Congratulations to Fridley High School’s (FHS) 2025 Minnesota State High School League Triple “A” (Academics, Arts, and Athletics) Award winners, seniors Mya Karsten and Aidan Andler!

The results from a recently-released comparison study show that Fridley Public Schools has lower class sizes than most metro-area districts.

Hayes Elementary, Stevenson Elementary and Fridley Middle School invited parents and guardians to have lunch with their students on Feb 10 as a part of National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID). NAAPID was created by Joe Dulin, an educator and principal from Ann Arbor Public Schools, in 1995 as a call to action to get parents more involved in their students’ education.

The Fridley Schools Foundation raised more than $28,000 at its annual Black & Gold Gala at Jax Cafe on Thursday, January 30. The event was emceed by Stephen Keeler, Director of Community Education. Attendees were able to help raise money for the foundation through various avenues, such as a silent auction, a Plinko board game, a heads/tails game, and Fund a Need, which gives attendees the opportunity to directly pledge money to the organization.

Family, friends, staff members and students gathered at Fridley High School on January 29 to celebrate 10th grade students as they presented a personal project they each worked on throughout the school year.

Third graders at Hayes Elementary became scientists during a hands-on skull inquiry, using 20 skulls from the Minnesota Science Museum Lending Library—including a tiger and a giraffe!

During a staff meeting in a full FHS media center, the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Executive Director, Bob Driver, surprised Assistant Principal Lamii Zarlee with an incredible honor. Accompanied by Lamii’s family—his mother, wife, daughters, and in-laws—Driver announced that Lamii has been named the Minnesota High School Assistant Principal of the Year for 2024-2025. The room erupted in applause, with staff giving a heartfelt standing ovation.

Fridley High School’s AVID seniors took center stage during a special Media Day on January 10. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an academic support program designed to prepare students for college eligibility and success.

Mary Henry exemplifies excellence in her role as Communications Specialist with Fridley Public Schools. Her diverse contributions are instrumental in maintaining effective communication and engagement across our district. Mary is a skilled designer, creating marketing materials that cater to all ages and levels, tailored for various events and informational needs. She manages the district’s social media presence, ensuring timely and relevant updates, and keeps the information on building TV monitors current and engaging.