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Keeping on track and winning the Heisman Scholarship

December 14, 2020 by Elena Patterson Leave a Comment

On November 3, 2020, Kaylee Arndt got a call from her English teacher to tell her the news. In fact, the news was staring at her in the face as she read the email. The email was the one she had been waiting for, and her patience paid off. Congratulations to Kaylee Arndt of Fillmore Central High School, state winner of the Heisman High School Scholarship. Considering she was one … [Read more...]

Chatfield School Board sets levy

December 14, 2020 by Mary Allen Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - COVID-19 issues dominate Chatfield School Board meetingChatfield Gophers

At the December 9, 2020, board meeting, board members present were: Lanny Isensee, Matt McMahon, Rick Lowrey, Katie Priebe, and Josh Thompson, as well as principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Board member Amy Jeffers was not present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Jason Boynton … [Read more...]

R-P sets guidelines for determining learning model

November 30, 2020 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - R-P distance learning getting high marks

The Rushford-Peterson School District notified families of students that they would be moving to full-time distance learning November 7 following an increase in COVID-19 cases within Fillmore County, particularly in Rushford. Now, the district is setting guidelines for determining which learning model to use going forward. The guidelines are flexible, based on a specific set of … [Read more...]

Houston Schools’ World’s Best Workforce Hearing

November 30, 2020 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Houston Hurricanes

The World’s Best Workforce Hearing was sandwiched between portions of the regular Houston School Board meeting on November 19. Superintendent Krin Abraham presented an abbreviated slideshow presentation via Zoom to the board. Missing from the slideshow were graphs and charts of MCA spring results data since no MCAs were taken this past spring. Abraham assured the board that … [Read more...]

Lanesboro school to see significant savings with installation of solar panels

November 30, 2020 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Lanesboro school facility project underway

At the November 19 Lanesboro School Board meeting, which was held with social distancing measures, Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board that the solar panels on the gym at the school should be installed by the end of the year and will supply a significant portion of the school’s energy, saving an estimated $60,000-$75,000 a year in energy costs. Board member and city … [Read more...]

Spring Grove Elementary Student Learning Model changes from in-person to hybrid

November 23, 2020 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence

By Charlene Corson Selbee The Spring Grove School Board met on Monday night, November 16, 2020, in the media center while adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). Google Meet was available for those attendees that wanted to attend remotely. Board members in attendance were President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, … [Read more...]

Kingsland dealing with staff shortage

November 23, 2020 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Kingsland Knights - Spring Valley

On November 17, the Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting.  All board members were in attendance (Jackie Horsman, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand.  Superintendent Hecimovich shared … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton mulls uncertainties of the winter ahead

November 23, 2020 by Rich Wicks Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

Although many topics were discussed during the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting on November 17, the common theme running through nearly the entire meeting was the upcoming winter and the challenges it will bring, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Mabel-Canton is in a “hybrid” learning model called Scenario 2, Plan A.  This model is four days in-person … [Read more...]

R-P School Board election results

November 23, 2020 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - R-P distance learning getting high marks

Rushford-Peterson School Board will see at least three new faces beginning January. While many districts saw far more than the number of candidates running for positions on their various boards, R-P ballots had only one name for four positions. After the candidacy deadline to be on ballots ran out, at least five additional candidates ran write-in campaigns. With write-ins … [Read more...]

Never say always

November 16, 2020 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Houston Hurricanes

At the November 5, 2020, Houston School Board meeting, Superintendent Krin Abraham declared that you just never could use the word always when it comes to this year. After announcing the 27.86 county numbers, Abraham shared that the county would probably be at 52.21 next week. County Nurse Audrey Staggemayer has encouraged all schools to prepare to move to distant learning. … [Read more...]

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