Schools & Youth
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EV-W weighs list of facilities renovations
The facilities task force started last year continues to meet and to help shape the next phase of renovations within the Eden Valley-Watkins school district. Beginning with a broad list of all possible improvements for school facilities, the list has begun to narrow now that cost figures are emerging. As of their Feb. 8 school…
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EV-W contest results – February 2017
The Eden Valley-Watkins FFA chapter competed in Leadership Development Event contests Thursday, Feb. 9, at Ridgewater College in Willmar. The results are: Katherine Gathje: Prepared Public Speaking, second place; Adrienne Lipinski, Creed Speaking, second place; Jodi Phillipp, Job Interview contest, fourth place. Katherine and Adrienne will advance to the state competition in April. From…
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EV-W Kindergarten Roundup
EV-W Elementary Schools will hold kindergarten roundup Monday, March 6 at the following times. ?Ä¢ 10-11 a.m. Watkins Elementary ?Ä¢ 7-8 p.m. EV Elementary The roundup will include an informational session with the parents and a get-acquainted session for the children. If you are on our census list, you should receive a letter from the…
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ISD 739 request proposals for food service mngmt services
Attention: Food Service Management Companies Independent School District #0739 is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company would provide management services according to requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Education. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals, contact: Joan Nystrom, Business…
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ISD 739 board of education mtg Feb. 15, 2017
REGULAR MEETING Unofficial Minutes Board of Education February 15, 2017 Ind. School District 739 Kimball, MN The meeting was called to order by Chair Schreiner at 6:00 with all board members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Motion by Meyer, seconded by Becker to approve the agenda as amended. A PIE report, and a Robotics update were…
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Superintendent Update for Feb. 8
School Facilities The Board of Education met in a special session Monday, Feb. 6, to continue discussions and planning for potential school facility improvements. The evening agenda on district facilities included introductions, an overview of the Task Force priorities, establishing board priorities, review of the proposed tax impact, and setting our next facility study meeting…
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EV-W Knowledge Bowl advances two teams
Eden Valley-Watkins knowledge bowlers came home with medals around their necks from the Feb. 8 conference meet in Litchfield. EV-W had four teams compete in the meet which was hosted by Litchfield and held at Cornerstone Church. Teams from six schools: EV-W, Kimball, Holdingford, Melrose, Mayer-Lutheran, and Litchfield, participated in the meet. The EV-W Varsity…
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EV-W Community Ed Drama Club auditions
The Eden Valley-Watkins Drama Club and Community Ed will be hosting Spring Play auditions for the drama ?ÄúThe Miracle Worker.?Äù Audition dates are Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, and Thursday, Feb. 23, 6-8:15 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to audition. There are also limited…
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EV-W Community Ed Drama Club auditions
The Eden Valley-Watkins Drama Club and Community Ed will be hosting Spring Play auditions for the drama ?ÄúThe Miracle Worker.?Äù Audition dates are Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, and Thursday, Feb. 23, 6-8:15 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to audition. There are also limited…
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Superintendent?Äôs update, week of Feb. 6 (EV-W)
Governor?Äôs Budget Proposal Tuesday, Jan. 24, Gov. Mark Dayton released his recommendation for the next budget cycle. Governor Dayton proposed a $46 billion budget for the next biennium. His recommendations, which prioritize education, health care, and transportation spending, will next be introduced as bills containing the details of his recommendations, where they will be heard…
