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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 Crookston Public Survey Report FINAL 12.29.25 Virtual Zoom Q & A with MSBA (12.10.25 @ 4pm) Vacancy Information Timeline Six semi-finalists selected for Crookston superintendent position 2.2.2026 IMMIGRATION CONCERNS: JANUARY 2026 IND IT AST Committed Committed Committed Committed to EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE 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.

Crookston Public Schools believe that interscholastic activities are an integral part of our school's total educational program. The activities program is a complete extension of our basic educational philosophy of preparing students to become productive, contributing citizens of their community. KROX Radio Stadium CHS School Activities Calendar Region 8A Sports Calendar Athletic Sponsorship Digital Archive MSHSL Physical Form Pirate Hall of Fame Register Travel Release Form P i r a t e ride ndividuality espect ctive Community eamwork quality Become A Sponsor! Become A Sponsor! Become A Sponsor! Become A Sponsor! ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES & CLUBS FINE ARTS GET INVOLVED Crookston Public Schools believe that interscholastic activities are an integral part of our school's total educational program. The activities program is a complete extension of our basic educational philosophy of preparing students to become productive, contributing citizens of their community. Crookston Public Schools believe that participation contributes to the development of health, happiness, physical skills, maturity, sportsmanship, decision-making skills, self-confidence, and self-discipline of each participant. ACTIVITIES & CLUBS ACTIVITIES & CLUBS National Honor Society Grades 11-12 Student Council Grades 7-12 Optimist Grades 10-12 RiverWatch 7-12 JR/SR Prom 11-12 Builders Club Grades 7-8 Speech Grades 7-12 Leo Club Grades 9-12 Envirothon Grades 9-12 Knowledge Bowl Grades 7-12 ATHLETICS FALL TENNIS GIRLS SOCCER BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING/DIVING GIRLS FOOTBALL BOYS VOLLEYBALL GIRLS WINTER BASKETBALL BOYS & GIRLS HOCKEY BOYS & GIRLS FIGURE SKATING GIRLS WRESTLING BOYS DANCE TEAM GIRLS SPRING SOFTBALL GIRLS CLAY TARGET BOYS & GIRLS GOLF BOYS & GIRLS BASEBALL BOYS TRACK & FIELD BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS BOYS FINE ARTS Pirate Fine Arts Boosters P.O. Box 743, Crookston MN 56716 Mission Statement: The Pirate Fine Art Boosters will work to promote, support, and help fund the various fine arts programs in the Crookston Public Schools. PFAB Funding Giving Roster Contact PFAB BAND DRAMA ORCHESTRA VISUAL ARTS CHOIR

