Multiuse Complex Referendum July 26, 2022 The district will hold a special election seeking voter approval of one ballot question on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. QUESTION 1 would authorize the district to issue up to $3,915,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, construction of a multi-use facility. PUBLIC MEETINGS May 18th at 5:30pm June 15th at 5:30pm July 20th at 5:30pm August 3rd at 5:30pm Meetings are held in the CHS Auditorium Click here to learn more about the referendum 1/0 < Previous Next >

United4Learning Kindergarten Grant April 26, 2021 Due to Covid-19, we have been unable to implement our United4Learning after school reading program. The United Way of Crookston has generously donated $3,000 to be used to purchase books and bags to create book bags for Kindergarten students who are identified through assessment data, as needing extra support in reading. The books are organized by reading level. Students have the opportunity to take some books home to read with family at their own reading level. The books are then brought back to school to exchange for another book bag. We are grateful to, again, have the United Way of Crookston partnering with our school to promote reading! 1/0 < Previous Next >

Drive-Through Groceries October 22, 2020 Harvest Church Crookston in partnership with Farmers to Families presents Drive-Through Groceries on Saturday, Oct. 24th and Saturday, Oct. 31st from 10:00am to noon. Where is it? Crookston High School Parking Lot. Please enter the parking lot from Fisher Ave. (south entrance) What will I receive? Each family will receive a box or boxes (depending on family size) of food containing fresh produce, dairy items, meat/protein, and milk. Who qualifies? Everyone and anyone is welcome! If you know someone who cannot attend, grab them a box! Reach out to Harvest Church (218) 281-2264 with any questions or for more information visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/harvestchurchcrookston 1/0 < Previous Next >

Region I Leadership Day November 17, 2021 Crookston students traveled to NCTC in Thief River Falls for the Region I Leadership Development Day. Students competed in Speaking Events and attended workshop rooms to learn about agriculture. Workshops included ZSpace (virtual reality), Calving, Horse care, Drones, Floral Design, Welding, Engines, and so much more! Prepared Public Speaking: Students have prepared and memorized a 6-8 minute speech. Following their speech, they answer questions from the judges. Jo Jo Wallace placed 1st with her speech "Honey Bees" and will be advancing to the State FFA Convention.\ Taylor Wieland placed 2nd with her speech" Ag Ed in Schools" and will be advancing to the State FFA Convention. Extemporaneous Speaking: Students draw three topics and select one. They have 30 minutes to prepare a 5-7 minute speech, and then present to judges. Questions follow. Samantha Rezac placed 5th. Mady Knutson placed 8th. Creed Speaking: Students memorize the FFA Creed, recite it to judges, and answer questions related to the FFA Creed. Addie Schiller placed 4th and will be advancing to the State FFA Convention. Ally Wagner placed 9th Employment Skills: Students write a resume, cover letter, complete a job application, interview, and write a follow-up thank you letter. Ellie Nesseth Placed 5th. 1/3 < Previous Next >

Safe Learning Plan September, 13th 2022 Safe Learning Plan 1/0 < Previous Next >

National Honor Society September 29th 2022 NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY THE FOUR PILLARS SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP SERVICE CHARACTER DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCTOBER 28, 2022 Students please use the link below for application. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ERbpyGQ0M5VA8MWOxbB0K92c9NM8Vm75XAroYCnzHw/edit?ups=sharing MORE CONTACT INFO: Andrea Adrian- National Honors Society Advisor andreaadrian@isd593.org 1/1 < Previous Next >

Senior Parents/Guardians Information Night September 21st, 2020 Senior Parents/Guardians: Please plan to attend this informational meeting on Wednesday, September 30th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the CHS Auditorium. This presentation will cover: High School Timeline/Graduation Requirements College Application Process Transcripts Ordering Cap/Gown and Senior Yearbook Photos AAA Banquet If you have questions please contact Leah Zimmerman, leahkent@isd593.org 1/0 < Previous Next >

Highland Elementary School Named A "Best Elementary School" for 2021 October 20, 2021 Crookston Public Schools is pleased to announce that Highland Elementary School was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a “Best Elementary School”. Highland Elementary School was among the top 30% of Elementary Schools in MN. These rankings were a composite of how well students did in Reading and Math state assessments as well as how each demographic group performed. Crookston School District is incredibly proud of the Highland staff and students for this accomplishment. Congratulations to the staff and students of Highland School, keep up the great work! 1/0 < Previous Next >

