At the August 15 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz reported that approximately 30 contractors were present for the recent pre-bid meeting. A tour of the building was conducted to allow them to see the site before they put their bids together. “Our next step then is to close the bidding on August 22 at 2 p.m.,” Schultz said. The asbestos abatement has … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson buckles down enrollment policy, discipline matrix
With new R-P Superintendent Jon Thompson at the helm, the school board appears to be making steady progress on getting any needed modifications and updates in place prior to the start of the 2019-2020 school year. At the Monday, August 19 meeting, Thompson asked the board to consider open enrollment policy revision. “I’m asking the board to do this a little differently,” … [Read more...]
Thompson is new Kingsland Building & Grounds director
At the Kingsland School Board meeting on August 19, Jason Thompson was unanimously approved as the new Building and Grounds director. All board members were present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Kyle Rader and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Also attending were Principal Scott Klavetter, Jason Thompson and Business … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton sets fundraiser list for year
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on August 20. Members present were Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Business Manager Aimee Lake, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, high school Secretary Lynette Donald, and Superintendent Gary Kuphal. Diane Wilder, Board Chair Cristal Adkins and Chris Loppnow were absent. Fundraisers were a … [Read more...]
Well House Ministry to host back to school event
Well House Ministry will be hosting a Back to School event August 25, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the old school playground in Rushford. We will be unveiling the architectural designs for the repurposing of the old school buildings as well as collecting donated school supplies for kids and classrooms at R-P Schools. There will be an Usborne Books and More Book Fair, kids … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central fifth grade teachers prep take-home science backpacks
Fillmore Central fifth grade teacher Angie Kennedy first got the idea for her take-home science backpacks when her own children were in preschool. The kids were able to check out a backpack that had a book and small activity in it to take home once a week, which they really enjoyed. “And I thought, why can’t I increase the educational value all the way up to fifth grade?” … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Honors Lists •Alexandria Technical & Community College: Jordan Markegard, Peterson •Augustana University: Zachary Buchholtz, Spring Valley •Bemidji State University: Maggie Lowrey, Chatfield, Dean’s List; Kellyn Webster, Spring Valley, President’s List •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield •Bethel University: Matthew Killoran, … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2019 Graduations •Benedictine College: Jonathon Miron, Chatfield, BA, Spanish and Secondary Education, Summa Cum Laude • Bethel University: Hannah Kopperud, Rushford, BS Nursing •Central Methodist University: Jennifer Kalenkoski, Leroy •Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson, Rushford • Gustavus Adolphus: Matthew Dietz, Chatfield, Biology; Thomas Jech, … [Read more...]
College News
On May 11, 2019, Dustin Lee, son of Blake Lee and Mary Jo Lee, both of Mabel, received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. After graduating from Mabel-Canton High School in 2006, Dustin completed a six-year enlistment in the United States Air Force. Following his military … [Read more...]
Asbestos abatement nearing completion at Lanesboro school
At the July 18, Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz reported that the asbestos abatement in the school building and the district-owned homes is almost complete. During the project, a solid barrier wall was build between the project area and the Lanesboro Child Care Center to protect the workers and children from any exposure to asbestos. The barrier … [Read more...]