Opinions
Many people may not be aware, but our school offers various opportunities for comments and participation in our decision-making processes. Several avenues are available where feedback is actively sought to inform our decisions. Let’s explore some of the ways you can contribute to the decisions and...
To the Editor:
I decided to write this letter to the Leader for several reasons. Back in May of this year, I read the following quoted letter to the Long Prairie School Board. I chose not to publish in hopes that the School Board would do the right thing for the students. My hopes came crashing...
An important part of educating the whole child is providing opportunities for our students to succeed in academics, the arts, leadership, and athletics. Through athletics, we aim to teach our students sportsmanship, leadership, goal-setting, and how to be good team members. While we all enjoy...
To the Editor:
Should the residents of Long Prairie be concerned that “secret” meetings are being held in Long Prairie, under the veil of “perceived civil rights concerns” which is being led by a branch of the United States Department of Justice? For me, I’m quite concerned and let me express my...
This past legislative session, a new law was passed concerning one of the most distracting devices ever invented: the cell phone. Effective March 15, 2025, this law requires school districts to adopt policies regarding student possession and use of cell phones during school hours. The Minnesota...
Part of the district’s strategic initiative is dedication to the learning of all through fostering parent involvement and parent education. One of the ways we are tackling this is through the implementation of ParentSquare. This is a communication platform that will replace the previous instant...
To the Editor:
I want to make sure all concerned, conservative voters in Congressional District 7 are aware of the importance of voting in the Primary election on Tuesday, August 13th. Better yet, vote any time before August 13th at the courthouse or bring your mail-in ballot to the courthouse to...
Attendance is something that is important but nonetheless plagues the learning process. It is difficult to provide education to someone who isn’t physically present. Last year, the elementary school experienced about 8,000 absences (or an average of 13 absences per student in a year), while the...
To the Editor:
The storm that hit Long Prairie and area on Saturday night took down many of our old growth trees in town and township. I am grateful no one was hurt and thankful for all those who pitched in to help clean up. I would especially like to highlight the work of our city crews, township...
Last winter, the school district engaged in strategic planning, involving surveys, community meetings, board discussions, and the production of numerous documents. The obvious question now is: What was the result of all that time and effort? We are currently in a crucial stage of the process, where...
