The Mabel-Canton School Board held their first regular meeting since the tragic accident that claimed the lives of two students. That accident, and the response by the local and surrounding communities, was a main topic of discussion. Present at the meeting were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board chair Cristal Adkins, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Facilities Committee makes plans for improvements
The Fillmore Central Facilities Committee met on February 22 to discuss various projects that should be addressed around the school buildings. Superintendent Richard Keith gave a brief report at the February 27 school board meeting, with plans to develop a list of projects with potential costs to be presented at the March meeting. A few of the projects discussed were the … [Read more...]
R-P approves proposal to facilitate sale of building
At the Monday, February 26 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Chuck Ehler brought forth a proposal designed to facilitate the sale of the former elementary and high school buildings. Located in Rushford, the buildings were vacated by the district in August of last year as the district transitioned into a new early childhood through grade 12 facility. To … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board addresses school safety concerns
The Chatfield School Board met on February 26, 2018, in the high school media enter. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon, along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey and Community Education Director LuAnn Klevan. Also present were student council members, Macy Pederson and Brittany … [Read more...]
Local communities “doing all things with kindness”
February 5, 2018. A date imprinted within the minds of the students of Mabel-Canton and those of the surrounding communities forever. It started off like any other day. The dreaded Monday morning. The early hours signifying the dawn of a new week. But that is where the similarities stopped. Just before 8:00 in the morning while on the way to school, traveling along … [Read more...]
Kingsland hears custodial crew and union concerns
The Kingsland School Board unanimously approved starting the 2018-19 school year roughly two weeks earlier than usual, to allow more time over the summer in 2019 to complete heating and ventilation system upgrades. As previously discussed, the school year will start around August 20, and graduation will likely be May 17. This decision was reached during the regular board … [Read more...]
New Lanesboro board member takes oath of office
At the February 15 Lanesboro school board meeting, Steve Storhoff was officially seated as the newest school board member. He will fill Terri Scott’s vacated seat until her term is up. Superintendent Matt Schultz noted that February 19-23 is School Board Recognition Week. “On behalf of the district, I want to thank all of you,” he said to the board members. “Thank you for … [Read more...]
It all adds up for local Math Wizards
Competition was fierce but friendly at the final Math Wizards meet for the season, which was held in Chatfield on Monday, February 12, 2018. Students from 12 different schools were excited to be together and anxious to get started on their individual and team tests. Math Wizards consists of students in grades five and six that possess competitive math solving skills. … [Read more...]
College News
Dean’s List Fall 2017 • Alexandria Technical & Community College: Thomas Mensing, Chatfield • Augsburg College: Morgan Malley, Harmony, Chemistry • Augustana University: Zachary Buchholtz, Spring Valley • Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson, Rushford • Crown College: Courtney Graves, Mabel; Marina Schwanke, Spring Valley • Dickinson State University: Justina Ward, … [Read more...]
College News
Graduations Fall 2017 • Eastern Oregon University: Shanda Thurston, Spring Valley, Master of Science in Education • North Dakota State University: Dakota Martin, Wykoff, BS Electrical Engineering • Rochester Community and Technical College: William Gurtner, Chatfield, CERT Welding Technology; Casey Stellmach, Chatfield, AS 2+2 Business Administration; Jeffrey Thompson, … [Read more...]