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Parker named Blue Ribbon school
by Jim Boyle Editor Students and staff at Parker Elementary School continue to bask in the glory of the U.S. Department of Education announcement last week that it was awarded a prestigious Blue...
View ArticleRogers’ wildcat logo, trademarked?
The Rogers Royals’ wildcat mascot could be changing in the coming years. Interim superintendent Bruce Watkins made note during the school board meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, that the logo may have...
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Mainstreams: Veteran heroes show students ‘respect’
by Aaron Brom ECM Publishers There are fewer of them than there are U.S. Senators. There are fewer of them than there are past U.S. Presidents. Submitted photoRogers Middle School’s annual Respect...
View ArticleSpectrum to host workshop on making goals for college
To assist students in preparing and applying for financial aid, Spectrum High School will host a Minnesota College Goal workshop event on Nov. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. As part of this initiative,...
View ArticleStudent Notes ~ October 2016
Graduations: Rochester Community and Technical College Zimmerman Alyssa Maschler, A.A.S., horticulture technology University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Rogers Eric Besse, B.S., exercise and sport science...
View ArticleStudents to honor veterans
Elk River area schools are marking Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, with patriotic ceremonies. Twin Lakes Elementary Twin Lakes Elementary, 10051 191st Ave., Elk River will honor veterans and those...
View ArticleSchool district working to conserve energy
by Eric Oslund Reporter The Elk River Area School Board has approved a new energy policy, but it’s only part of a puzzle swirling around in Greg Hein’s head. The executive director of business services...
View ArticleThompson holds commanding lead with most precincts reporting
With nearly 80 percent of precincts reporting in the Elk River Area School District after polls had closed on Election Day evening, incumbent candidate Holly Thompson held a commanding lead over all...
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Thompson, Tullbane and Nelson elected to School Board
by Paul Rignell Contributing Writer Polls closed on election night to show that incumbent School Board candidate Holly Thompson placed well ahead of all other challengers for three available board...
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Elk Pride Craft Bazaar another success
Even with another wave of beautiful fall weather on Nov. 5, the annual Elk Pride Craft Bazaar was a big success. Elk Rivr High School DECA students (from left to right) Joey Halvorson, Kaytlin Krivich...
View ArticleSpectrum High School 2016-2017 1st Quarter Honor Roll
A HONOR ROLL Grade 6 Morgan Alders, Cody Amiot, Cody Anderson, Julina Anderson, Grace Bauer, Grace Beck, Isaac Bengtson, Katelyn Coons, Megan Davey, Domanic Dick, Isabella Dols, Alaina Dorval, Jaxon...
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Meadowvale salutes veterans
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor In a patriotic and song-filled program, Meadowvale Elementary School students and guests gathered on Veterans Day to pay tribute to those who have served. Sgt. Travis...
View ArticlePublic fine tunes focus of search
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board has received results from surveys and focus groups with hopes the responses will help steer the hiring process of a new...
View ArticleDistrict eyes Zimmerman church lot — for parking
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer What to do about a heavily used church parking lot near Zimmerman schools promises to be a point of discussion among Elk River Area School District officials in the...
View ArticleArea Nordic skiers to make trek east for training trip
The Elk River High School Nordic ski team has plans to travel to northeast Wisconsin and Michigan in December for a winter training trip. The annual trip marks a 30-year tradition, according to a...
View ArticleAmount students can go in the hole for lunch about to increase
The Elk River Area School Board heard a second reading for proposed changes to its policy for the collection of school lunch money. Under the proposed policy changes, students would be notified in line...
View ArticleStudents study, create video about manufacturing
Area high school students recently partnered with the city, the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elk River Area School District to create a video that highlights career advancement...
View ArticleSalk Middle School 2016-2017 1st Quarter Honor Roll
8TH GRADE 1ST QUARTER “A” HONOR ROLL Derek Aasheim, Matthew Aho, Claire Anderson, Gunnar Anderson, Nolan Anderson, Isabella Anderson-Cufre, Sophia Anderson-Cufre, Josie Babcock, Ellyson Bahr, Dylan...
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Music program wins national recognition
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The council chambers at Elk River City Hall were more lively than usual for the Nov. 28 regular meeting of the Elk River Area School Board. What was scheduled to be...
View ArticleMeadowvale, Twin Lakes, Parker and Lincoln zones examined
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The District 728 Facilities Usage Committee proposed three options to resolve overcapacity issues for the central area: •Option A: This choice would move 63...
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