Schools & Youth
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DARE Graduation at EV-W
From the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office DARE Graduation 2018 was this past Friday, May 11, for Eden Valley Watkins and ACGC. What a great day with a great bunch of students from both schools. Thank you Detective Miller and Deputy Case on your dedication to the DARE Program. Thank you to the staff at EVW…
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EVW/K track teams finish on top at home invitational
First-place accolades went to both the EV-W/K girls and boys teams in the Eden Valley-Watkins Invitational on Friday, May 11. The rains caused havoc again this year, however, the running events did complete through the 400m; and all boys field events completed with the exception of pole vault. Boys’ Relay Teams: 4×800: Hayden Gagnon, Alex…
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Sound of Music was a huge hit
After months of rehearsals and learning lines, songs, and dances, the EV-W community theater presented three performances of “The Sound of Music” for the public last weekend, May 4-6. Everyone did an exquisite job, from the Mother Abbess to the youngest in the children’s choir. Many came to see one (or more) of the performances…
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Local student studying in Ireland-Cork
James Gathje, son of Scott and Denise Gathje of Richmond, Minn., is studying in Ireland-Cork during spring semester 2018 through the Center for Global Education at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, and Saint John’s University in Collegeville. Gathje is a junior political science and economics major at SJU. The program is located…
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Friday Update April 27, 2018
Legislative Updates The final weeks of the Minnesota legislative session could provide some needed support for special education and school safety. The House and Senate are working on supplemental bills and spending targets that include changes to E-12 education, a new tax bill that needs to address conformity with the recently passed federal tax law,…
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The Secret Garden – EV-W Prom 2018
Andie Phelps and Matt Notch posed for photos on stage in the Peps Neuman Gym Saturday afternoon at Grand March. Prom was held at Millner Winery later that evening, April 28, and the Post-Prom party was back at the school. Thanks to the donors and volunteers who made Prom 2018 another success at Eden Valley-Watkins. Staff photos…
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Math Masters Challenge
Five students from Eden Valley Elementary School participated in the regional Math Masters Challenge at Sartell Middle School in Sartell Saturday, April 21. The team, coached by Rebecca Langer, took fifth place overall out of 23 teams. The five students are Brielle Bitzan, Henry Lemke, Justin Becker, Max Geislinger, and Treyce Ludwig. One hundred nine…
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Dual funded technology information meeting
For the 2018-2019 school year, Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary School will continue a new phase of technology for students which will utilize a Dual Funded (BYOD) Bring Your Own Device Model. Our district’s strategic plan recommends that efforts be made to provide access to technology for students in a fiscally and responsible manner. The Dual Funded…
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Bates looks forward to playing role of a hero
Senior Jack Bates is excited to end his drama career at Eden Valley-Watkins playing a type of character he hasn’t played before. “This time I get to be the hero,” he said. “I’ve played a drunk, a hot head, a jerk and a sleeze; this is the only time I’ve been the good guy.” Bates…
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EV-W Speech at State
Eden Valley-Watkins Speech had five students as finalists in last weekend’s State speech competition. Maggie Schmaltz took first in Great Speeches last year, and this year placed fifth in Extemporaneous Speaking.Kennedy Kleist placed fifth in Discussion. Anna Kahlstorf took eighth in Great Speeches. Eliana Schmaltz took eighth in Original Oratory. and Shelby Kuechle placed third…
