FBUSD Weekly Blog

FORT BRAGG HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS SHINE! First in the League going into the Championships! DANA GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPREADING HALLOWEEN SPIRIT! ~~~~~~

NO MATTER WHO YOU ROOT FOR - ENJOY THE GAMES! ~~~~~~ I’m happy to share some great news: we’ve reached an agreement with our labor partners for a 5% salary increase for this school year , retroactive to July 1, 2025 ! This raise is possible because we recently discovered an accounting software error that was counting some expenses twice. Once we corrected it, we realized we had a little more flexibility in our budget. We knew exactly where we wanted those funds to go: to you , the people who make our schools thrive. This agreement is a great example of what can happen when we work together with openness and trust. Our labor partners have been thoughtful and collaborative throughout this process, and I’m grateful for the teamwork that made this possible. I know how hard you all work every day to support students, families, and one another. This increase is one way we can show our appreciation for everything you do. Thank you for continuing to make FBUSD a place where people want to wor...

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Another Amazing Walk & Ride to School event! Thank you all for your continued participation to make a positive impact!  Here’s to another great event walking, rolling, and riding together!      Visit and Performances by Mariachi Lobos from Elsie Allen High School I hope everyone has a restful October Break. I look forward to continuing our great work  through the rest of 2025! -Joe ~~~~~~

FFA Attending the North Coast Region Leadership Conference

 FORT BRAGG  DOG PARK GETS A  SPRUCE UP FROM BIG PICTURE LEARNING STUDENTS!       WITH SOME HELP FROM THE ARTIST PAT SCOTT From Dog Park organizers: Big thank you to the gang from Big Picture Learning at the Alt Ed. Middle School. The advisors Eric, Aide Kristina, and Artist Sally who brought the young people over a couple weeks ago and they painted the donation doggie. We had a surprise visitor, Pat Scott, one of the artists that built the statutes. She explained to the group how the statues were made, it's quite a process. The kids wanted to try it at school.  Last week the black dog got a fresh coat of paint too. Thank you so much to Jackie, Christian, Cooper, Ben, Paisley, and Ty, students who did the work.  ~~~~~~ FBHS Latino Students and Allies Club  Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly! Students participated in a potato sack race and balloon popping activity. Winners were given gift certificates to La Palapa and Taqueria la Gloria! ...