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Education
LS-H class of 2024 reflects on challenges overcome in graduation ceremony
When the COVID-19 pandemic first began sweeping the country, Brianna Jones said she never thought she would be able to celebrate her graduation day. But four years later, draped in a robe of blue and gold, the Le Sueur-Henderson graduating senior was proud to stand before her fellow classmates and say, "We have finally made it." On Wednesday, May 22, Jones delivered the senior welcome to the 74 Le Sueur-Henderson students who made up the 2024 graduating class. She reflected on the many challenges she...
Central High School seniors honored at awards program
Central Public Schools of Norwood Young America held its senior awards program May 1. Among the awards presented were local scholarship winners shown and listed here. Congratulations to all! • American Legion Auxiliary Citizenship Award: Holly Feist • American Legion Edward Born Post 343: Jacob Bruggemeier, Collin Willems, Amelia Amrhein, Britney Smith, Treyton Gratz, Maleah Wischnack ...
Chamber ‘signing day’ offers career clarity, connections
Waconia High School sent three more graduates into the Waconia works world on Tuesday, May 7, as WHS and the local business community held their annual signing day. Waconia Works Signing Day was established four years ago to highlight local graduates signing on with a local company in the areas of manufacturing or the trades, and to recognize the local businesses that provide those opportunities. The event is a partnership with Waconia Public Schools, the Waconia Chamber of Commerce, and participating companies in what is...
TCU Le Center students delight in one-room schoolhouse experience
TCU Le Center students embarked on a memorable journey back in time as they visited the historic one-room schoolhouse in Le Center on the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds. This enriching educational excursion left a lasting impression. With enthusiasm and curiosity, the students immersed themselves in the living history of the one-room schoolhouse, marveling at the opportunity to witness firsthand what they had only read about in textbooks. Bette Traxler, their...
Middle-schoolers get spooky and kooky
While the Waconia High School theatre department was preparing for its production this week, May 9-11, of Shakespeare in Love, the Waconia Middle School theatre group was staging The Addams Family in several performances the past two weekends. Here are a few scenes of the creepy, crazy cast from that production. Tickets for the high school spring play which was previewed last week can be purchased at ShowTix4U.com. (Photos courtesy School District 110)
Negotiations continue between ISD 110, WEA
The Waconia public school year will be ending soon, but contract negotiations with Waconia teachers are still ongoing. ISD 110 and Waconia Education Association negotiators ended another negotiation session April 29 without an agreement – but the parties are still talking. The latest meeting involved discussion of several scenarios to compensate teachers within the financial parameters of moving ISD 110 out of operating debt. The district’s latest proposal offers a...
TCU Intro to Engineering Design students work on container project
The TCU Introduction to Engineering Design students are showcasing their ingenuity and skill in a unique project focused on creating containers for headphones. This hands-on endeavor not only challenges their technical abilities but also emphasizes the importance of effective communication and meticulous documentation in engineering. In collaboration with local businesses CVS Racing of New Prague and Minnesota Millwork & Fixtures of Lonsdale, the students received invaluable feedback from professional designers and engineers. ...
Students can earn credits for community service
Two weeks ago, The Patriot published a story about an opportunity high school students now can get to earn credits toward graduation for working in a health care field such as a senior living facility, hospital, clinic, or licensed child care center. Next school year, Waconia students also will be able to get credit for community service. District 110 Community Education leaders shared the concept at a March school board meeting and a program is slated to be in place by next fall. Pending final...
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