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In a news release from the U.S. News and World Report, Prairie Wind Middle School (PWMS) was named a US Best Middle School for the State of Minnesota. PWMS ranked in the top 40 percent of middle schools in Minnesota, which allowed PWMS to achieve that honor.  PWMS achieved an overall score of 81.75 outRead more

The Perham Indian Education Program took a handful of students on a cultural field trip on Oct. 18th. The group was joined by students and staff from Detroit Lakes.  The first stop on the trip was at Owamni, a Native American Restaurant in Minneapolis. The group was served bison meatballs for an appetizer, chipotle andRead more

Independent School District 549 in conjunction with Ottertail County Public Health will be hosting a Flu Clinic on November 1st from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Heart of the Lakes Elementary Gymnasium. The event is open to staff, students and families in the Perham-Dent School District. Appointments have to be made online Appointments can be madeRead more

During their library time and in their classrooms, students at HOTL acquired a greater understanding about why we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Along with learning about the significance for celebrating the day, the students were each given a bandolier bag, to give them a hands-on experience and greater appreciation of the art of the GreatRead more

All Independent School District 549 students will have the opportunity to participate in a school-wide eight block walk to school on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Buses will drop students off on the corner of Southwest Seventh Street and Coney Street. All parents who drive their students to school are encouraged to drop their students off atRead more

Perham High School kicked off 2023 Homecoming week with its annual Coronation Ceremony at the Hive on Sept. 17.  The event kicks off a week of activities such as dress up days, the annual Homecoming Pepfest, the Homecoming Parade, which all lead into the football game with Little Falls and the conclusion of the HomecomingRead more

Perham Public Schools staff members welcomed back students for the first day of the 2023-24 new school year and it was an exciting first day of school for both students and staff. Perham Public Schools Superintendent Mitch Anderson was happy with how the day went on the first day.  “There has certainly been a lotRead more

Perham Public Schools and the Perham Police Department have named Manny Reyes the School Resource Officer for the 2023-24 school year. While many districts are opting to suspend the program at this time due to changes in legislation, both parties agreed that it was a mutual benefit to continue the program. The new law drawingRead more

Students at Perham High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges andRead more

The following is a series on Independent School District 549 retirees for the 2023 school year.  One way or another, Mike Meader had a way of delivering things. Whether it was for the United States Postal Service or if it was for Independent School District 549 where he served multiple roles, but most recently asRead more