Almost everyone knows someone who's been affected by cancer at some point, and students in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District are doing their part to help a young boy through his fight.
For most students homecoming week is a time for school spirit. But, this year in the Sartell School District it's about making a wish come true for an 8-year-old boy.
Sartell-St. Stephen students will be able to check their school lunch menu right from their smartphones this year. The district recently partnered with Nutrislice, a free smart phone app and online service that provides detailed nutritional information on school lunches.
After weighing numerous college choices during his time at Sartell High School, Gopi Ramanathan has decided to attend Cornell University in New York. Ramanathan is enjoying his summer after a bustling academic career in Sartell.
The Sartell-Stephen school district is hosting several community forums for its upcoming $105.8 million referendum on May 24th. Attendees will hear from superintendent Jeff Schwiebert, school board members and administration about the components of the facility plan and how referendum money will be spent.
The Sartell-St. Stephen school board approved a special election and ballot containing a $105.8 million question for a new high school and facility updates district wide. The sample ballot comes with one question and highlights in all capital letters at the end: "By Voting "Yes" on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase."
Last week we told you about students at a St. Paul elementary school who won't be exchanging valentines or candy this year. Locally, St. Cloud area schools still allow students to exchange cards on Valentine's Day. However, District spokeswoman Tami DeLand says the card giving is not focused on the holiday in an effort to include students of all cultures.
The Sartell-St. Stephen school board wants to bond $105.8 million over 25 years for a new high school, and for updates to buildings across the district. A special election public vote will be held on May 24th for the new school and updates to alleviate space crunches in the district due to growing enrollment.
The Sartell-St. Stephen school board is leaning towards a May 24th special election vote for a new high school and facility updates across the district. The board originally discussed a May 31st vote that would have required mail ballots.