Schools & Youth

The Kimball School Board held their Oct. 21, 2024, regular board meeting at 6 p.m. The board hired one high school custodian and one high school paraprofessional; approved 2024-2026 Assistant Business Manager contract, and accepted resignation of one paraprofessional and one custodian. The principals updated the board on their buildings; enrollment K-12, homecoming festivities, 6:10…

On Friday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., students from more than 35 schools and over 120 employers will gather at St. Cloud Technical and Community College for EPIC (Exploring Potential Interests & Careers) Student Day, a career exploration event for high school students across Central Minnesota. EPIC brings together educators and industry…

Kimball Area ECFE classes will be held on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings during the 2024-25 school year, starting the week of Oct. 21. Visit the ECFE webpage for full details at: https://www.kimball.k12.mn.us/page/early-childhood-family-education. Contact the Early Childhood Coordinator, Felicia Mills, with questions at (320) 398-7700, Ext. 2903 or felicia.mills@kimball.k12.mn.us.

Kimball Area Fine Arts and Kimball Area FFA programs are hosting a Halloween Festival for the Kimball Area community members from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the high school. Activities at the special event will include a haunted house, carnival games, and a Trunk-or-Treat in the south parking lot. Guests are asked to park…

Celebrating renovation projects funded by voter-approved referendum Kimball Area School District has invited the community to an open house event from 3:30-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Kimball Area Schools to showcase the completion of significant renovations at the elementary school and high school. These improvements were made possible through a voter-approved referendum in August…

Hello from the Kimball Post Prom Committee. Our committee aims to provide a safe and fun alternative for students following Prom. We are hoping to secure generous donations from our local businesses and members of the community to offer this event.  Post Prom is a free event offered to every Junior and Senior, whether or…

Equips learners with skills Upright is excited to announce its first partnership in Minnesota with St. Cloud State University’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) division. This collaboration brings four in-demand bootcamp programs to St. Cloud State, designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving job market. The partnership will…

Bemidji State University 2024 graduates Eden Valley • Drew Teicher, Bachelor of -Science, Environmental Studies. South Haven • Nitzana Flores, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies. St. Augusta • Kaiden Diedrich, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry. • Allison Laudenbach, Bachelor of Science, Nursing. • Madison Streit, Bachelor of Science, Nursing.