EDUCATION
Attorneys to resolve Nevis School bookkeeper's contract
On the advice of the Nevis School District’s attorney, Tuesday’s open board meeting to discuss action on bookkeeper Betsy Anderson’s contract was canceled and rescheduled. Anderson was placed “on leave” last week after her son, Jon Hoffman, questioned Nevis superintendent Steve Rassier’s personal use of a district vehicle in southern Minnesota Aug. 21.By Jean Ruzicka , September 01, 2010
Online school offers an alternative to traditional classroom
School bells are soon to ring and students will head back into the classroom, teachers greeting them face-to-face.
By Jean Ruzicka , August 28, 2010
Park Rapids plans to add sixth section of kindergarten this fall 
A Park Rapids kindergarten class that’s grown to 133 students will greet a sixth teacher in the pod, come September.
By Jean Ruzicka , August 18, 2010
Park Rapids School District looks to extend existing levy referendum
The Park Rapids School District will ask voters to approve an extension of the existing referendum when it comes due in 2012.
By Anna Erickson , August 07, 2010
Menahga voters return to the polls
Voters will head to the polls for a third time Tuesday, Aug. 10 to vote for a Menahga School District bond issue.
By Anna Erickson , August 04, 2010
M State to offer leadership class
Classes will begin this fall at the new M State Park Rapids office this fall.
Community members gathered Friday to meet with M State officials and learn more about the collaboration.
By Anna Erickson , August 04, 2010
Nevis School to hold referendum for operating levy
The Nevis School District will be asking voters to approve a referendum of $475 per resident pupil unit over a 10-year period, replacing the $126 per pupil operating levy, which expires in 2012.
By Jean Ruzicka , July 28, 2010
‘Student success coordinator’ to help bolster Park Rapids graduation rate
Park Rapids Schools have received unofficial approval to hire a “student success coordinator,” whose role will be to increase graduation rates by focusing on at-risk middle school students, superintendent Glenn Chiodo reported at this week’s board meeting.
By Jean Ruzicka , July 24, 2010
Strom selected for Nevis K-12 principal position
John Strom has been chosen to assume the position of Nevis School K-12 principal.
By Jean Ruzicka , July 24, 2010
Late buses returning to Park Rapids Schools
The Park Rapids Schools “late buses” will be on the road again, come fall.
By Jean Ruzicka , July 17, 2010
Menahga selects five finalists for city administrator
The Menahga City Council will interview five applicants for the city clerk/treasurer/administrator position.
By Anna Erickson , July 14, 2010
M State opens satellite office in Park Rapids
Post-secondary education options in Park Rapids have become a reality.
By Jean Ruzicka , July 14, 2010
Schools report MCA-II test results
Minnesota students in grades three through eight and grade eleven improved their scores in math this spring as over 426,000 students took the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) in math and reading.
By Jean Ruzicka and Anna Erickson , July 10, 2010
Student of the month selection process questioned
A suggestion to revamp the procedure for selecting the Park Rapids Area High School student of the month met disagreement from the school board and administration this week, the board concurring the “subjective” process will continue.
By Jean Ruzicka , June 23, 2010
Nevis principal resigns to return to math teacher roots
Meeting in special session Monday, the Nevis School Board accepted the resignation of Jodi Sandmeyer as K-12 principal and agreed to assign her as a high school math teacher, testing coordinator and academic advisor.
By Jean Ruzicka , June 16, 2010
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