Though school districts throughout the Dakotas are diverse in many ways, troubles recruiting and retaining bus drivers are not unique. “Every place I’ve worked at, we’ve dealt with issues with buses (and) transportation,” said 22-year superintendent Terry Eckstaine, who presently works in the Ethan, (S.D.) School District. Read More »
Long bus rides can have a significant effect on the rest of a child’s day. Superintendents in the Dakotas say they do their best to keep the bus routes as short as possible, but open enrollment and school district reorganizations can make this challenging. Read More »
Britton-Hecla Superintendent Kevin Coles thinks that his students are a little bit safer this week. A new security system has been implemented at the school. All doors are now locked during school hours from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Read More »
The Board of the Faulkton Area Schools met on July 8. The biggest topic of discussion was the consideration of a general fund opting out as soon as the 2015 fiscal year. Read More »
A shooting on Britton-Hecla School property last week Wednesday has left a student facing charges, and has forced some changes in school policy. Read More »
Some schools have had an easier time implementing school lunch changes than others. Here are some of the possible reasons why. Read More »
Right: Anissah Carlblom, Kaylee Stevens, Meadow Malone, Chase McFarland and Victoria Sandness are among the students helping with recycling preparation at North Sargent school. Photo by Kirstin Kempel The list of towns with curbside recycling in North Dakota includes some towns you might expect, like Grand Forks and West Fargo—but also on the list is Gwinner, population 747. The ... Read More »
Long-time FHS teacher and coach Garry Cunningham, along with wife Irene and son Brice. left for cancer treatment early Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Are low expectations haunting the halls of rural Dakota high schools? I'd say yes, in some ways. But I think there's also a decidedly mixed message coming out of our rural schools, and it may well be because we in rural places have convinced ourselves that success can't happen here. Read More »
By Char Telcamp, Groton Independent The rivalry between Groton High School and Roncalli High School has been voted one of the top rivalries in the Midwest region, a distinction that has put them in the running for cash awards for both schools’ athletic programs. USA Today High School Sports conducted a state-by-state contest to determine who has the best rivalry ... Read More »
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