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Q&A: District 197 Director of Technology Dave Sandum

Patch discusses plans for the coming school year with the district's new Director of Technology.

Back to School

A Back to School Guide for District 197

With the first day of school right around the corner, Patch is here to help parents stay organized and informed in the coming year.

Schools

Homeless Students Especially Vulnerable to Academic Setbacks, Educators Say

The number of homeless students attending school in Dakota County has ballooned in the last several years, according to school district data.

Schools

School Board Approves Six-Period Day for Sibley

The high school will switch to six periods per day with the start of the 2013-2014 school year.

Schools, Awareness

School Board Recognizes Sibley Students, Longtime District Employee

Two students who have demonstrated excellence in the social sciences were honored earlier this week, as was the Mendota Elementary playground supervisor.

Schools

School Board Discusses 2012-2013 Budget, Opposes Staff Cuts

The budget's first reading led to an evaluation of district technology support positions.

Schools

Travel Alert Impacts Visitation's Team Mutomo

The student group will travel to Zambia instead of Kenya next month, due to a warning from the U.S. Embassy.

Schools

Henry Sibley's Dollars for Scholars Goes Digital

The scholarship program pairs local grads with local donations.

Schools

St. Thomas Academy Pool to Reopen Mid-Summer

Repairs to the pool that was closed last summer are underway.

Schools

Robettes Make Semi-Finals at Regional Competition

Visitation's robotics team defended their status as regional champions last Saturday.

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