At the May 5, 2021, board meeting, board members present were: Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon (virtually), Jill Harstad, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant. Board member Katie Priebe was absent. Principal Paulson reported on end of … [Read more...]
Kingsland reminds spectators to “mask up”
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on May 3, with all members participating. Athletics and Activities Director Mark Fitzpatrick and Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via Zoom technology. Mark Fitzpatrick stated that at Kingsland sports and activities, many spectators are attending without wearing a mask. He asked for the board’s input on how … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central in need of summer rec director
At the April 27 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad said that no applications have been turned in for the position of summer rec director yet. Summer rec activities begin in early June right after school gets out, but may need to be canceled if the job cannot be filled. The kindergarten enrollment for next year is projected to be approximately … [Read more...]
Lanesboro enrollment numbers continue to increase
At the April 15 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz reported that 36-37 kindergarten students are enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year at Lanesboro school. Just two years ago, the prediction was that the kindergarten enrollment number would be 20 students for this upcoming school year. “It’s a positive development,” Schultz said. Over the past school … [Read more...]
New superintendent chosen for Houston Public Schools
Mary Morem, currently principal at Triton High School, was selected by the Houston School Board as Houston’s new superintendent at their regular board meeting and final superintendent interview session April 15, 2021. Morem will replace current superintendent Krin Abraham when she retires in June. In her interview, Morem pointed out that she has been very involved in … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public School hires new social studies teacher, Madeline Rainey
The Spring Grove School board met on Tuesday evening, April 19, 2021, from 7:02 p.m. to 8:02 p.m. in the school’s Learning Resource Center, adhering to the Governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). Board members in attendance was Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, Rhan Flatin, and Aric Elton. The board unanimously approved the … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton plans for spring events
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on March 16, with all members present (Business Manager Aimee Lake participated via phone). Also in attendance were Principal Michelle Wiedemann, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Lisa Halverson, and student representatives Colton Heintz-Kuderer and Matthew McClimon. Principal Wiedemann informed the board that prom plans are … [Read more...]
The first prom of the decade
Some area high school proms are returning this year after many were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chatfield, Grand Meadow, and Rushford-Peterson high schools will hold a prom this year that is very similar to previous years, while Houston High School will hold an event different from traditional prom. On Saturday, May 1, students at Chatfield High School … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board selects new high school principal
At the April 14, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon, Jill Harstad, and Tom Keefe, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant. Board member Lanny Isensee was absent. Student senate … [Read more...]
Schaeffer Academy eighth grader is the Southeast Minnesota Spelling Bee Champion
Twelve spellers (six from each Regional Spelling Bee) competed in the Final Spelling Bee on Tuesday, March 23, at 9 a.m. at the Southeast Service Cooperative in Rochester. These 12 students were narrowed down from 36 students from 20 districts in Southeast Minnesota who participated in the two Regional Spelling Bees on March 9, 2021, coordinated by the Southeast Service … [Read more...]