The Spring Lake Park District 16 School Board has unanimously approved terminating the contracts of 26 probationary teachers and placing one tenured classroom teacher on an unrequested leave of absence. Another classroom teacher’s contract was reduced by .2 percent.
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Spring Lake Park football star finds passion in hurdles
Everybody is naturally talented in something. For most of us it takes a while to figure out what that is.
District 16 cultural series embraces diversity
Staff members and administrators at Spring Lake Park District 16 are now more aware of students’ varied backgrounds thanks to a new cultural proficiency series.
Lady Panthers trounce Columbia Heights
Spring Lake Park’s lady Panthers girls’ lacrosse team beat Columbia Heights in a big way Tuesday, trouncing the Hylanders 16-7 on the Hylanders’ home turf.
SLPHS student receives scholarship to Japan
A Spring Lake Park High School sophomore has been named the recipient of a six-week full scholarship to Japan.
Spring Lake Park’s FCCLA wins nationally
For an unprecedented second year in a row, a Spring Lake Park High School organization has garnered a national chapter leadership award.
District 16 board approves district contracts
The Spring Lake Park District 16 School Board has approved contracts for its community services personnel, health care specialists and administrators.
District 16 plans launch of website redesign
District 16 School Board members had their first peak at a newly redesigned website the district plans to launch and roll out in stages starting next month.
Blaine council majority votes down school sidewalks
A Blaine council majority wasn’t convinced recently about the safety need for proposed new sidewalks near Westwood Intermediate and Middle schools.
First-class pride in first-class students, staff and community
My family and I enjoyed watching Spring Lake Park take on DeLaSalle in the Section 3AAA boys’ basketball final last Friday night.
District 16 starts facility planning study
Spring Lake Park District 16 is positioning for a 10-year facilities plan and demographic study.
Youth arts collaborative seeks to help end violence
Spring Lake Park and Columbia Heights high schools for the first time are collaborating on a youth arts event to take a stand against domestic abuse and violence.
WWMS student council heads food drive
Student council members at Westwood Middle School worked with the student body and staff members to help relieve hunger.
Board approves District 16’s 2012-13 calendar
The Spring Lake Park District 16 School Board has approved the school calendar for the 2012-2013 school year.
Westwood Middle School whiz kid named ambassador to world games
Westwood Middle School has a young ambassador in its midst.
Students raise funds to donate cow, chickens to needy
Students in Trish Miller’s world cultures classes at Westwood Middle School have done it again.
Panther Foundation gala nets $100,000 for SLP students
The Spring Lake Park Panthers Foundation raised more than $100,000 at this year’s gala.
Director of SAVE encourages action to save lives
“Every 14 minutes, someone dies to suicide. In that same amount of time, 25 attempt suicide, and most of those are young girls,” said Dan Reidenberg, executive director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE).
Spring Lake Park emergency care students place high at state
Two Spring Lake Park teams have won first-and second-place in the 26th annual Minnesota Youth Emergency Care competition.
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