The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, November 13, with all board members present. The board unanimously approved the November 5 State General Election results. There were four seats open in the M-C school board election. A total of 708 votes were cast for Mark Weidemann, 656 votes for Jason Marquardt, 753 votes for Chris Miller, and 241 write-in … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Reviews Audit Report
The November 13 Fillmore Central School Board meeting opened with the 2023-2024 audit report from Jason Boynton of Smith Schafer. An unmodified clean opinion was issued for the report. Boynton noted that funding for the district is driven by the average daily membership, which has decreased by 50 students overall since 2017. The revenues for the general fund was higher than the … [Read more...]
There’s a New Teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School
St. John’s Lutheran School in Caledonia, Minn., has a new 7/8 grade teacher. Welcome Daniel Zabel! St. John’s Lutheran School offers classes from Pre-K through eighth grade. The school’s mission is to provide quality education in the light of God’s truth. The school is operated by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) congregation in Caledonia. Daniel’s parents … [Read more...]
Chatfield Welcomes Six New Teachers
Michael Christie is teaching seventh grade American History and eighth grade Geography at the middle school in Chatfield. He is a graduate of St. Charles High school and Winona State University with a bachelors in Social Studies Education, grades 5-12. He also has a Masters from Mankato State University in Teaching and Learning with history specialization. He went into the … [Read more...]
Meet the New Fillmore Central Teachers
Belle Berg, the new Third grade teacher at Fillmore Central, graduated from Chatfield High School and earned a degree in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement from Luther College. She was inspired to become a teacher by her late grandmother, Linda Schulz, who was Berg’s elementary school secretary. “She touched so many lives, and I can only hope to make a difference … [Read more...]
After Board Approval, Kingsland Seniors Succeed in Shortening Their Academic School Year
At their October 21 meeting, the Kingsland School Board reviewed a proposal from the 2025 senior class, which asked the school to consider allowing the seniors’ last academic day be May 16. “Effectively we would be forgiving three academic days for them,” Superintendent Scott Klavetter stated. According to the proposal, the class believes this would save students from … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board Approves Construction Bids
The Spring Grove School Board unanimously approved by roll call base construction bids totaling $2.4 million at its October 21 regularly scheduled meeting. Chad Pike, Senior Project Manager at Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, reviewed the bids in detail before the board voted. He noted that the bids went out as planned this fall, with bids due at the beginning of … [Read more...]
R-P Paraprofessionals Address School Board
The Rushford-Peterson School Board October 21 meeting was visited by many of the paraprofessionals employed by the district. Contract negotiations have been ongoing since February; the paras came to the meeting to publicly comment on the sticking points. Before the public comment period was opened, board chair Chris Grindland reminded the meeting that the time was not … [Read more...]
The Sound of Enthusiasm Fills the Music Room at St. Mary’s
Meet the energetic new music teacher at St. Mary’s School in Caledonia, Molly Graff. She comes from a family of teachers. In fact, she is the fourth generation of teachers in her family and the second-generation music teacher. Her mother recently retired from teaching music. “It holds a special place in my heart that my great-great-grandma was a teacher, and then both of my … [Read more...]
M-C Moves Forward on Bond Referendum
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on October 15, with all members present. The board unanimously approved moving forward with a bond referendum not to exceed $8.94 million. Sue Peterson of ISG and Jason Peterson of Kraus-Anderson were on hand to review the results of the survey, the costs, and financing so the board could make an information decision. The … [Read more...]
New Teachers at Houston Schools
Houston Schools welcomed five new teachers this fall - Ethan Papenfuss, band; Samantha Michaelsen, elementary special education; Hailey Pierazek, MS/HS math; Abigail Allen, HS math; and Anna Dunnum, English and social studies. Ethan Papenfuss, an alumni of Houston High School, got into teaching because he himself had a wonderful experience as a student. He feels so … [Read more...]
7 New Teachers at Rushford-Peterson
Rushford-Peterson welcomed a total of seven new teachers to its teaching staff this fall. The new teachers are: Lindsey Olson, K-8 counselor and district assessment doordinator; Emily Wahlberg, first grade; Ethan Jacobson, MS/HS business; Sophia Westcott, SPED; Kora Miller, kindergarten; Madlyn Ripka, MS/HS band director; Nathan Whitacre, MS/HS SPED. Here’s your chance to learn … [Read more...]
Chuck Dahl Recognized for 25 Years of Service
During the October 9, 2024, city council meeting, Mayor Adam Wilder presented Public Works employee Chuck Dahl with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his 25 years of service to the city of Mabel. The city council thanked Dahl for his dedication, loyalty, and commitment. Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting of the Mabel City Council to order at 6 p.m. In … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Hosts Small School Teaching Conference Next Week
The Lanesboro School Board heard details of the upcoming Small School Teaching Conference to be held on Wednesday, October 16 at Lanesboro Schools. Two break out sessions will be presented. Subjects such as artificial intelligence in schools, mental health and classroom management will be discussed by presenters. WSU will have an empathy session as one of the choices for … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Hears Solar Project Proposals
At the October 9, 2024, school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Katie Priebe, Mark Johnsrud and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Elementary Principal Shane McBroom, High School Principal Eric Nelson and Community Education director, LuAnn Kleven. Student Senate members present were Olivia McBroom and Katryn Johnson. Board … [Read more...]