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School construction project moving along
Maple Lake Public Schools HVAC construction project is on schedule with completion expected sometime in August. The pictures above show some of the progress being made. According to an update provided by Supt. Mike Rowe, 85 % of the lighting is installed at the elementary school as is 85 % of the grid; the rooftop and air handling units are 75 percent set; the media center ductwork is complete along with surrounding offices; duct cleaning in the elementary school is done and piping in the elementary school is 90 percent complete. In the coming weeks crews will work on installing ductwork in the elementary and district offices; installing structural steel in the district office, media center and high school mezzanine; pouring the chiller pad, sidewalk and housekeeping pad and setting the rest of the rooftop units.
Bulldog girls hoops has dominant summer
The offseason training program for the Becker girls basketball team looks like a huge success, as coaches Dan Baird, Dom Squires and Scott Gudmundson led the team to many top-notch experiences. The team won the Paynesville tournament, beating three excellent teams, while the JV squad also won their bracket. In...
Jared Head graduates from St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University graduated more than 860 students during spring semester 2024. Among the graduates was Jared Head of Washington, Illinois. Head graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice studies. St. Cloud State University is Minnesota's second-largest university, with more than 10,000 students from our regional communities,...
Rivard finds ‘joy’ as school superintendent
Dr. Michael Rivard expressed optimism, excitement and pride after he began his new job July 1 as superintendent of the Sartell-St. Stephen School District. Rivard, a Sartell resident, was chosen as superintendent in March of 2024 to take over from Tim Lee, who was the interim superintendent for one year. Lee had been hired to replace Jeff Ridlehoover, who resigned to become superintendent of the Rockwood School District.
Reader says school board ‘three’ within rights
Prior to the ISD 748 School Board voting to renew its administrative contracts last month, Emily (Larson), Scott (Wenshau) and Jen (Smith) made one simple demand: to first exercise their vested authority as elected representatives to discuss, amend and vote on the contracts individually, rather than passing them all in a bundle per the superintendent’s recommendation.
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