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The Crookston High School Counseling Office is here to assist you with your school guidance needs.  From course selection to college & career counseling, we can help you choose classes that are relevant to your future and assist you in the college application process. At Alluma, we are here to foster wellbeing for all by shedding light on a path of hope through trauma-informed mental health and substance use care with an uncommon community approach. Alluma professionals are able to provide services to students during the school day while not having to leave the building. If you have any questions, please contact the individuals below. Erica Pruneda, B.S Alluma Mental Health Practitioner 402 Fisher Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-2144 ext. 2216 Email: ericapruneda@isd593.org Rachel Kroontje, MSSA, LICSW Alluma Mental Health Professional 402 Fisher Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 218-281-2144 ext. 2211 Email: rachelkroontje@isd593.org Brooke Elde, MA Alluma Clinical Trainee 402 Fisher Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 218-281-2144 ext. 2303 Email brookeelde@isd593.org

Crookston High School staff directory. Washington Highland Meet the Team High School District Northern Lights Academy Jeff Perreault Teacher Phone jeffperreault@isd593.org Joan Darco Teacher Phone joandarco@isd593.org

Northern Lights Academy serves the educational needs of students ages 10 to 18 residing at the Red River Valley Juvenile Center. Northern Lights Academy Contact Us: 600 Bruce Street Crookston, MN 56716 Tel: (218) 470-8325 TEACHING STAFF Joan Darco Email: joandarco@isd593.org Jeff Perreault Email: jeffperreault@isd593.org NLA Staff Northern Lights Academy serves the educational needs of students ages 10 to 18 residing at the Red River Valley Juvenile Center. Offerings include: Utilizing two separate classrooms, two certified teachers serve up to eight students in a secured setting and up to eight students in a non-secure setting, coming from districts throughout northwest Minnesota Small group and independent study approaches are utilized Curricula is designed around students' educational needs Basic literacy skills remediation is emphasized Students have access to Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II (MCA II) test preparation and administration Special Education services are available to students with special needs Transcripts of class hours earned by students are sent to students' home schools

Enroll in the Crookston Public Schools, a district committed to the success of our students, families, and community. Learn more! COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE “The teachers and staff at our elementary schools make an incredible effort to foster a positive learning environment for all students. We feel very fortunate for their encouragement, patience, and commitment to our daughter's growth and development over this past school year.” “We are so thankful to the Crookston kindergarten teachers for their dedication and commitment in building a solid foundation for our children’s education.” - Brittney Osen “It has been a privilege and joy for all four of our children to have attended Crookston High School over the past nine years. We have watched them grow into confident individuals as a result of the extensive amount of opportunities available in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our kids have learned strong leadership and communication skills and developed valuable character traits that have and will prepare them for success in life after high school.” - Leah & Chris Winjum “The teachers and staff at our elementary schools make an incredible effort to foster a positive learning environment for all students. We feel very fortunate for their encouragement, patience, and commitment to our daughter's growth and development over this past school year.” 1/3 IND IT AST CORE VALUES COMMUNICATION Crookston Public Schools will excel in communicating with students, parents, staff, and community. HIGH EXPECTATIONS Crookston Public Schools will be a place in which high expectations are set for our students and staff. rELATIONSHIPS Crookston Public Schools will excel in building strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community. SUPPORT SYSTEMS Crookston Public Schools will provide a strong system of mental health and academic support for students and families.

Health Services The mission of Crookston Public School's Health Services is to create, provide and sustain a school health system that promotes and supports student achievement, health and well-being. Stacey Grunewald RN, PHN, LSN School Nurse Washington: (218) 281-2762 Highland: (218) 281-5600 Ext.2404 High School: (218) 281-2144 Ext.2237 Email: staceygrunewald@isd593.org The nurse, Stacey Grunewald, goes to various schools and has different hours. Below is her tentative schedule. Hours and location can vary. CHS Monday - Friday: 7:50-11:30 HES Monday - Friday: 11:45-3:35 WES As Needed. MEDICATIONS Medications should be administered at home under the supervision of the parent/guardian. However, there are cases when students will require the administration of medication during the school day. Medication Guidelines Authorization to Administer Medications (To be completed by the Medical Provider and Guardian ) Self-Administration of Medication (To be completed by the Medical Provider and Guardian ) IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS Minnesota law requires written proof of certain vaccinations for children in child care, early childhood programs, and school. However, if a child has a medical reason or if his/her parents are conscientiously opposed to any or all of the vaccinations, a legal exemption is available. MN Immunization Law Student Immunization/Conscientious Exemption Form STUDENT HEALTH FORM (To be completed by a Guardian ) IS MY CHILD WELL ENOUGH TO GO TO SCHOOL? These guidelines are intended to help you decide whether your child is healthy enough to go to school. Call your school health office if you have any questions about your child's illness. Contact you student's school every day they are absent. Your phone or email message should include: child's name, teachers name or grade, reason for absence, and please include their symptoms (fever, sore throat, ...). Your child must stay home if they have: Fever of 100 degrees or higher Vomited Diarrhea Rash that is not yet diagnosed Your child may return to school: 24 hours after last episode of vomiting or diarrhea 24 hours fever free, without fever reducing medicine Feels well enough to fully participate in school

