The Rushford-Peterson School District is trying a new approach this winter to counter the unpredictability of weather. Rather than make up snow days later in the year, the district plan utilizes Blended Learning Days, attempting to continue students’ learning opportunities. Essentially, each cancelled day will include a combination of online, traditional paper/pencil … [Read more...]
Lanesboro seniors enjoy Tex-Mex trip
“It was very successful,” chaperone and planner of the trip, Dave Rogers said. “We really have an amazing group of kids, and they represented our town well.” Rogers had a slideshow of pictures from the trip that he presented to the Lanesboro school board at their January 19 meeting. The group ran into a lot of construction as they proceeded down south, but they made all of … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central School Board members re-elected and sworn in
Ross Kiehne, Jim Love, and Deb Ristau were all sworn in for another term on the Fillmore Central School Board at the January 25 meeting. The officers for 2017 were also elected during the meeting. Ross Kiehne will continue to serve as chairperson, Craig Britton as vice-chairperson, Jim Love as clerk, Deb Ristau as vice-clerk, and Sue Sikkink as treasurer. Emily Ellis-Onsager … [Read more...]
Houston School Board hosts active shooter presentation
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board opened the meeting to public comment, of which there was none. Superintendent Krin Abraham answered questions about a new coach hire for 9th grade boys basketball. The B-team has 18 student members in 10th grade and below, prompting the scheduling of separate 9th … [Read more...]
R-P School Board holds annual meeting
The Monday, January 9 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting saw a host of annual housekeeping issues, in addition to the welcoming of new Board Director Bonnie Prinsen. First up for the board, was election of officers. It was determined that John Linder remain board chairman, Joyce Iverson remain vice-chair, and Valerie Howe remain board treasurer. The board clerk for 2017 … [Read more...]
College News
Graduations Summer 2016 • Rochester Community and Technical College: Lexi Fonderoli, Chatfield, AAS, Dental Assistant; Morgan Thomas, Chatfield, DIP, Practical Nursing; Emilie Beer, Preston, AAS, Dental Assistant; Laura Keune, DIP, Practical Nursing; Tyler Kaster, Spring Valley DIP, Automobile Mechanic; Jill Keim, Spring Valley, DIP, Practical Nursing; Samantha Myers, Spring … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central approves levy
The Fillmore Central School Board opened their December 19 meeting with the annual Truth In Taxation hearing. There were no visitors for the hearing, so the board members reviewed the information given in the presentation by Superintendent Richard Keith before approving the $1,579,429.26 levy. The revenue collected in 2015-16 came to $8,953,871, and $8,855,190 was the amount … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson considers tech improvement for school board
The Monday, December 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting was bumped a half hour earlier than the normally scheduled 5:30 p.m. to accommodate the annual Truth in Taxation hearing. The meeting agenda encompassed eight regular business items, as well as the monthly consent agenda and administrative reports. There was no change order for the month in relation to … [Read more...]
Kingsland looks to add daycare center
The Kingsland School Board met December 19. Members present were Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. Kristin Beck was absent. The annual Truth in Taxation public meeting was held at 6:01 p.m., with a presentation by Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake. She discussed the various funds within the Kingsland … [Read more...]
Hats off to local school dance teams
It seems that everyone, including our young people, have such busy schedules and so many responsibilities to tackle each and every day. So when the members of the dance teams in our area schools put such dedication into their routines you know how much dance means to them. Melissa Delaney, coach of the Chatfield varsity dance team has 11 members on her team. Not only does … [Read more...]