The Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation recently awarded $32,600 in grants to support leading-edge programming (PreK-12) in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District for the 2016-17 school year. This is the largest amount to date and it’s thanks to the increased generosity of our community. The programs receiving grants include the following: Sartell High School: Sabre Splash, Art in Motion, AP Summer Institute, iOpener 2.0, Stronger Sabres, National Association of Workshop Directors Leadership Training, Sabre Connection Transitional Lab and Student Council Leadership Training; Sartell Middle School: Academic Extensions, Leveled Reading Book Bins and e-books, Learning Lab; SMS/Pine Meadow Elementary: Afterschool Robotics; Oak Ridge Elementary/PME: 21st Century Student-Centered Media Center, One District One Book,
Leveled Library and Elementary Academic Extensions; and Early Childhood Family Education: Sound Field Systems.
“The district values our partnership with the Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation,” said Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert. “They have been able to strengthen our district programs by providing financial support that isn’t available within the state-allocated budgets. We thank SSEF and the community for continuing to support our schools and providing even greater opportunities for students.”
Since 2005, SSEF has given more than $273,000 in grants and scholarships. This is another record-breaking year for SSEF as they continue to increase the amount of funds awarded to programs in the district.
SSEF is a non-profit 501c(3) organization whose mission is to provide support for leading-edge ideas and programming for the students in District 748. For more information about the foundation, visit www.ssef.net.
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Three Sartell students recently graduated from the College of St. Benedict. They are Brandi Bollig, daughter of John Bollig; Hannah Gerdes, daughter of Terri and Jeffrey Gerdes; and Catherine Wohletz, daughter of Sandy and Frank Wohletz.
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Andrew Kuhl, son of Kathy and Mark Kuhl of Sartell, recently graduated from St. John’s University.
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Two Sartell students recently graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. They are Alysha Illies and Brooke Gelecki.
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Megan Carter of Sartell was recently named to the spring dean’s honor roll at Oklahoma City (Okla.) University. Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Samantha Killmer, daughter of Kim and Wayne Killmer of Sartell, recently earned a freshman academic scholarship for $4,000 from North Dakota State University, Fargo. The scholarship recognizes high academic achievement. Killmer will enter NDSU in the fall and plans to major in engineering.
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The Sartell High School Boys Varsity Track and Field team finished first place at the Quad at Alexandria Area High School. Jake Lieberg broke the school record in the 110HH, breaking a 15-year-old record. Ingrid Buiceag-Arama broke the seventh grade 1,600-meter record. Logan Jesperson moved to fourth on the top 10 in the ninth-grade 200 board. Jon Kremer missed the the top 10 board by 4 inches but it was a great personal best throw with more chances to come. Ethan Stark moved on to the top 10 board in the 100-meter dash with a personal best time. Ryan Fernholz and David Anderson ran a personal best in the 800-meter run.
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Kendra Stark of Sartell was recently named to the spring dean’s list at Ridgewater College, Willmar and Hutchinson. Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Six Sartell Students recently graduates from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. They are Brandon Anderson, bachelor’s degree; Rachel Corcoran, bachelor’s degree; Benjamin Davis, summa cum laude, bachelor’s degree; Blake Guggenberger, bachelor’s degree in business administration; Stephanie Kitowski, bachelor’s degree in geology, magna cum laude; and Katelyn Rykhus, bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude.
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The Tri-County Humane Society offers its sincere thanks to event sponsors, event contributors, volunteers and everyone who attended the 15th annual Wine, Kibbles and Bids on April 22 at the College of St. Benedict Gorecki Center. The Society raised a record net income of $57,500, which will go a long way toward helping animals in need.
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