SCHOOL
No spring break for Alexandria students in 2012
With a committee of two parents, six teachers, two principals and two administrators, the calendars for the next two school years were set. And on Monday night, Alexandria School District 206 board members approved the calendars.March 19, 2010
Nearby house fire forces school evacuation in Bird Island
Students were evacuated and school closed early Wednesday at the BOLD Elementary School in Bird Island.By Staff Report , March 18, 2010
E-mail, voice mail disrupted in Alexandria school district
A mechanical failure caused Alexandria School District 206’s computer servers to go down Tuesday morning.By Staff Report , March 18, 2010
JHS students perform well at orchestra competition
Jefferson High School orchestra students recently participated in the Region 8AA String Solo/Ensemble ContestMarch 17, 2010
Foster wins state chess tournament
James Foster, a 3rd grader at Voyager Elementary School in Alexandria, won the Minnesota State Grade Level chess tournament in St. Paul in February.March 17, 2010
Aaseng named to All-State Orchestra
Marit Aaseng, a Jefferson High School student, auditioned with her viola and was accepted into the Minnesota All-State Orchestra.March 17, 2010
New Testament kindergarten roundup set
A kindergarten roundup is set for Tuesday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Testament School.March 17, 2010
Steffel takes 1st at speech event
The Alexandria speech team finished in ninth place out of 30 teams at the Kimball Invitational on Saturday, March 13.March 17, 2010
Zion to hold preschool roundup
Zion Lutheran School in Alexandria will hold its preschool roundup on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Parents and their preschool-age children are invited to attend.March 17, 2010
Evansville students take to the ice to learn about environmental recreation and stewardship
The Evansville 5th and 6th grade classes recently concluded a program in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) MinnAqua Program.
March 17, 2010
DMS Knowledge Bowl team celebrates successes
The Discovery Middle School Knowledge Bowl team celebrated a successful season.
March 17, 2010
Mini grants offered to area schools to keep kids healthy
All across Minnesota, local public health agencies, along with schools, worksites and the community are implementing a groundbreaking program called the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP).March 10, 2010
Zion roundup set
Zion Lutheran School in Alexandria has scheduled a kindergarten roundup for Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.March 10, 2010
Watershed district offers scholarship
The Sauk River Watershed District is offering a $400 scholarship to support a senior high school student.March 10, 2010
DMS Mathcounts team advances to state competition
The Mathcounts team from Discovery Middle School in Alexandria earned a 2nd place in the region.
March 10, 2010
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