Locals graduate UW-Eau Claire
In a discussion of policy, best practice and best bang for its buck, the Aitkin School Board came to a clear conclusion July 27 in its work session.
Area school districts got what they were hoping for on July 30 – flexibility from the state on whether they can reopen in full this fall.
After reviewing the survey done with district parents following spring distance learning, the Aitkin Independent School District moved forward with filling a technology gap July 20.
At its July 23 virtual town hall meeting, the McGregor School District, led by Superintendent Brad Johnson, said the new long-term facilities plan is characterized by pride in space and pride in performance.
On the Aitkin Independent School District #1 webpage, there is currently an opportunity for parents to weigh in on the challenges of distance learning.
Jordan MacDonald graduates SCSU
It’s been an interesting summer so far for McGregor’s new superintendent Brad Johnson.
The CLC Law Enforcement Program recognized 28 students who met the requirements to graduate from the eight-week Law Enforcement Skills Certificate Program. Trevon Pietz, Aitkin, was one of those students recognized. Due to COVID-19, the graduation event was held virtually on Thursday.
Carthage College
Out of 31 Aitkin County voting precincts that are in the McGregor school district (ISD4), only nine will vote in person on next month’s McGregor school referendum. On July 13, ballots will start to go out in the mail to voters in the remaining 22 precincts.
Aitkin School District Business Manager Heather Hipp gave an update on the ISD1 budget at the June 15 meeting.
Minnesota Connections Academy’s graduates
Rippleside Elementary School recently shared happenings from the school.
At its regular meeting for the month of June, Independent School District No. 4 (McGregor), met via online meeting format.
Speaking for the Aitkin School District’s 2020 Grad Blast committee, District Activities Director Bobbie Bourassa expressed the committee’s gratitude for the outpouring of community support for Class of 2020 graduates.
Exactly what area school districts will look like this fall when they come back – if they come back – remains to be seen.
Kittleson on spring 2020 dean’s list
The McGregor School District bid farewell to three employees at the end of the school year – McGregor High School secretary Deb Swedberg, Superintendent Paul Grams and high school English teacher Sandy Henry.
The Aitkin School District bid fairwell to a pair of staff members at the end of this school year – Steve Jacobson and Karen Holm.
Woodrow Rian receives scholarship from Alworth Memorial Fund
Fdltcc 2020 graduating class
Instead of just applause and airhorns, the resonating sound of graduation in 2020 were the horns on cars.
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.
