FBUSD Weekly Blog

  Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great break and start to 2026. I am looking forward to a great year with you all!  We are forming a Professional Development Committee. This committee will help to provide feedback on what would be relevant for PD in the coming summer and school year.  We will have one representative from each site on the committee. Our first meeting is planned for 3:30 PM on January 22. If you are interested, please contact your site principal.  We will begin a pilot of new Math curriculum for grades K-8 next school year. MCOE will be offering some PD opportunities to support preparation for the pilot. A team of teachers and administrators previewed some of the available curricula at MCOE before the holidays. We will be piloting two different curricula next year with full implementation in 2027-2028.  I hope you have a great weekend.  -Joe

  🎄  Happy Holidays  🎄 from the FBUSD Board of Trustees  and Joe! Thank you to everyone who took a moment to share reflections on student success. The word cloud below is a powerful reminder of the impact you have each day and the many ways our students are growing because of your care, commitment, and creativity. As we reflect on the year behind us, I hope you can pause and recognize the successes we have experienced together. Each of you has found meaningful ways to engage students, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the future of our community. The work you do matters deeply, and its influence will continue to ripple outward for years to come. As the calendar year winds down, I hope you find time to connect with family and friends, to rest and recharge, and to ground yourselves in the people and moments that give you purpose. I am truly grateful for all that you do and excited about the possibilities that await us in the new year. Wishing you a joyful h...

CORRECTION: Local Fort Bragg FFA Float with Class of 2026 pictured here         Fort Bragg Middle School Drama Performance

FBUSD Mock Trial Team Scrimmage!    

Wishing You All a Wonderful Thanksgiving Break! One of the most impactful sessions I attended at the recent AI Summit was not about productivity or grading—it was about human connection. As we navigate a changing educational landscape, the mental health of our students, families, and staff remains our absolute priority. I am pleased to share information regarding our alignment with the Cook Center for Human Connection , an organization dedicated to the goal of ending suicide and providing comprehensive support systems for schools. Here are a couple of the resources and innovations I think are worth exploring.   Support for Parents: We know that supporting a child often means supporting their guardians. Through ParentGuidance.org , families can access coaching, counseling, and resources developed by professionals (including Dr. Skinner) to help them navigate complex parenting challenges . "My Life is Worth Living": This resource offers animated stories designed to connect wi...