Prairie View unveils school colors
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer Prairie View Elementary and Middle School – the upcoming E-8 building set to open for the 2017-2018 year in Otsego – has official school colors. Royal blue and...
View ArticlePilot program for open enrolled students to start
by Peg Craig Contributing Writer The St. Michael–Albertville School Board approved a pilot program to provide busing for open enrollment students. The board also awarded the sale of bonds approved from...
View ArticleElk River Area School Board will look for community feedback
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer As Elk River Area School Board Vice Chair Jamie Plantenberg-Selbitschka put it, feedback is a gift. The board will soon be looking for more of such offerings; by...
View ArticleStudents win awards at SCSU math contest
Two Elk River students were recognized during St. Cloud State University’s 50th annual Mathematic Contest, a one-day statewide competition held April 6 on the St. Cloud State campus. Tucker Brady and...
View ArticleSalk Middle School 2016-17 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
8TH GRADE 3RD QUARTER “A” HONOR ROLL – SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL Derek Aasheim, Matthew Aho, Claire Anderson, Gunnar Anderson, Isabella Anderson-Cufre, Sophia Anderson-Cufre, Josie Babcock, Ellyson Bahr,...
View ArticlePrairie View Elementary and Middle School selects mascot
The E-8 school set to open for the 2017-2018 school year in Otsego has officially chosen a mascot, Principal Kari Sampson told parents and guardians April 19. “We are now the Prairie View Hawks! Stay...
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Spectrum, city strike a deal for expansion
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer Spectrum High School, a public charter school, received permission April 17 from the city to expand to a third location at the Elk River Business Park. The...
View ArticlePublic asked to evaluate Elk River Area School Board
A survey that evaluates the Elk River Area School Board is now open to the public. The survey, housed on the district’s website, isd728.org, will help give the board an idea about future goals and what...
View ArticleRogers Middle School 2016-17 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
6TH GRADE TERM 3 A HONOR ROLL Jacob Adams, Breanna Ahrens, Tyler Bachmeier, Alexa Backmann, Owen Bednar, Leah Biniam, Megan Brenning, Rori Browning, Parker Brummer, Hannah Bruskiewicz, Isaac...
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Watkins to pick up where Bittman leaves off
by Jim Boyle Editor After finishing up his interim superintendency at the Elk River Area School District, Bruce Watkins will once again not be retiring. Instead, he will be trading desks with Dan...
View ArticleVandenBerge Middle School 2016-17 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
A HONOR ROLL Grade 6 – Ethan Andresen, Maya Andrican, Cullen Asbeck, Chase Benson, Logan Birdsall, Peyton Boldt, Emma Boser, Alexis Bram, Kaylyn Breyen, Annika Carlson, Emma Cira, Emma Coffee, Mariah...
View ArticleZimmerman Middle School 2016-17 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
A Honor Roll Zimmerman Middle School – 3rd Quarter 2016-2017 Grade 6 – Amelia Acker, Rebekah Anderson, Hailey Becker, Chloe Belanger, Chase Berwald, Kelsey Bibeau, Justin Blazevic, MacKenzie Bosquez,...
View ArticleStudent Notes ~ April 2017
Dean’s Lists: Concordia University Elk River Lydia Carr, Courtney Hickman, Keaton Huberty, Kali Parke, Madyson St. Germain Otsego Cadia Gren, Madeline Nehotte Zimmerman Brooke Salo Graduations: BlueSky...
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Adventure awaits
Trey Bieber and McKenna Butau were crowned Zimmerman High School prom king and queen moments before the start of the school’s grand march on April 22 in the school’s gymnasium. Submitted photo This...
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Weighty matter for PSEO students surfaces
A’s in tough classes drop top-10 ERHS student to 25th; efforts for change gaining momentum by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer Caroline Silvola knows how to shoot for the stars. Aside from holding a...
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Clausen repeats as state speech champ
by Jim Boyle Editor Dylan Clausen admits he probably put more pressure on himself than he should have to repeat as a state champion at the Minnesota State High School League Class AA state high school...
View ArticleDistrict 728 eyes two initiatives
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer During a work session meeting April 24, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Jana Hennen-Burr introduced two proposed initiatives to the Elk River Area...
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Zimmerman theater takes center stage
by Heather Reinhart Contributing Writer “When I sit, you sit. When I kneel, you kneel. Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera!” — The King of Siam Photos by Erik JacobsonThe King (Josh Freeman) is surrounded...
View ArticleDistrict reaches out to parents about ‘13 Reasons Why’ series
by Jim Boyle Editor Elk River Area School District administrators sent an electronic letter home to parents this week about a controversial drama on Netflix, “13 Reasons Why.” The series reportedly...
View ArticleTrap shooting photos no problem in Elk River
by Jim Boyle Editor Big Lake Schools found itself in a dust storm over a decision to not allow this year’s trap shooting team photo in the yearbook because guns were in visible the picture. It made...
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