Language Immersion: It Was the Best Decision We Ever Made

Paris at St. Cloud State University's New Year Celebration.

We were like any other parents nervous about enrolling their child in kindergarten. All the questions that run through your mind. Which school? What are the best opportunities? Is there busing? Is there before or after school care available? Then another thought crosses your mind. The choice we make now will potentially set the course for … Read more

District Bus Driver: Jon-Scott Johnson

Jon-Scott Johnson

If a student is having a bad day, that frown will turn upside down if he or she is riding on Jon-Scott Johnson’s bus. Between “Candy Fridays,” Bus Bucks and good conversation, there’s no room for anything but a smile. “I’m the first person they see in the morning. I make sure they see a … Read more

A Special Thanks for Thanksgiving

Community BBQ

During this holiday season, we are reminded of our friends, family, community and other relationships. As a District, we are grateful for many people. Let’s make a point to share with our students that they are the reason that we as teachers and staff continue to push forward and share our passion for education and learning. … Read more

Kristen Bauer and Kristen Mattick: Two of 5 Good Reasons

Five Good Reasons

Kristen Bauer, music teacher at Kennedy Community School, and Kristen Mattick, choir teacher at South Junior High School, are two members of the choral group 5 Good Reasons. Their passion for music extends beyond the music room. Bauer has known since she was born, that she would be a music teacher. Her sister and mother are … Read more

CSI: Apollo High School Style

Herrboldt with students

This class is like a scene straight out of a CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) show on television. Lab technicians are performing DNA tests and other tissue tests to determine cause of death, or in the case of today’s classroom project, paternity. Katherine Herrboldt’s Principles of Biomedicine class at Apollo High School is performing the DNA tests. … Read more