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Northside Elementary unveils book vending machine after a year-long delay St. James Plaindealer Last week, Northside Elementary unveiled its new book vending machine, becoming just the second school in the state of Minnesota to feature a vending machine guided towards reading. The book vending machine was originally supposed to be revealed last year, but due to a shipping error and the oncoming COVID-19 pandemic, the plans were postponed. "As we were talking about I Love To Read Month last year in February, John Becker sent me an article from KELOLAND in Sioux Falls and there was a school th...

La Crosse Public Education Foundation celebrates area educators March 9, 2021 12:04 AM Molly Ringberg The organization’s annual Grant Award Ceremony recognized about 80 educators that received funding in 2020. Not every grant goes toward school supplies or new programs though. Some go toward small ideas that capture a bigger picture. Like one grant awarded to Northside Elementary school. The school is using its grant money to hire a professional photographer and print photos of the students to hang throughout the halls. Plus, families that can’t afford the cost of...

Northside Elementary principal receives Richard Swantz Leadership Award March 9, 2021 11:46 AM Jourdan Vian Northside Elementary School Principal Laura Huber LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Northside Elementary/Coulee Montessori principal Laura Huber was named this year’s Richard Swantz Leadership Award winner by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. Huber was recognized for her leadership skills Monday at the grant award ceremony. Huber has promoted equity through a community school model and inspired staff to be trauma-informed educators who help children feel saf...

Special education teachers among those getting first priority in school districts for COVID-19 shots Three families of students share their stories as special education teachers are scheduled to be prioritized for the first round of Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Author: Jamie Bittner (FOX43) Updated: 11:15 PM EST March 8, 2021 Meet 10-year-old Mason, 10-year-old Grace, and 7-year-old Caroline. They are three children from three different families who have faced a lot of changes, especially when it comes to school. All three rely on special education teachers, coun...

Board passes motions for internet service, access road St. James Plaindealer At Monday's St. James School Board meeting, the board approved agreements for a renewal of internet services, and with the city of St. James on creating an access road during summer road work construction.  The board passed a motion to accept a bid from SOCRATES for the internet provider for St. James Public Schools. The district currently uses SOCRATES for its internet. The new agreement with SOCRATES will officially begin on July 1, 2021, and run through June 30, 2026. "They went with a couple of different bids, a...