At the June 9, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Jill Harstad, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee, as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and LuAnn Klevan, Community Education Director. Board member Matt McMahon was absent. During their … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools participating in the free summer food service program
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all Fillmore Central District children without charge and will meet the nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). From June 7 through August 13, 2021, Fillmore Central Schools will be serving a free sack breakfast and … [Read more...]
Houston School Board year end updates and decisions
Joe Ruskey of Dependable Solutions appeared before the board at the regular Houston School Board meeting May 20, 2021, to update them on the district’s technology. Ruskey told the board that they were trying to set a four- to five- year rotation for Chromebooks with about $33,000 spent this year and $48,000 to $50,000 in the following years. In addition, $5,000 will be spent on … [Read more...]
Spring Valley senior parade set for June 3
The Spring Valley city council held a regular council meeting on May 24. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors were on hand to address the council on any topics. Spring Valley’s annual “Senior Parade” was discussed. Troy Lange explained, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central holds first concerts since December 2019
At the May 25 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, superintendent Heath Olstad updated the board on the spring concerts. Elementary music teacher Matthew Patterson has been holding concerts for each of the K-6 grades separately. High school choir teacher Sarah Holten and band teacher Duane Ledin also held smaller concerts by combining several grades instead of the whole high … [Read more...]
Lanesboro wrapping up the school year and facilities project
At the May 20 Lanesboro School Board meeting, board member Steve Snyder asked when the final walk-through for the facilities project would be taking place. Superintendent Matt Schultz said that the final punch list walk-through would occur on May 26, but there are still some things left to do before everything is complete. The asphalt needs to be done on both parking lots, the … [Read more...]
Suicide prevention discussed at Lanesboro High School
Three children’s providers from Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center recently presented to close to 200, 7th-11th graders, at the Lanesboro High School, about suicide prevention. There were two presentations, each about an hour long. The team talked about suicide, self-harm and how to recognize if a student or friend needs help. In addition, discussion was had about … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton donates little libraries
The Mabel-Canton school board met in regular session on May 18, with all members present. Also in attendance were Principal Michelle Wiedemann, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and Lisa Halverson. Both student representatives, Colton Kuderer-Heintz and Matt McClimon, were absent due to a baseball game. Principal Wiedemann shared a media advisory … [Read more...]
The end of school is a busy time for Spring Grove students, parents, and staff
The Spring Grove School board met on Tuesday evening, May 17, 2021, from 7:08 p.m. to 7:43 p.m. in the school’s Learning Resource Center. Board members in attendance were Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, and Aric Elton. Absent was Board member Rhan Flatin. Staff in attendance included Cindy Thorson, Gina Meinertz, Luke Kjelland, Rachel … [Read more...]
R-P Schools – moving back to “normal”
With the new reduced masking regulations announced by the state, the Rushford-Peterson School Board members conducted their regular monthly board meeting on May 17 sans masks. Superintendent Jon Thompson joked with new board member Ken Sawle that it was the first time he’d seen his face! Thompson assured the board that teachers, staff and students would continue to wear … [Read more...]