Clik here to view.
Aspiring neuroscientist a master of time management
Spectrum student who helps out and teaches others gets Elk River Rotary nod Student: Emma Galligher Parents: Bryan and Kristine Galligher Emma Galligher List activities and proudest accomplishments:...
View ArticleNext cafe to celebrate, educate
by Jim Boyle Editor The Elk River Area School District is hosting a community cafe to talk about World’s Best Workforce. The initiative was passed in 2013 by the Minnesota Legislature to ensure every...
View ArticleStudent Notes ~ January 2017
Dean’s lists: Alexandria Technical and Community College Elk River Luke Lofquist, Janelle Pankiewicz Bemidji State University Elk River Jared Davies, Phoebe Fero, Nicholas Frey, Reed Marohn, Matthew...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mainstreams: Amidst the tumult, students felt power of democracy at inauguration
Rogers High School contingent watched Donald Trump become president by Joni Astrup Associate Editor When Donald Trump took the oath of office to become America’s 45th president, a teacher and students...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rogers students shine at Scholastic Art Awards
by Jared Hines Contributing Writer Artwork from across the state was submitted to the 2017 Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards, up for awards such as “Gold Key”, “Silver Key” and “Honorable Mention.” A...
View ArticleStatewide student survey’s worth debated by board
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer Whether Elk River Area School District students should continue to participate in a long-running youth survey was a topic of discussion among School Board members...
View ArticleWhat’s in a name? Officials for Otsego E-8 building start process to answer...
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer A timeline for naming the school being built in Otsego that will serve early education through eighth-grade students has been established. The newly named principal...
View ArticleHigh school addition open house set for Feb. 8
Elk River High School officials are getting ready to occupy the final spaces of the addition to the school. It’s anticipated that weight room equipment will be installed on Feb. 1, and there will be an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Twin Lakes dances its way over to Elk River food shelf
submitted photo The Twin Lakes Elementary School Student Council delivered food they collected for Community Aid Elk River during the school’s student dance Jan. 20.
View ArticleClik here to view.
District 728 calls upon public’s help
by Jim Boyle Editor Over coffee and cookies, community members and school district officials alike gathered this week to brainstorm ways for the Elk River Area School District to reach goals relating...
View ArticleTwo are nominated for teacher of the year
by Jim Boyle Editor The 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be chosen from a field of 132 candidates. Among them are Ben Kirkwold, a fifth-grade teacher at Westwood Elementary School in...
View ArticleBoard approves maintenance plan on 5-0 vote
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board has approved a long-term facility maintenance plan that looks to update a number of district facilities over the next decade. In...
View ArticleFields and facilities naming policy OK’d
Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board approved a revised version of a policy that outlines guidelines for the naming of fields and facilities Jan. 30. The revised policy...
View ArticleSpectrum High School 2016-17 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
A HONOR ROLL Grade 6 Morgan Alders, Cody Anderson, Grace Beck, Isaac Bengtson, Tyler Bergsten, Tyler Bye, Emma Clark, Katelyn Coons, Megan Davey, Domanic Dick, Isabella Dols, Alaina Dorval, Jaxon...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Superintendent search narrows to three finalists
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to three finalists following a string of in-depth interviews this week....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Six candidates interviewed; three finalists emerge
The six candidates featured below have been interviewed for the position of Elk River Area School District superintendent. Three of the six – Daniel Bittman, Michael Funk and William Gronseth – have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rogers students shine at Scholastic Art Awards
by Jared Hines Contributing Writer Students from across the state submitted artwork in the 2017 Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards, attaining accolades in the forms of Gold Keys, Silver Keys and honorable...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rotary Student of the Month: Danielle Stewart
Student: Danielle Stewart| Parents: Dawna and Scott Stewart Stewart List the activities you have participated in and tell of your proudest accomplishments: I’ve played high school softball and was...
View ArticleSalk Middle School 2016-17 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
6TH GRADE 2ND QUARTER “A” HONOR ROLL – SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL Adeoluwatoni Adeogun, Emma Adkisson, Amy Arita, Davis Artisensi-Skime, Tristan Backlin, Karen Balabon, Brandon Barthel, Ethan Bassett, Jack...
View ArticleRogers Middle School 2016-17 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
6TH GRADE TERM 2 A HONOR ROLL Jacob Adams, Breanna Ahrens, Emma Althaus, Damon Anderson, Tyler Bachmeier, Alexa Backmann, Owen Bednar, Leah Biniam, Megan Brenning, Rori Browning, William Bruers, Parker...
View Article