WINONA, MN, March 26, 2019 - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s biology major Bailey O’Hare, daughter of Tim and Brenda O’Hare of Rushford, Minn., received the university’s Outstanding Senior Female Award. For the past 51 years, Saint Mary’s has honored a male and female senior who have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, service to colleagues … [Read more...]
If you build it, they can play: Houston’s ‘Mission 66’ inclusive playground in need of volunteers
The only thing standing between the city of Houston and an accessible playground that can be used by all children is … you. That’s the message that a group behind Mission 66 want to get out to those in Houston County and beyond who would like to lend their time to help build a playground that’s been years in the making. The project needs 150 volunteers per shift from … [Read more...]
Ideas shared for Wykoff school building
At the Wykoff City Council meeting on April 8, possible uses for the vacant school building were discussed. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Mary Tjepkes, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason. Mayor Al Williams was absent, so the meeting was led by Gleason. Rod Thompson addressed the council, explaining what he and his brother Rick … [Read more...]
Semcac Head Start is building bright futures with children and families!
We provide birth to age five learning opportunities at no cost to qualifying families. Semcac Head Start participates in the Parent Aware Child Care rating system for licensed providers, and consistently achieves the highest rating, a 4 Star High Quality Program rating. Early Head Start for Birth to 3-year-olds We offer a home-based option in Fillmore County to eligible … [Read more...]
St. Johns Preschool and Kindergarten Open House April 9
St. Johns Lutheran School in Wykoff will be hosting their Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tuesday, April 9, from 6-7 p.m. St. Johns provides students with a strong foundation in academic skills, social abilities, and moral values that they will take with them the rest of their lives. In today’s world a quality education is very important in helping our children succeed in … [Read more...]
Pride in Fillmore Central programs
Fillmore Central takes pride in the programs that are offered at all levels of child development. Children are continually developing and we know that there are a lot of questions to go with all of these stages. We are very fortunate to be able to offer a variety of programs for families with children birth to five. School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education … [Read more...]
Kingsland Community Education offerings… What are they?
Have you ever wondered what the Kingsland School District’s Community Education program offers? There are a variety of options for you and your child within the community. Check out the programs below and see what we have to offer to you and your children. Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) Ages 0-5: ECFE offers classes to help your family grow and learn … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Community Ed offers classes plus fun events!
Rushford-Peterson Community Education offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes are open to birth to 5-year-olds. Parents and children attend the themed classes together. Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m. and Friday mornings from 10-11:15 a.m. Along with offering classes, … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Schools focus on the whole child
The Lanesboro School community continues to make a strong investment in our youngest learners. Our school offers year round daycare for children six weeks old through school age. When The Lanesboro Child Care Center doors opened in 1988, it was the first of its kind in a school district in Minnesota. We know the value of childcare for our families is priceless. With fully … [Read more...]
Indicators of kids’ readiness for kindergarten
Kindergarten can be a pivotal time in a young child’s life. Although many kids attend preschool or receive guided learning at home, kindergarten marks students’ first official foray into the classroom. This is an exciting time for kids and parents, and also one that may be fraught with nerves. That is especially true for parents who are not quite sure if their children are … [Read more...]