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Local Graduate Triumphs Over Challenges at NHCC, Eyes Future in Science
Melissa Sawyer graduated from NHCC with a bachelor’s degree in biology, a program offered in partnership with Bemidji State University. As a non-traditional student, Melissa initially faced challenges at NHCC, including anxiety. However, a supportive encounter with a receptionist early on helped ease her concerns and set a positive tone for her future at the college.
Robbinsdale schools considers superintendent candidates
The Robbinsdale Area School district has been searching for a new superintendent since David Engstrom resigned in July. While Marti Voight has been acting as interim superintendent, the Minnesota School Boards Association has been contracted to help the district find a permanent person. After the first batch of candidates left the board unimpressed, the search was paused. But it’s since been restarted with an open-until-filled job listing and they an added requirement for superintendent experience. ...
STMA School District awarded 22 grants
At the May 6, St. Michael-Albertville School Board meeting, the school board discussed grants the district was awarded. The School Board meeting also consisted of a report on the strategic plan process for fiscal year 2024. STMA receives 22 grants Superintendent Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault expressed how every dollar of funding the district receives counts because STMA was ranked 322 out of the 328 school districts in the state for per-pupil...
Columbia Heights seniors take part in signing ceremony
Four Columbia Heights High School seniors were recognized May 2 in a signing ceremony to compete in college sports. Signing were: Hakara Ogul (football, Augsburg), Isabel Hernandez Monroy (track and field/cross country, St. Catherine’s), Melissa Torres (track and field, St. Mary’s), and Ryan Agudo Medina (soccer, University of Northwestern).
C-I boys track continues its strong early surge
The Cambridge-Isanti boys track and field team put together a strong effort at the Bob Stewart Invitational held at Mounds View High School on Tuesday, April 30. One event where the Bluejackets excelled at that meet was 110-meter hurdles, where they swept the top three spots. Senior Riley Wilson won that race with a time of 16.10, while his twin brother Micah was second (16.71) and fellow senior Tristan Kiriago was third (16.82). ...
OALC students compete at MAAP Stars competition
In late April, students from the Osseo Area Learning Center (OALC) competed at the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) Stars competition – a statewide alternative school competition in life skills, teamwork and academics. MAAP Stars is a student leadership organization in alternative schools that seeks to develop social, academic and career skills in competitive individual and team competitions. Students create career portfolios, prepare and perform public speeches, and participate...
Evening of the Arts 2024 shines
Elk River High School hosted its annual Evening of the Arts on April 25. The free event welcomed students, parents and community members with an eclectic selection of musical performances, cultural displays, student art demonstrations, theatrical performances and more. There were hundreds of works of art on display including photography portfolios, large-format digital prints, original fashion designs created without fabric, writer’s portfolios, pottery, paintings, jewelry and drawings. In addition to the children’s make-and-take button station, visitors were treated to Raku firings, painted photo-op boards and student instructors available for those who wanted to try the potter’s wheel. The activity was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with additional funding from Tributary Advisor Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
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