Wednesday, August 17. Half-day
First Day of School
We cannot wait to see our Vikings back on campus! School starts at 8:15 a.m. Dismissal varies by division.
Where to go:
3K, PreK, Kindergarten – Classroom
1st – 5th Grade – Classroom
6th – 8th Grade – Middlebrooks Athletic Center
9th – 12th Grade – Clark Fine Arts Center
Dismissal Times on First Day:
3K – 5th Grade – Dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
6th – 12th Grade – Dismiss at 12:15 p.m.
Faculty members will be in the lobby to help elementary students to their classrooms.
Middle and high school schedules will be distributed in homerooms after opening assemblies.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022, begins late start at 8:50 a.m.
First Day of School Drop-off Information
If walking students into school
Park in one of the following parking lots: by the soccer field, across from the Clark Fine Arts Center, or in the Middlebrooks Athletic Center parking area.
If dropping students off
- Preschool Students – drop-off at the Preschool Building
- Elementary Students – use the elementary carpool circle.
- Middle School or High School – drop-off at the Upper School Building/Middlebrooks Athletic Center
Dining Plan Information
To register your child and get more information about dining at FPD, visit our Dining page or complete the form on Viking Connect.
Dress Code
Middle School & High School Dress Code
Changes for the 2022-2023 school year for Upper School:
Belts are required for boys.
No flip-flops or crocs for girls.
Other Important Dates
3K, PreK, Kindergarten Meet & Greet – Wednesday, August 16
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Preschool Building (drop-in anytime)
1st – 5th Grade Teacher Meet & Greet – Wednesday, August 16
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the Elementary Building (drop-in anytime)
Senior Parent College Meeting – August 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall
Open House for 1st – 5th Grade Parents – August 29 at 5:30 p.m. Begin in your child’s classroom
Open House for Middle & High School Parents – August 29 at 6:15 p.m.
Important Dates
Wednesday, August 16
Preschool & Elementary Meet & Greet
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Drop-in anytime to meet your child’s teacher. 3K – PreK students visit the preschool building. Kindergarten – 5th grade students begin in the lobby of the elementary building.
Tuesday, August 16
Campus Prayer Walk
Join your FPD friends and family for a Campus Prayer Walk to pray for our students, faculty, and families as we begin a new school year. The Prayer Walk begins at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 22
Senior Parent Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Learn more about your student’s senior year and corresponding college preparation information. The meeting is hosted in the Lecture Hall of FPD’s Upper School Building.
Parent Open House Events
Open Houses for Each Division
Open House for Preschool and Kindergarten Parents – August 22 at 6:15 p.m. Begin in your child’s classroom
Open House for 1st – 5th Grade Parents – August 29 at 5:30 p.m. Begin in your child’s classroom
Open House for Middle & High School Parents – August 29 at 6:15 p.m. Begin in the Clark Fine Arts Center
Other Important Parent Links
E-Newsletter
FPD primarily communicates with parents through email. If you have not been receiving weekly emails throughout the summer, please contact Brittiny Johnson to make sure we have your correct email address.
Dining
FPD partners with SAGE Dining to provide healthy lunches for Viking students. Learn more about updates to this year’s dining program.
The Viking Store
Shop for uniforms, spirit wear, school supplies, and other great Viking Nation gifts.
Calendar
View upcoming dates and activities on our online calendar.
Documents & Links
Find updated documents as well as links to Viking Connect and Moodle.