EDUCATION
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Celebratory event unites Bridgewater, Emery as district
EMERY — Roughly 295 students and 40 staff from two towns came together Thursday morning to mark the start of a new era.It’s the first year for the new Bridgewater-Emery School District.
Several school buses and vans filled with students and most of the staff converged on 432nd Avenue off Highway 262 east of Emery — the dividing line between the old districts.
By Melanie Brandert , August 27, 2010
School board OKs budget, Sinte Gleska program 
The Mitchell school board called the 2009-2010 fiscal year a wrap at its annual business meeting Monday at Mitchell Technical Institute; approved a $27 million budget for the 2010-2011 school year and endorsed an agreement that will bring the MTI wind technology program to Sinte Gleska University in Mission starting this August.
By Ross Dolan , July 13, 2010
Chamberlain cultural resolution nearing approval
CHAMBERLAIN — The Chamberlain School District and The Coalition for Cultural Equality appear to be a little closer to achieving a cultural standards resolution.
Superintendent Debbie Johnson read the latest draft of the measure to the school board Monday night after she and representatives from the school board and coalition met that afternoon.
By Melanie Brandert , July 13, 2010
Mediation attempt fails in Platte-Geddes dispute
The next step to resolve a dispute over the Platte-Geddes School District’s 2010-11 teachers contract apparently lies in the hands of its teachers union.
A mediation session to resolve an impasse between negotiators for the school board and Platte-Geddes Educational Association was unsuccessful this week.
By Melanie Brandert , July 09, 2010
Mediator called in for Platte-Geddes school negotiations
PLATTE — Negotiators from the Platte-Geddes School Board and Platte-Geddes Education Association will meet Tuesday with a state mediator to resolve a deadlock with the 2010-11 teachers contract.Brad Peterson, lead negotiator for the education association and a high school math teacher, said the main issues involve teachers wanting a one-time $250 stipend to help cover the cost of a $500 increase in health insurance premiums for singles, and the school board wanting to set a higher penalty for teachers who break their contracts between August and spring. Contracts are typically renewed each spring.
By Melanie Brandert , July 01, 2010
Mitchell student’s writing recognized at national level
For Mitchell Middle School student Heather Franklin, writing is an escape, a necessity and a talent. “It’s cool to know what other people think and what other people are dealing with. It just creates this whole new world for us to go to,” she said.
Franklin, who has been writing since the fifth grade, entered the 2010 National Council of Teachers of English Promising Young Writers Program — a contest that aims to stimulate and recognize writing talents and emphasize the importance of writing skills among eighth-grade students.
By Jennifer Jungwirth , May 29, 2010
Race issues flare up at Chamberlain school
CHAMBERLAIN — Racial tensions in the Chamberlain school rose Wednesday after four students left school because of a controversy surrounding homemade T-shirts proclaiming “White Pride World Wide.”Superintendent Tim Mitchell said the incident is under investigation by school officials.
“There has to be a reason why these kids made these shirts and showed up,” Mitchell said. “We just don’t know what it is yet.”
By Austin Kaus , April 29, 2010
Wenande receives scholarship
Joshua Wenande, Mitchell, has been selected as the Mother Jerome Schmitt Presidential Scholar for 2010-2011 at Mount Marty College, Yankton.
April 26, 2010
Hines, Buckley win first in contest
Hope Hines, a second grader at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School, won the primary division for literature and Natalie Buckley, a fourth grader at GBR, won the intermediate division for literature in the state Reflections competition sponsored by PTA.
April 26, 2010
Burke voters weigh opt-out choice
BURKE — Burke School District residents will decide Tuesday whether to renew a $300,000 annual opt-out over five years.
The district’s current fiveyear opt-out of the same amount expires on Dec. 31, and the new opt-out would ensure that the extra funding would continue.
By Melanie Brandert , April 19, 2010
Hundreds hear speech by genocide survivor
Extra chairs had to be brought in Thursday as about 800 people packed into the Sherman Center on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell to hear best-selling author, speaker and Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza deliver the university’s Founders’ Lecture.Ilibagiza’s powerful message was about peace, faith and forgiveness.
By Laura Wehde , April 09, 2010
Stadium bids come in $400,000 over budget
Bids for the demolition and reconstruction of the Joe Quintal Field stadium are about $400,000 over budget, but Superintendent Joe Graves said Friday he will recommend spending the extra money.
By Seth Tupper , March 20, 2010
Joe Quintal stadium bids come in $400,000 over budget
Bids for the demolition and reconstruction of the Joe Quintal Field stadium are about $400,000 over budget, but Superintendent Joe Graves said Friday he will recommend spending the extra money.March 19, 2010
Weins and O’Kief win DWU awards
Jesse Weins and Kristy O’Kief are the second quarter winners of the Professional Excellence Awards at Dakota Wesleyan University.
Weins, assistant professor of criminal justice and department chairman is the faculty winner. He has made significant contributions to the University over the past year as a faculty member.
By Staff reports , March 15, 2010
Sioux Falls middle-schooler wins Mitchell spelling bee championship
A former state champion showed his skill Saturday and took top honors at the 18th annual Corn Palace Spelling Bee.
Sean Calhoun, 14, from Patrick Henry Middle School in Sioux Falls, correctly spelled “sayonara” and “refugee” to win the contest, held on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University.
By Austin Kaus , March 15, 2010
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