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Lang, new principal at Lincoln, preparing for next year
As he prepares for his first year as principal, Justin Lang looks forward to bringing a voice to every student. Lang, a special education teacher for the district, will succeed Mary Hawkins as principal of Lincoln Elementary next year. Lang, who currently works at McKinley Elementary, is laying the groundwork for the 2024-25 school year, arranging one-on-one meets with Lincoln staff to learn more about the school’s strengths and their...
Standout Student: Brooklyn Hullopeter
Age: 13 Parents: Abbey Jacobsen, Brian Hullopeter Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which elementary school did you attend? Sibley Elementary Favorite teacher of all time and why: Ms. Viktora because she is very sweet, pretty and just an amazing teacher. Favorite book/author: “If He Had Been with Me.” Current/past activities, […] The post Standout Student: Brooklyn Hullopeter appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
ALHS band students receive state recognition
Ruby Mykkanen and Maxx Richards, both juniors at Albert Lea High School, have been chosen for the 2024-25 All-State Concert Band on clarinet and trumpet, respectively. Each year, hundreds of students across the state audition for spots in the All-State Band, Choir and Orchestra. This will be Mykkanen’s second consecutive year as part of the […] The post ALHS band students receive state recognition appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
School board approves changes to ’24-25 school calendar
The Albert Lea school board on Monday approved adjustments to the calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Included in the changes are an added staff day at the start of the year in August, three dedicated staff development days during the school year and changes so that all students in preK-12th grades have teacher conferences […] The post School board approves changes to ’24-25 school calendar appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea Education Association signs in 3 seniors going into teaching
The Albert Lea Education Association on Wednesday held a ceremony in which three graduating seniors signed their names in the ALEA ledger, confirming their plans to pursue degrees in education. The post Albert Lea Education Association signs in 3 seniors going into teaching appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
St. Casimir’s School completing its inaugural year of new chess club
As the academic year comes to an end at St. Casimir’s School, so does the inaugural campaign of its chess club. Beginning with a simple introduction to the game where the students learned the strengths and weaknesses of each piece’s movement, the curtains now close upon the students learning basic tactics and opening strategies. Over […] The post St. Casimir’s School completing its inaugural year of new chess club appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
School board hears plans for $1.2M in reductions
Albert Lea’s superintendent on Monday identified plans for more than $1.2 million in budget reductions and efficiencies for the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Ron Wagner said as the recommendations were made, administration focused on students first, followed by staff and then the community. “Decisions need to stay away as far from students as possible,” Wagner […] The post School board hears plans for $1.2M in reductions appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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