At the May 28 Fillmore Central school board meeting, superintendent Heath Olstad reported that the month of May had been very busy with multiple elementary field trips taking place, along with spring concerts at the high school. The elementary concerts were canceled and the students dismissed early that day due to potential dangerous weather conditions. The students recorded … [Read more...]
Houston Signs Six-Year Contract with Morem
At the May 2 regular Houston School Board meeting, the board reviewed and voted on the proposed six-year contract with Superintendent Mary Morem. Josh Norlien and Nickki Johnson voted against the contract, while Mimi Carlson, Arlin Peterson, Richard Erdmann and Mark Swenson voted in favor of the contract. Marissa Grams was absent. The contract was for $150,000 each year … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board Discusses Policy 404
Once again, policy 404 which deals with Employment Background Checks was on the agenda at the May 8 meeting of the Lanesboro School District. This was the third reading of the policy which had been tabled at a previous meeting. Superintendent Matt Schultz had done exhaustive research and prepared a rough draft of procedures that could be implemented to follow the legal … [Read more...]
Shannon Kochie Teacher of the Year 2024
A person never knows what the day might bring. That was certainly true for Shannon Kochie, a third grade Humanities teacher at Caledonia Elementary School on April 30, 2024. Kochie was not feeling quite up to par that morning and contacted Superintendent Craig Ihrke to request a substitute teacher. Knowing that all the plans were in place to surprise Kochie later that … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Week
Caledonia Area Public Schools Mitchell Bechtel 3 years, HS Social Studies Tami Bennett 1 year, HS Math Katie Block 2 years, MS Math Becky Breeser 26 years, HS Math Bob Burmester 6 years, Elem./MS Physical Education & K-12 DAPE Tori Burmester 6 years, MS Science Sara Buros 13 years, MS/HS Special Education Jennifer … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Gears Up for Field Trips
At the April 23rd Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad reported that the elementary field trips for kindergarten through sixth grade are starting up soon with lots of fun trips planned for each grade. The fourth graders will have their wax museum on May 3, and the fifth graders will receive trees to plant from Soil and Water Conservation on May 6. … [Read more...]
College News
Honors List Fall 2023 Missouri University of Science and Technology: Tessa McMahon, Chatfield Palmer College of Chiropractic: Izabella Allison, LeRoy University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Priya Kingsley, Caledonia; Stephanie Bradt, Chatfield; Rylee Burnett, Chatfield; Katelyn Dornack, Chatfield; Abbi Gillespie, Chatfield; Anna Oehlke, Grand Meadow; Isabelle Olson, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Schools’ Student Rep Gives Spring Update
Chairman Aaron Solum called the April 15 meeting of the Spring Grove School Board to order at 7:01 p.m. Eighteen minutes later the meeting was adjourned with board members eager to get outside and enjoy the warm spring weather. Board members present included Chairman Solum, Kelly Rohland, Aric Elton, and Rhan Flatin. Absent were Stephanie Jaster and Angie Solie. Staff … [Read more...]
M-C Superintendent Gary Kuphal’s Contract Renewed
During the Mabel-Canton School Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on April 16, the board unanimously approved Superintendent Gary Kuphal’s contract for the 2024-2025 school year. Vice chair Chris Miller expressed his appreciation, thanking Kuphal for a good job. Miller called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led his colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board Discusses Discontinuing Spanish Position
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, April 15 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then conducted roll call. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Daniel Small and Spencer Yohe. Also, in attendance were … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Policy Regarding Background Checks
Friday, April 5, found many people heading to the Lanesboro School for a special school board meeting to review School Board Policy 404 which deals with employment background checks. Chairwoman Christine Troendle noted that the special meeting was being held because of “recent concerns and discussions from the public.” Superintendent Matt Schultz had researched the topic … [Read more...]
Houston to Restructure Administration
At the April 4 Houston School Board meeting, Board Chair Mimi Carlson and Superintendent Mary Morem explained recent superintendent contract negotiations. Morem had asked for a six-year contract. Carlson presented an offer of two three-year contracts. The first contract would extend the current contract for three years with … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board Ponders Background Checks Policy
The Lanesboro School Board saw an even fuller house at their second school board meeting in five days, on April 11. The regular board meeting included in the agenda a discussion and possible approval of policy 404 Employment Background Checks. This time more citizens signed up to address the board during the public input section of the meeting. Olivia Holtegaard introduced … [Read more...]
M-C Seniors Last Day is May 24
During the Mabel-Canton School Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on March 19, the seniors’ proposal to end their academic year on Friday, May 24, was unanimously approved by the board. The Mabel-Canton senior class officers, including Janessa Hershberger, Hayden Erickson, Izabella Gerleman and Colton Tollefsrud appeared before the board to request that the seniors’ last … [Read more...]
R-P State Wrestlers Acknowledged at Board Meeting
The two LARP wrestlers who participated at the state wrestling meet were recognized and congratulated at the R-P School Board meeting March 18. Freshman Christian Zibrowski wrestled at 107 and placed fifth; senior Lauren Honken wrestled at 106 and was the first female to qualify for state for LARP. Coach Tim Tekautz commented, “I’m super proud of them both! I’m looking … [Read more...]