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Crookston High School is located at 402 Fisher Avenue in Crookston MN, 56716 and serves students in grades 7-12. Crookston Secondary School 1/33 Pirate Happenings Daily Schedules HS Handbook MS Handbook Counseling Services Course Reg. Guide Activities Yearbook Career Pathways Supply List Contact Us: 402 Fisher Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 Tel: (218) 281-2144 Fax: (218) 281-4709 Summer Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. IND AST IT MEET THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Lisa Conzemius High School Principal Phone: (218) 281-2144 ext. 2204 Email: lisaconzemius@isd593.org Evan Pederson Activities Director Phone: (218) 281-2144 ext. 2205 Email: evanpederson@isd593.org Kayla Snyder Administrative Assistant Phone: (218) 281-2144 ext. 2203 Email: kaylasnyder@isd593.org Kari Moe Administrative Assistant Phone: (218) 281-2144 ext. 2203 Email: karimoe@isd593.org

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Crookston Public Schools is committed to excellence in everything that we do. We believe that this commitment to excellence drives innovation and enables us to ensure a challenging and rewarding student experience. Crookston School Board Superintendent Search Superintendent Search Update 12.1.2025 Anonymous Public Survey (Deadline 12.16.25) Virtual Zoom Q & A with MSBA (12.10.25 @ 4pm) Vacancy Information Timeline Together, the Crookston School Board, along with the Crookston Education Association, has reached a tentative agreement for the 2026-2027 teacher contract. We appreciate the efforts of our staff and look forward to continuing to provide the best education for our students! Sincerely, The Crookston School Board Committed Committed Committed Committed to EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE IND IT AST CORE VALUES COMMUNICATION Crookston Public Schools will excel in communicating with students, parents, staff, and community. HIGH EXPECTATIONS Crookston Public Schools will be a place in which high expectations are set for our students and staff. rELATIONSHIPS Crookston Public Schools will excel in building strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community. SUPPORT SYSTEMS Crookston Public Schools will provide a strong system of mental health and academic support for students and families.

Washington Elementary School staff directory. Washington Highland Meet the Team High School District Northern Lights Academy WASHINGTON TEAM Karen Brekken School Readiness Teacher (218) 281-2762 Ext 2514 karenbrekken@isd593.org Brenda Crane Administrative Assistant (218) 281-2762 Ext 2501 brendacrane@isd593.org Gina Gunderson Early Childhood Coordinator , ECFE Teacher, Parent Educator (218) 281-2762 Ext 2503 ginagunderson@isd593.org Jenni Knutson School Readiness Teacher (218) 281-2762 Ext 2509 jenniferknutson@isd593.org Kiely Tate School Readiness Teacher (218) 281-2762 Ext 2508 kielytate@isd593.org Holly Wavra Speech Language Pathologist (218) 281-2762 Ext 2519 hollywavra@isd593.org Brigette Burzette-Deleon School Readiness Teacher (218) 281-2762 Ext 2525 brigetteburzettedeleon@isd593.org Stacey Grunewald Nurse (218) 281-2762 Ext 2404 staceygrunewald@isd593.org Bobbie Jo Hebert School Readiness Teacher (218) 281-2762 Ext 2526 bobbiejohebert@isd593.org Brandi Nesseth ECSE (218) 281-2762 Ext 2505 brandinesseth@isd593.org Carrie Volker School Readiness Teacher (218) 281-2762 Ext 2515 carrie.volker@tvoc.org

Crookston Public Schools Student Services. "Helping Students Acheive Academic Success." Title I. English Language Learner. American Indian Program. STUDENT SERVICES HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS Title I English Language Learner American Indian Program TITLE I Title I Title I provides services to students who may need extra help in reading and/or math. Placement is based on classroom teacher recommendations, student performance on FastBridge, and MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) tests. Academic goals are created for each student in the program. When these goals are achieved or they have reached proficiency on the assessments, the student is dismissed from the Title I program. Parent Resources Parent & Family Engagement Policy Parent & Family Engagement Policy (Spanish) Colorin' Colorado Khan Academy Reading Rockets Title I Coordinator Sara Geist sarageist@isd593.org (218) 281-5600 ext. 2414 Multi-Cultural Education AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAM ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER English Language EL teachers provide students with small-group attention based on their proficiency level and specific language areas. Though instruction does not occur in the mainstream classroom, the EL teacher(s) support classroom instruction by teaching the same skills aligned to the core curriculum. learn more ELL Coordinator Kate Mulvey katemulvey@isd593.org (218) 281-5600 ext. 2465 American Indian Program The American Indian Education Program works to provide Native students opportunities to culture, language and student advocacy through 1:1 support, family engagement and educational networks. Our goal is to improve American Indian Student achievement and graduation rates. learn more American Indian Liason Dave Emanuel daveemanuel@isd593.org (218) 281-5600 ext. 2406