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Princeton High School Senior Spotlight
Lymphangioma did not stop Drew Davis from reaching for success Drew Davis is an average 18-year-old girl and senior at Princeton High School. She enjoys gardening and plants, working as a waitress at Princeton’s Pizza Barn, participating in the Princeton High School National Honor Society, volunteering, and is excited to graduate and start college in the fall. ...
Bittman to retire early to care for parents; timing allows board to find successor
by Jim Boyle Editor With mostly heavy hearts and a few questions from the most outspoken critic of the superintendent on the board, the Elk River Area School Board on a 6-1 vote approved Dan Bittman’s plan to retire effective Dec. 31, 2024, at its May 28 special meeting. Bittman informed the School Board the...
Princeton Schools to see start time changes this fall
School days in the Princeton School District are expected to look a little different for the 2024-2025 school year. Different by 15 minutes to be exact. Following a recommendation from the district’s Start Time Task Force, the Princeton School Board voted to approve a change to the school start times as a short-term solution for the next school year during the Princeton School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 21. The...
St. Michael-Albertville High School 2024 honor graduates
STMA High School has named the honor graduates for 2024, meaning that 148 seniors completed their last year at the high school at the top of their class. As a result of the determination and diligence of these students, the honor graduates are leaving STMA on a high. Crow River News congratulates the class of 2024 honor graduates and wishes them the best in their next adventure. Commencement is Friday,...
Meet some Rockford High School 2024 graduates
Graduation is upon the class of 2024, and five Rockford High School graduating seniors reminisced on their proudest achievement during their time in high school, looked ahead to what their plans for the future are after graduation on Thursday, May 31, at 5 p.m. and offered advice for incoming high school freshman students. Each of the seniors responses are below, Crow River News worked with staff at Rockford High School to gather the information. ...
Maple Grove native part of national champions UND Flying Team
(Editor’s note: The following article was provided by the University of North Dakota) Continuing its tradition of safety and flying excellence, the University of North Dakota Flying Team has won top honors at the 2024 National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). Hosted this year by the city of Janesville, Wisconsin, and the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport from May 13-18, UND’s Flying Team won a number of championships, including again...
AH School Board hears proposed 2025 budget
After controversy and an announcement that a standoff over a potential budget had been resolved, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board heard a proposal for the 2025 budget on May 20. The presentation took place during the regular school board meeting, and was presented by Chief Financial Officer Michelle Vargas. As it stands, the total revenue expected in Fiscal Year 2025 is $717,264,851 for the district, while expenses are at $742,599,453. The spending not covered by revenues will come from the district’s fund balance. Vargas broke down...
Girls 2nd in Lake Conference Track and Field Championships, boys 4th
St. Michael-Albertville High School hosted the Lake Conference Track and Field Championships on May 23. All seven conference schools participated in the last regular season meet of the year. It was a good showing for the Knights. Minnetonka was named conference champions on both sides. The Skippers boys’ team scored 138.5, 35 points ahead of runner-up Wayzata. On the girls’ side, Minnetonka beat St. Michael-Albertville 193.5-148.5. Four individuals and one...
Maple Grove Senior High School artist wins top awards
Maple Grove Senior High School senior and artist Sarah Konz has developed her passion for art over the years in middle and high school. She likes to use symbolism in her art and paint the things she sees around her. Recently, the work she has done to develop her Advance Placement (AP) Portfolio has resulted in awards and recognition. “My passion for art really started freshman year. With COVID, I...
STMA student awarded Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship
The Lake Minnetonka Daughters of the American Revolution chapter announced that St. Michael-Albertville High School senior Jessica Roth is the winner of its 2024 student scholarship award. DAR honors top high school seniors with scholarships in recognition of their commitment to student leadership, community service, and patriotism. Roth has served in numerous leadership roles throughout her high school career, including chairperson of the National Honor Society food and toy drive and president of her youth group class. Most recently, she was elected to serve as...
Osseo School Board hears recommendations from DPAC
On May 21, the Osseo Area School Board saw a presentation from the District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC) with recommendations on things the board can address in the future. Chair Rose Tonn explained that DPAC is composed of various community members who evaluate District programs and initiatives and make recommendations for improvements. “We are asking Osseo Area Schools to provide middle school scholars with expanded extracurricular opportunities, leverage emerging AI...
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