Highland Elementary School staff directory. Meet the Team Washington Highland High School District Northern Lights Academy HIGHLAND TEAM JoElle Boucher Librarian Aide (218) 281-5600 Ext 2434 joelleboucher@isd593.org Ann Brekken Title I Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2415 annbrekken@isd593.org Molly Cordes 3rd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2420 mollycordes@isd593.org Serena Duquette Paraprofessional (218) 281-5600 Ext 5469 serenaduquette@isd593.org Sue Erickson Testing Coordinator (218) 281-5600 Ext 2453 susantiedemann@isd593.org Kristy Fitzgerald Speech-Language Pathologist (218) 281-5600 Ext 2459 kristyfitzgerald@isd593.org Susan Garmen 5th Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2446 susangarmen@isd593.org Manny Green Band Director (218) 281-5600 Ext 2450 mannygreen@isd593.org Stacey Grunewald Nurse (218) 281-5600 Ext 2404 staceygrunewald@isd593.org Megan Hanson 2nd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2427 meganhanson@isd593.org Jana Hodgson Administrative Assistant (218) 281-5600 Ext 2401 janahodgson@isd593.org Kara Hovelsrud 4th Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2418 karahovelsrud@isd593.org Joe Hyde District IT (218) 281-5600 Ext 2462 joehyde@isd592.org Andrea Ingersoll 3rd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2422 andreaingersoll@isd593.org Janel Kresl Title I Teacher (218) 281-5600 janelkresl@isd593.org Jeremy Lubinski Physical Education Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2447 jeremylubinski@isd593.org Jamie Macho Special Education Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2412 jamiemacho@isd593.org Kathleen Mulvey ELL (218) 281-5600 Ext 2465 kathleenmulvey@isd593.org Stacy Olson 1st Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2432 stacyolson@isd593.org Monica Parenteau Kindergarten Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2488 monicaparenteau@isd593.org Sarah Pester Title (218) 281-5600 Ext 2415 sarahpester@isd593.org Crystal Rock Administrative Assistant (218) 281-5600 Ext 2402 crystalrock@isd593.org Emily Scheresky Food Service Director (218) 281-5600 Ext 2110 emilyscheresky@isd593.org Sandra Sorenson 2nd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2428 sandrasorenson@isd593.org Kathy Stronstad Special Education Services Director (218) 281-2144 Ext 2101 kathrynstronstad@isd593.org Rachael Thompson Special Education Teacher 218-281-5600 Ext 2455 rachaelthompson@isd593.org Jonathan Tweet Instructional Assistant (218) 281-5600 jonathantweet@isd593.org Taylor Walters 5th Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2489 Taylorwalters@isd593.org Holly Wavra Speech Language Pathologist (218) 281-5600 Ext 2417 hollywavra@isd593.org Gina Ystenes 1st Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2425 ginaystenes@isd593.org Hansja Braam 2nd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2423 hansjabraam@isd593.org Lori Carlson Orchestra Director (218) 281-5600 Ext 2450 loricarlson@isd593.org Kristine Dickson Elementary Music Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2452 kristinedickson@isd593.org Dave Emanuel American Indian Liason (218) 281-5600 Ext 2441 daveemanuel@isd593.org Elizabeth Erickson Kindergarten Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2483 elizabetherickson@isd593.org Kristin Funk Special Education Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2461 kristinfunk@isd593.org Sara Geist Title I Coordinator (218) 281-5600 Ext 2414 sarageist@isd593.org Kristi Griffin 5th Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2440 kristigriffin@isd593.org Toni Gullekson Special Education Teacher 218-281-5600 Ext 2468 tonigullekson@isd593.org Kari Heppner 4th Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2457 kariheppner@isd593.org Clara Holland 2nd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2426 claraholland@isd593.org Jaclyn Hubbard 3rd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2413 jaclynhubbard@isd593.org Rosa Ibarra Aide (218) 281-2762 Ext 2512 rosaibarra@isd593.org Jamie Kresl Title (218) 281-5600 Ext 2466 jamiekresl@isd593.org Cayley Kruckeberg Kindergarten Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2449 cayleykruckeberg@isd593.org Kris MacGregor ADSIS Behavior Interventionist (218) 281-5600 Ext 2467 krismacgregor@isd593.org Emma Morlan Special Education Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2485 emmamorlan@isd593.org Trista O'Meara ADSIS Behavior Intervention (218) 281-5600 tristaomeara@isd593.org Megan Parenteau 1st Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2430 meganparenteau@isd593.org Ben Parkin Physical Education Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2447 benparkin@isd593.org Tanya Reitmeier 3rd Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2419 tanyareitmeier@isd593.org Tara Rodriguez Alluma Therapist (218) 281-5600 Ext 2408 taramiller@isd593.org Dixie Sele 5th Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2444 dixiesele@isd593.org Kris Stegman 4th Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2421 krisstegman@isd593.org Renee Tangquist Kindergarten Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2486 reneetangquist@isd593.org Chris Trostad Principal K-5 (218) 281-5600 Ext 2409 christrostad@isd593.org Erica Uttermark 1st Grade Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2431 ericauttermark@isd593.org Laurie Wavra Computer Teacher (218) 281-5600 Ext 2435 lauriewavra@isd593.org Corey Winger Custodian (218) 281-5600 Ext 2438 coreywinger@isd593.org

