Viewpoint: ‘Making a difference’ is theme for new school year

The new school year is upon us and I am excited to share with you our continued high expectations for all. The past school year was an outstanding one for South Washington County Schools.

• Mark Porter

Area high schools counting down to the year's first bell

Woodbury and East Ridge high schools had their first taste of the school year last Friday when both schools held their freshman orientations. WHS invited 444 ninth graders; East Ridge invited more than 500 ninth graders.

• A new class
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A mountain climbing math teacher

During the school year, John Hoven spends his days teaching his students about slopes and angles; however, during the summer he is experiencing his teachings first hand.

• A view from the top
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A new principal at New Life Academy

New Life Academy’s new elementary principal has traded in California sun for Minnesota nice.

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• Brian Goodbar

Tale of two districts for 834's Tom Nelson

Former South Washington County Schools superintendent says he's excited about his new position with Stillwater Areas Schools.

• Tom Nelson
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Four incumbents, and a newcomer, file for District 834 School Board

A total of five candidates have filed for one of four seats on the District 834 School Board.

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Nine file for District 622 School Board

After two weeks of filing, nine have filed for the three open seats on the District 622 School Board.

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KIWI kids check veggies at market

District 833 Kid’s Club joins international effort to be healthy, help others.

• Vegetable market
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Q&A with District 833 superintendent

Summer vacation is quickly winding down and the new school year is just around the corner. The Bulletin recently sat down with District 833 superintendent Mark Porter to discuss what’s in store for the coming year.

Former 833 superintendent takes helm in Stillwater Area School District

The Stillwater Area School Board is set to hire Tom Nelson, retired South Washington County Schools superintendent, as its interim superintendent for a year.

District to up its mental health efforts

The District 833 School Board informally approved creating a temporary mental health coordinator position Aug. 5 in response to concerns following the suicides of two Woodbury High School students this spring.

First incumbent files for District 622 race

Incumbent Mark Wheeler, of Oakdale, has filed for re-election to the District 622 School Board.

After day 1: One candidate filed for District 622 school board

After the first day of filing, only one candidate has filed for election to the District 622 school board.

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After day 1: District 834 incumbents filed

After the first day of candidate filings, only four people have filed for the four open school board seats - and those four people are the incumbents.

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District 622 School Board filing begins today

Filing for District 622 School Board opened today, Aug. 3.

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