At the end of November, Superintendent Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault gave some information about increasing class sizes in various grade levels in the St. Michael-Albertville school district. Foucault said kindergarten, first, third and fourth grades have higher numbers than the district’s target class sizes. The target for a kindergarten classroom in STMA is 20 students, but […]
STMA School District Earns More Accolades
Another online media and news publishing group is recognizing the St. Michael-Albertville School District as one of the tops in Minnesota via a list published on OnlyInYourState.com. STMA ranked 17th out of the top 20 according to the site, wich ranked the forerunners in Minnesota for K-12 education. RELATED: STMA High Schools Earns Spot on […]
STMA School District Releases Video Addressing Funding Concerns
The St. Michael-Albertville School District continues to spread its plea for funding equity, now using social media and an informational video to reach the public. The video, released by District 885 Superintendent Dr. James Behle, features Behle speaking about the community’s schools continuing to struggle to “do less with more,” and pinpoints the district’s status […]
Election Guide: Four Looking for One of Three Spots on STMA School Board
Jennifer Peyerl, an STMA parent, is battling three incumbents for a seat on the District 885 Board of Education.
Four candidates are looking for one of the three spots open on the St. Michael-Albertville School Board in next week’s Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election. Per usual, the bi-annual election means half of the current board is open, and vice chair Gayle Weber, chair Douglas Birk and director Jeff Lindquist are the three incumbents on […]
Fieldstone Elementary Earns Status as Reward School
The Minnesota Department of Education recognized District 885's only Title I building under a new ranking system released in 2013.
Fieldstone Elementary School is recognized as a Title I Reward School by the Minnesota Department of Education. Reward schools are among the top 15 percentof Title I schools in Minnesota. Those selected represent the highest performing Title I schools in demonstrating exceptional student outcomes and success on MCA reading and math tests on three measures. They are […]
Students Make the Grade as STMA Tops State on MCA Tests
Despite its status as one of the lowest-funded school districts in the state, St. Michael-Albertville School District students continue to excel on standardized tests across the board, this time outpacing its statewide competition in the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. STMA students rank in the top 12.5 percent of Minnesota schools in academic achievement according to 2014 […]
St. Michael-Albertville Students Will Make Up Snow Day in May
The most recent winter storm, which dropped a foot of snow on some areas in St. Michael last Thursday, Feb. 20, will force St. Michael-Albertville School District Students to make up the day in late May. District 885 administrators made the decision to postpone school two hours Thursday night, and then pulled the trigger on […]