Crookston Public Schools district staff. Meet the Team Washington Highland High School District Northern Lights Academy District Team Wendy Ault Payroll Specialist (218) 281-5313 Ext 2108 wendyault@isd593.org Randy Bruer Superintendent 218-281-2144 Ext 2102 randybruer@isd593.org Stacey Grunewald Nurse (218) 281-2144 Ext 2237 staceygrunewald@isd593.org Rick Niemela Transportation/Building & Grounds Director (218) 281-5444 Ext 2650 rickniemela@isd593.org Emily Scheresky Food Services Director (218) 281-5313 Ext 2110 emilyscheresky@isd593.org Kathy Stronstad Student Services Director (218) 281-5313 Ext 2101 kathrynstronstad@isd593.org Kevin Weber District IT (218) 281-2144 Ext 2206 kevinweber@isd593.org Cody Bannert School Resource Officer (218) 281-2144 Ext 2238 codybannert@isd593.org Dave Emanuel American Indian Liason (218) 281-5600 Ext 2406 daveemanuel@isd593.org Joe Hyde District IT 218-281-5600 Ext 2462 joehyde@isd593.org Robin Reitmeier Special Services Administrative Assistant (218) 281-5313 Ext 2104 robinreitmeier@isd593.org Blake Stoltman Business Manager (218) 281-5313 Ext 2105 blakestoltman@isd593.org Marilyn Wahouske Executive Asst. to the Superintendent/HR (218) 281-5313 Ext 2103 marilynwahouske@isd593.org

Community Education. "Strengthening families through support and education." Early Childhood Family Education. Safety Town. Summer Camp Community Education STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Early Childhood Family Education Safety Town Online Adult Education Courses (ROCC) Adult Basic Education Adult Enrichment Adult Enrichment Adult Enrichment ENROLL TODAY! Click image to start SAFETY TOWN Safety Town is a comprehensive safety education program for children who are age eligible to enter kindergarten. It is a one week, 15 hour summer program that introduces children to the following safety issues: Home Safety How & When to Dial 911 Farm Safety Bus Safety Bicycle Safety Playground Safety Water Safety Boat Safety Fire Safety Animal Safety Pedestrian Safety

Crookston High School staff directory. Meet the Team Washington Highland High School District Northern Lights Academy CROOKSTON SECONDARY TEAM Brandon Adams English Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2271 brandonadams@isd593.org Kory Baril MS Social Studies Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2276 korybaril@isd593.org Amy Boll Industrial Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2309/2255 amyboll@isd593.org Lori Carlson Orchestra Director (218) 281-2144 Ext 2268/2261 loricarlson@isd593.org Abigail Crisman MS Science Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2279 abigailcrisman@isd593.org Jennifer Ehlen MS Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2228 jenniferehlen@isd593.org Sue Erickson Testing Coordinator (218) 281-2762 Ext 2453 susantiedemann@isd593.org Shellie Fischer Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2298 shelliefischer@isd593.org Julie Follette Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2299 juliefollette@isd593.org Stacey Grunewald Nurse (218) 281-2144 Ext 2237 staceygrunewald@isd593.org Autumn Hanson MS Fine Arts Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2283 autumnhanson@isd593.org Lacia Hanson Success Coach (218) 281-2144 Ext 2281 laciahanson@isd593.org Vicki Huck Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2293 vickihuck@isd593.org Kira Johnson MS Science Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2286 kirajohnson@isd593.org Steve Kofoed MS Mathematics Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2227 stevenkofoed@isd593.org Brandon Lee Social Studies Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2235 brandonlee@isd593.org Amy Luckow MS Behavior Interventionist (218) 281-2144 Ext 2209 amyluckow@isd593.org Holly Messelt Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2280 hollymesselt@isd593.org Kari Moe Administrative Assistant (218) 281-2144 Ext 2201 karimoe@isd593.org Linda Morgan LEO Club Advisor (218) 281-2144 Ext 2242 lindamorgan@isd593.org Travis Oliver Industrial Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2250 travisoliver@isd593.org Erica Pruneda Alluma Counselor (218) 281-2144 Ext 2216 ericapruneda@isd593.org Kayla Snyder Administrative Assistant (218) 281-2144 Ext 2203 kaylasnyder@isd593.org Meagen Solie MS Social Studies Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2226 meagensolie@isd593.org Ashley Stopa Math Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2300 ashleystopa@isd593.org Kristi Swanson Business/Computers Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2302 kristiswanson@isd593.org Sue Wagner MS English Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2274 susanwagner@isd593.org Kevin Weber District IT (218) 281-2144 Ext 2206 kevinweber@isd593.org Andrea Adrian Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2270 andreaadrian@isd593.org Lon Boike Physical Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2272 lonboike@isd593.org Jill Carlson School Psychologist (218) 281-2144 Ext 2299 jillcarlson@isd593.org Lisa Conzemius Principal 6-12 (218) 281-2144 Ext 2204 lisaconzemius@isd593.org Susan Dufault Art Teacher, Yearbook Advisor (218) 281-2144 Ext 2256 susandufault@isd593.org Dave Emanuel American Indian Liason (218) 281-5600 Ext 2406 daveemanuel@isd593.org Evan Pederson Activities Director/Dean of Students (218) 281-2144 Ext 2205 evanpederson@isd593.org Kristy Fitzgerald Speech-Language Pathologist (218) 281-2144 Ext 2233 kristyfitzgerald@isd593.org Manny Green Band Director (218) 281-2144 Ext 2265/2264 mannygreen@isd593.org Dan Halland MS Mathematics Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2278 danahalland@isd593.org Jessica Hanson Science Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2284 jessicahanson@isd593.org Josh Hardy Physical Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2213 joshhardy@isd593.org April Hyde Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2229 aprilhyde@isd593.org Tara Klein HS Counselor (218) 281-2144 Ext 2210 taraklein@isd593.org Lily Krona Agriculture Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2251 lilykrona@isd593.org Dana Louw Special Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2304 danaerickson@isd593.org Erin Marsyla MS Interventionist (218) 281-2144 Ext 2275 erinmarsyla@isd593.org Tim Moe Computer Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2269 timmoe@isd593.org Lori Morgan Administrative Assistant (218) 281-2144 Ext 2208 lorimorgan@isd593.org Kathleen Mulvey ELL (218) 281-2144 Ext 2465 kathleenmulvey@isd593.org Ashley Powell Physical Education Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2270 ashleypowell@isd593.org Davin Rose Science Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2240 davinrose@isd593.org Jen Solie English Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2296 jennifersolie@isd593.org Katelyn Stegman English Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2295 katelynstegman@isd593.org Kathy Stronstad Special Education Services Director (218) 281-2144 Ext 2101 kathystronstad@isd593.org Shelly Thomforde Social Studies Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2236 nichellethomforde@isd593.org Brittanie Watson Mathematics Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2300 brittaniewatson@isd593.org Adrianne Winger Choir Teacher (218) 281-2144 Ext 2268 adriannewinger@isd593.org

