Fosston Public Schools

Fosston Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.

The Student Leaders are gearing up for Kindness Week next week! They created Kindness Boxes for every classroom, each filled with a daily lesson focused on kindness and character. Every day, classrooms will discover a new lesson along with a special surprise connected to the day's theme. We can't wait to see kindness spread at Magelssen Elementary! #FosstonStrong #WeAreFosston

🩷Kindness Week is coming!💛 Magelssen Elementary will celebrate Kindness Week next week, February 9th-13th! The Student Leaders invite everyone at Magelssen to join us with dress up days by spreading positivity, respect and compassion. Let's show our school spirit and BE KIND always! #FosstonStrong #WeAreFosston

☃️"Do you want to build a snowman?" That question was heard all around Magelsssen Elementary during our school-wide snowman game! If the snowman was hanging in your classroom and another teacher asked the question, you had to pass it on. The excitement and snowmen traveled fast! Congratulations to our winners: Mrs. Theis' 5th graders & Mrs. Olson's 1st graders! The Student Leaders purchased snowman making kits for the winners and made up the game to bring everyone together during these cold winter days.

*Backpack Alert* Hey, Magelssen families! Please check your child's backpack for a pink Kindness Cake Pop Pre-Order Form. Forms & money are due Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Be kind! #FosstonStrong #WeAreFosston

January is "School Board Appreciation Month"!

Dennis Rogers teaches about "Native American sand painting" & flute (at Fosston elementary and high schools).

The Magelssen Student Leaders completed a service project where they each purchased a new game and wrapped it. The games were then donated to the food shelf, so families will be able to play a game together over the holidays. They also took part in a powerful hands-on volunteer experience: packing bags of essential toiletry items for food shelf recipients. In an assembly-line style, students filled bags with toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, hand soap, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and deodorant. During this process, they not only learned about compassion, service above self, teamwork and about food insecurity, but also witnessed the critical need for hygiene items in our community. #WeAreFosston #FosstonStrong

They did it! Magelssen Elementary surpassed their goal with a total of 569 boxes! Thank you to the students at Magelssen Elementary who contributed to "Giving The Gift of Breakfast" to the Loaves & Fishes Food Shelf in Fosston. The Magelssen Student Leaders loaded all the cereal on a school bus last Friday. #WeAreFosston #FosstonStrong “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

Our "Giving The Gift Of Breakfast" cereal drive is running through Thursday, December, 11th. Anyone can drop off cereal at the Magelssen Elementary Office if they'd like to help our school reach our goal of 500 boxes. All cereal will be donated to the Loaves & Fishes Food Shelf. #WeAreFosston #FosstonStrong

December 2nd is "National Special Education Day!"

The 4th Graders at Magelssen Elementary School read the book "Balloons Over Broadway" in their classrooms then brought balloons to life in STEM class. The students designed and decorated balloons to be the character of their choice. Then they "took part" in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Their work was impressive! Happy Thanksgiving!
To watch the video, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh4b6fYhT9M

"Orange you glad it's Friday?" The Student Leaders were excited to surprise all the Magelssen staff this afternoon with treats from their Treat Trolley. Thank you, Student Leaders! #WeAreFosston #FosstonStrong

Fosston Public Schools will have an early dismissal Wednesday, November 26. Buses leave the high school at 12:10 and the elementary at 12:20.

School will not be in session for Thanksgiving Vacation Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025. School will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving break!

All Fosston Public Schools Offices will be closed October 16 and 17 for MEA.

Our Magelssen Student Leaders recently attended the Character Challenge Course to expand their communication, leadership & character skills while learning to work together as a brand new team. On a beautiful fall day in the tree tops, these students pushed themselves individually and as a group. From overcoming obstacles to supporting each other, it was a day filled with growth, teamwork and valuable life lessons. A huge thank you to the Fosston Education Foundation grant for making this awesome experience possible! #FosstonStrong #WeAreFosston

Today the Student Leaders went into all their buddy classrooms to teach them the PawSitive Performance topic of the month. This month's topic is WELCOMING. Everyone belongs at Magelssen Elementary- just the way we are! #WeAreFosston #FosstonStrong

Talent & Creativity On Display At FHS! Fun new artwork from our senior high art students is up in the high school cafeteria! During the first days of school, each art student contributed to a collaborative poster, using India ink to draw small images. Every 3–5 minutes, they rotated spots, adding to each other’s work, turning individual creativity into a fun group project!