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Education
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...
Orono’s Dore caps speech career with honors
Madeleine Dore, a senior at Orono High School, capped a stellar high school speech career by earning 2024 All-State Speech Honors. To qualify for All-State, speakers must attain a set of milestones established by the Minnesota Speech Coaches Association. Those qualifications include being a senior in high school and excelling in competition, including at least one appearance at the MSHSL State Speech Tournament. Students are also expected to utilize their speech skills in other activities and to be engaged with the community through service. Dore,...
Orono schools hire new business services director
At its April 22 regular meeting, the Orono school board approved the appointment of Nickolas Taintor as Orono Schools’ next Director of Business Services. According to the district, Taintor brings a wealth of expertise in school financial management and strategic planning, making him an outstanding addition to the district leadership team. Since 2020, Taintor has held the role of director of the School Services group at Creative Planning Business Services. Prior to assuming the director role, Taintor served as a senior advisor for 11 years...
Hopkins advances to state True Team as a wild-card entry
Twelve of the best girls track and field teams in Minnesota will vie for the state Class AAA True Team title, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Stillwater High School. Among those 12 teams is Hopkins, which advanced to state as a wild-card entry. Hopkins placed third in the Section 7AAA Meet May 8 at Hopkins High Stadium. Coach Andrea Yesnes praised her Royals for an outstanding effort across the board. ...
ISD 110 fills finance, early childhood positions
Waconia School District 110 recently announced two leadership hires. Waconia Public Schools has entered into an agreement with School Management Services (SMS) for an indefinite period to provide business management and support services to the district. As part of the agreement, SMS owner Todd Netzke will be filling the vacant director of finance and operations role on an interim basis. ...
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