SCHOOL
Hensch leaving WDC, ‘a tough one ... to lose,’ Principal Church says
Secondary English instructor and head basketball coach Travis Hensch has tendered his resignation after six years in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District.By Brian Hansel , July 29, 2009
Million-dollar project ahead of schedule
Work on the $1 million remodeling project at M State-Wadena is several weeks ahead of schedule as July comes to a close.
By Brian Hansel , July 29, 2009
Levy vote likely; board hires firm
The ball is rolling and a November levy referendum is on tap for Wadena-Deer Creek School District 2155.By Brian Hansel , July 29, 2009
Public Notice July 20, 2009 Board Minutes
Public Notice July 20, 2009 Board Minutes The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Ann Pate at 5:02 p.m. All board mem- bers were present. Also in attendance were Superintendent Virginia Dahlstrom, Business Manager Jerry Anderson, High School Prin- cipal Tyler Church, Activities Director Brian Silbernick, Elementary Principal Louis Rut- ten, Food Service/Community Ed Director Sandie Rentz and Bookkeeper Joyce Boyne.July 29, 2009
School seeks to remain open Sundays
Cut to custodial staff may mean locking doors to teachersBy Brian Hansel , July 22, 2009
Love of old school brought her back
Not all of the people who attended the St. Ann’s School auction last week were there looking for bargains.
By Brian Hansel , July 22, 2009
WDC installs interactive electronic white boards as a teaching tool
This summer, Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools is installing interactive, electronic white boards in the high school and elementary, which will enhance learning for students as well as assist teachers with their instruction.
By Dana Pavek, WDC elementary , July 22, 2009
WDC staff volunteers at Habitat home
Several Wadena-Deer Creek Schools staff volunteered their time at the Leaf River Area Habitat for Humanity house located in northeast Wadena (behind the former Medicine Shoppe). The house is starting to take shape as school volunteers helped finish the framing of the house to prepare for the next step — adding the roof.
July 22, 2009
WDC FCCLA members go ‘beyond the label’ at national convention
Whitney Meacham, Yalonda Nelson and Ashley Holland of Wadena-Deer Creek High School were among more than 5,300 nationwide members, advisers, alumni and guests at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national convention July 12-16 in Nashville, Tenn.
July 22, 2009
WDC teacher Koll selected for national adviser-to-adviser program
Cindi Koll, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Wadena-Deer Creek High School was selected by the Minnesota Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) to join the nationally-sponsored Adviser-to-Adviser program.July 22, 2009
WDC students receive scholarships, recognition at awards ceremony
More than $37,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Wadena-Deer Creek High School 2009 graduates.
By Dana Pavek , July 15, 2009
WDC superintendent looks back, looks forward
Virginia Dahlstrom believes she is running an institution that is just as interested in profit as any private business.
By Sara Hacking , July 08, 2009
St. Ann’s clearing out old section of school building
The first big step in bringing down the old section of St. Ann’s Catholic School will commence Thursday, July 16, at 519 Second Street Southeast in Wadena with an auction sale.
By Brian Hansel , June 30, 2009
Volleyball camp about to start
A Wadena-Deer Creek volleyball camp for girls in grades two through seven will run June 29-July 2 at the senior high school. Girls entering grades two through four will practice from 1-2 p.m. Girls entering grades five through seven will practice from 1-4 p.m. Anyone interested can still sign up through the start of camp. Call Sue Volkmann with questions at 385-2164.June 24, 2009
BPA boasts national awards
On June 16, seven Wadena-Deer Creek Business Professionals of America students, along with their advisor, Sandy Bain, attended the National Conference in Dallas.
June 24, 2009
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OUR VOICES Early school start defeated
The House Finance Committee overwhelmingly rejected a provision to allow schools to start classes before Labor Day. The Friday vote came without discussion. The provision was included in an education bill that otherwise met with little resistance. Resort and other vacation-related businesses say s
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