Tag: Fosston school district

Fosston Referendum Update

Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke spoke on the most recent edition of the KKCQ school news program about the big referendum that Fosston school district is hoping will get passed by the voters come November 3rd. Gieseke has already held a public meeting and has several more public events scheduled, he speaks on that here: Gieseke…
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September 28, 2026 0

Fosston School Referendum: What Is It?

A huge ticket item coming up for the Fosston school district is the big referendum on the ballot for which early voting has now kicked off. The referendum is seeking to add a new capital projects levy and technology bond that would look to raise about $1.04 million for the school district. If approved by…
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September 23, 2026 0

Fosston School District residents to vote on school referendum this fall

Coming up later this fall, residents in the Fosston School District will be taking to the polls, to vote yes or no, on a referendum for the Fosston School District. Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke tells us more about this referendum, and why it’s needed.  Gieseke says the Fosston, and surrounding communities have a lot to…
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August 21, 2026 0

Fosston School Board Meets 

The Fosston School Board held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke said one of the items discussed during his superintendent report was their special education cooperative, who is getting a new facility.  Gieseke says the board also approved a series of new hirings.  Gieseke says there was also a discussion held…
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August 20, 2026 0

New Superintendent at the Fosston School District 

The 2026/2027 School Year is fast approaching for the Fosston School District, and one major change heading into the year is the person leading district, as Derek Gieseke continues to settle into the superintendent position after being hired at the end of last school year. Gieseke tells R&J News that things are going great in…
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August 17, 2026 0

Fosston Superintendent Semifinalists Named

FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board has chosen five semifinalists to become the School District’s next superintendent.  They are Derek Gieseke, the superintendent and principal in Grygla; Suraya Driscoll, director of student services at East Grand Forks; Brad Johnson, superintendent of Renville County West Schools in Renville, Minnesota; Nicholas Amb, elementary school principal at the North…
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May 6, 2026 0

Fosston School Board meets 

The Fosston School Board approved a number of personnel items at their board meeting last week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk gives us the rundown of personnel moves approved by the board.  Selk says he also gave an update on the Minnesota Legislative Session at the meeting.  The Fosston School Board also approved an art trip…
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April 27, 2026 0

Fosston School Board holds work session 

The Fosston School Board held a work session earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us the reasoning for the meeting, and what was discussed.  For more news and information from the Fosston School District, tune into the Fosston School News on Fridays at 2:05 PM on 96.7 FM KKCQ.


April 25, 2026 0

Fosston Knowledge Bowl defends state championship 

After months of hard work, the Fosston Knowledge Bowl team is officially back to back state champions. R&J News’ Tom Lano talks with Fosston Knowledge Bowl coaches Ron Berntson and Holly O’Shea about the competition this past weekend.  Team member Micah Malmanger says there was a lot of pressure on them this time around.  Caleb…
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April 15, 2026 0

Crookston School District hiring Todd Selk as next Superintendent 

The Fosston School District will have a new face leading the district next school year, as Superintendent Todd Selk has accepted the superintendent position at another Polk County School. Selk made the announcement on KKCQ 96.7 FM earlier this morning.  Selk says this move back to Crookston brings his career full circle, and he’s looking…
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March 25, 2026 0