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Bennett Elementary Students Hold “Clap Out” to Honor Fifth Graders and Retiring Staff Members

The procession was led by retiring teacher Kelly Welle

May 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — School’s out for the year in Fargo and Bennett Elementary students are super excited. A “clap out” honors graduating fifth graders and retiring staff members. Parents walk with their fifth graders as they leave the building for the last time. The procession was led by retiring second grade teacher Kelly Welle who has taught in the district for…

UPDATE: No Arrests Made In Jamestown School Lockdown Investigation

Authorities respond after the report of a person with a gun approached the school

May 23, 2019

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE: Jamestown Police say the man detained after a report he had a gun near the high school has not been arrested and the investigation is ongoing. JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A lockdown has been lifted at all Jamestown schools after a report of a person with a gun approaching the high school Thursday afternoon. Jamestown Police say officers responded…

MN schools cannot withhold diploma based on meal debts, AG says

May 15, 2019

KVRR Staff,

(FOX 9) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a binding written opinion that under state law, “public schools are prohibited from denying students — who are eligible to receive their diploma — the opportunity to participate in graduation ceremonies due to unpaid meal debts.” The opinion comes in response to a request from the Commissioner of Education following reports of some…

Community Learns About $9 Million Northern Cass Bond Proposal

The bond would bring new programs to the school district

May 2, 2019

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ARGUSVILLE, N.D. – Community members in the Northern Cass School District discuss a nine million dollar bond that would bring new programs to the school district. The bond will be on the ballot for the general election on June 11th and would add a vocal and instrumental music space. It would also repurpose the current gym into a personalized learning lab…

Waubun School Lockdown Lifted After Report of Person With Weapon

April 2, 2019

Site Staff,

WAUBUN, Minn. – Waubun High School was under lockdown for nearly three hours Tuesday because of a report of a person with a gun near the building. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 11:00 AM. White Earth Police, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol responded and the school…

Minnesota Governor Signs “Snow Day Relief” Bill Into Law

Minnesota normally requires public schools to hold 165 days of classes per academic year, or they could lose state aid

April 1, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signing the “Snow Day Relief” bill passed by the legislature The bill was passed last week to allow school districts to count cold or snow days as instructional days, so they aren’t penalized for keeping students safe. “This was a compromise there was some issues to be worked out in making sure we…

Moorhead Public Schools Schedule Blizzard Makeup Day

Classes Will Be Held April 22

February 12, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — Kids in Moorhead will now be going to school on April 22 to makeup for school being closed February 7 due to the blizzard. A decision has not been made for January 29 and 30. School was canceled those days for extreme cold. Two-hour late starts factor into lost learning time and might result in additional makeup days….

Schools Could Be Getting A Break For Calling Off Classes This Winter

Gov. Walz: Districts Won't Be Punished; Gov. Burgum: Willing to Consider Waivers

February 11, 2019

TJ Nelson,

School districts are being surveyed to decide whether to ask lawmakers for a shorter school year after winter weather forced many to cancel classes. The Minnesota Department of Education and lobbying groups are seeking information about how the last two weeks of extreme cold and snow have affected class time totals. A number of districts could fall short of the…

Middle School Principal Has Fun “Singing” School Announcement In Casselton

She did it to the tune of "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor

January 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

CASSELTON, ND — A principal at Central Cass Middle School had a little fun with her latest school announcement. Lisa Narum shared a YouTube video with students letting them know that class Monday morning was going to be two hours late. She did it to the tune of “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor. “Yeah I think it’s pretty clear…

Worker Falls Through Ceiling at Shanley High School

No one else was injured

January 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A contractor falls through the ceiling while working at Shanley High School. The school noticed some ventilation issues yesterday, and called a contractor to address the problem. “We knew something was wrong with the system, needed attention in the system and we identified the source and called them and they were in today working on it,” Mike Hagstrom,…