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The Coats for Kids drive is now underway in Otter Tail County. This program helps to defray cold weather clothing costs for parents who may not be able to afford it. Last year, over 1,500 coats, hats, and mittens were distributed to families throughout the county and the same number is expected this year. CaringRead more

In response to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA 2004) Minnesota School Districts must demonstrate that “all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located and evaluated.” This responsibility extendsRead more

Our PHS Interact Team has decided to sponsor a national project that is weighing on many people’s minds and hearts in the last few weeks. The students have set up a coin drive through the Red Cross in which all proceeds will go to Hurricane Harvey relief. Any interested persons can drop off their donationsRead more

One of our own PHS Alums, Jacob Turgeon, has been awarded a high honor in the civil + structural engineering world. He has been recognized as one of the 2017 Rising Stars. Here is an excerpt from Civil + Structural Engineer’s website on the award: This sixth annual Rising Stars in Civil Engineering and RisingRead more

The two PHS Marketing Classes have been bouncing around town visiting local businesses to learn about their different marketing strategies and how they get customers in their stores. Last week, the groups visited Goose Group, which consists of four businesses: NAPA, Goose Gang, Nest, and Wild Goose. The students met with Laura Bjerke at GooseRead more

On Wednesday, May 3, Perham High School hosted the annual Community Scholarship Program. It is truly amazing to see all of the community giving and support that is shared with our students. We are thankful for all of the different organizations, memorial funds, businesses, and families that provide funds for our students. And a special thankRead more

Perham High School will host Conference Night on Thursday, April 6th from 4-7pm. Here is what the school has planned for parents: Junior Parent/Student MeetingParent/Student meeting for all Juniors Thursday, April 06 @ 6pm in the PHS auditorium. Some topics being covered are FAFSA, Counseling Moodle Page, ACT, MCIS, senior year, scholarships & post high schoolRead more

PHS Alum, Allie Christenson, is entering her senior year at SDSU this fall and has been offered a huge opportunity for an internship in Washington, D.C. this summer. She has accepted a dream internship with the Humane Society’s national headquarters. Allie graduated in 2014 from Perham High School and went on to South Dakota StateRead more

M-State in Detroit Lakes hosted a Health Career Fest on Friday, March 31st. This was a GREAT event for all students.  Our students who chose to go had a day filled with learning sessions, panel discussions and lots of hands-on activities to help upper-level high school students explore careers in the health fields.   Students attended five sessions and got a great lunch! MakeRead more