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“So my child just got referred for a special education evaluation,” or “My child is on an IEP, and I have no idea how to read it?” Have you ever had these thoughts? Then this workshop is for you. We will try to explain in plain English what Special Education means, the process, and theRead more

Students in our environmental studies course had the opportunity to investigate native prairie and wetlands at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls. Students studied the animals and health of the wetlands and walked around the prairie making observations on plant and animal life. We kept track of all the different species we sawRead more

October is National Food Service Month: Local Foods Are On the Menu at Perham-Dent Schools Farm-fresh produce is on the menu at Perham-Dent Schools District. Our schools are partnering with Fresh Connect Food Hub in Fergus Falls, MN to procure local items for its farm to school program. Fresh Connect purchases fruits and vegetables directly from small andRead more

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Students Vote in State Presidential Poll Students from Mrs. Wieser-Matthews’s debate class ran the student polling station at Perham High School last week. This is a state wide effort to get students to vote. The State of Minnesota sent us presidential ballots, and students voted in the Student Union. State student results will be announcedRead more

During our last STEM day in Mrs. Rosemore’s enrichment classroom we played with Q-BA Mazes. These mazes allow students to engineer, build, and create while using creative play. Students experiment with cause and effect while thinking in 3D! Cooperative learning in small groups helps build social skills at each grade level. PreviousNextRead more

Congrats to the Perham Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams. In Hawley today, the boys and girls defended their conference titles. The boys team won their 15th in a row and the girls won their 13th in a row. In the girls race, Brynnan Covington was the HOL Conference Champ for the 2nd year inRead more

The ALC held a fall day of caring on Wednesday, October 5. Students spent the morning helping an older couple get their yard ready for winter.  The homeowner has had two back surgeries in the past year and has been unable to do the yardwork himself. In order to cut down on the possibility ofRead more

We had a great day for International Walk to School Day yesterday! Here are some photos from the day: Representative Bud Nornes and his wife Joyce passing out apples to students as they arrive at Heart of the Lakes Elementary School. And Councilwoman Harriet Mattfeld with Mary Holzer passing out apples to Middle School Students.Read more

“Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school” (www.geniushour.com).  Mrs. Bain’s English 12A class is using Genius Hour to provide students with real-world skills while making a difference.Read more