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The purpose of the Crookston High School Hll of Fame is to recognize and honor special achievement by individuals who have exempligied, developed, enouraged and fostered positive traits and attributes to enhance the stature of Crookston High School and School District #593's Pirate Hall of Fame The purpose of the Crookston High School Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor special achievement by individuals who have exemplified, developed, encouraged and fostered positive traits and attributes to enhance the stature of Crookston High School and School District #593's extracurricular activities and their important role in developing lifelong skills. Categories Four categories have been established from which nominees will come from: Distinguished Crookston High School Alumni Faculty, Staff, and Administration Fine Arts Athletics Membership is reserved for a candidate who has met the following qualifications: Has graduated from Crookston High School ten (10) years before nomination and/or Has served the School District in a capacity that considerably contributed to the well-being of the district and its students and/or Has demonstrated how contributions to and success in our society in the chosen field reflect the quality and stature of the School District and/or Has unselfishly supported the School District in ways that have considerably contributed to the well-being of the district and its students and staff. Nomination Anyone may nominate an individual to the Crookston High School Pirate Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame Nomination Form Hall of Fame Inductees and Profiles Nomination Deadline: March 1st

Crookston Public Schools believe that interscholastic activities are an integral part of our school's total educational program. The activities program is a complete extension of our basic educational philosophy of preparing students to become productive, contributing citizens of their community. KROX Radio Stadium Rental Form Event Calendar Construction Time Lapse Construction Time Lapse Construction Time Lapse

Crookston Public Schools. Departments. Activities. Community Education. Counseling. Driver Education. Food Services. Health Services. Special Education. Student Services. Transporation Departments Activities Community Education Counseling Driver Education ECFE Food Services Health Services Music Department Special Education Student Services Transportation P i r a t e ride ndividuality espect ctive Community eamwork quality

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

Washington Elementary School staff directory. Meet the Team Washington Highland 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