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DISTRICT HEADLINES
The search is on for a new superintendent. Click graphic to learn more.
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Board seeks community input. District 197 parents, students, staff and community members are invited to take this brief online survey about characteristics desired in the next superintendent. [online survey] [survey in Spanish]
Friendly Hills Middle School sixth grader wins District 197 Spelling Bee. Anna Dupont will now advance to regional bee. [read more]
District 197 adds student day to 2012-13 Calendar. Additional day brings district in line with state average. [read more]
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet receives funding for wellness initiatives. Pilot Knob chosen to receive $4,000 to support wellness initiatives as part of the Fuel Up To Play 60 program. [read more]
Henry Sibley students named All-Conference Musicians. Seventeen students from Henry Sibley High School have been named All-Conference Musicians in the Classic Suburban Conference. [read more]
Magnet School Applications for 2012-13 school year due Feb. 3. Families interested in enrolling their student in one of the district's magnet schools must apply by Friday, February 3. [more information]
Click here for more district news.
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FEATURED VIDEO
Explore STEM at Pilot Knob!
This video describes the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs at Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School. You will see and hear from student scientists and engineers as you learn about the engaging, hands-on learning experiences that are happening in kindergarten through fourth grade at Pilot Knob!
For more videos, visit
District 197's YouTube channel
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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Click here to read columns written by Superintendent Tom Nelson in which he shares his thoughts about the state of education in District 197 and throughout Minnesota.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NO SCHOOL
End of Quarter 2
Fri., Jan. 27
- There will be no school for district students on Friday, January 27.
Ninth Grade Registration Night
Mon., Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m.
Henry Sibley High School
- The evening is designed to assist parents of current eighth graders with the High School registration process. Parents are encouraged to bring their child's registration information.
Community Meeting on Superintendent Search
Thurs., Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
Henry Sibley High School, Room A-241
- All District 197 stakeholders are invited to attend this community meeting to give their input regarding the search for the next superintendent. More Information
Magnet School Application Deadline
Fri., Feb. 3
- Families interested in enrolling their child in one of the district's four magnet schools must apply by Friday, February 3, 2012. More Information
Little Hearts Pajama Party
Sat., Feb. 4, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet School
- This event is sponsored by the Early Learning Advisory Council - come enjoy games, crafts and movies on the big screen! The event is free, but donations of new pajamas for children in need will be accepted. More Information
School Board Meeting
Mon., Feb. 6, 7 p.m.
Mendota Heights City Hall
- There will be a Listening Session before the meeting at 6 p.m.
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CHOOSE School District 197
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