Waubun, and Mahnomen Superintendents Jordan Spaeth, and Andrea Simon will be visiting Washington DC in the near future. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about the trip, and its importance to the district. Spaeth speaks more on the significance of Impact Aid, and explains why it’s unique. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says she has…
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ADA, MN—Dozens of students from across the region attended the Good Student Award banquet Sunday at Ada-Borup-West School. These students had received R&J Broadcasting’s Good Student Award during the current school year. Jacobson Body Shop, the presenting sponsor, presented a $750 scholarship to senior Isaiah Wright of Fertile-Beltrami. Isaiah tells R&J News why he thinks…
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This Sunday the Waubun school will be hosting a celebration gathering to honor MREA Teacher of the Year recipient and Waubun science teacher John Short, and celebrate this major accomplishment. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Short, who shared his thoughts on receiving this award. While he is very honored to be…
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After a very successful regional competition the Waubun Envirothon will be sending two teams to the Minnesota State Envirothon Competition Next week. Envirothon member Tia Bevins tells us more about the two teams and when they’re leaving. R&J News will follow up with Waubun Envirothon after the state competition on Monday, May 20.
During their most recent school board meeting last Wednesday the Waubun School District looked into their past graduation rates and saw some good news. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says their graduation rates have seen a big increase. Spaeth says the school board also had a lengthy discussion about district goals and plans for the future. …
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The Waubun Speech Team will be holding their annual Thunderbird Speech Night fundraiser on Tuesday, March 19 at the Waubun High School from 5:30 to 8:00. Speech Advisor Tracy Dady has the details. Dady says they are currently looking for donations for their silent auction and highlighted some items that could be included. Dady told…
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The Waubun School District is in the midst of their Senior Spotlight program which runs through the rest of the month. Waubun Senior Tea Bevins tells us more about this program. Bevins says students are also preparing for the music ensemble contest next week. For the latest news in the Waubun School District tune into…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is looking for parents to join their Title VI Committee for the 2024/2025 school year. Waubun Title VI Coordinator Patti DeGroat tells us more about the committee and its responsibilities. After the two week nomination period is over, the Waubun School District will hold an election, with a date to…
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The Waubun School kicked off their Annual SnoDaze celebration Monday morning with their SnoDaze Coronation. Waubun teacher Alexander Medina shares the results. The fun does not stop there as they also have a full week of fun planned including dress up days and a penny wars competition between classes. For the latest news and announcements…
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It’s Sno Daze week at the Waubun school which means that students have a full week of fun planned. Sno Daze Candidate Thea Bevins says the week kicks off Monday morning with the Sno Daze Coronation. The Sno Daze Court also includes a prince and princess candidate. The students representing their classes are: 7th Grade:…
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