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March 7, 2014
Irma Allen to play piano with WDC Band at March 10
When Irma Allen sits at the piano, her fingers glide effortlessly up and down the keys. Playing is second nature to her. After all, she's been at it for more than 87 years. "I started piano lessons when I was in first grade and continued through 12th grade. My senior recital was in...
entertainmentMarch 7, 2014 - 12:00am
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March 6, 2014
WDC second-graders surprised by special guest Wednesday
At the beginning of the school year, Wadena-Deer Creek second-graders in Junelle Jackson's class made Eliah Anderson their 'adopted soldier.' A 2012 graduate of Wadena-Deer Creek High School, Anderson had enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 2013. Mrs. Jackson's class has been writing...
newsMarch 6, 2014 - 12:00am
March 2, 2014
Thinking Spring and next year
We have entered the second half of the school year and things continue to be as busy as ever at Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools. Second-semester classes are under way, and registration for next year's classes is right around the corner. Our winter sports seasons have started tournament...
opinion / commentaryMarch 2, 2014 - 12:00am
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February 28, 2014
WDC students learn about brain from med student
For some students it was "cool," and "gross" for others. But the one thing Wadena-Deer Creek students did agree on -- seeing a real human brain was an extraordinary experience. University of Minnesota-Duluth medical student Britta Knutson spent a few hours at Wadena-Deer Creek Middle/High...
news / educationFebruary 28, 2014 - 12:00am
February 27, 2014
District 2155 dropping boys' tennis program
The Wadena-Deer Creek school board voted to dissolve a co-operative with Perham and drop boys' tennis this spring at Tuesday night's monthly meeting. "We have three boys out and they are eighth-graders," WDC Superintendent Lee Westrum told the board. Perham's numbers are also low....
news / educationFebruary 27, 2014 - 12:00am
WDC has send-off for Special Olympics basketball team
Wooly the Wolverine and Wadena-Deer Creek supporters cheered on the Special Olympic student-athletes with "good luck" signs Wednesday morning before they loaded onto their bus to Staples to compete in the basketball skills tourney. The student-athletes were delighted to see Wooly...
news / educationFebruary 27, 2014 - 12:00am
February 14, 2014
Schools move to make up days lost to cold
Tasked with deciding whether it's too cold or snowy for school, the Wadena-Deer Creek superintendent tracks the weather like a farmer during growing season: "All the time," Lee Westrum said. "I just get into the habit of it." Sometimes, he's able to make a decision the night before...
news / educationFebruary 14, 2014 - 10:24am
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February 11, 2014
WDC one-act play takes third in sections
The Wadena-Deer Creek one-act troupe placed third in section competition on Saturday in Pequot Lakes. Park Rapids High School took first place, while Eagle Valley High School earned second. WDC performed "Marie Antoinette," a play based on the life of the legendary French queen. Students...
news / localFebruary 11, 2014 - 9:15am
January 22, 2014
WDC Knowledge Bowl teams compete in Staples
The Wadena-Deer Creek High School Knowledge Bowl teams were among 30 area teams participating in a quiz fest June 10 at Staples.
news / educationJanuary 22, 2014 - 8:48am
December 18, 2013
WDC partners with Perham for day of learning
It continues to be a busy time at Wadena-Deer Creek Schools. Winter sports are in full swing and winter vacation is right around the corner. As the school year moves forwards, we continue to provide great experiences for our kids. Last week was no exception.
opinion / commentaryDecember 18, 2013 - 8:40am
November 7, 2013
NDSU representative to visit area school
A representative from the Office of Admission at North Dakota State University is scheduled to visit Wadena High School on Monday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in Wadena, Minn. The representative will help high school students learn about earning a degree from NDSU. Information...
news / educationNovember 7, 2013 - 8:59am
November 6, 2013
WDC Drama Department to present musical, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’!
Dana Pavek, WDC Schools The Wadena-Deer Creek Drama Department will present an energetic, contemporary musical, “Don’t Stop Believin’!” on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 on the stage of the historic Wadena Memorial Auditorium. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at...
news / educationNovember 6, 2013 - 8:59am
Vietnam disabled vet Jon Hovde to be keynote speaker at WDC’s Veteran’s Day program
Dana Pavek, WDC Schools Vietnam disabled veteran and author Jon Hovde will be the keynote speaker at Wadena-Deer Creek high school’s Veteran’s Day program, Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. “We are honored to have Mr. Hovde give the keynote address to students,...
news / localNovember 6, 2013 - 8:56am
November 5, 2013
The Great Pumkin arroives in Mrs. Van Dyke's classroom
In Heidi Van Dyke’s first-grade classroom, students had to guess how much this large pumpkin (pictured above) weighed. After everyone submitted their guess, the pumpkin’s weight was revealed: a whopping 87 pounds! Closest guess was made by Hailey Haig with 89 pounds. The pumpkin...
news / localNovember 5, 2013 - 10:21am
October 23, 2013
WDC provides healthy choices for students
By Sandie Rentz, WDC Food Services Director Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant This Federal grant is designed to not only give students a healthy alternative to high fat and/or salty snacks, it exposes them to a variety of fruits and vegetables they may not have tried. At...
opinion / editorialsOctober 23, 2013 - 9:56am
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