Four Winds High School

🏆💙 THANK YOU, GRAND FORKS SCHEELS! 💙🏆

#FourWinds #IndiansPride #IndiansStrong #AthleticsMatter #EveryonePlaysAPart

🌟🚀 Mission Accomplished: Young Explorers Shine! 🚀🌟

From Mercury to meteors, our students embraced the challenge and absolutely delivered!
🌍✨ Today was filled with stellar presentations, teamwork, and sky-high curiosity in Ms. Hangad's Earth and Space Science Class!!

Whether it was navigating the solar system, sharing fun facts about comets, or leading interactive projects, these young minds showed what happens when learning meets imagination.

We’re beyond proud of the excitement, effort, and excellence on display!

#FourWinds #IndiansPride #STEMShines #StudentSuccess #EveryonePlaysAPart

📐 Math Spotlight: Growth in Focus

FWHS students are building stronger foundations in Mathematics—and it’s showing!

💥 In Data & Probability, 70% of students scored Level 2 or higher—outpacing the state’s 48%.

✅ Strengths
• Data and statistics are becoming strengths—students are connecting math to the real world.

⚠️ Areas to Strengthen
• In Algebraic Reasoning and Geometry, over 65% of students scored below grade level.
• No students yet reached proficiency in these areas, so targeted instruction is underway.

👨‍👩‍👧 What Parents Can Do
• Use everyday math: budgeting, cooking, or measuring while doing chores.
• Encourage a “growth mindset”: mistakes are how we learn!
• Use online tools like Khan Academy for extra help at home.
• Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and arrives to school on time—math takes mental focus and clarity.
• Help prioritize attendance—math builds day by day, and missing instruction can set students behind quickly.

#FourWinds #IndiansPride #IndiansStrong #AcademicExcellence #ChallengeAccepted #EveryonePlaysAPart

📚 English Language Arts Spotlight: Reaching for Mastery!

Our students are finding their voice and rising in English Language Arts—and the data proves it!

🔵 70% of FWHS students scored at the Approaching level, compared to 41% statewide.
📝 In Writing, 59% of our students reached the top level—matching the state’s best!

✅ Strengths
• Writing is a standout area and has been a focus for many years—students are building strong written expression.
• Two-thirds of students are meeting expectations in text analysis.

⚠️ Areas to Strengthen
• In Comprehension, 37% of students scored below grade level—compared to 25% statewide.
• The next step is moving students from “approaching” to “proficient.”

👨‍👩‍👧 What Parents Can Do
• Read with your child daily—ask them to summarize and analyze what they read.
• Encourage writing through journaling or storytelling.
• Ask questions that stretch thinking: “Why do you think that happened?” or “What’s the author trying to say?”
• Ensure your child is well-rested and on time for school—focus and stamina start at home.
• Daily attendance matters—every missed class is a missed opportunity to build skills.

#FourWinds #IndiansPride #IndiansStrong #AcademicExcellence #ChallengeAccepted #EveryonePlaysAPart

🎉📊 FWHS: A New Chapter Begins!

💥 BIG HUGE NEWS: Four Winds High School has officially exited Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) status and has moved into Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) status!

After years of focused efforts, growth, and relentless dedication to student success, the data is in and North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has recognized our progress. This is not just a step forward—it’s a leap into a stronger, more empowered future for our students and community.

🔵 And there’s more…

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing how our students performed in Math, ELA, and Science on the 2024–2025 ND A+ Summative Assessments.
➡️ Real growth. Real numbers. Real momentum.

This is a defining moment for #IndiansNation—and we’re just getting started.

📌 Stay tuned. Be proud. Share the good news.
📈 Four Winds is rising—and the results are just the beginning!

#FourWinds #IndiansPride #IndiansStrong #AcademicExcellence #ChallengeAccepted #SchoolImprovement #TSI #WeExitedCSI