Education

Americanism focus of contestSTAFF REPORT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Americanism contest was a coloring contest for students in grades K through 4, and a veteran interview for students in grades 5 and 6.The auxiliary also invited the Littlefork-Big Falls School students to participate as several of the members of the Littlefork Auxiliary transferred to the Falls when it closed.Organizers of the contest report that 274 students participated from the three schools.

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Students recognized

The Littlefork-Big Falls School Board recently recognized the students of the month for October 2023.Wyatt Hell was recognized for senior high, and Braeson Porter for the junior high.The students are selected after being nominated by teachers, reports Kathy Siltman, L-BF High School Secretary.

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Youth United Contest offers scholarships

Helping children succeed is a focus area in United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s investment plan, and how better to determine ways to do that than ask local youth themselves?UWNEMN‘S Youth United Contest offers $10,000 in scholarships for high school seniors who answer the question, “what do you see as the biggest need or challenge in your community, and what are your thoughts on how UWNEMN or similar groups can meet that need or address that challenge?”Answers can be submitted in writing (750 words or less) or video (five minutes or less) on UWNEMN’s website.

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North Star Promise offers scholarships

Minnesota North College announces the launch of the state of Minnesota’s North Star Promise Scholarship Program, which provides a “last dollar in” scholarship for eligible students.Students must have an Adjusted Gross Income of less than $80,000, and the scholarship’s ultimate goal is to expand access to higher education and reducing the financial burden on students and their families.The North Star Promise Scholarship program is designed to make quality higher education more affordable and accessible to a broader range of students.

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FHS Elks Students of the Month

The International Falls School Board and Elks Lodge 1599 recently recognized Jillian Bilben and Mitchell Erickson as September Elks Students of the Month.Kevin Grover, district superintendent and member of Elks Lodge 1599, provided the following about each of the students.Jillian BilbenJillian Bilben is the daughter of Regan and Derek Bilben.

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L-BF students recognized

The Littlefork-Big Falls School Board recently recognized the students of the month for September 2023.Elizabeth Wendt was selected among senior high students, and Payton Grashorn from the junior high, reports Kathy Siltman, L-BF high school secretary.The students are selected after being nominated by teachers.

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FHS Elks students of the month

The International Falls School Board and Elks Lodge 1599 recently recognized Abbi Hutchinson and Keira Hesseldahl as October Elks Students of the Month.Kevin Grover, district superintendent and member of Elks Lodge 1599, provided the following about each of the students.Abbi HutchinsonAbbi Hutchinson’s parents are Maria Pelland and Derrick Hutchinson.

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