New laptops may open opportunities for teachers
Last summer, teachers in the Farmington School District got new iPads to use in the classroom. This summer, several of those teachers will get new computers the Farmington School Board hopes will make the tablets even more effective.
RELATED CONTENTFarmington School District 192 seeks input on finances
The Farmington School Board is looking for a few residents who are willing to offer their input on issues related to the district’s finances. At a workshop meeting Monday, citizen’s finance committee chair Laura Beem announced plans to appoint six or so residents to a committee that will advise the board on the district’s budget, debt refinancing and facility issues, among other things.
RELATED CONTENTClass of 2013 says farewell to FHS
The Farmington High School class of 2013 had its last big moment at school June 7 as they participated in commencement exercises and collected their diplomas.
RELATED CONTENTFarmington teachers chosen to attend national institute
Two teachers from Farmington High School have been selected for the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute, which will take place June 10 through the 14.
RELATED CONTENTBarriers remain to all-day kindergarten in Farmington, Rosemount
When the Minnesota Legislature agreed to provide funding for districts that want to offer all-day kindergarten, it removed one barrier to the program in local schools. But there are still plenty of questions to answer before classes start in the fall of 2104.
RELATED CONTENTIung and Setterstrom receive national award for their efforts on ISD 192’s Wellness Committee
Making healthy lifestyle changes is hard for any one person to do. Imagine, then, how much work Farmington School District Wellness Committee co-chairs Gail Setterstrom and Michele Iung have had to do in trying to get an entire school district to make new, healthy choices.
RELATED CONTENTFarmington’s MVES celebrates a decade of learning
eadowview Elementary School celebrates its 10th anniversary this week, and having several inflatables blown up outside the building might just have students jumping for joy. But to the administrators who have spent part of the last decade with those students, the anniversary is a special moment.
RELATED CONTENT‘Guardian angel’ has made a big difference this year at North Trail Elementary
North Trail Elementary School has had a guardian angel this year, the kind that makes umbrellas and winter coats and student snacks appear as if by magic.
RELATED CONTENTStudents get a new voice on Farmington school board
Farmington students will have a whole new voice in the way their school district runs starting next fall. The Farmington School Board on Monday reached a consensus on a plan to add two student members to the board. The position will be open to high school juniors and seniors and will be filled by an application process.
RELATED CONTENTColumn: Know Tommy?
Being a teenage girl, I am highly into fashion. That’s why I decided to research a popular fashion designer. Tommy Hilfiger is a name most people recognize.
RELATED CONTENTFamrington ISD 192 science students succeed
Building level winners from all five elementary schools in the Farmington district advanced to regional science fair competition where they collected ribbons and awards for their efforts.
RELATED CONTENTAfter delays, Farmington students plant trees in local parks
After having their event put off three times, the students of Dodge Middle School’s Green Team finally got to help plant trees in Farmington’s Rambling River Park on May 17.
RELATED CONTENTCamp Pepin trip canceled as Farmington students get sick
Farmington elementary school students had to come home early after a trip to Camp Pepin after several of them got sick.
RELATED CONTENTDistrict 192 earns financial reporting award
Farmington Area Public Schools received the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.
RELATED CONTENTPrize will make life easier for Meadowview Elementary teacher
One day, Meadowview Elementary School teacher Sue Williamschen liked a page on Facebook. She even entered a sweepstakes on that page. And now her students are reaping the benefits of that simple action.
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