Graduation June 17, 2020 Crookston High School will hold an in person graduation ceremony at the High School Gymnasium. 1/0 < Previous Next >

Substitute Teachers Needed! August 19, 2020 Crookston Public Schools will hold an Informational Meeting for those interested in becoming a Substitute Teacher. The meeting will take place Tuesday, August 25th at 5:30 pm at the Crookston High School. 1/0 < Previous Next >

7th Grade Orientation August 18, 2030 Please join our Free orientation day to receive your schedule and see where your classes will be and to hear about the expectations as a 7th grader. (A reminder will be sent out via School Messenger) Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, we will be having two separate days of orientation. Please see the date and time that you can attend by LAST NAME. LAST NAME DATE A-L Tuesday, September 1 M-Z Wednesday, September 2 PROGRAM Check-IN 5:30-5:45pm Student & Parent Welcome 5:45-6:30pm Tours 6:30-7:00pm 1/0 < Previous Next >

COVID-19 Update from Crookston Public Schools November 11, 2020 Parents/Guardians: The intention of this communication is to inform you about the total number of in-school positive cases of COVID 19 to date since the beginning of the school year and to let you know that parents and families must be prepared for a short duration distance learning period in the near future. Our 14-day Polk County case rate moved to 113.32 last week. This indicates extensive community spread within our community. While I know that we communicated a framework from the Governor earlier this year, we are being encouraged to use local data to make decisions on school rather than just the county case rate. Based on the current local school-based data, we have not experienced the massive disruptions we had expected considering the current case rate and therefore have been able to stay in our original model. I believe much of this is due to the mitigation strategies that are in place in our schools along with the great support that we have had from families in carrying out these mitigation strategies. This 14-day case number along with the concerns about being fully staffed due to staff being unable to work due to close contacts or quarantine is a very real concern and necessitates the possibility that we may have to, in the near future, put in place a 14-day or more distance learning period. What we have experienced currently does not necessitate a model change; however, I want everyone to be prepared in case we have to use this measure. I believe that we are extremely close to having to use a short-term distance learning period and my advice would be to start planning now if you have not already done so. We will attempt to give you adequate notice, however, please be prepared that it could be extremely short notice. We are asking parents to plan out what they would do if a school within the district or the entire district needed to enter a short-term distance learning period. Notifications of Positive Cases: We continue to track our positive COVID-19 cases by school building. I do want to clarify that these are positive cases as defined by MDH which means that a person was in a school during the infectious period. Students or staff that are not in school during their infectious period are not counted per MDH reporting definitions. Positive Cases in Schools as Definded by MDH Washington Elementary School 9/8/2020 - 11/8/2020 0 11/9/2020 - 11/15/2020 0 Total 0 Highland Elementary School 9/8/2020 - 11/8/2020 4 11/9/2020 - 11/15/2020 0 Total 4 Crookston High School 9/8/2020 - 11/8/2020 4 11/9/2020 - 11/15/2020 1 Total 5 Crookston ALP 9/8/2020 - 11/8/2020 1 11/9/2020 - 11/15/2020 0 Total 1 District Wide 9/8/2020 - 11/8/2020 9 11/9/2020 - 11/15/2020 4 Total 10 1/0 < Previous Next >

Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment June 20, 2020 2020-2021 School Year Children who will be five years old by September 1st are eligible to attend Kindergarten in the fall. Postcards were mailed to families in the beginning of May with information about a virtual Kindergarten Tour that will be available. If you did not receive a postcard for your child, please call 281-2762. School Readiness will be offering a half day class for children who will be three years old by September 1st. Four year olds will have a half day or full day option. If you did not receive a letter with registration information, please call 281-5078. 1/0 < Previous Next >

Homework Help is Back! September 25, 2020 High school students who may need extra help can take advantage of the CHS Homework Helpline. Just email your questions to homeworkhelp@isd593.org and someone will get back to you. 1/0 < Previous Next >

