Education

Photo by Karen M. Jorgensen Kasson-Mantorville School Resource Officer and D.A.R.E. Instructor Jesse Kasal presents a certificate to Xander Urbanek for completing the D.A.R.E. program and also for placing in the top 20 Minnesota students in the D.A.R.E. poster contest sponsored by the Minnesota Twins.

K-M Middle School recognizes D.A.R.E. graduates

Just over 170 fifth graders at Kasson-Mantorville Middle School filed into the school gym last Friday afternoon to celebrate their graduation from the school’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program. In addition to the students, parents and family members were also on hand for the...

Photo by Karen M. Jorgensen Jenavieve Hepner, a student in Stewartville, with her project investigating “What Color Do Dogs Prefer.”

Area students participate in ZED Science Fair

Fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students from the area were at Triton High School recently to participate in the annual Zumbro Education District (ZED) Science fair. One-hundred-ten projects were entered in the fair this year, according to Becky Remmele, special projects coordinator for the Student...

K-M Elementary principal leaving for Lake City superintendent position

Early on in her career, Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School principal Ariana Wright knew she wanted to lead. She’ll soon take on a new level of leadership as Lake City Public Schools superintendent. “Lake City is a very special district just like Kasson-Mantorville. The leadership is exemplary,...

Former K-M principal to lead state group

One of America’s best educators is poised to make a big splash with education on a statewide level. Beginning July 1, Michelle Krell of Blooming Prairie will take on the job as executive director of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA). She currently serves as assistant...

Risius, Baumann awarded ‘Good Deed Award’

Hayfield High School Seniors Sydney Risius and Reese Baumann, helped organize a “Mental Health Week” for students. Each day they had a mental health slogan — “Matter Monday,” “Talk about it Tuesday,” “Wellness Wednesday,” “Thoughtful Thursday,” and “Feel Good Friday.” A poster depicting the slogans...

Submitted Photo Jenna Kenworthy (left) and Cadence Spearman (right) working on signs for the upcoming Steak Feed and Donkey Basketball.

Triton FFA has successful steak feed, donkey basketball, competition season

The past few weeks have been busy for Triton FFA members and their Alumni group. The annual steak feed dinner was hosted on February 25 at Faith Community Church in West Concord. There was great weather, and 520 meals were served. It was great for the members to meet with their sponsors and...

SSC recognized by AHA for workforce well-being

The American Heart Association has awarded Southeast Service Cooperative (SSC) national Gold Level recognition for its commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2022 Workforce Well-being Scorecard™. SSC was one of just three small employers in the nation to be...

Hayfield 203 Education Foundation fundraiser Saturday

A magic and comedy show this Saturday evening will benefit the activities of the Hayfield 203 Education Foundation. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, at the Oaks Golf Club. Social hour is 6:30 to 8 p.m. with the comedy show scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. The comedy show will feature...

K-M superintendent testifies before State Education Finance Committee

Mark Matuska, Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools superintendent, testified last week at the Minnesota State Education Finance Committee as an avid supporter of “schools for equity in education” for more than a decade, according to a copy of his testimony supplied to the DCI. He first thanked those...

Triton BPA smashes records at state competition

Triton Business Professionals of America (BPA) sent 31 members to the State Leadership Conference on March 9-11, where they smashed records by crowning a historic five state champions, 15 national trip winners, 27 top ten finishers, and had two state officers. “Every year, I say I’m blessed with...