After spending 21 years as Hawley Superintendent, today is the last day of work for Phil Jensen, as he will be going into retirement. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Jensen, who said he was “truly blessed” to work in a great community. Having a superintendent stay in one school district for…
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The community is invited out to the grounds of the new Hawley Middle School on Thursday, as they will be kicking off a new era by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen has the details. Jensen says this ribbon cutting is a long time coming for the district and Hawley community. Jensen…
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For the last two years, the Hawley School District has been patiently waiting for the completion of their new middle school, and the project just hit another major milestone, as move in has officially started. Hawley High School principal Kelly Anderson says they were even able to include some students in this process. Anderson also…
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This week will mark the end of an era at the Hawley School District, as starting next school year, the school will go from two buildings to three with the opening of the newly built Hawley Middle School. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be holding a celebration for all the students who…
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Coming up next week, the Hawley Theatre Program will be performing their rendition of the Mark Twain classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. Show lead Taylor Hansen tells us more about their upcoming performance and cast. This is Hansen’s second time being the lead in the Hawley Musical, and he tells us what draws him…
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Today’s a big day at the Hawley Elementary School, as they will be holding their ever popular Grandparents Day celebration.Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson explains what Grandparents Day is, and what they have planned for this year. In other school news, Ellingson says there was a fire scare at their nature center earlier this week,…
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The Hawley Middle School Project continues to move closer to completion, and the District will be crossing some big things off their list in the coming days. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us what’s been done, and what they will be doing in the coming days. Anderson says there’s also a lot of…
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The Hawley Speech Team will be competing in the Section Competition on Tuesday, with the hope to qualify for state. Hawley High School principal Kelly Anderson tells us more. Every year, the Hawley Senior goes on a trip called the Wisdom retreat. Anderson tells us more about this retreat, and the valuable experience it gives…
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With the Middle School construction project nearing completion, the Hawley School District has shifted a lot of their focus to staffing, especially as the school year comes closer and closer to completion. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson. Ellingson says staff observations and evaluations have been another way they’re gearing up for the opening of the…
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The Hawley Elementary Held their annual musical last weekend, and reviews for the show are overwhelmingly positive. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the performances were great, and that the kids did an amazing job. Ellingson says there’s also a lot of excitement in the community, as their Kindergarten readiness program starts this Monday. …
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