Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meals will be served at Fillmore Central Elementry, door #17, 702 Chatfield Street, Preston, Minn. Breakfast and lunch will be served … [Read more...]
Land swap between City of Harmony and Fillmore Central approved
Superintendent Richard Keith and school board member Craig Britton were present at the Harmony City Council meeting on June 12 to discuss the final stages of the proposed land swap between the City of Harmony and Fillmore Central. The school will be turning the area behind the Harmony Community Center into a new baseball field and would like to build a parking lot to go with … [Read more...]
Kingsland thanks many for their service
On May 21, the Kingsland school board voted to leave meal prices for the 2018-2019 school year at the same prices as in 2017-2018. Superintendent Hecimovich said that although prices will likely have to increase most years, it’s nice to give families a break by avoiding a price hike at this time. All board members were present at the meeting (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah … [Read more...]
R-P coaching hire procedure creates problems
At the Monday, May 21 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, two items were pulled from the consent agenda for further consideration. One of these was the recommended hiring of a head girls basketball coach. Last month, a similar discussion occurred over the potential hiring of a head boys basketball coach. At that time, Board Director Julie Koop asked whether or not there was … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central board visits possibility of e-learning days
Superintendent Richard Keith recently took part in a discussion about e-learning days at a conference he attended and learned how they worked. E-learning days are implemented on days when school has to be canceled due to inclement weather. Students would be able to access their schoolwork online that day and complete it at home, eliminating the need for make-up days at the … [Read more...]
Chatfield scholarships honor science teacher
The Chatfield School Board met on May 22, 2018, in room 122 in the high school. Board members present were Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon, along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Craig Ihrke, elementary principal, and Randy Paulson, high school principal. Also present were student council members, Megan Hopp and … [Read more...]
Safety Day draws a crowd
The annual Tesmer Farm Safety Day Camp event was held at the Mabel Steam Engine Grounds on May 15. Every year, fourth grade students from throughout Fillmore and Houston counties gather to learn about a wide variety of safety issues, and this year’s attendees enjoyed perfect weather for the outing. Local extension educator Michael Cruse said that although the event has a … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton prioritizes for next year
A regular meeting of the Mabel-Canton School Board was held on May 15. Members present included Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger. Much of the agenda covered needs for the summer and/or the … [Read more...]
Kingsland lunch prices discussed
On May 7, Kingsland School Board held a monthly work session meeting in the elementary conference room. All board members were present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Superintendent James Hecimovich). One item discussed at length was whether or not to raise school lunch prices. It was noted that there currently … [Read more...]
May 11 is National Provider Appreciation Day Tanny’s Tots Daycare
One of the most difficult and stressful decisions as a parent is finding a daycare for your child or children that eases your mind when you have to be away from them. At Tanny’s Tots Daycare located in Harmony, Minn., the parents have no worries as it feels more like a large family than a childcare business. Tanny Mayer, owner of Tanny’s Tots Daycare, says she worked outside … [Read more...]