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Board looks at strategies for improving student absenteeism
The Albert Lea school board on Monday discussed strategies to improve attendance for students in the district and ways that could continue to expand in the future. Tonya Franks, executive director of academics and accountability for the district, said students who attend school consistently are more likely to achieve academically, are more likely to graduate […] The post Board looks at strategies for improving student absenteeism appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
School board votes to discontinue 7 positions
The Albert Lea school board on Monday voted to discontinue seven full-time positions as it looks to adjust for a declining enrollment. The positions include three full-time elementary teachers, two full-time secondary classroom teachers and a special services coordinator at both the elementary and secondary levels. Ashley Mattson, executive director of Human Resources for the […] The post School board votes to discontinue 7 positions appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Century-old time capsule found at Minnesota high school
In what Superintendent Jeff Elstad called a "historic event for our community," a more than century-old time capsule has been discovered in the demolition of an old high school Owatonna, Minnesota. The contents of the capsule were unveiled for the first time during a press conference this week. Bob Olson, director of facilities, infrastructure and security at Owatonna Public Schools, said at the event that the capsule was discovered while an old school was being taken down. According to the Owatonna People's Press, it was the former Owatonna High School that had been erected in 1921. Olson said he had instructed construction crew...
Standout Student: Tokota Hurley-Mellard
Age: 19 Parents: Tory Hurley Where are you from? Albert Lea Which elementary school did you attend? Lakeview Favorite teacher of all time and why: Mrs. Bidne. She helped me get my work done and helped me believe I could graduate. Favorite book/author: Allen Eskens Current/past activities: I pretty much work full time at Kwik […] The post Standout Student: Tokota Hurley-Mellard appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
St. Casimir’s students present concert
The students of St. Casimir’s School in Wells entertained the public with their recent Spring Sing Concert, which was held on April 9. Not only were the concertgoers treated to instrumental selections from the school’s fifth-grade band and vocal numbers, which included all of the elementary students, they were also entertained with many student solos […] The post St. Casimir’s students present concert appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
29 students, including 1 from Alden-Conger, selected for James W. Tracy Scholarship
The Minnesota FFA Foundation announced the 29 Minnesota students who will receive the James W. Tracy scholarship. The scholarship is available to Minnesota students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary school and pursuing a degree in agriculture. The scholarship is scored on leadership, involvement, agriculture interest and financial need. The […] The post 29 students, including 1 from Alden-Conger, selected for James W. Tracy Scholarship appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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