Community Problem Solvers Tackle Vaping

CmPS meets with Gov. Walz and Comm. Malcolm

Concerned about the health hazards of vaping, North Junior High and Apollo High School students, Fatuma Hassan, Nathan Nichelson and Quynn Meister have worked two years on Don’t Juul, It’s Not Cuul!!!, their Community Problem Solving (CmPS) project, an anti-vaping campaign with resources, curriculum and marketing ideas. CmPS encourages students to become “agents of change in … Read more

North Students Discover the Possibilities

Judge Shan Wang

For years, North Junior High School has set aside one day a year for students to explore college and career opportunities. But this year was especially noteworthy with the variety and outpouring of community members, business owners and organizations involved. Over 50 individuals and organizations participated. Students don’t have regular classes on College and Career Day, … Read more

Making a Difference One Day at a Time

Nasro Shire

In the early morning hours at North Junior High School, you’ll find Nasro Shire sporting her blaze orange hall monitor vest. She wears it proudly while assisting and directing kids to class. Shire is the kind of student that believes in making an impact on her surroundings. “School is fun, a lot of kids don’t think so, … Read more