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Join us at Island Park on World NO To***co Day, May 31, as we continue the work to protect Fargo’s youth from ni****ne addiction. We’ll be walking routes, sharing info on flavored commercial to***co & ni****ne restrictions and establishing retail licensure, and engaging our community in creating a healthier future. Meet us at the gazebo—light snacks provided by the American Heart Association. RSVP at http://spr.ly/6181BBAi5U.

Looking forward to a great National Physical Education and Sport week! Announcing a week (May 1-7) of Zoom sessions, starting at 7:30pm CST, to connect and celebrate! Pick a night or two and join the fun!

The 2026 ND SHAPE Fall Conference will be held at Liberty Middle School, West Fargo, on September 18 and 19, 2026. Conference proposals are now being accepted, submit yours today! https://www.ndshape.org/2026-nd-shape-state-conference/

Congratulations to our very own Tyler Hetland and Leah Wheeling on achieving District Teachers of the Year for SHAPE America!!! Great to see North Dakota and Minnesota representing Central District so strong!

We are proud to announce our 2026 District Teachers of the Year‼️

Join us in congratulating these amazing educators😀👏

Adapted Physical Education

Tyler Hetland (Central District): Explorer Academy, Fargo, ND
Korey Kleinhans (Midwest District): Oshkosh West High School, Oshkosh, WI
Sharon Gregory (Southern District): Greene County Public Schools, Stanardsville, VA
Chris Ahrens (Western District): San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, CA

Health Education

Stephen Chapin (Central District): St. James Middle/High School, St. James, MN
Drew Miller (Eastern District): Bard High School Early College Manhattan, New York, NY
Matt Hagedorn (Midwest District): Tallmadge High School, Tallmadge, OH
Nicole Sheffer (Southern District): Fern Creek High School, Louisville, KY

Elementary Physical Education

Chris Tangert (Central District): Gatewood Elementary School, Minnetonka, MN
Nicholas D’Ambroso (Eastern District): Prospect Hill School, Pelham Manor, NY
William Westphal (Midwest District): Taft Elementary School & Alliance Charter School, Neenah, WI
Amanda Davis (Southern District): McAlpine Elementary School, Charlotte, NC
Ashley Sharp (Western District): Palmdale Discovery Center, Palmdale, CA

Middle School Physical Education

Leah Wheeling (Central District): Simle Middle School, Bismarck, ND
Brianne Blaszak (Eastern District): Global Concepts Charter School, Buffalo, NY
Jennifer Stankiewicz (Midwest District): Gower Middle School, Burr Ridge, IL
Anna LoBean (Southern District): Hopewell Middle School, Milton, GA

High School Physical Education

Carla Christiansen (Central District): Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley, MN
Colleen Degnan (Eastern District): Charter School of Wilmington, Wilmington, DE
Rachel Winsten (Southern District): Viera High School, Melbourne, FL

Conference is less than 1 week away! Get all of the info and register here today! https://www.ndshape.org/sept-15-2025-newsletter/

Start planning your fall fundraising activities!

Congratulations to Leah Wheeling, ND SHAPE Past President, for receiving the Burleigh County Teacher of the Year Award!!! We are very proud of you!!

There is still time to sign up for our health.moves.minds. Powered by Booster webinar this evening! Learn how you can raise funds for your program, your school, or your favorite non-profit!

ND SHAPE Update April 14, 2025