During the Kingsland School Board meeting on September 19, the board considered options for repairing the damaged roof over the gym. It was pointed out that a leak had occurred, but did not result in water reaching the gym floor. The leak was caused by a faulty patch, so that will be fixed by the company that installed the patch. The board voted to have a temporary “fix” … [Read more...]
Klavetter aims to keep Kingsland on course
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That’s an old saying that often proves true in life, and it holds a lot of truth regarding Scott Klavetter, the new superintendent at Kingsland Schools in Spring Valley. Following the retirement of Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Klavetter was named to fill that vacancy. But Klavetter isn’t new to Kingsland, and he intends … [Read more...]
2022 Volleyball and Cross Country Preview
Volleyball Preview The 2021 season was a successful one for a host of “Journal 11” volleyball teams. Mabel-Canton (30-5), Caledonia (22-9), and Spring Grove (20-10) each made their respective section Final Four. The Cougars (SEC East) and Warriors (TRC) were league champs. Fillmore Central (16-13), Chatfield (19-9), and Rushford-Peterson (18-12) made it to Rochester and … [Read more...]
Kingsland hears new COVID guidelines
During the Kingsland School Board meeting on August 15, Superintendent Scott Klavetter updated the board on the latest guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) regarding persons who have tested positive for COVID. He summarized that the change is “good news for us” as far as how Kingsland will need to track and manage absences. Regarding the previous CDC guidance, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton shooters among the state’s top five; Spring Grove, Kingsland teams also excel
By Lee Epps The Mabel-Canton trap team finished fifth in the state and Spring Grove 29th as the 2022 high school clay target season ended on June 25 at Prior Lake. Later in the day, there was a separate competition for the 100 All-State shooters to compete for individual honors, where Spring Grove seniors Camron Kraus and Carson Gerard both hit 98 of 100 flying clay … [Read more...]
Kingsland discusses gym roof replacement
Due to the Independence Day holiday, the Kingsland School Board met on July 6 for their monthly “work session.” Superintendent Scott Klavetter highlighted the list of staffing updates, which includes new hires Abagail Palkowski (elementary sped teacher), Nathan Carolan (building and grounds director), Collin Boekhoff (elementary teacher), and John Pereda (high school guidance … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board to hold open house in July
The Kingsland School Board met on June 20 for a regular meeting. Members present included Pam Freet, Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, and Jackie Horsman. Also participating were interim Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Principal Scott Klavetter, Laurie Hendrickson, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand (Herbrand participated via remote technology). The board returned to a discussion … [Read more...]
Kingsland discusses handbooks and meal prices
The Kingsland School Board met on June 6 for their monthly “work session,” which stretched for four hours from 6-10 p.m. The topics of Kingsland handbooks and meal prices generated significant discussion. Regarding handbooks, interim Superintendent Gary Kuphal shared his overall opinion that, “There are too many handbooks,” and Principal Scott Klavetter agreed. Currently, … [Read more...]
Golf (5/16 – 5/20)
Southeast Conference (B) Kingsland 188, Glenville-Emmons 221 (K: K. Rath/N. Eickhoff 45s*, Ethan Carr 48, Nathan O’Connell 50, Isaac Hauser 52. GE: Jackson Ellingson 52. Knights finish at 8-2. At Northwood GC) (B) Lanesboro 169, Houston 227 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 38*, J. Brogle 42, K. Stettler 44, D. Haugen 45, R. Benson 46. H: Ethan Knutson 43, Tanner Kubitz 49. Burros … [Read more...]
Administrative changes continuing at Kingsland
The Kingsland School Board met on May 9 for their monthly “work session.” One of the main topics was the status of administrative changes that resulted from the resignation of Superintendent Jim Hecimovich. Principal Scott Klavetter has been named to take over as superintendent when Hecimovich’s tenure at Kingsland ends at the end of June. Due to Hecimovich’s current leave … [Read more...]
Aspiring Track Teams Post Sweeps
Track and field conglomerates LFCMC and GMLOKS are both in line to have big years. Each pulled boy/girl team sweeps in two different meets the week of Monday, April 18. LFCMC Track Teams Win at Lake City LFCMC wasn’t originally scheduled to be in it, and the meet got rescheduled. But once they arrived in Lake City, the kids on team Fal-Bur-Coug left their mark. At … [Read more...]
Golf Preview
Fillmore Central Coaches: Aaron Mensink (girls), Brad Holten (boys). Last Year at a Glance: The FC girls notably went 8-2. They boys went 6-5. The girls were TRC Meet champions. FC’s boys tied for third (of 9) at the TRC Meet. The girls won their seventh straight 1A title. They made state, taking fifth place. The boys didn’t make Day Two of the 1A tourney. Jake … [Read more...]
Kingsland appoints Freet to rejoin school board
The Kingsland School Board met on April 18. Members present included Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, Kyle Rader, and Jackie Horsman. Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and Natasha Howard were absent. Mabel-Canton’s Superintendent, Gary Kuphal, participated in the meeting, as he is filling in as interim Superintendent during Hecimovich’s leave of absence. Due to the recent … [Read more...]
Track and Field Preview Lanesboro/Fillmore Central/ Mabel-Canton
Head Coaches: Lori Anderson (girls), Alex Aiken (boys) Where We Left off in 2021: Burro teams each took second to GMLOKS at the three-team SEC Meet. Both the girls and boys teams were Section 1A True runner-up. Each qualified for state by “wild card.” The boys took second and the girls third at state True Team. LFCMC sent five individuals and a relay to the individual state … [Read more...]
All-Southeast Girls Basketball
Grand Meadow (23-7), Kingsland (19-9), and Lanesboro (19-9) were the top teams in the SEC. The All-SEC girls basketball team is thus headed by players from the Larks, Knights, and Burros. Section runner-up Grand Meadow gets two 1st Team All-SEC picks and two 2nd Team All-SEC selections. Sisters Kendyl Queensland (5’9” Jr. G) and Lauren Queensland (5’9” Fr. F) make the 1st Team. … [Read more...]