Education

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Sara Bailey named K-M Teacher of the Year

Sara Bailey enjoys that in her work, she gets to teach her students for their entire elementary school experience “so I get to know them and their families and watch their growth,” Bailey was recently named Teacher of the Year for Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools. As humble as they come, she didn’...

Triton offers students paths to college credit, careers

One of the goals of the Triton Public Schools is that all students who graduate are well prepared for life after high school. One program to accomplish that goal is offering concurrent classes – classes taught at Triton and if they are successfully completed offer the student not only high school...

Triton student aims to help band with Senior Project

As the time approached when Triton High School student Logan Tufte had to decide on his Senior Project, he was undecided about what to do. He knew it was an important decision as the year-long project is a graduation requirement in the district. He did know one thing, however, and that was he...

Kasson-Mantorville scores big on MCA tests

Kasson-Mantorville Schools announced a phenomenal leap in academic growth during the 2022-2023 school year, as evidenced by the exceptional Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments results in math, reading and science, according to a media release from the school. The school district not only...

K-M says goodbye to superintendent, welcomes interim

Members of the Kasson-Mantorville community said goodbye to outgoing Superintendent Mark Matuska and welcomed Incoming Superintendent Dr. David Thompson at Monday night’s School Board meeting. Monday was Matuska’s last day in the district and Thompson took over the superintendent’s role on Tuesday...

Byron schools to start Aug. 28

Byron Public Schools are back in session as of Aug. 28, and plenty of newness awaits students. When it comes to curriculum, the elementary school will be unveiling a new literacy program, said Byron superintendent Mike Neubeck. The district will have an enrollment of 2,310 students, he said. About...

K-M schools begin search for new superintendent

Kasson-Mantorville school officials have begun the search for a new superintendent following last week’s resignation by Mark Matuska. Matuska announced Tuesday evening that he would be resigning to accept a new position as principal of Jackson County Central High School. The K-M school board met...

K-M superintendent headed to new job in Jackson County

Kasson-Mantorville school superintendent Mark Matuska is leaving the K-M district to become the principal at Central High School in Jackson County. The Jackson County Central Board of Education officially hired Matuska at a special meeting Tuesday. In an email letter sent to K-M staff and families...

Byron High School to add Meat Processing 101 class with $27,000 grant

Want to be a butcher or own a restaurant? Byron High School has you covered, having recently received a $27,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to start a class called Meat Processing 101. The class will begin in the 2024-25 school year, said Family and Consumer Sciences teacher...