544 Education Foundation

Hey neighbors!

Olivia Rogholt and Nadia Carlson from KSS Key Club stand next to the FF Dollars for Scholars display their club has taken on as a project to help us.

Decorating it this spring were Olivia and Nadia along with Sarah Ekelund, Mattea Pevestorf, Maeve Cox, and Josephine Wieby. Their advisors are Jeff Drake and Nancy Reard. The KSS Key Club is sponsored by Otter Risers Kiwanis and had 54 members this school year.

We are so thankful for their help. The Key Club plans to update the display case twice a year. Once in the spring and once in the fall.

2025-2026 Grant Recap: $669.38 for a goggle sanitizer cabinet for the Science Department

"Students were able to access the goggles easily and put them away neatly in short order. They felt confident that they had clean equipment over their eyes and didn’t complain about having to wear them. I was able to focus much more of my time on helping with the experimental techniques rather than reminding them to keep the goggles on. This helped students experience more success in the lab as they stayed focused on their task." -Amy Drake, Science Teacher

📣 Hey Fergus Falls High School Class of 1996! Happy 30th Anniversary of your Graduation Day!

A record held for 44 years! Congrats on the legacy Kim (‘82)!

🏆 The Torch Has Been Passed!
There is nothing quite like the bond between athletes who know exactly what it takes to launch a disc into the horizon. Today, we celebrate a massive "changing of the guard" in the throwing circle!
End of an Era, Start of a Legacy
For years, Kim Katzenmeyer has held the throne, setting a standard of excellence that many aspired to but few could reach. Her record wasn't just a number—it was the benchmark for power, technique, and grit.
But records are made to be broken, and no one is more proud to see the torch passed than the legend herself.
The New Queen of the Circle: Brook Zierden
A huge congratulations to Brook Zierden for officially breaking the record and etching her name into the history books! 🥇
The Former Champ: Kim Katzenmeyer (A true class act and inspiration)
The New Record Holder: Brook Zierden (The future is here!)

Join us in the comments! Let’s show some love for Kim’s incredible legacy and give a huge round of applause for Brook’s historic achievement! 👇

🎓✨ Last Day for the Class of 2026! ✨🎓

Today, we celebrate the final day of high school for the Fergus Falls High School seniors! What feels like just yesterday was their first day walking through these halls, and now they are preparing to take their next steps into the world.

We are proud of all they have accomplished - the memories they've made, the challenges they've overcome, and the impact they've left on our school community. As they close this chapter and look ahead to graduation, we wish them success, happiness, and endless opportunities in the future.

Congratulations, seniors! Your Otter family is cheering you on every step of the way.👏

Not gonna lie...had to get creative to fit all of these names and pictures on here! Impressive line of Otters!

Niki Welde, Teacher of the Year