Melissa Huberty, 1989 Tech High School graduate, knew as a teenager that she wanted to work with people with chemical dependency. During high school, Huberty connected with a lot of different students; she didn’t hang out with a particular clique. To her, it was all about relationships. “It’s easy to judge people that don’t have … Read more
Students at North Junior High School are practicing their communication skills and expanding their use of iPads and Schoology by televising the school’s daily announcements. Middle-level students from the Student Leadership Team are determined to engage more students at North. They believe that broadcasting daily announcements is a unique way to inform students about the … Read more
If you’re looking for an expert in the field of EL (English Learners, students whose native language is not English), look no further than St. Cloud Area School District and Kelly Frankenfield, director of EL (English Learner) and cultural programs, who recently testified at the Minnesota State Capitol. After graduating from the College of St. … Read more
South Junior High School students recently took a field trip to the College of St. Benedict, not to tour the school, but to meet students from Holdingford Public Schools. South and Holdingford students created cultural art pieces that represent their own ancestral history through their intercultural studies classes. Sarah Drake, a resident teaching artist, facilitated … Read more
South Junior High School students are becoming bloggers thanks to the coaching of Sarah Good, language arts teacher at South. Students are sharing their thoughts and feelings with their peers and community, giving an insider’s view of life in middle school. The blog is called “In the Middle.” The idea originated in Good’s previous teaching position … Read more