8+ hour, 7+ min ago   (592+ words) At their July 20 regular meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board did a first reading of the proposed MSHS Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. This proposed handbook presented some changes to the middle school policies regarding backpacks and cell phones. Middle school…...

7+ hour, 15+ min ago   (818+ words) For Rose Weichert, piano lessons have always been more than learning to play the piano. As she reflected on her 61-year teaching career, it became clear that every lesson has also been about developing confidence, discipline, responsibility and poise, life…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (562+ words) During the public comment period of the meeting, Robin Hank had three questions for the board. He asked for the progress on hiring an activities director, the status of the baseball field and how the Houston reading and math scores…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (266+ words) Another unique learning experience for the students is visiting and treating animals on Amish farms. For most of the students this is their first time interacting with the Amish. This gives them an accurate view of the culture. The UMN…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (240+ words) The board reviewed the operating budget for the 2026-27 school year with district business manager Darla Ebner as well as the projected Taher budget for food service. Both were approved. The first reading of the K-6, 7-12, Faculty, Paraprofessionals, Mentoring, Coaches handbooks and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (794+ words) The Houston School Board approved a contract with new Superintendent Angi McAndrews at their June 4 meeting. McAndrews comes with experience in school administration. For the last eight years she has worked at Rochester Schools. For six years she was a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (565+ words) Caledonia Area Public Schools Caledonia Area Public Schools reported approximately $47,966 awarded during the 2024-2025 school year, with 31 students receiving one or more scholarships. The Ellingson Scholarship and District 299 Foundation scholarships rank among the district’s larger programs. Chatfield Public Schools reported $162,600 distributed…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (217+ words) The prices for adult breakfasts and lunches for this summer were approved at the same rate as last year with $4 for breakfast and $6 for lunch. The board approved a quote from Game One to replace the padding in the elementary…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (332+ words) Fillmore County Journal By Alleen Erchoff-Costet Alleen Erchoff-Costet Imagine this, you are doing a research paper for school about politics, history, or social issues on your school computer, and the website you’re looking at is blocked or you get…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (568+ words) Kraus-Anderson will use SPARKS on their website to document the progress of the building project. The site will be updated as progress continues. Kuphal shared that, although it appears nothing is happening on the project, a lot has been going…...