State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) and State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) are pictured with 5th and 6th grade students from Fillmore Central School. The group visited with the lawmakers recently while touring the State Capitol in St. Pa
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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- 12:02:15, Jun 9th 2013 - getthefacts - The problem here lies in the fact that girls were repeatedly told "if y ... [Read More]
- 10:45:32, Jun 7th 2013 - Jo mom for 6yrs - Mr. Ehler hit the nail on the head. I agree with the religious con ... [Read More]
- 2:47:58, Jun 7th 2013 - hello - Hello, it's time you wake up. There isn't a community nearby that doesn't offe ... [Read More]
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- 2:05:29, Jun 6th 2013 - Kim Wentworth - The number one rule in a debate: 1) if the person from the opposite si ... [Read More]
- 12:42:18, Jun 4th 2013 - EW - For someone that is always spouting religious rhetoric, you try to come off as a ... [Read More]
- 11:32:18, May 31st 2013 - JO PLAYER - This is unfair to us girls. Morrie Miller is not getting canceled but J ... [Read More]
- 8:25:34, May 29th 2013 - RP - Why is Mr. Ehler involving himself with non-school activities? Is he going after ... [Read More]
Fillmore Central to bring back Cross Country
Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
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The last time Fillmore Central had students involved in Cross Country was 2008-2009. At that time, there was only one student participating.
Recently, nine students expressed interest in starting the program again, which would be shared with Lanesboro Schools. Athletic Director Chris Mensink has spoken with Lanesboro, and they are willing to share the program again. The board approved a resolution to apply for a combined program.
Board member Deb Ristau asked what the low number should be, if some students decide not to participate. It was agreed that five would be a good number of students. Ristau expressed concern that the students and their families should be made aware that the program will not be offered if there are less than five students signed up.
Personnel Changes
Several resignations and hires were approved at the meeting. The resignation of Holly Kanengieter as Community Ed. Director was approved, with thanks for her seven years of service. Brady Grewe, high school health and physical education teacher resigned from his position. The high school English teacher resigned as newspaper advisor, and Vicki Nelson resigned as Junior Class Advisor.
The termination of non-tenured teachers Connie Lindstrom and Barbara Cihak was approved.
Aaron Mensink was approved as Senior Class Advisor, with Deb Ristau as Assistant Senior Class Advisor. The position of Junior Class Advisor was taken by Jenelle Thorman.
Gatlin Woellert and Taylor Case will be working as staff in the summer rec. program.
Nancy Broadwater was hired as Early Childhood Special Education Extended School Year paraprofessional. She will also be the van driver for six days this summer. Kelsey Ristau was hired as Special Ed. Teacher to begin in the fall. She will also be the ESY (Extended School Year) Special Ed. Teacher for the summer.
Head coaches were also approved for the 2013-2014 school year. Chris Mensink will be head football coach; Denise Case, volleyball; Melissa Kiehne, cheerleading;, Aaron Mensink, boys basketball; Sara Tollefsrud, girls basketball; and Jim Love, wrestling. Levi Olstad will be coaching the Junior High Knowledge Bowl team.
Angi Kaase was hired to up to 120 hours this summer to create a new district web site. Kaitlyn Aug and Courtney Schroeder were approved to work in SAC on an on-call basis.
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Recently, nine students expressed interest in starting the program again, which would be shared with Lanesboro Schools. Athletic Director Chris Mensink has spoken with Lanesboro, and they are willing to share the program again. The board approved a resolution to apply for a combined program.
Board member Deb Ristau asked what the low number should be, if some students decide not to participate. It was agreed that five would be a good number of students. Ristau expressed concern that the students and their families should be made aware that the program will not be offered if there are less than five students signed up.
Personnel Changes
Several resignations and hires were approved at the meeting. The resignation of Holly Kanengieter as Community Ed. Director was approved, with thanks for her seven years of service. Brady Grewe, high school health and physical education teacher resigned from his position. The high school English teacher resigned as newspaper advisor, and Vicki Nelson resigned as Junior Class Advisor.
The termination of non-tenured teachers Connie Lindstrom and Barbara Cihak was approved.
Aaron Mensink was approved as Senior Class Advisor, with Deb Ristau as Assistant Senior Class Advisor. The position of Junior Class Advisor was taken by Jenelle Thorman.
Gatlin Woellert and Taylor Case will be working as staff in the summer rec. program.
Nancy Broadwater was hired as Early Childhood Special Education Extended School Year paraprofessional. She will also be the van driver for six days this summer. Kelsey Ristau was hired as Special Ed. Teacher to begin in the fall. She will also be the ESY (Extended School Year) Special Ed. Teacher for the summer.
Head coaches were also approved for the 2013-2014 school year. Chris Mensink will be head football coach; Denise Case, volleyball; Melissa Kiehne, cheerleading;, Aaron Mensink, boys basketball; Sara Tollefsrud, girls basketball; and Jim Love, wrestling. Levi Olstad will be coaching the Junior High Knowledge Bowl team.
Angi Kaase was hired to up to 120 hours this summer to create a new district web site. Kaitlyn Aug and Courtney Schroeder were approved to work in SAC on an on-call basis.
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5th and 6th grade students from Fillmore Central School
Fri, May 10th, 2013
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Fillmore Central 6th graders
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
Fillmore Central 6th graders planted a Red Maple tree for Arbor Day on April 26, 2013. Pictured front (L to R): Levi Yetter and Logan Dyreson. Back (L to R): Jim Edgar (DNR), Art Callahan (Tree Board), Jim Bakken ( Public Works Director), Taryn Raaen
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New schedule next year for Fillmore Central High School
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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By Jade Sexton
As of the 2013-2014 school year, students at Fillmore Central High School will be following an eight-period day instead of the four-period block schedule that has been in place for several years. This decision by the school board com
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Fillmore Central School Board looking at high school schedule changes
Fri, Mar 29th, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
By Jade Sexton
Fillmore Central Principal Heath Olstad gave the school board his report during the regular meeting on March 25, and he talked about the possibility of making some changes to the daily schedule at the high school. For a while now, th
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Fillmore Central Kindergarten Round-up
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
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Posted in Preston Education
The Fillmore Central Elementary School in Preston will have its annual Kindergarten Round-up Information Meeting for parents and visitation for students on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Gym. Please use the elementary entrance.
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Root River program to get new Occupational Therapy services
Fri, Mar 1st, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
Michelle Breitsprecher, Director of the Root River Program, spoke to the Fillmore Central School Board at their regular meeting on Feb. 26. She stated they had been receiving Occupational Therapy services from Southland for five days a month, but th
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Dorian Honor Band students from Fillmore Central announced
Fri, Feb 1st, 2013
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Posted in Preston Education
The FCHS Band Department is proud to announce that the following students have been selected to participate in the 2013 Dorian Honor Band at Luther College on Sunday, February 24 and Monday, February 25.
Approximately 625 musicians are chosen to p
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Fillmore Central School Board ready for 2013
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
At the Fillmore Central School Board meeting on January 22, 2013, new board member Emily Ellis took her oath and was sworn in. Ross Kiehne and Jim Love were also sworn in, as they had been re-elected.
The officers for 2013 will remain the same, w
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