The Mahnomen School Board approved their 2026/2027 budget at their meeting earlier this week. While some funding is expected to decrease next school year, Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the budget is in an okay spot. Simon says the board also approved numerous staffing items including the hiring and resignation of staff members. Simon says…
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The Mahnomen School Board had further discussions regarding a new cell phone policy, after deciding to not go forward with a yonder pouch system earlier this year. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says they’ve been collecting student feedback regarding cell phones, which will help the board make its decision. The Mahnomen School Board has some seats…
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It’s going to be a busy day at the Mahnomen School on Monday, as multiple events will be happening throughout the day. Mahnomen ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson says they will be holding their annual book fair next week, which will be open on Monday and Tuesday. Nelson says they will also be holding their ECFE…
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Kindergarten registration and preschool screening for the 2026/2027 school year is now open at the Mahnomen School District, and parents are encouraged to get their child registered as soon as possible. MARSS/ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson tells us more. Nelson says they also have some Community Education classes coming up that are currently taking registrations. Again,…
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The Mahnomen School District is looking to implement a new cell phone policy under the Yonder Pouch system. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says these discussions about their cell phone policy come at a time where the Minnesota Legislature is exploring a potential bell to bell cell phone ban. Simon explains how this Yonder Pack system…
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The Mahnomen School Board had discussions about their summer programming at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says they will be making no major changes to the program, but are always looking for ways to improve. Like many area school districts, the Mahnomen School District is dealing with a shortage of substitute…
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