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318 School Board Reviews Student Achievements
Despite the challenges to learning in the pandemic, ISD 318 students still made gains in their academic assessments. “While the MCAs are just a snapshot of our students’ learning, we’re excited that our students scored among the top in the region,” said Superintendent Matt Grose. “The MCAs are what we use to measure how well our students understand the Department of Education’s Academic Standards.”
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ISD 318 Provides Update on COVID-19 Funding
At the ISD 318 School Board meeting on Monday, August 16, Business Manager Kara Lundin provided an update on funds the district has received for pandemic relief. “To-date the district has been awarded $11 million in COVID relief funds, however, much of that comes with different requirements and allowable spend dates,” explained Lundin.
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GRHS Principal Name NE Division Principal of the Year
Dr. Matt Dass has been named the Northeast Division’s High School Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). “We are extremely proud of Matt’s achievement and all that it means for our GRHS students,” said ISD 318 Superintendent Matt Grose. “This is the second time a GRHS principal has been recognized for their work and it is indicative of the high caliber of leadership in our district. I continue to be impressed by the hard work of all our administrators who strive to ensure that our students have access to the best education possible.”
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Sue Zeige Resigns from Board
At the ISD 318 School Board Meeting on Monday, June 21, the Board accepted the resignation of Sue Zeige. “Sue has served the students and community of ISD 318 as both a teacher and as a Board Member. We will miss her expertise and her passion for education,” said Superintendent Matt Grose. The district will begin the process to appoint an Interim Board Member prior to holding a Special Election on November 2, 2021.
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Summer Meal Opportunities with 318
We know that during the school year, many families rely on school meals, but summer doesn’t mean kids won’t have access to nutritious and healthy breakfasts and lunches. When school is out, some families who rely on school meals may not have access to food they need. ISD 318 and other area districts participate in the Summer Food Program. The program provides free breakfast and lunches for children throughout the summer.
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GRHS Receives Award for Closing Learning Gaps
After enduring five different learning model transitions, principals and teachers at Grand Rapids High School (GRHS) recognized the need to address growing learning gaps in their students’ high school experience. “I am so proud of the implementation of evidence-based practices by our high school teachers and principals,” said Sue Akre, Director of Teaching and Learning. “They have tried to minimize the impact of the pandemic on our students.”
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Installation of New Scoreboard to Begin at Noble Hall Field
Visitors to GRHS will notice increased activity on and around Noble Hall Field in the coming weeks. Thanks to generous support from the community, a new electronic scoreboard will be installed on the northeast side of the field, just in time for graduation. The scoreboard will be a 12 by 19 foot Nevco LED screen with full color video display and an embedded stereo system. “The new scoreboard puts the finishing touch on our new turf field. We are grateful to the generous donors who helped us reach this point,” said GRHS Assistant Principal Darrin Hofstad.
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ISD 318 Recognizes the Importance of Guest Staff
COVID-19 has changed so many aspects of the community’s life. In some cases it has made people so appreciative of the positives in their life. It’s no different for organizations or for our schools. School districts have been facing a sub shortage for years and the pandemic made that shortage even worse as many guest staff members are older members of our community and as staff were required to be out for longer periods of time. At ISD 318, staff and students alike are grateful for the guest staff members who have provided continuity for learning this year.
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Over 90 Students at GRHS Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Last month, Kiiria Halvorson, a 10th grader at GRHS, waited patiently outside the Grand Rapids High School (GRHS) library for her COVID-19 vaccination. Kiira was there to take advantage of a partnership between the school district and Essentia Health. “Getting the vaccine was like a shot of relief for not only me but for everybody in my community,” said Kiira. Staff from Essentia Health spent four hours at the school administering over 90 vaccines to students aged 16 and older. “We were so happy to be able to do this for our students, especially as we are seeing COVID-19 cases in our area continue to go up,” said District Nurse Angela Elhard.
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June 1, 2020: Noble Hall Field Committee Presents School Board with $700,000
On Monday, June 1, Mindy Nuhring and Tom Saxhaug, co-chairs of the Noble Hall Field Improvement Committee, presented the ISD 318 School Board with a check for $700,000. The payment represents a year-long fundraising campaign to add turf to Noble Hall Field.
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April 17, 2020: Four Bigfork Students Named to NMRC All-Academic Team
The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is pleased to announce our 2020 Conference All-Academic Team. The team includes four students from Bigfork High School's Backwoods Bots - Andie Chase, Senior; Ashton Powell, Junior; Michelle Holloway, Sophomore; and Lily Danielson, Freshman.
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January 29, 2020: ISD 318 Board will enter into negotiations with Matt Grose for Superintendent
After two day-long interviews with finalists that included focus groups with students, staff, and community members, the ISD 318 School Board will enter into negotiations with Matt Grose for Superintendent.
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January 16, 2020: Southwest Kids are Supporting Students Across the Sea
Imagine trying to learn to read without any books! Imagine living in a place that doesn’t even have a bookstore!
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January 15, 2020: District 318 Endowment Fund Awards Over $27,000 in Grants for 2019-2020 School Year
The District 318 Endowment Fund has announced its grants recipients for the 2019-2020 school year. Twenty-five area educators will receive funds totaling $27,472.27 to advance various learning experiences in and out of the classroom for hundreds of District 318 students.
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December 2, 2019: ISD 318 Truth in Taxation Meeting
The ISD 318 School District held it's annual Truth in Taxation Meeting on December 2, 2019. The total 2020 proposed property tax levy is a decrease from 2019 of 3.64%.
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November 26, 2019: ISD 318 Elementary Schools to Open Fall 2020
Even with a wet and chilly fall, construction on the new elementary schools and the remodeled Cohasset Elementary School are slated for opening in time for the 2020-2021 School Year.
