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Editorial: School year brings new reasons for vigilance

As this issue of the Farmington Independent reaches mailboxes we are just five days from the start of a new school year. When they’re not busy shopping for new clothes and notebooks, children and teens everywhere are busy trying to cram every last bit of recreation they can into the final hours before they return to structured schedules of school days.

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Farmington High School trails state on ACT results

Farmington High School students did worse than their peers statewide but better than the national average on this year’s ACT test. FHS principal Ben Kusch presented results from the 2010 ACT at a school board meeting last week. The average ACT score at FHS this year was 21.8, compared to 22.9 statewide.

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School board chair resigns

In a matter of days, District 192 School Board chair Bob Heman went from board candidate to former board member. Heman, who served 11 years on the board in two separate periods, announced plans last week to resign from the board. Board members officially accepted his resignation at their regular meeting Monday night.

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Students show off their Tiger Pride

Students show off their Tiger Pride

It’s never too early to start making plans, and when it comes to planning a whole week of activities to celebrate Farmington High School’s Tiger Pride, well, it’s safe to say those plans are already in the making.

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School board chair Bob Heman resigns

Farmington School Board chair Bob Heman turned in his resignation during last night's school board meeting.

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A fresh look for art park

A fresh look for art park

Every year, the Farmington School District celebrates the work of its students during an all-school art festival. Last Saturday, a handful of those students and their artwork were further honored.

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Most district schools make AYP Press Pass Archive

The Farmington School District and eight Farmington schools have made adequate yearly progress toward meeting national No Child Left Behind goals.

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Four stepped forward in first week of school board filing Press Pass Archive

Halfway through the filing period, the ballot is starting to shape up for November’s District 192 School Board election. It looks like there will be at least one person left out when the votes are counted.

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Class sizes still a concern for parents Press Pass Archive

Farmington parents’ frustrations over class-size projections in Farmington schools spilled over to school board members Monday night, and that seemed to ease at least some of the parents’ concerns.

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Teachers seek comfort level with science Press Pass Archive

Talking last week about the Farmington School District’s disappointing results on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment science test, assistant superintendent Christine Weymouth suggested teachers would have to find ways to work together.

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Energy meeting focuses on turbine Press Pass Archive

University of Minnesota officials hoped to have a wide-ranging discussion July 29 on the future of alternative energy on the school’s UMore Park property. But the residents who showed up for the meeting seemed to have a more specific focus.

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Summer exchange is an opportunity to learn Press Pass Archive

Summer exchange is an opportunity to learn

Rachel Curran has learned a lot in the month she’s had a exchange student living in her house. She’s learned that despite a peace agreement conflicts continue in Northern Ireland. She’s learned how different life can be for a kid growing up in Belfast. And she’s learned some of the people around here don’t necessarily know a lot about Ireland.

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Local schools fall short on statewide science test Press Pass Archive

Christine Weymouth expects some difficult conversations will take place over the next several weeks in Independent School District 192. She expects teachers and administrators to take a hard look at why district schools lagged behind state averages nearly across the board in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment science exams.

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FHS clears trophy space Press Pass Archive

FHS clears trophy space

Farmington High School has a long tradition of school spirit and athletic accomplishments. “Tiger Pride” spans generations. But what happens to all of the trophies those generations have brought home?

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School notification system gets an upgrade Press Pass Archive

A new system should give Independent School District 192 some better options when it comes time to get in touch with large numbers of parents in a short time.

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