From the Superintendent
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You may be surprised to learn that summer break can be a difficult time for some people. Not being around the support and positive relationships they had during the regular school year can be an adjustment. Mental health can impact people regardless of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status,...
The school board is looking at 5 total vacancies this coming election. Four will be four-year terms and one will be a two-year term due to member Steven Hinson’s residency changing. Presently the school board is taking applications for appointment for two positions for the months of August to...
Greetings members of Thunder Nation. You may recall that the school received $1,000 in grant dollars last year and again this year to support educators with innovative classroom projects. This grant, called the Innovative School Project Grant, is backed by Sourcewell. It’s been instrumental in...
Greetings members of Thunder Nation. You may recall that the school received $1,000 in grant dollars last year and again this year to support educators with innovative classroom projects. This grant, called the Innovative School Project Grant, is backed by Sourcewell. It’s been instrumental in...
