“What’s the deal with all the clowns?” has been a popular line of questioning on social media sites lately. After a “threat” on social media went viral Tuesday night into […]
While State Slips, St. Michael-Albertville Schools Continue to Succeed in MCA Test Scores
Neighboring ISD 728
The statewide averages in the annual Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments weren’t anything to write home about, according to Minnesota education experts. But St. Michael-Albertville schools used a year where the state […]
Elk River Area Schools Looking for New Leadership after Bezek Retires
Dr. Mark Bezek on Wednesday, June 22nd announced his retirement/resignation from ISD 728 (Elk River, Rogers, Otsego and Zimmerman) effective July 31st. Dr. Bezek has served ISD 728 as the Superintendent […]
STMA Opts to Keep Open Enrollment Despite Crunch at High School
A strong undercurrent of discomfort among board members directed at the idea of limiting open enrollment has kept the option alive and strong in St. Michael-Albertville school families. The school […]
City of Albertville Leading School District Boundary Discussion
A discussion to possibly close or limit open enrollment within the St. Michael-Albertville School District sparked a firestorm of activity at Albertville City Hall, and has motivated at least two […]
Filing Period Opens for ISD 728 Board of Education
Filing has now opened for at least a portion of the 2016 ISD 728 School Board election. ISD 728, formerly known as the “Elk River Area” school district, includes Otsego […]
Construction Begins at Otsego School as ISD 728 Expands
Dignitaries from the City of Otsego and local construction companies joined ISD 728 administrators, staff and members of the school board to break ground on the school’s newest building Monday, […]
Otsego’s Erin Rehnblom an Education Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist
Otsego Elementary first grade teacher Erin Rehnblom and Zimmerman High School/Middle School math teacher Julie Beaver have advanced to the finals of the Education Minnesota Teacher of the Year process, […]