SCHOOL DISTRICT 192
One-act team will hold murder mystery fund raiser 
On May 20-21, the Farmington High School theater students will host murder mystery dinner at Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Avenue. The cost is $15.
May 16, 2010
Proposed school cuts upset parents
A proposal to cut five elementary school teachers for the 2010-11 school year did not sit well with a group of parents who showed up at Monday’s District 192 School Board meeting.
By Nathan Hansen , May 13, 2010
Destination ImagiNation team bound for global competition again
Spend enough time with someone, and you’re bound to know what makes him or her tick. You know a personality, you know where strengths lie. And when it comes to being part of a team, that’s usually a pretty good asset.
By Michelle Leonard , May 08, 2010
Hitting the books at school board school
From bulky agendas to angry parents, would be members of the District 192 School Board got a sneak peek last month at what they might be getting themselves into.
By Nathan Hansen , May 06, 2010
Robert Boeckman Middle School third quarter honor roll is released
A and B honor rolls and from Boeckman Middle School
By Michelle Leonard , May 06, 2010
New forum will introduce students to military service options
High school students always have lots of options when it comes to post-secondary education. Ad sometimes, there’s options within options to think about, too.
By Michelle Leonard , May 04, 2010
Meet Boscoe
Students in North Trail Elementary’s Kid Connection program got to meet the newest member of the Farmington Police Depart-ment, the canine officer Boscoe, after school on April 16.
May 04, 2010
Education foundation names award winners, hands out grants
Decisions, decisions.
That’s what the past few weeks have been all about for members of the Farmington Area Education Foundation. If they weren’t making decisions on how to distribute money, they were busy trying to figure out who deserved to be recognized at this weekend’s upcoming Partners In Education celebration.
By Michelle Leonard , May 01, 2010
Editorial: Meeks has been good for ISD 192
The news District 192 superintendent Brad Meeks will not depart Farmington for a new job in Iowa City will likely be met with mixed reactions in the local district. Some will be thrilled to have Meeks stick around and continue the work he has done, while others would have been happy to have another district take him off of their hands.
April 29, 2010
Students are named to the third quarter honor roll at Dodge Middle School
The third quarter honor roll for Dodge Middle School has been released.
April 29, 2010
School board looks into what makes local students look elsewhere
Independent School District 192 is trying to get a better picture of why parents who live in the district choose not to send their children to district schools.
By Nathan Hansen , April 29, 2010
Farmington superintendent not chosen for Iowa City job
Superintendent Brad Meeks is staying put in Farmington, at least for now.
The Iowa City Community School District announced Tuesday that it will hire Wausau, Wis., superintendent Steve Murley as its next superintendent. Meeks was one of three finalists to receive a second interview for the job.
By Nathan Hansen , April 29, 2010
Iowa City board still deciding on new superintendent
The Iowa City Community School Board is still trying to figure out who it wants to be its next superintendent.
Farmington superintendent Brad Meeks is one of three finalists for the position.
By Nathan Hansen , April 26, 2010
District seeks input on proposed budget cuts tonight
Independent School District 192 will hold a public input session at 5:45 p.m. April 26 to hear what residents think of proposed budget adjustments.
By Nathan Hansen , April 26, 2010
School plans first college fair in 15 years
For years, if Farmington High School students wanted to go to a college fair, they had to travel to Minneapolis or Inver Hills Community College. This year, though, all they have to do is stay after school.
By Michelle Leonard , April 26, 2010
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