Tag: Hawley

Hawley School Begins Planning Process for New Middle School

Hawley, MN — Following the successful passage of the Hawley School District’s Middle School Referendum in November, the district is moving forward with the planning process for constructing the new Middle School. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they have a busy meeting schedule over the next few months to finalize their needs of the…
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December 5, 2022 0

Hawley Voters to Decide Fate of $53 Middle School Referendum Today

Hawley, MN — Voters in the Hawley School District today will decide the fate of a $53 million Middle School Referendum along with another $3 million in athletic complex updates. The referendum is intended to help address growing pains in the Hawley community as the district, which is already lacking space, is projected to increase…
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November 8, 2022 0

Hawley Superintendent Dives Deeper Into Referendum Question on Ballot

Hawley, MN — In less than two weeks, voters in the Hawley School District will go to the polls to ask them two very important questions: Would they support a new $53 million middle school to meet their growing enrollment needs and if so, would they also support $3 million in renovations to their gym…
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October 26, 2022 0

Hawley School Goes Forward $53M Middle School Referendum with $3M New Gym Option

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School Board this week officially gave the green light to move forward with a building bond referendum during this fall’s general election. At a special meeting on Monday night, the board opted to move forward with a $53 million referendum. Included in that $53 million would be the construction of…
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August 11, 2022 0

Hawley School Board Examining Options for Potential Referendum

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School Board is getting closer to determining whether or not to move forward with a November referendum that could have district residents voting on a new middle school. Running out of space due to booming enrollment, a task force has been meeting with consultants over the past several months to…
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July 29, 2022 0

Hawley Breakfast on the Farm Moves Off the Farm to New Location at RDO

Hawley, MN — You can’t start the day without breakfast, and you can’t start the annual Hawley Rodeofest without Breakfast on the Farm! Celebrating 150 years of agriculture in Clay County, the 21st annual Hawley Lions Breakfast on the Farm will take place this Saturday, June 4th from 7am until Noon. However, the breakfast is…
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June 2, 2022 0

Hawley School to Host Community Engagement Meeting on Upcoming Referendum

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School District is inviting community members to a Community Engagement Meeting this Wednesday, May 25th from 6-9pm at the Hawley Elementary School. Last fall the Hawley School Board hired consultants to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their facilities to assist them in developing a plan to address their need for…
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May 23, 2022 0

Hawley School Board Planning for Fall Referendum to Address Needs of Growing District

Hawley, MN — Due to the continued growth over the last several years, the Hawley School Board has agreed to move forward with planning for a building referendum this November. However, the scope of the potential project remains to be seen.  Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen says that could mean expansion or it could mean constructing…
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April 29, 2022 0

It’s April Fool’s Day!

Hawley, MN — Be careful with what you hear, see, or read today. After all, it is April Fool’s Day! It’s a day filled with pranks, jokes, and fibs of all sorts. While the exact origins of April Fool’s Day is a mystery, the embrace of April Fool’s day by the media and major brands…
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April 1, 2022 0

Hawley FFA Hosting a Fishing Derby this Saturday

Hawley, MN — The Hawley FFA program is sponsoring their 22nd annual Fishing Derby this Saturday, January 29th from 10am until 3pm on Sand Lake, or Stump Lake as its more commonly known. Its open to be youth and adults and is great way to support the FFA, according to Hawley High School Principal Kelly…
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January 28, 2022 0