The Summer RISE program is a new opportunity for students who will be entering grades 5-9 in the 2024-2025 school year. In the summer RISE program, students will participate in activities focused on improving language arts, reading and math skills.

Several members of the Fridley Key Club recently spent a weekend of fun and service in Fargo, North Dakota at Key Club's Minnesota-Dakotas District event. At this event, our students helped pack 22,000 meals for the Great Plains food pantry and the Fargo Moorhead emergency food shelf, made over 100 toys for a humane society shelter in the Twin Cities, and wrote dozens of letters for Operation Gratitude to be included in care packages sent to first responders, veterans, and active military service members to remind them that someone out there cares about them. 

Students enrolled in Fridley High School’s Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician courses learned first hand about EMS equipment and procedures from an Allina Paramedic on March 12. Students learned about the meticulous organization of equipment inside the ambulance that allows paramedics to easily access what they need to help patients with any emergency. A tour of the exterior of the ambulance was also given. 

Fridley High School’s Salam Club hosted its second annual Iftar Night in the school gym on Thursday, April 4. Iftar is the fast-breaking meal that Muslims eat after sunset during the holy month of Ramadan. Iftar Night offers FHS students and staff the opportunity to enjoy this important meal together.

Students at Hayes and Stevenson Elementary Schools gazed at the sky in wide-eyed wonder – with the help of protective eyewear – to witness the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Both schools seized the chance to use the rare celestial event as a teaching lesson for their scholars.

Congratulations to Abbey Gigley! She is an incredible paraprofessional in the pre-K special education department!

Principal Renee Van Gorp says, “Abby is kind, friendly, and considerate. She listens to the needs of students and is actively involved in brainstorming strategies to help students be successful.”

Congratulations to Adnan Secic! He is an absolute asset to Fridley Middle School’s custodial team!

Principal Amy Cochran says, “As an evening custodian he goes above and beyond to ensure that our building is in top shape for any evening events and activities.”

After a thorough and competitive interview process, and pending school board approval, we have selected two candidates to serve as assistant principals at our elementary schools. Greg Beeck will join Hayes Elementary School and Abby Jensen will serve at Stevenson Elementary as assistant principals.

The Fridley Schools Foundation (FSF) has enriched the educational experience of Fridley students enrolled in Chinese language classes. Thanks to a recent FSF grant, students delved deep into Chinese culture by exploring traditional Chinese musical instruments and opera. 

Fridley High School students Vanessa Pobuda and Ethan Andler were just a couple of seniors enjoying a pep fest in the school gym when Fridley Activities Director Justin Reese grabbed the mic to make an announcement they were waiting to hear but didn’t expect in that moment. He revealed they were this year’s Triple ‘A’ recipients, prompting cheers from their friends and peers.