The 2022 volleyball season was most denoted by always strong Mabel-Canton (14-0, 36-3) breaking a decades long drought and making state. Caledonia (10-0, 19-13) also had a great year, winning the TRC title and finishing as 1AA runner-up. Chatfield (9-1, 26-3), Spring Grove (12-2, 28-5), and Fillmore Central (8-2, 19-11) nipped on M-C and Cal’s heels in their respective … [Read more...]
College News
Honors List Spring 2023 • Alexandria Technical & Community College: Tanner Kasel, LeRoy • Bemidji State University: Jennifer Knutson, Spring Valley • College of St. Scholastica: Brittainy Johnson, Lanesboro; Aubrey Norby, Mabel • Hamline University: Elizabeth Liew, Harmony • Iowa State University: Abby Ashbacher, Caledonia; Brynn Howerton, Lanesboro; Carson Ruen, … [Read more...]
SPED without HVED
Houston Public Schools will soon be beginning their first year without a contract with HVED (Hiawatha Valley Education District) and provide their own special education services. Amber Kulig, director of SPED for the Houston District, addressed the board at their August 3 regular board meeting. A SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) will need to be established for … [Read more...]
Houston School Referendum Results
The results of the Houston School referendum are as follows. The vote was 113 in favor with 886 opposed on the first question for $18.2 million; since the first question failed, the second question for an additional $12.1 million was not considered. … [Read more...]
Houston School Board sets season pass rates
At their regular meeting June 1, the Houston School Board set the season pass rates for next school year. High school students remain free; single parent/guardian family passes remain at $60.00; two parent/guardian family passes remain at $90.00. A new elementary (K-6) pass with adult supervision required was added with a price of $20.00. After some discussion, the board … [Read more...]
Houston School to hold building referendum August 8
In a special board meeting, May 18, the Houston School Board passed a resolution calling for a special election on August 8 regarding the proposed building project for the school. The roll call vote ended 5-2 with board members Marissa Bailey, Mark Swenson, Richard Erdmann, Mimi Carlson, and Niccki Johnson voting in favor and Arlin Peterson and Josh Norlien opposed. Before … [Read more...]
Houston School referendum resolution reviewed
The Houston School Board took a close look at the proposed building referendum at their May 4 meeting. Andy Fields of SiteLogiQ summarized the two questions that are being planned for the referendum. Question one will ask residents to vote yes or no on a $17.9 million project. Included in this would be safe and secure building access at both the elementary and high school. The … [Read more...]
Baseball Preview Capsules
Chatfield Gophers Head Coach: Brian Baum. Where We Left Off in 2022: The Gophers went 13-1 in the TRC, winning the West division title. They then went 3-2 in the playoffs, claiming the 1AA East runner-up trophy, but falling to Pine Island 9-7 in the Section 1AA play-offs. Chatfield finished a great year 20-3. Seniors: Luke Carrier (P/OF), Carter Daniels (P/OF), … [Read more...]
Houston School Board reaches consensus
At their third special workshopping session with SiteLogiQ, the Houston School Board reached a consensus on their proposed building referendum. While no vote was taken and nothing is written in stone, the board decided on an approximate cost, the projects to be included, and the question (questions) to be asked when the public vote is held. To begin the session, Andy Fields … [Read more...]
RULER curriculum in use at Houston Elementary
Houston Elementary social worker Jessie Reed joined the school board at their regular March 2 board meeting to explain RULER, an emotional intelligence curriculum, being used at the elementary school. RULER, which stands for recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating, was developed by Yale. To begin her presentation, Reed had the board jot down as many … [Read more...]