For the first time in over two decades, a new face will be leading the Hawley School District. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the hiring process continues to move along, and there’s a growing excitement on who the board will choose to lead the district in the future. Finalists for the Hawley Superintendent position are…
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HAWLEY, MN—Construction of the new middle school in Hawley reached a milestone recently. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us about it. You can hear the latest Hawley School News Thursday afternoons at 1:20 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
School is back in session at the Hawley School District, and in just under a year, some Hawley Students, and staff will be moving into a new building, as the construction of a middle school is expected to continue throughout the year. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on how the project…
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The 2025/2026 school year is underway at the Hawley School District. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he’s excited to have students back at school, and he’s also excited to welcome some new teachers to the elementary school. You can see more updates from Halwey Elementary, by going to the Hawley Elementary School Facebook page.
Earlier this week, the Hawley School District held an open house to showcase all the construction work that has been going on at the school for the past year. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us how the event went. Anderson was a guest on the Hawley School News, which airs Thursdays at 1:15…
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Over the last year R&J News has been telling you about the construction work going on in the Hawley School District, now you can go see the work that has been done first hand. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the School will be holding a Phase 1 Open House next week. Sticking with construction,…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Several area schools have received grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School program. This is meant to encourage schools to serve local foods for meals and snacks. Hawley will receive $5740 for food and equipment, and St. Michael’s School of Mahnomen will get $2500 in what are called First Bite…
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The Hawley School District will be holding a celebration next week to for Foster Grandparent Shirley Strand. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the celebration is because Strand recently received a Volunteer of the Year award. In other Hawley school news, Ellingson also reminds parents that unlike a lot of other area schools, Hawley does…
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Students from the Hawley High School were recently at our nation’s capitol for a trip through the Hawley Close Up organization. Trip participant Taylor Hanson tells us more about the organization Close Up, and trip. Hanson also shared some of his favorite moments from the trip. When asked if he would recommend joining Close Up,…
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After having to be cancelled yesterday because of the most recent snow storms, the Hawley School has rescheduled their middle school band concerts. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be doing something different and holding the concerts today during school. Ellingson also gave a shout out to the Hawley Lions Club who recently held…
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