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Don't throw $$ in the trash!
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Mutiny in the lunchroom
In "We Are Hungry," one of the latest You Tube videos to gain widespread attention, high school students are turned away empty-handed from second helpings in the cafeteria, collapse during volleyball ...
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BACK TO SCHOOL MONEY LESSONS
The ads are hitting hard regarding all the things you can buy to send your children back to school. Whether you are finding that first school backpack for your kindergartner or picking up the necessit...
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Jefferson High School to host regional college fair

Jefferson High School (JHS) will host a Minnesota Education Fair (MEF), sponsored by the Minnesota Association of College Admission Counselors, on October 1.

September 19, 2012

Writers' conference scholarships available for youths

Scholarships are available through Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) for three youths to attend the Lake Region Writers Network’s fourth annual conference.

September 19, 2012

Search narrows for new school leader

The Alexandria School Board is narrowing in on the search for a new leader for District 206. On Monday, it named the six finalists who will be considered for the position of superintendent of schools. The candidates, all of whom have significant experience in public education and administration in Minnesota, were drawn from a “strong field” of 35 applicants, according to board members.

By Al Edenloff , September 12, 2012

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Student Accomplishments

September 12, 2012

Class Reunion - Class of 1950

The Alexandria class of 1950 will hold a noon luncheon reunion at Eddy's Interlachen Inn in Alexandria on September 14 at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to etanquist@gmail.com.

September 05, 2012

Honors

Eric Maloney of Alexandria, the son of Mark and Roxann Maloney, was awarded the Douglas F. and Janet R. Martin Scholarship in engineering for the 2012-13 academic year at South Dakota State University (SDSU).

September 05, 2012

Consider the power of an hour; become a lunch buddy

One hour, every other week, is all it takes to meet a new friend, brighten a child's day and give back to the community as a volunteer, according to Brendan Bogart, Lincoln Elementary principal.

September 05, 2012

Community resources shared in time for back-to-school

Community resources shared in time for back-to-school A packed parking lot and lines out the door awaited folks attending Project Community Connect at the Runestone Community Center (RCC) on Thursday.

By Crystal Dey , September 05, 2012

Back to the books

Back to the books Just like the trees turning to their fall colors, students throughout Douglas County are turning their attention back to the books. Tuesday was the first day of school. In Alexandria School District 206, about 4,000 students made the transition.

By Al Edenloff , September 05, 2012

Expect changes in school lunch line this year

America’s students will see healthier and more nutritious foods in the cafeteria as they return to school this year, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon.

September 02, 2012

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Does your school rule?

Whether sending your child to school for the first time or for the last, understanding the rules is crucial to having a good experience. To help parents and students gear up for the first day of school (in Alexandria, it’s next Tuesday), the newspaper talked with Matt Aker, principal of Discovery Middle School (DMS), to get the scoop on school rules and policy.

By Leah Stinson, Echo Press Intern , August 29, 2012

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K-12 students receive extra boost from Minnesota grantmakers

As students head back to school this year, new research by the Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) indicates that Minnesota grantmakers have increased giving to education, specifically toward K-12 needs.

August 29, 2012

Honors

August 29, 2012

School District 206 awards more contracts for new high school

At its regular meeting on August 20, the Alexandria School Board took action to accept several bids for Bid Package 2 of the new high school project. The contracts for work such as footings and foundations, precast concrete, structural steel, and laminated construction material came in approximately $82,000 less than the $6.2 million estimate for Bid Package 2.

August 24, 2012

What's new at Lakes Area Charter School?

While kids are basking in their last days of summer vacation, Lakes Area Charter School (LACS) works daily to be ready for the Tuesday, September 4 onslaught of students.

August 24, 2012

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