Pre-Employment Transition Services June 15, 2020 In the summer and throughout the school year for students who qualify. Qualifications: Age 14-21 Enrolled in a school (including home school) Has one of the following: IEP, 504 Plan, or a disability documented by medical record/doctor's note. Services Include: Career exploration Work experiences Postsecondary education exploration Job-related skills training Self-advocacy instruction The pre-employment transition services provided under the VR program are funded by the a grant from the U.S. Department of Education with a state match. For more details and questions about eligibility and sign-up, contact: Rachel Loraas, M. Ed 102 West 5th Street, Crookston, MN 56716 Cell: (612) 358-6569 Email: rachel.loraas@state.mn.us 1/0 < Previous Next >

2023, The year of PLAY! January 24, 2023 Building babies’ brains through play: Mini Parenting Master Class Tips on how to boost your baby's brain development. Did you know that the most important interaction you can have with your child is through play? Harvard University's Dr. Jack Shonkoff explains the most important thing a parent can do to support their child's brain development. 2023, the year of PLAY! https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/building-babies-brains-through-play-class 1/0 < Previous Next >

MSHSL ExCEL Award Recipients December 2, 2021 The ExCEL Award - Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and who work voluntarily in their community. Crookston Public School District is proud to announce our nominations for this award. Ethan Boll and Libby Salentine have been selected to represent Crookston in the ExCEL Award this year. Ethan Boll (Parents: Bryan & Melissa Boll) School Activities: A Honor Roll, Leo Club Athletics : Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Track and Field Fine Arts: Concert, Marching and Pep Band Community Service: Church Apostle Leader, Youth Ministry National Leader, Altar Server, Youth Wrestling Coach. Libby Salentine (Parents: Dave & Emily Salentine) School Activities: A Honor Roll, Yearbook Staff, FFA Officer, Student Aide Athletics: Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball, Track and Field Community Service: Church Youth Group Leader, Youth Volleyball Coach, Leo Club. Award recipients will be selected by an independent panel of judges from schools throughout Minnesota. Each recipient will be recognized on KSTC-TV (45TV) during the broadcast of the 2021 winter tournaments. They also will participate in an on-court award ceremony during the Class AA championship game of the Girls Basketball State Tournament in March. Award winners will be announced February 1, 2022 on the MSHSL website. 1/1 < Previous Next >

Moving to Level 3 of Safety Plan September 29, 2021 Due to the increasing spread of COVID 19 in our community and due to the impacts that this has had on our kids and families, we are moving to Level 3 of our safety plan (see link at the bottom of this email). In the first 13 days of school we had 79 close contacts which resulted in learning interruption for students. Our goal has been and will continue to be to keep our kids in school and this is an effort to reduce close contacts and as a result keep students in school. When students are not symptomatic and have either been vaccinated or are wearing a mask they do not have to quarantine if identified as a close contact. Level 3 of our safety plan moves our K-6 from masks recommended to masks required. What this will mean is that starting on Monday, Oct. 4th, we will begin requiring masks for students in the school setting for grades K-6. The high school will remain in a mask recommended status. The status and appropriateness of level 3 will be reviewed every two weeks from Oct. 4th as we understand that many of our families desire to return to level 2. Changes to this plan will necessitate a special or regular school board meeting to ratify any changes to the plan levels. Here are some specifics: This mask requirement will only apply inside of K-6 buildings. This will also apply to adults visiting elementary schools and extra masks will be available at the office. Masks will not be required in the PE setting when kids are running around, competing, or engaged in physical activities. Masks will not be required when socially distanced by at least 6 feet from other students or staff when giving a mask break. Medical exemptions: if a student has a medical reason for not wearing a mask and has medical verification of this reason then the mask will not be required. District Safety Plan 1/0 < Previous Next >

Nature Center Cleanup Day! September 14, 2020 Highland School Nature Center is a learning environment located on the grounds of Highland School. It has a pond, outdoor classroom and bridges for students to explore and enjoy. It has recently become overgrown and needs some clearing. Please join us to clear some trails for students to explore and enjoy! What to Bring: Weed Wacker Hedge Trimmer Yard Bags Chainsaws Work Gloves Please practice social distancing and mask usage if within 6 feet of others. Students are welcome, however note that they will be asked to work, not play, and they will be near power tools. 1/0 < Previous Next >

