At the Kingsland School Board “work session” meeting on September 4, one of the main topics was the upcoming information blitz to assure that voters in the school district are aware of the reasons for the Operating Referendum Levy, which will be put to voters on November 5. All board members were present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany … [Read more...]
2019 FCJ High School Football Preview
The 2019 high school football season begins with changes. Districts have been re-aligned. The Mid-Southeast has three sub-districts; Red, White, and Blue. Journal covered squads FC and R-P are in the Blue with Cotter, Hayfield, L-A, and W-K. The Falcons have “cross-over” games with Red and White schools. R-P plays just White schools. Those games are weeks one thru … [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...]
2019 Volleyball Preview
The 2019 high school volleyball season begins without too many changes. Teams are still in the same conferences. Six of seven FCJ covered teams have the same coach. Section alignments have changed. Notably, Chatfield and Cotter move from 1AA to 1A, Lewiston-Altura moves from 1A to 1AA, and Kenyon-Wanamingo moves from 2AA to 1A. Twenty-seven teams comprise Section 1A, … [Read more...]
Kingsland maintenance project nearing end
During the Kingsland School board board meeting on July 15, the board was updated on the progress of the ongoing Longterm Facility Maintenance Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) project, which started shortly after the end of the last school year. Members present included board chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Superintendent James … [Read more...]
Kingsland District voters to decide on operating levy in November
By Leah Stier Spring Valley, MN In November, those living within the Kingsland School District will be asked to support our school and the children of our district and vote YES for the proposed operating referendum levy. While I do serve as a school board member, I am writing this as a private citizen, a parent of young children, and a taxpayer of our district. Our school … [Read more...]
Kingsland mulls water leak
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” board meeting on July 1. All members were present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Superintendent James Hecimovic). Also attending was Principal Scott Klavetter. The board discussed the ongoing longterm facility maintenance (indoor air quality) project. … [Read more...]
Kingsland acknowledges generous gifts
The Kingsland School Board held a regular board meeting on June 17. Members present included board chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Leah Stier, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Tiffany Mundfrom was absent. Also attending was Principal Scott Klavetter. No members of the general public addressed the board. The board approved the consent … [Read more...]
Golf (5/28 – 5/30)
(B) 1A Meet (Bethlehem Academy (350, 337 > 687) beat BP (358, 355 > 713) for the boys team title. Kingsland (383, 367 > 750) and Lanesboro (387, 373 > 760) made the Day 2 cut, taking third and fourth. FC’s Jake Fishbaugher (77, 75 > 152 = +12) was second after Day 1, and finished that way behind Southland’s Max Schmitz (73, 77 > 150 = +10). Kingsland’s … [Read more...]
Kingsland funding still tight
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” board meeting on June 3. Members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Also attending were Principal Scott Klavetter, Building & Grounds Director/Athletics & Activity Director John Dols, and Business … [Read more...]