SCHOOLS
N.D. sits out federal grant program
North Dakota was among a group of 10 states that didn’t take part in competition for $4.35 billion in federal education grant money. North Dakota school superintendent Wayne Sanstead said applying for “Race to the Top” money would have cost more than $250,000 just to prepare the paperwork. Sanstead said the program also favors states with charter schools and other education practices that North Dakota doesn’t follow.March 05, 2010
W-C students get pink pancakes
The elementary students at the Wimbledon-Courtenay site of the Barnes County North School District recently celebrated the 100th day of school in a unique way. The teachers cooked 100 pink pancakes, which they served to the students. The pancakes were colored pink to show support to Wimbledon-Courtenay High School senior Erin Christ, who is battling Hodgkins’ lymphoma and in observance of Coaches against Cancer.
March 03, 2010
Medina Mathletes compete
A team of mathletes from Medina Public School won the Stutsman County Mathcounts competition held on Feb. 3. The top individual was Donavan Moser from Medina Public School.
March 03, 2010
Area schools pitch in pennies to help LLS
Students from area schools have pitched in their pennies and other spare change for the Pennies for Patients program with all the funds benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
“It makes the kids aware of how important a small gesture can be,” said Ellen Brown, program coordinator, Edgeley High School business and computer teacher and Future Business Leaders Association adviser.
March 03, 2010
Four JHS students to perform in choir
Four Jamestown High School Choir students were selected to participate in the Regional American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs which will perform in Minneapolis on March 4 and March 6.
March 03, 2010
N.D. higher ed board plans incentive program
Future budget proposals for North Dakota’s university system will include financial incentives for colleges that meet new achievement benchmarks being drawn up by the Board of Higher Education, two members said Tuesday. Richie Smith, the board’s president, and Jon Backes, its vice president, told the Legislature’s interim higher education committee that the program’s standards will be developed during the next two years for the system’s 11 public colleges.By By Dale Wetzel, The Associated Press , March 03, 2010
JPS spring break is March 12-14
Jamestown Public Schools had announced that school will be closed on March 12 for spring break. School will resume at the regular time on March 15. Buses will run at the regular scheduled times.March 02, 2010
Iverson accepted ‘with distinction’
Nikki Iverson, daughter of Steve and Arlette Iverson, Jamestown, has been admitted to North Dakota State University “With Distinction.” She will enter NDSU in fall 2010, but is undecided on a major. Distinction means that NDSU is acknowledging Iverson as an honor student.March 02, 2010
School board has five seats open
The Jamestown Public School Board has announced that five School Board seats are up for re-election with the June 8 election. Each position is a four-year term.March 02, 2010
Jamestown North concerns: Teachers say enrollment, report cards, classes need addressing
Three teachers from Jamestown North presented issues and concerns they have with how the facility operates at the Jamestown Public School Board meeting Monday. The teachers, Kasey Kosel, Susanna Walker and Andy Fitzgerald, said their concerns included enrollment, out-of-order classes and issuance of report cards.March 02, 2010
Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead school boards to meet
School boards from West Fargo, Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., are getting together in what officials describe as a first-of-its-kind meeting.March 01, 2010
Technology booming in N.D. schools
From chalkboards to iPods, technology use in schools has come a long way. State and local officials say technology such as iPods and electronic book reading devices help to enhance students’ learning. LeAnn Nelson, director of professional development with the North Dakota Education Association, said utilizing technology in school curriculums is becoming more popular.By An AP Member Exchange By Beth Wischmeyer, The Dickinson Press , February 26, 2010
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NASP tournament
The state Game and Fish Department invites all North Dakota schools participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program to register for the second annual state tournament. Jeff Long, NASP coordinator, said the 2010 tournament will be held March 6 at the NISHU Bowmen’s new indoor arch
Posted by: Doug Leier on Feb 15, 2010 at 8:41 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyond
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