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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.
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.
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.
Standout Student: Natalie Rosas-Sargent
Parents: Mom, Heather Sargent Where are you from? Albert Lea If you are from Albert Lea, which elementary school did you attend? I went to Halverson for kindergarten and 1st grade. Then I went to Sibley in second grade and the rest of elementary school was at Lakeview. Favorite teacher of all time and why: […] The post Standout Student: Natalie Rosas-Sargent appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Principal’s reflections: Unveiling regular rhythms of elementary school life
As an elementary principal and former teacher, I’ve come to recognize the rhythms of the school year as both predictable and bittersweet. The post Principal’s reflections: Unveiling regular rhythms of elementary school life appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Freeborn County Communities Foundation grant report: Riverland Community College
Project: Freeborn County Community Promise Scholarship Report: The Freeborn County Communities Foundation made a donation to Riverland Community College for local scholarships. Riverland utilized the funding to assist in launching the Freeborn County Community Promise Scholarship for the high school class of 2024 from area high schools. The last dollar scholarship provides access to degree […] The post Freeborn County Communities Foundation grant report: Riverland Community College appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea High School students bring sweet surprises and fun to the stage for this year’s spring play
Albert Lea high schoolers have been hard at work over the past week getting ready for this year's spring show, "Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World's Economy," written by Don Zolidis. The post Albert Lea High School students bring sweet surprises and fun to the stage for this year’s spring play appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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