In a unanimous vote, with Board Member Liz Dean absent, the McGregor School Board voted May 18 to adopt a resolution approving a referendum on the issuance of general obligation bonds for school district infrastructure improvements.
After close to an hour and a half of discussion May 18, the Aitkin School Board voted 4-3 to hold graduation at the football field May 29 in cars.
Deerwood Technologies has announced the presentation of $500 scholarships to two area graduating seniors - Tucker Ringhand, Crosby-lronton High School and Alana Huppert, Aitkin High School. Both students plan to attend higher education institutions.
Nearly 900 MSUM students graduate
More than two dozen Rippleside Elementary School students consistently performed one of the most fundamental duties for any student – showing up to school.
At the Monday, May 4, work session of the Aitkin School Board, Superintendent Dan Stifter outlined the list of cuts he is anticipating for the 2020-21 school year.
At the board’s May 5 meeting, consultant Rob Brown of Nexus made a presentation to the McGregor School Board about work done by the Community Task Force on facilities.
Minnesota banned large-scale high school graduation ceremonies on Friday to limit the spread of the coronavirus, and encouraged schools to hold online ceremonies instead.
In a spring full of changes, it seems almost natural to start tallying the number without considering the immediate impact.
After a negotiation April 29 that lasted less than a half hour, Brad Johnson is officially the new superintendent of McGregor Independent School District No. 2.
At a quiet Aitkin Schools School Board meeting April 20, the board planned for a work session to address what is expected to be between a $300,000 and $350,000 shortfall in the budget.
Gov. Tim Walz on April 26 ordered Minnesota schools to stay closed through the rest of the academic year amid the COVID-19 crisis.
After deciding at last Monday night’s meeting, the McGregor School Board conducted interviews with three finalists for superintendent Saturday – intending for a second round of interviews April 29.
The Aitkin Independent Age is moving forward with its annual graduation special section for 2020.
Editor’s note: Due to the closing of schools in March, the “Students of the Month” School Scoop feature was not completed by deadline.
The Aitkin Area Dollars for Scholars Board of Trustees is moving forward with plans to award scholarships to every graduating AHS student going on to a post-secondary education.
Education as we know it continues to change as the world battles COVID-19.
Area students on president’s list at Bemidji State
Universities across the country, including many in Minnesota, are making adjustments as they close their traditional classrooms and route students to online formats of their classes to reduce potential for the continued spread of COVID-19.
The McGregor Elementary School library was brimming with artwork and exhibits the week of March 9-13.
On March 10, Aitkin High School music students of choir director Kelly Blake and band director Chris Halvorson were at the Minnesota State High School League Large Group/Solo/Ensemble Section/State Contest held at UMD.
The month of March is a bustling month in the music departments at McGregor School. March was officially designated by the National Association for Music as the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.
Hours before a regular meeting on March 16, the McGregor School Board announced cancellation in an effort to promote social distancing.
Aitkin High School advances to the State Economics Challenge competition after a team of students excelled in a series of tests in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics and current events.
Aitkin Middle School
Northwest Tech fall dean’s list
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, The College of St. Scholastica, beginning on March 23, is offering all classes in a virtual format.
In spite of numerous other cancellations and news on the coronavirus dominating the headlines Monday, March 16, the prospects regarding the Aitkin All-Starz dance team packed the Aitkin School Board meeting.
As a society, we have been thrust into a situation that is unknown to all.
The McGregor speech team traveled to Eveleth-Gilbert on Saturday, March 7 for the Golden Bear Speech Extravaganza.
“Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teac…
The Aitkin Women of Today would like to hear from Aitkin High School juniors or seniors looking for funds for post-secondary education who have served as a volunteer and/or youth leader in the Aitkin community.
Larson on MSU fall honor list
The district will not be holding the listening session as it had hoped to do. It will now offer all of the information on its website instead.
Local students awarded scholarships at CLC
A special meeting of the McGregor School Board began with a resignation from boys’ basketball coach Joshua Wahlin.
A special meeting was held at the McGregor school on Feb. 26 to adopt a timeline for the superintendent hiring process.
Johnson graduates
Aitkin High School’s restaurant and culinary skills class is cooking up something tasty! The class has opened this year’s student-run diner, the Tasty Turkey Grill. The Tasty Turkey Grill is located in the culinary skills classroom at Aitkin High School.
On Feb. 15, the McGregor speech team hosted the McGregor Firefighters’ Speech invitational. Thirteen teams were in attendance with nearly 150 students participating. Placing for McGregor was Carson Ford, first place in extemporaneous speaking; Gillian Farinella, first place in original orato…
Aitkin High School’s Sam Sadlowsky was recently selected as the Triple “A” Subsection Representative.
Locals graduate St. Scholastica
Following a lengthy discussion Feb. 10, the Aitkin School Board voted to move forward with a new lease of computer equipment.
The Garrison Bay Lake Area Lions Club is awarding five $1,000 scholarships each to 2020 graduates of Crosby-Ironton and Aitkin High Schools. The scholarships are funded through the club’s annual fundraisers and Scholarship Golf Tournament.
Local students on ICC dean’s list
Ross and Demenge named to dean’s list
The Aitkin Children’s Center, in partnership with staff from Rippleside Elementary School, will host a Ready, Set, Kindergarten class. Ready, Set, Kindergarten is a class that helps prepare children and parents for the transition from early childhood into kindergarten. Class activities inclu…
Stephani named to dean’s list UW-Eau Claire
As the renovation project at Aitkin High School comes close to entering its final phase, one piece of the puzzle has yet to be sorted – the location of the school offices.
