The FFA National Convention kicks off today in Indianapolis, and area FFA are well represented at this year’s convention. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they will be sending a half dozen students to the national convention, and joined by an alumni who is receiving their American Degree. Norman County East FFA Advisor…
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Over MEA Break, local first response agencies, including area law enforcement, fire, EMS, and the Essentia Hospital were involved in a mass casualty training exercise that shut down the area surrounding the Ada Borup West School. The training was hosted by the Ada Police Department, and Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the training went…
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The Students and Staff at Ada Borup West recently took a step back in time, as they had their first unplugged day of the 2024/2025 school year on Wednesday. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more. Carlson says there’s been a lot of buy in to these unplugged days, as it…
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Earlier this week, R&J News reported that the Ada Borup West was reporting strong 2024 MCA State Testing scores. During her appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett talked more about these scores, and how they will affect things moving forward. To get a better understanding of how these assessments…
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On Thursday, area agencies including law enforcement, EMS and fire departments, as well as Essentia Health will be collaborating to put on a massive training event at the Ada Borup West School. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. Hager says one cool thing about the training is that Essentia Health’s Ada hospital will…
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The Ada Borup West School Board agreed to make some changes to their elementary playground, at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the changes are coming, because of some concerns regarding ADA compliance. MCA test scores from last year were also brought to the school board during the meeting,…
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The Ada Borup West School will be holding their annual community service day next week. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says that this is the last call for anyone who would like/need assistance with their outside projects. MEA break is next week, and Elementary Principal Bree Triplett reminds parents, that means there…
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Fall temperatures have finally arrived in the region, and the Ada Borup West School District is reminding parents to check their children before they head out the door to make sure they are dressed appropriately for the weather. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett. Triplett says they will also be doing a special activity…
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The Ada Borup West School District has been having lengthy discussions about their future over the last couple months, and the school board has officially put their goals in writing. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the district’s goals range anywhere from better communication between the district and community, and increasing student involvement in…
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The Ada Borup West Theatre has officially announced its next musical production! Ada Borup West Musical Director and Elementary Principal is excited to announce that the theatre department will be bringing us their rendition of “Mary Poppins Jr” later this year. Like most school districts, Ada Borup West is always looking for ways to improve,…
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