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R-P School Board Approves Strategic Plan

November 27, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

The newly completed R-P strategic plan for 2023-2028 was presented for approval at the November 20 school board meeting. Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard enthused, “It’s a really nice document!” Bernard said his role was as a facilitator; the plan was created by the strategic committee and surveys of the public. In total, the strategic committee met for five sessions as they … [Read more...]

R-P Varsity Bowling – #1 in State!

November 6, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

It’s tournament time for fall varsity sports; R-P has a team ranked first in state going into their tournaments – varsity bowling! The R-P varsity team has a team average of 199.7833 with a high game of 266. They have won 12 matches and lost zero. Their game record stands at 52 wins and eight losses. In addition, Rylan Schneider is currently the number one varsity bowler in … [Read more...]

Updated Press Box, New SPED Equipment at R-P Schools

October 23, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

At the regular Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting October 16, the board explored their options for snow removal on the school grounds. Last year, the school rented a skid loader from Hammell Equipment and hired a person to operate the machine. This year, Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard suggested asking for bids as well in order to compare the costs. Bernard called the bid … [Read more...]

Rushford-Peterson’s New Teachers

September 25, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Introducing the two new teachers on the Rushford-Peterson School staff this year – Kendra Vix is teaching middle school and high school, and David Jewison is teaching sixth and eighth grade science, math/reading enrichment, and a variety of exploratory classes, such as: finance, STEM, typing capstone and study skills. Kendra Vix graduated from Rushford-Peterson in 2014. … [Read more...]

Rushford-Peterson School’s Great Start

September 25, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

At their regular September meeting September 18, the Rushford-Peterson School Board heard the usual reports from Superintendent Ben Bernard as well as middle school/high school Principal Jake Timm and elementary Principal Angela Shepard. At each meeting, the R-P administration shares activities and events in the school so the board knows what is happening at R-P. Shepard and … [Read more...]

R-P signs contract for Nike apparel

June 26, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

At their regular meeting June 20, the Rushford-Peterson School Board approved a five-year contract with Nike. In this contract, R-P agreed to purchase Nike apparel for its varsity sports programs at 40% off the retail price. BSN Sports will also set up online stores for each sport so the public can purchase gear (both Nike and less expensive apparel) to support specific sports. … [Read more...]

Baseball Preview Capsules

April 17, 2023 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

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...]

Boys Basketball: Trojans Test #1 Goodhue, Fall in Quarters

March 20, 2023 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Fillmore County Sports - High School Basketball

Rushford-Peterson executed its game plan. Methodically, they ran their sets to get shots for their top shooters and playmakers. The Trojans (8-seed, 15-12) tested #1 Goodhue (1-seed, 24-3), putting them in an early 32-25 second half hole. But Goodhue controlled the glass and 6’7” G/F Sam Opsahl could not be stopped. Seeding held true as the Wildcats moved on to the 1A semis. … [Read more...]

R-P Trail Extension community meeting set

March 6, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

At their regular February meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board was reminded that there will be a community meeting March 8, from 5:30-7 p.m., in R-P’s auditorium on the proposed trail extension project. The project is a collaborative effort of the city of Rushford and R-P Schools. There will be a short presentation at the beginning of the meeting followed by  time for … [Read more...]

Girls Basketball: #9 Larks Run Streak to 15, Get Help to Win SEC-West

February 27, 2023 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Grand Meadow’s girls entered the final week of the regular season controlling their own destiny to share the SEC-West title. They had the win two winnable SEC contests (and hope for some help to win the West out-right). A non-conference game was their toughie. At Blooming Prairie, Ryan Queensland’s group built a 45-33 lead late. GM was up 10 (45-35) with 1:28 left and eight … [Read more...]

Boys Basketball: Bunke’s Three Propels R-P Over Cal in OT

February 27, 2023 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Rushford-Peterson and Caledonia have had a rivalry over the years in boys basketball. The Warriors have won more often as of late, but R-P (5-4, 11-10) has given Caledonia (9-1, 10-10) trouble here and there. The Warriors win over R-P in December, 73-50, was their eighth straight in the series. Hello trouble in meeting number two. Brad King’s group led by as many as 10 (36-26) … [Read more...]

Collaborative trail to R-P school

January 30, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - R-P distance learning getting high marks

Derek Olinger, Rushford city engineer from Bolton & Menk, presented a trail proposal to the Rushford-Peterson School Board at their first meeting of the year on January 23. The proposed 10-foot wide trail would run 1,660 feet from the north end of Prairie Street to the school parking lot. It would go between the ball fields and the backyards of some houses on Eiken … [Read more...]

Basketball: Trojans Host 3-Coops Tourney

January 9, 2023 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Rushford-Peterson hosted a six school boys/girls holiday basketball shindig which also featured Spring Grove.  The Trojans, Lions, Dawson-Boyd, Higher Ground Academy, Annandale, and West Lutheran competed. Joe Hatch’s Trojan girls got back to .500 with a couple wins.  R-P downed West Lutheran handily, 67-30.  R-P got four girls in double figures, Kaylee Ruberg (16 pts, 5 rebs), … [Read more...]

Boys Basketball (12/12 – 12/17)

December 26, 2022 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Three Rivers Conference Wabasha-Kellogg 54, Chatfield 48 (C: D. Schindler 18 pts (6-9 FTs); Eli Hopp 11 pts, 5 rebs; Isaac Stevens 10 pts, 8 rebs; Sam Backer 7 pts, 9 rebs. Chatfield was 1 of 9 from deep. Gophers are down Cole Johnson and Drew O’Connor (injuries)) Fillmore Central 54, La Crescent/Hokah 62 (FC: Jayce Kiehne 14 pts (6-8 FTs), 6 rebs; Bryce Corson 10 pts; W. … [Read more...]

Boys Basketball (12/5 -12/10)

December 19, 2022 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Three Rivers Conference Caledonia 85, Fillmore Central 57 (C: L. Doyle 24 pts (11-18 FGs), 10 rebs, 9 asts, 5 stls; M. King 22 pts (6-12 threes); Reid Klug 10 pts (3-5 threes), 6 rebs; Will Hahn 12 pts; Garrett Konz 9 pts, 6 rebs.  FC: J. Kiehne 20 pts, 11 rebs; Dillon O’Connor 13 pts; Bryce Corson 8 pts, 6 asts)   Southeast Conference Grand Meadow 34, Southland 79 … [Read more...]

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