At its regular meeting April 8, the Mabel City Council approved the summer recreation program wages and fees. Once again, the city of Canton will cost-share with the city of Mabel at a cost of $3,220. Director Kati Bergey will receive $425 per week for six weeks. Summer recreation wages are set at the 2026 minimum wage of $11.41 per hour, with an additional $0.35 per hour … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Makes Difficult Reduction Decisions
At the April 8, 2026 school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad, Josh Thompson and Mark Johnsrud were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal, Shane McBroom and high school principal, Eric Nelson. Reports Principal McBroom stated that the sixth graders have concluded their DARE coursework … [Read more...]
Caledonia Area Community Education Early Learning Programs
Caledonia Area Community Education believes in nurturing the potential of every child through play, creativity, and care. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children to grow, learn, and develop essential life skills, while giving parents peace of mind knowing their children are in good hands. Hand in Hand Preschool Program: … [Read more...]
Building Bright Futures at Fillmore Central
Each year, communities across the country celebrate the Week of the Young Child, an opportunity to recognize the importance of early learning and the educators, families, and programs that support our youngest learners. The early years of a child’s life are filled with curiosity, discovery, and incredible growth. At Fillmore Central, our early childhood educators are honored … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff Nature Preschool
Eagle Bluff Nature Preschool gets the whole family outside! As a part of our preschool, families are invited to participate in outdoor, nature based activities year round. In the fall, we start the year with a family campfire to celebrate Fire Safety Month! This event helps to build our school community and gives children and families a hands on experience with the visit of … [Read more...]
Where Learning Meets Adventure: Semcac Head Start Partners with Eagle Bluff to Inspire Young Children
Every morning at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, children in the Semcac Head Start partnership classroom step into a learning experience like no other. As sunlight filters through the trees and leaves crunch beneath small boots, preschoolers ages three to five begin their day connected to the natural world around them. This partnership blends Semcac Head … [Read more...]
Mabel–Canton Early Childhood Programs Have a Lot to Offer
Happy Week of the Young Child! We are celebrating by hosting a movie at Spring Grove Cinema on Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and concessions will be available for purchase. Mabel–Canton Community Education offers many opportunities for our young children and their families. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and events are … [Read more...]
R-P Early Childhood Programs Where We Play to Learn and Learn to Play!
Rushford-Peterson offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our ECFE classes are open to birth to 5-year-olds. Parents and children attend themed classes together! Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 5-6:15 p.m. and Friday mornings from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Mrs. Heather Grigg also takes her ECFE on-the-go and shares her amazing activities at … [Read more...]
Learning in Lanesboro for All Ages
Lanesboro Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers two weekly programs for children (birth-age 5) and families/parents/guardians meeting weekly Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the preschool classroom at Lanesboro Schools. Each class is 90 minutes long. Classes begin with a family circle-time led by child educators Karlee Spande and Hannah Terry. … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton to Interview Four Superintendent Candidates
After reviewing five applications, the Mabel-Canton School Board selected four candidates to interview for the district’s superintendent position at its March 17 meeting. The candidates selected for interviews are Michael Mangan, director of educational success and innovation at Houston Public Schools and Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA); Mike Harvey, former superintendent … [Read more...]