For decades, the post-prom celebration has been a tradition at Kasson-Mantorville High School.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it shut down nearly everything, including that rite of passage.
Five years on, the event will once again be held at KMHS.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years in education—and honestly, just from life in general—it’s this: consistency matters.
Not just sometimes. Not just when it’s convenient. All the time.

The March Kasson-Mantorville High School Students of the Month were awarded KoMet Koins at the March school board meeting. Pictured left to right are freshman Audrey Peterson, junior Emma Matzek, and senior Berkeley Klaehn. Not pictured: Kariana Melcher.

Seventy-nine members of the Kasson-Mantorville High School and Middle School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter competed at the Minnesota FCCLA Southeast Region STAR Events Competition on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Stewartville.

American Education Week (AEW) took place Nov. 17–21. I enjoy this week each year because it offers an opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the many contributions made in public schools.
As I was preparing to write an article this week, I thought AEW would be a good topic. As I started writing, I grew curious about the history and purpose of AEW and took some time to learn more.

The Byron school district’s future is looking much brighter than it did last year at this time. Last Monday night’s board meeting was the first one since voters passed a $1.9 million school levy referendum at the Nov. 4 special election.
Both Superintendent Nate Walbruch and Finance Director Shawn Elsbury told the board, that the district is getting back on track financially.