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​Community Meal Program for the month of June: Starts Monday, June 6th Will operate Monday-Thursday for the month of June. Lunch will be available at Prairie Wind Middle School (PWMS) from Noon until 1:00 p.m. each day. Lunch is served at no charge to anyone ages 0-18 and at a cost of $5 for adults.  Lunch willRead more

The following is the seventh in a series on Independent School District 549 retirees for the 2022 school year.  A familiar face with the Heart of the Lakes Elementary has announced her retirement at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Sue Kalseim announced she will be moving on to the next stage after theRead more

Dear ISD 549 Families: Like you, we are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas earlier today. We share in the heartbreak we are all feeling for the families who have lost a loved one due to this senseless act of violence. School should and mustRead more

The following is the sixth in a series on Independent School District 549 retirees for the 2022 school year.    A beloved member of Perham Public Schools announced her retirement after 28 years with Independent School District 549. Moe Christensen announced it was her time to move on to the next chapter of her lifeRead more

Perham Schools will NOT be offering a summer meals program during the summer of 2022. Perham Schools has operated a Summer Food Service Program(SFSP) for our community for many years, however, the school district no longer qualifies as a site that is able to offer SFSP. If you have any questions, contact Krystal Boyd, DirectorRead more

The following is the fifth in a series on Independent School District 549 retirees for the 2022 school year.    For many years after sporting events, concerts, recitals and programs in the Hive at the Perham High School and the gymnasium at the Prairie Wind Middle School, Maurice LaCourse and Jeff Sweazy can be foundRead more

The following is the fourth in a series on Independent School District 549 retirees for the 2022 school year.  A groundbreaking coach and teacher at the Prairie Wind Middle School has decided to retire after 36 years of service to Independent School District 549.  Darrel Pederson recently announced his retirement at the end of theRead more

The following is a third in a series on Independent School District 549 retirees for the 2022 school year.  After 36 years in education, Perham-Dent Special Education Teacher Janet Buchin is calling it a career. Buchin spent 22 of her 36 years in the Perham-Dent School District.  Previous to her time in Perham, Buchin workedRead more

The following is a second in a series on Independent School District 549 retirees for the 2022 school year.  Perham Public Schools’ Sue Jones wore a variety of hats during her 29 years with the school district. Jones announced her retirement from the school district at the end of the 2021-22 school year.  Jones isRead more

The Perham Music Department had five students compete in the State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Minnesota State-Fergus Falls. The event featured 185 entries with 23 different schools participating in the competition.  The Yellowjackets had four of the five competitors finish with Superior ratings, which is the highest level awarded at the competition.  The resultsRead more