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St. Casimir’s School prepares for first Communion
The St. Casimir’s School second graders’ dresses and suits have been purchased. Loving, handwritten invitations have been sent to friends and family. The food preparations are well underway and there is an anticipation for the celebrations that will follow the Mass. But what have the second graders been up to to deserve such fanfare? They […] The post St. Casimir’s School prepares for first Communion appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea High School bands to perform final concert of school year
On Monday the Albert Lea High School Band Department will present its final concert of the year. The performance will be at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, and will feature the Tiger Band, Symphonic Band and Concert Band. There is no fee for admission, but donations are encouraged to offset expenses of the […] The post Albert Lea High School bands to perform final concert of school year appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Albert Lea prom goes ‘Under the Lanterns’
Albert Lea High School students took part in the grand march for prom Saturday afternoon at the school. The dance took place later in the evening at the Barn of Chapeau Shores. The post Albert Lea prom goes ‘Under the Lanterns’ appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Expanding opportunities: A.L. district receives grant to upgrade welding equipment
The Albert Lea school district this week became the recipient of a $77,600 grant that will go toward their Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s Youth Skills Training program. Jeff Halverson, executive director of careers, technology and innovation for Albert Lea Area Schools, applied for the grant and is excited about what this new funding will mean for the YST program. This program comes as part of an initiative aimed at broadening the career and education prospects for Minnesota students 16 and older. The funding is scheduled to be used over a two-year period. The post Expanding opportunities: A.L. district receives grant to upgrade welding equipment appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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.
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.
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.
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