The Minnesota State FFA Convention is happening Sunday through Tuesday in the Twin Cities on the campus of University of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and the St. Paul Pipefitters Training and Certification center. Abbie Savage is the advisor for the Ada-Borup-West FFA Chapter and says the kids are excited to take in the convention,…
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Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning where it was announced that board chair Mick Thompson would be stepping down after many years of service to the board. Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the timing was right was right for Mick, who wanted to focus his efforts…
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Ada, MN — This Friday, March 25th, the Ada-Borup-West School will be hosting the Honor Concert at 6:30pm in the Ada-Borup-West High School Auditorium. Everyone is invited to enjoy a night of musical entertainment featuring the subsection 30 honor band and choir, as well as the best of the day solos and ensembles from this…
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February Students of the Month The following students were nominated by the staff for SOTM based on three criteria: 1) Student displays behaviors such as respect for others, high levels of motivation, and encouragement to peers. 2) Student is an example of a positive role model/mentor to other students. 3) Student is in good standing…
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Ada, MN — Inflation and supply chain demands continue to provide challenges for everyone across the United States, and our local school districts aren’t exempt. During our recent conversation on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the rising fuel and food prices have made a big impact on their budget. Thankfully to…
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Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, March 8th where they approved a new contract with Essentia Health, the purchase of a mini-bus, and a few different buildings and grounds updates. The contract approved with Essentia Health was for a K-12 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, which Ada-Borup-West…
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Ada, MN — This week is National FCCLA Week, a week where schools and current FCCLA members can celebrate and promote the nationwide organization aimed at making a positive impact in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education, according to Ada-Borup-West FCCLA Advisor…
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Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, February 8th. At the meeting, the board approved a quote for updates to the Theater lighting and to the school paging system. Combined the two projects come in at around $300,000, but Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says they are projects…
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