The West Fargo Police Department's COPS Unit is hosting a back-to-school coloring contest for students in preschool through 5th grade. 

Download: Back-to-School Coloring Contest Entry Form (PDF)

Rules:

• Participants must live or attend school in West Fargo. 
• Entries judged in grade brackets: 
  • Preschool
  • 1st-2nd grade
  • 3rd-5th grade
• The school bus on page 1 and entry form on page 2 must be completed to be entered. 
• Completed entries must be returned by Monday, Oct. 2, to the West Fargo Police Department. Forms can be mailed, dropped off, or returned to a School Resource Officer. 
  • Mail: 800 4th Ave. E., Suite 2, West Fargo, ND 58078
  • Drop-Off: North entrance dropbox or lobby window
  • School: Return to a School Resource Officer
• Submitted entries will be posted on West Fargo Police Department social media channels. 

Winners

• One winner per age bracket will receive a West Fargo Police Department prize package. 
• The winners will be announced on the West Fargo Police Department's Facebook page. 
• Parent or legal guardian of the winner(s) will be contacted by phone to arrange pick up of the prize package.

Back-to-School Safety Tips

The West Fargo Police Department wants all students to return to school safely by remembering the following safety tips: 

• Students who cross the street should cross in front of the bus.
• Students should wait to cross the street until instructed by the bus driver. 
• Students should not approach the bus from the bus stop before the door is opened. 
• Students should remain seated when the bus is in motion. Remain seated until the entrance door is opened. 
• Outside, students should remain on the sidewalk at least 10 feet from the bus at all times.