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Waseca childcare options may open up after potential special education location change
A lack of childcare is a growing problem across the state and county, and the Waseca area is no exception. Waseca Public Schools Superintendent Eric Hudspith talked with the Waseca School Board at its May 2 meeting to discuss an opportunity that might help address the need. Southwest Metro is looking to relocate to a bigger space in Waseca, which will open up room in Waseca’s Central Building downtown. Central...
Jays continue to improve marks at Cougar Relays
Thursday evening, the Waseca track and field team joined seven of the top programs in the region at Mankato East High School for the annual Cougar relays. With several top finishes and PR improvements throughout the event, the Jays boys and girls teams each earned seventh place in the total team competition. In the girls 100m hurdles, Brooklyn Flatau set a PR time of 15.64 to finish first overall while Vivian Mader set a PR time of 17.41 to claim seventh overall. Flatau then finished...
Standout Student: Taylor Larsen
Age: 18 Parents: Tiffany and Tyler Larsen Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which elementary school did you attend? Sibley and Hawthorne Favorite teacher of all time and why: Ms. Viktora because she made class fun, and she was always someone I knew I could go to for anything. Favorite book/author: […] The post Standout Student: Taylor Larsen appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Coudron named Owatonna Teacher of the Year
For language arts teacher Katie Coudron, teaching is all about raising up the next generation of readers, writers and educators. Coudron was named Owatonna Teacher of the Year at the Owatonna Education Association (OEA)’s May 8 banquet. The honor has caused her to reflect on her 20-year career in education. “I am one of those...
Congratulations to Owatonna’s 2024 Teacher of The Year
Katie Coudron, language arts teacher at Owatonna Middle School and Owatonna. High School, has been named Owatonna Teacher of the Year for 2024. The award was presented yesterday (May 8th) at the Owatonna Education Association. banquet. Katie was one of five finalists, which also included: Heather Bae, Liza Drever, Ray...
Albert Lea High School music ensembles to perform at Big Nine Festival in Faribault
The Albert Lea High School Music Department will participate in the Big Nine Music Festival at Faribault High School on Friday. This exciting event is the culmination of hours of hard work and preparation by the top performing band, choir and orchestra from each participating school, according to a news release. In addition, top musicians […] The post Albert Lea High School music ensembles to perform at Big Nine Festival in Faribault appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
OHS staging Coachella-inspired 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
SHOWTIMES “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs at 7 p.m. May 2-4, and 1:30 p.m. on May 5 at Owatonna High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Seating is limited to 96 per show. To reserve tickets, visit owatonnaactivities.com/ticketing 99acfee6-e5da-4ac4-9b42-0d36c3e8c86e For his third time directing “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Erik...
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