WAUBUN, MN—Before Wednesday night’s regular Waubun School Board meeting, there was a public meeting on Federal educational programs. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says it’s a tough time for school districts, as they don’t know how much money they’ll be getting from Washington and St. Paul. During the actual school board meeting, the preliminary budget for…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board had their first reading of their 2026 school budget. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth is excited to say that they have no surprises in next year’s budget, and that they’re in a good spot financially. Spaeth said the board also approved next year’s school calendar, and he went over some changes,…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met on Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says the board approved the school’s application for ADSIS, (Add-sis) which he tells us more about, Spaeth says the board also approved an overnight field trip, and spring coaching contracts. Earlier this month it was announced that Waubun Assistant Principal Dr Andrea Simon…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved their annual Impact Aid Application at their regular meeting last Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth explains what Impact Aid is, and how important it is for the district. Spaeth says the board also approved an overnight field trip for their senior band. Spaeth says the final thing discussed by…
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Waubun Educator John Short was recently announced as the winner of the Educator of Excellence Award by the Minnesota Rural Education Association. (MREA) Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about the award, and what it looks for in recipients. Spaeth says Short is very deserving of the honor, and he spoke more on…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board heard a presentation from their auditors at their board meeting last week. Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says the auditors found no issues in their books. Spaeth says the board also had another reading of their 2025 budget, and he says there are some factors that will have an impact on the…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night. During the meeting the board approved a pair of purchase orders for about $69,000 total. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us what they were for. Spaeth says the board also came to a memorandum of agreement with Jeff Axton, and he explains…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is celebrating Homecoming this week, and the Waubun Student Council has a full week of fun planned for kids in the High School and Elementary. Waubun student Jayla Bellanger, and her friend Olivia, highlight some of the activities they have planned. Bellanger and Olivia say there will also be a…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth (WOWE) School Board finalized the hiring of new staff members, and other staff movements at their school board meeting on Wednesday night. WOWE Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more. Spaeth says he is also excited to announce that the school will be welcoming a renowned guest speaker next month, to speak with…
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Class will be back in session at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District next Tuesday, and things are going to be very different for students this year. This summer the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District made major changes to their cell phone policy, and Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reminds students and parents about this new policy. Spaeth says…
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