CALL FOR BIDS National School Lunch Program 4/28/2023 Independent School District 593, Crookston, Minnesota, is calling for bids for bread and milk for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Summer Food Service Program during the 2023-2024 school year. This time period is defined as August 1, 2023 – July 30, 2024. The original awarded bid can be renewed for up to two (2) additional school years following the 2023-2024 school year if mutually agreed upon with the awarded vendor and ISD 593. Bids are due in the District Administration Offices by 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023 SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AND BIDS ARE DUE AT: Independent School District 593 Anna Ogaard-Brekken, Food Service Director 402 Fisher Avenue, Suite 593 Crookston, Minnesota 56716 Please write “Sealed Bid: Milk” or “Sealed Bid: Bread” in lower left-hand corner of the sealed envelope. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids. Mike Theis – Board Clerk INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 593 Crookston, Minnesota 56716 1/1 < Previous Next >

Highland Book Fair October 5, 2020 Our Book Fair is online! Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25. It's a new school year... let's instill a new-found love of reading! https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=4952261 1/0 < Previous Next >

6th Grader Sews 50 Masks to Donate May 11, 2020 Halle, a 6th grade student at Highland School learned to sew and made 50 masks for Highland School. Way to go Halle! 1/0 < Previous Next >

MSHSL ExCEL Award October 18, 2021 Crookston High School is now accepting applications for the MSHSL ExCEL Award. This program recognizes high school juniors who are leaders in their schools and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community volunteerism. Applicable candidates also participate in League-sponsored athletic or fine arts programs. The award winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges from schools throughout Minnesota. To apply for the award, please complete the attached application. All the forms should be completed and emailed to Kayla Snyder at kaylasnyder@isd593.org by Friday, November 5, 2021. If you have any questions regarding this award or the procedure, please contact the school office. Click here to Apply Today 1/0 < Previous Next >

2020-2021 School Registration August 10, 2020 Due to COVID-19, Crookston Public Schools will not be holding its annual Welcome back to School Registration Day this year. Registration packets and forms will be mailed out to students and families next week. Registration forms are also available online on the School District website: www.crookston.k12.mn.us Forms will be due back by Thursday, August 20, 2020 and curbside drop-off will be available on that date at each of our school buildings from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Crookston High School (grades 7-12) 402 Fisher Ave. Phone (218) 281-2144 Highland Elementary School (grades 1-6) 801 Central Ave. N Phone (218) 281-5600 Washington Elementary School (PreK-K) 724 University Ave. Phone (218) 281-2762 If that date does not work, appointments may be made to drop off completed forms at any of the buildings. For any questions, please contact the District Office at (218) 281-5313 or any of the school offices. New families to the District please contact one of the schools for assistance. 1/0 < Previous Next >

Spring Driver Education March 10, 2021 Registration for Spring Driver Education is now open. Registration is due on Wednesday, March 24th and can be handed in to the Crookston High School Office. Click here for Regisration Form Driver Education is open to students currently enrolled in Crookston Public Schools Only. Note: Students MUST be 15 years of age by June 1, 2021 to enroll in the Spring Driver Education class. Driver Education is a mandated curriculum by the state and the students CAN NOT MISS class or they will be dropped and enrolled in the next available session (Special exceptions must be approved by the instructor prior to being absent). The fee for Driver Education is $325 (Includes Classroom & 6 Hours of Behind the Wheel Instruction). The fee MUST be paid on or before the first day of class! There are no refunds once the course has started. There will be NO exceptions to this polic y. The first class session will be Friday, March 26th beginning at 4:30 PM and ending at 7:30 PM at Highland School. The next class session will be Saturday March 27th at Highland School from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. There will NOT be class on Monday, April 5th. I have identified typical class sessions and times. Typical classes times will be as follows: Mondays 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Fridays 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Saturdays 8:00 am – 11:00 am * Mr. Trostad works with the group to find the best available times for the majority of the group and times may change if it works better for the group. The spring sessions will run for a total of twelve sessions beginning Friday, March 26th, 2021. A class schedule will be handed out on the second class meeting. The schedule may change slightly due to the needs of the class and potential conflicts of the instructor. * If you have questions please call Mr. Trostad at 218 280-2256 or e-mail him directly at christrostad@isd593.org 1/0 < Previous Next >