and perspectives should help shape the work ahead for our schools?Join us for Turning Priorities...
09/24/2026

What experiences, ideas and perspectives should help shape the work ahead for our schools?

Join us for Turning Priorities into Progress, an interactive community conversation about the district’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 30
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Ryan Middle School

Families, staff, community members and high school students are invited to take part in small-group conversations around our four strategic priorities:
🎓 Achieving Educational Excellence
🧭 Supporting Access & Choice
🤝 Partnering with Our Community
🌱 Investing in Our People

Come share your experiences, explore possibilities, and help identify ideas and connections that can move this work forward.

➡️ RSVP: https://forms.gle/NPQYnFYyrKE3U8V47

Walk-ins are also welcome!

Strategic Plan - Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

There’s more than one pathway to becoming a teacher.Traditional preparation programs. Second careers. Alternative certif...
09/24/2026

There’s more than one pathway to becoming a teacher.

Traditional preparation programs. Second careers. Alternative certification. Teacher apprenticeships.

Through the registered teacher apprenticeship program, district employees can work toward becoming certified teachers while continuing to work - creating an “earn while you learn” pathway for people who already know our students, schools and community.

By creating pathways for our employees to grow, we’re investing in the people who serve our students every day.

🔗 Learn more about Investing in Our People: www.k12northstar.org/about/strategic-plan/investing-in-our-people

🎙 Alaska EdVenture: Lessons from the K-12 Frontier Podcast is BACK for the school year!Joined by Principal Becky Zaverl,...
09/22/2026

🎙 Alaska EdVenture: Lessons from the K-12 Frontier Podcast is BACK for the school year!

Joined by Principal Becky Zaverl, Counselor Kristy Stepp, and students Quinn and Noah, Dr. Meinert explores what it’s like to be a student at Denali Elementary School, from the relationships that help students feel seen and supported to the traditions, activities, and everyday moments that bring the school community together.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alaska-edventure-lessons-from-the-k-12-frontier-with/id1750572938
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wIzsQaTyMI2Z2ES3cMJ30?si=b01e85279782442d
YouTube: https://youtu.be/cOz7IEJGXd8?si=_jy4a6UCD67TR9Ei

What makes a school feel like more than just a place to learn? In t...

09/21/2026

Great schools depend on great people.

Every student deserves great educators - and supporting educators as they learn and grow is an important part of strengthening our schools.

In our final Strategic Plan spotlight video, hear directly from district educators about the different pathways that brought them into teaching, the support they’ve found along the way, and why learning and growth continue throughout an educator’s career.

Learn more about Investing in Our People: www.k12northstar.org/about/strategic-plan/investing-in-our-people

Students, families, staff and community members all bring valuable experiences, perspectives and ideas to our schools. C...
09/18/2026

Students, families, staff and community members all bring valuable experiences, perspectives and ideas to our schools. Creating meaningful opportunities for those voices to be heard helps us understand what’s working, identify needs and explore what we can accomplish together.

Want to be part of the conversation? Join us Sept. 30 for Turning Priorities into Progress, an interactive community conversation about the four pillars of our Strategic Plan.

📅 Sept. 30 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Ryan Middle School

Advance RSVP is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome: https://forms.gle/DFCViEbfrepH5h4x7

Thank you to the Lathrop Wrestling Booster Club for donating over $15,000 to support the Lathrop High School wrestling t...
09/17/2026

Thank you to the Lathrop Wrestling Booster Club for donating over $15,000 to support the Lathrop High School wrestling team.

Financial or in-kind donations directly impact students through supporting district programs.

Learn how to partner with the FNSBSD and view the FY27 Donor Wall at https://www.k12northstar.org/community/partner-with-fnsbsd

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520 5th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK
99701

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

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+19074522000

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