Fargo Schools Also Set to Increase Spectator Capacity

(Fargo, ND) -- Fargo Public Schools joining West Fargo in allowing more people in to watch sporting events.

The district announced Friday it will return to a more traditional manner of spectator attendance at student activities as the state moves to a lower risk level. The change begins February 1st.

This follows the January 27th announcement from Governor Doug Burgum that lowers the state risk level from moderate to low.

So what does this all mean? Well, the district will begin traditional ticket sales at the door for a majority of events, and vouchers will only be issued for events at facilities where capacity concerns may arise. For those events, FPS will
communicate information with both schools so that students, families, and fans may be notified.

Capacity limits are as follows (number of people allowed inside at one time):

Davies High School -

  • Gym 1 - 900
  • Gym 2 - 75 
  • Pool - 320 
  • Scheels Arena - 3,750
  • FUI Arena - 500
  • Theater - 480

North High School - 

  • Main Gym - 1050
  • 2nd Gym - 90
  • Coliseum - 375
  • Theater - 500
  • Pool - No Spectators

South High School - 

  • Main Gym - 1050
  • Back Gym - 150
  • Agassiz Gym - 75
  • Pool and Gym Center - No Spectators
  • Scheels Arena - 3750
  • FUI Arena - 500
  • Theater - 500

The district also requiring that students, staff, families and fans require the following guidelines during the steady reopening:

  • Wear a mask that covers both the nose and mouth
  • Social distance from other individuals outside of their family or pod whenever possible
  • Practice good hand hygiene
  • Avoid gathering before, during, or after an event