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About a year ago, I shared that Stanley-Boyd Area Schools had taken an exciting step by installing a solar array to help power our Middle and High Schools. At the time, we talked about why the … more
We've all heard the phrase, "Keeping up with the Joneses." It refers to the tendency to compare our lives, possessions, and financial success to those around us. While it may seem harmless, this … more
As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, I have been reflecting on the role public education has played in the American story. When the United States was founded, education looked … more
You don’t need me to tell you that the majority of humans today are stressed. Every day we are bombarded (mentally and/or physically) whether we notice them at the moment or not. Imagine being on a … more
This winter, it was exciting to follow our athletic teams both during the regular season and into the postseason tournaments. While academics are a central part of what we do, they are only one piece … more
In my previous articles, I reflected on the 2019 Future Search process and the ways we responded to the themes our community identified. The final and perhaps most lasting impact of that work was how … more
I have started receiving more questions from community members about school policies related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and students’ immigration status. I would like to take a … more
On Tuesday, November 25, I had the joy of joining our Kindergarteners as they celebrated achieving an academic goal involving letters and sounds. Celebrating student success is one of the great joys … more
I proclaimed Saturday as Loser Day. It needs a little explaining. My first job out of college, I wrote sports in a town of about 10,000 residents. It was a grind of a job. I would start Monday at … more
There’s a guy in the grocery store who is really mad at a guy he works with. It seems the other guy is getting the “cake” jobs, and it really bugs him. This I know because we … more
Dear Editor: I am writing on an article in the Stanley Republican Sept. 4th. It was in the Looking Back Column about all of the teachers from that era 70 years ago, Sept. 1, 1955. One of those … more
This happens to be an article which I have found hard to write. It started with a fairly straight-forward line of thinking. I found an article discussing how folks with food allergies have a lot of … more
From time to time, as I get older – an older I am getting – I need a break of a few weeks from my weekly message to you fine readers. The inspiration isn’t what it used to be. In … more
The pups love their annual weekend on the Mississippi River. Hello friends We call it "The Mississippi." This trip is actually like a religion to the 15 to 23 of us that make it each year and … more
In the Stanley-Boyd Area School District, we believe education is about more than academics. Preparing students for success means helping them grow not just in knowledge, but also in character, … more
At Stanley-Boyd, we know that one of the strongest predictors of lifelong success is the ability to read proficiently by the end of third grade. We are proud that our elementary students consistently … more
This past year, Stanley-Boyd Schools made an exciting step forward by installing a solar array that now helps power our Middle and High Schools. The project represents not only a commitment to … more
Before last Wednesday, it had been decades since I’d had something like that happen to me. There’s no doubt at all, it was my fault, and I had to live with the consequences. I headed into … more
There’s nothing like a peaceful night. Often, they aren’t as peaceful as they used to be. And many nights are more tranquil. Back in the day, which was a lot of days ago, my darling bride … more
Dear Editor: When I write about something no matter what it may be it seems as though it’s being ignored or placed on a back burner. Not so long ago I wrote about my growing up at Eidsvold in … more
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