Opinions
The school year is two weeks old and this week’s column will update readers on how the school year has started and address topics that may be of interest to readers.
Enrollment - Our enrollment for the opening week of school was 891 students with the largest class being the Sophomore Class with 73...
To the Editor:
Jesus tells us: ‘Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.’ It is a simple command, instructing us to treat all people with the care, dignity and respect they deserve as children of God. At the same time, it is a very challenging command, especially if we fear our...
This week’s column will update readers as we near completion of Phase IV of the Deferred Maintenance Project.
1. Roof Replacement – This project is substantially completed with all of the new roofs in place with some flashing to be installed and clean up work; the critical point is that all roofs...
Summer seems to be sliding away as school activities will be kicking into high gear next week! This week’s column will review start dates and first events for Thunder athletics!
All fall sports activities will begin on August 14th and more specific information is available on the district website...
School is back in session for students who have registered for summer school this year! Summer school started on Monday, July 10th and runs for three weeks Monday through Friday. New for our students this year is that they will get lunch as well as breakfast. This week’s column will review...
This week’s column will update readers on Phase IV of the Deferred Maintenance Project.
1. Roof Replacement – Considerable work has been completed on both buildings and we are approximately 60% completed; the project is on time and on budget.
2. Painting – The painters are making great progress...
To The Editor,
State Legislature has taken the Governor to court. How did we get here?
The process this year has me concerned. The State Legislature passed TWO budget bills. The first one was done Late April or early May and the Governor sent it back signing none of it. The second was done...
To the Editor:
Long Prairie-Community Education would like to take this opportunity to thank the communities and partners of Long Prairie and Grey Eagle for the support for our programs this past year. Our programs would not be as robust and comprehensive without your support. Thank you also to...
Letter to the Editor:
Thursday, June 15, 2017 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On that day, communities in the United States and all over the world sponsor events to highlight the growing tragic issue of elder abuse.
Individuals, both young and old, should know that the U.S. Administration on...
Regular readers of this column most likely have noticed construction activity at the school this summer. This week’s column will update on Phase IV of the Deferred Maintenance Project.
Secondary School
1. Roof Replacement – Supplies have been stockpiled, the ballast rock has been removed from the...
