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Progress on the new PHS continues. Metal stud walls are framed at the Music area, concrete floor is poured at the Studio, CMU foundations walls are being installed within the Kitchen area, and steel base plates are being installed at the Great Hall for the Glulam columns. Brick veneer continues to be installed at theRead more

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

Students from the senior high physics class recently took a break from forces, friction, and incline planes to read with Mrs. Bell’s 1st grade class. The students loved it!Read more

The Animal Science class at PHS walked to the Lakes Area Co-Op feed division where Feed Manger, Ben Lindquist, gave us a tour and up close look at how feed is made & procured.  He also explain how the feed industry has changed and how feed is selected.Read more

Brick veneer installation has begun, Gym floor has been poured, CMU and duct work continues to be added, and construction of the Career Tech Building is underway! Preparing for brick veneer on the Studio space. Brick veneer is being installed at the Band and Vocal spaces. Installing burnished CMU at the north wall of theRead more

At Friday night’s football game (Sept 30), we inducted the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees. The group is made up of outstanding athletes and coaches during their time at PHS. The 2017 Inductees were: Gabriele (Anderson) Grunewald, Ashley (Brasel) Lillis, Darrel Carstens, and Dan Sieling. See each athlete’s accomplishments below. Gabriele (Anderson) Grunewald Class ofRead 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

All Perham-Dent School District students will have the opportunity to participate in a school-wide 8-block walk to school on Wednesday, October 4th. Buses will drop students off on the corner of SW 7th St and Coney St (see map above). All parents who drive their students to school are encouraged to drop their students atRead more

Another construction update! The project is coming along well, as seen by these photos. If you haven’t seen it in person yet, it is well worth a drive by! What a difference a roof makes! Cross bracing and metal decking are now installed at the Gym roof. Cross bracing and metal decking are now installedRead more

Olaf Anderson General Contractors has generously shared their drone photos with us again so we can share them with you! These photos capture the work of their steel crew setting the steel roof joists over the Gymnasium. THANK YOU for sharing, Olaf Anderson!Read more