Tag: Mahnomen School District

Bisek reflects on time spent as Mahnomen Superintendent 

The Mahnomen School Board heard an update on the ongoing construction work that’s being done at the school throughout the summer. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on the project.  The Minnesota Legislature came to an end on Monday night, and Bisek fills us in on what legislation from the session will have…
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June 11, 2025 0

Mahnomen Graduation is today 

The school year is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School, and all are invited to come celebrate graduation later this evening. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us what you need to know if you’d like to attend.  In other school news, Pederson says there’s still time to get your child signed up…
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May 23, 2025 0

Mahnomen Construction Update 

The 2025 school year is coming to an end, and this means the next stage in the Mahnomen Construction project will begin soon. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on where things are at in the project, and what they have coming up.  Full conversation with Jeff Bisek:


May 15, 2025 0

Mahnomen Elementary Receives Grant for field trips 

The Mahnomen School recently received a grant that will allow the school to bring students out on field trips. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this grant, and the opportunity it will give to students.  Pederson says the school will also be getting students from Mahnomen, St Michaels, and the Charter School…
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May 12, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board revises cell phone policy, discusses budget 

The Mahnomen School Board made changes to their cell phone policy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us more about the new policy, and why it was changed.  Bisek said the school board also had a lengthy discussion about the school budget, as there continues to be questions, and concerns…
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April 16, 2025 0

Mahnomen Construction still on schedule

Over the last couple years, the Mahnomen School has been undergoing a massive renovation, and the project remains on schedule for completion later this year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us where things are at in the project, and he also shares some reminders for people looking to visit the school this summer.  For more…
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March 21, 2025 0

Mahnomen School holding senior scholarship night on Thursday 

The Mahnomen School District will be holding their annual Senior Scholarship Night this Thursday at the Mahnomen High School. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the night, and what they can help students with.  Again, that’s this Thursday. March 13 at the Mahnomen School.


March 11, 2025 0

Who is soon to be Mahnomen Superintendent Dr Andrea Simon? 

Earlier this month it was announced that Waubun Assistant Principal Dr Andrea Simon would be the next Superintendent of the Mahnomen School District. To introduce herself to the Mahnomen Community R&J News caught up with Dr Simon who tells us more about herself and her background in education.  Simon also explains why she wanted the…
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February 25, 2025 0

Mahnomen School hiring Andrea Simon as next Superintendent 

After a lengthy search, the Mahnomen School Board has hired  Andrea Simon as their new superintendent, as longtime superintendent Jeff Bisek will be retiring in June. Bisek tells us more about the hiring that was approved at Monday’s School Board meeting.  Bisek says the board had a discussion on school funding, as much of the…
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February 12, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Update 

Students at the Mahnomen School District are offering a way for the community to stay up to date on what’s going on in the school. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the project their Journalism students are working on.  Pederson also gave an update on the school’s Community Education Program, and what…
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November 8, 2024 0