education
Leading by example: Tracy Oliver named outstanding assistant principal
Dec 13, 2017
Bluff View Elementary School Assistant Principal Tracy Oliver says the recognition she’s receiving as one of the nation’s top assistant principals is a “huge honor,” but it isn’t hers alone.
On Dec. 6, the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) announced that Oliver had been...
A new phase for Bluff View expansion
Nov 22, 2017
The Bluff View Elementary School expansion project is entering a new phase.
On Nov. 7, voters in the Lake City School District approved $12 million in bonding to pay for the project, which will add classrooms, a cafeteria and a gymnasium to allow the district to offer more early childhood...
Letter: Kudos on Grandparents Day
Nov 22, 2017
To the editor:
It is with much appreciation that we acknowledge the efforts of Mr. Jim Borgschatz and his entire staff at Bluff View elementary School for once again making Grandparents Day, 2017, a most enjoyable and successful event. In our fourth consecutive year at Grandparents Day, we were...
Voters approve Bluff View expansion 978-844
Nov 9, 2017
Voters approved $12 million in bonding to pay for an expansion of Bluff View Elementary School on Nov. 7.
The single question referendum passed with about 53.7 percent (978) of voters voting in favor, according to the district. 46.3 percent, or 844 voters, were opposed.
“This is great for our...
Community rallies to promote school bus safety
Nov 2, 2017
National School Bus Safety Week was held Oct. 16-20 and this year Bluff Country School Bus enlisted the community to help celebrate and spread the message.
“To many communities, businesses and citizens the week passed and without acknowledgement,” said Cara Grisim of Bluff Country School Bus. “To...
Bands invade gym Friday for Sounds of the Stadium concert
Oct 26, 2017
Lincoln High School will present the annual sounds of the stadium concert Friday, Oct. 27.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. It is free and open to the public.
The concert will feature the combined junior and cadet bands as well as the senior high pep band and marching...
Bluff View referendum questions answered
Oct 5, 2017
About a dozen members of the public attended the first of two informational meetings on the proposed expansion of Bluff View Elementary School Sept. 26.
Lake City Public Schools is seeking voter approval of a $12 million property tax levy to pay for a project that it says would allow the school...
Rep. to students: Page program 'an experience that will last a lifetime'
Oct 5, 2017
To the editor:
Applications for the Minnesota House of Representatives 2018 High School Page Program have now been mailed to all area public and private schools. All high school juniors are eligible to apply.
By taking part in this week-long program, pages learn the legislative process and assist...
St. John's School to host grandparents on Oct. 11
Oct 5, 2017
St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center will be hosting their annual Grandparents Day for students on Oct. 11.
Grandparents will get to see their grandchildren learning and interacting with the teacher and fellow students throughout the school day. They will also get the...
2017 homecoming royalty crowned at Lincoln High School
Sep 21, 2017
Students at Lincoln High School selected Allison Kubista as queen and Levi Herbst as king of their 2017 homecoming celebration at a coronation ceremony held Sept. 11. Pictured are (front row, from left) crown bearer Josie Schnell, homecoming court members Deandra Oelkers and Morgan Schreck, Kubista...
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