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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, December 1. Truth in Taxation The meeting began with the Truth in Taxation hearing. Jordan Anderson, business manager, addressed the levy for payable 2026. He reported a 2.74% increase in the general education formula last year—about $200 per pupil unit—but noted this was still $1,420 (19%) short of what would have matched inflation since 2000. The proposed property

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The Verndale Public School School Board Members. by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Administrative Reports Principal Katie Bolland reported that October was a busy month with various student activities, including a visit from a motivational speaker, a Halloween parade, and an outdoor STEM class field trip to Ely. Computer science will take a field trip to CLC this month. She outlined upcoming

West Central recently donated $1,000 to the Legacy Foundation in support of the Verndale School playground project. West Central Board Member Annette Adamietz met with members of the Legacy Foundation in Verndale to personally deliver the check on behalf of the cooperative. The Legacy Foundation is raising funds to build a safe, inclusive, and accessible playground for the Verndale School... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

Mrs. Gwiazdon's and Mrs. Erickson's classrooms won a popcorn part. This year’s Walk the Plank event was a great success, thanks to the partnership between the Verndale PTA and the phy-ed teachers, who worked together to make the day fun and active for students. With support from our generous local sponsors, students enjoyed a dunk tank, bounce house, popcorn, toys, stickers, and cold water throughout the day. It was a simple, joy-filled afternoon that brought the school com

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, October 6. Administrative Reports Principal Katie Bolland reported on recent and upcoming activities. She highlighted staff and student achievements, listed all field trips for the current and upcoming months, and noted that the first LETRS professional development session took place for participating staff, while others received instructional practice demonstrations. Bi

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A new school year is underway, and students are settling into their routines. Some are back in familiar classrooms, while others are getting to know new teachers and hallways. Enrollment across local districts has stayed fairly steady, with only small changes as families move, transfer or explore other options like homeschooling, online learning or ALC programs. But while classrooms are full, funding is getting a little tighter. Thi

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