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Registration is now open for MACAC’s Virtual College Exploration program for Minnesota students on October 5-7. Students, parents and counselors are welcome to participate for free.  Participants can register for the Virtual College Exploration program by clicking here. Students will choose from 20 panels on topics like paying for college, financial aid, application essays, internshipsRead more

Here are some great resources to help your family and children through COVID-19: Supporting teens through Coronavirus https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/ Supporting kids through Coronavirus https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/ Calming anxious children through Coronavirus https://childmind.org/article/tips-calming-anxious-kids/ How anxiety in kids can lead to disruptive behavior https://childmind.org/article/how-anxiety-leads-to-disruptive-behavior/ The power of mindfulness The Power of MindfulnessRead more

To the students and parents/guardians:  I hope you are doing well and adjusting to this different lifestyle.  Remember to stay healthy and take care of yourself.  Drink water, get some rest, read a book, go outside, learn a new hobby or skill, connect with your family, chat with friends, take some time to relax and connectRead more

Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response 1 800 223 4512 Free, confidential, professional mental health support phone line open 24/7.   The Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response number offers free, professional phone support services to teens and parents who are seeking confidential mental health support.   In these difficult times of uncertainty, this is a supportRead more

Here is the Yearly District Calendar for the 2019-20 school year. It’ll be here before we know it! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADRead more

Here are the Prairie Wind Middle School Outstanding Yellowjackets for 4th Quarter. Our Outstanding Yellowjackets are chosen by their teachers at the end of each quarter. Two students from each grade are recognized. Some of the criteria to be eligible for this award include: academic improvement and growth throughout each quarter, behavior improvement, willingness toRead more

Perham High School’s Annika Kovar was named one of Minnesota’s top two youth volunteers of 2019 in the 24th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. She was recently honored at a national awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. We received the following videos and press release about her trip. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnershipRead more

On Wednesday, May 1, Perham High School hosted the annual Community Scholarship Program. It is remarkable 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. Bremer Bank Dixie Carow and GageRead more

The Perham-Dent School District is in the initial stage of developing a strategic plan. The school board is working with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) to provide guidance and assist with the planning. The school board is seeking input from school district residents and staff to help in identifying the school district’s strengths andRead more

The Perham-Dent School Board is developing a strategic plan. The School Board is soliciting input from school district residents and staff. The purpose of this perception survey is to provide input on the process of determining what the school district is doing well and areas that might need attention or focus as a part ofRead more