On November 2, the Kingsland School Board’s scheduled “work session” meeting was postponed, due to unexpected technical difficulties at the school. The school board meeting was rescheduled to November 4. But the Strategic Planning meeting was held as scheduled on November 2, with members attending via remote technology from their homes. During the Planning meeting, input … [Read more...]
Chatfield welcomes three new teachers
Dan Narveson Dan Narveson is a hometown boy, having graduated from Chatfield High School. He continued his education at St. Mary’s college in Winona and received a Life cience degree. He is now teaching seventh grade life science and eighth grade physical science in Chatfield. He is also the ninth grade volleyball coach and middle school Student Council advisor. He didn’t … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central adds additional early dismissals to calendar
The Fillmore Central School Board met on October 27 at 6:30 p.m. Superintendent Heath Olstad gave a report for the elementary and high school buildings. The end of the first quarter is on November 6 and parent-teacher conferences for grades K-6 will be held virtually on November 12. Six additional early dismissals have been added to the school calendar to give the teachers … [Read more...]
Interviews with Spring Grove Public School new teachers
By Charlene Corson Selbee Students at Spring Grove Public School were welcomed back this year by three new teachers, Johnathan (Johnny) Sanasinh, Taylor Elton, and Laura Eglinton. “The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it matters every day.” Todd Whitaker, American educator, author, and motivational … [Read more...]
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Spring/Summer 2020 Graduation List •Bemidji State University: Kimberly Morrow, Harmony, BS • Ripon College: Hannah Boyum, Peterson, Politics and Government, Anthropology minor •Rochester Community and Technical College: McKenzie Meeker, Chatfield, Diploma, Practical Nursing; Olivia Haug, Lanesboro, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Diploma, Practical Nursing; Lea Jensson, AA, … [Read more...]
October 19-23, Homecoming week at Spring Grove Public School
The Spring Grove Public School Student Council planned a week of memorable and safe activities for the school’s 2020 Homecoming. The week started with Monochromatic Day on October 19 and culminates on Friday night, the 23rd, with the varsity football game against Lanesboro. The school board met in person on Monday night, October 19, 2020, in the media center while adhering … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton discusses learning models due to COVID surge
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on October 20. One area of significant discussion was the ongoing increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the county and school district. As decided at the board’s September meeting, the Incident Command Team (ICT) has been given the authority to make decisions regarding which of the various learning models (in-person … [Read more...]
Kingsland Knights welcomes new teachers
“Hey, Hey, we’re here to say hello and good luck! We’re here to cheer for the Knights new teachers. The black and silver! We welcome you to Kingsland. And wish you the best!” New hires at Kingsland Public Schools include 5th grade teacher, Theodore Haddad and choir/music teacher Jonathan Miller. Haddad graduated from Caledonia High School and earned is undergraduate … [Read more...]
Sports and activities attendance decisions for Houston Schools
By Wanda Hanson The Houston School Board wrestled with how to balance safety and the desire of students and parents for a sense of normalcy during COVID as they met October 15, 2020. The Southeast Conference decided that schools will be allowing visitors at volleyball games based on 25% of their gym capacity. For Houston High School this maximum capacity will be 116 … [Read more...]