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Elk Mound Board of Education learns ACT composite beats state average

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By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — Last week, Elk Mound district administrator Eric Wright informed the Board of Education the Class of 2018 beat the state ACT average by 1.3 points. The information was presented at the September 18 regular meeting, and indicated this year’s senior class averaged a score of 21.8 on the…

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EM Area School District welcomes six new teachers for 2017-2018

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By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — Young Mounders will see a few new faces around school this fall after the district welcomed five new teachers for the upcoming school year. Abby Opatz, Zach Stephens, Emily Pikal, Kathleen Peterson and Hailey Ribich all joined the district late last month for professional development and in-service work…

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Mounders’ football slips to 0-2 after home loss to St. Croix Central

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By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — The Mounders have found themselves in a position they have not been in for a couple years. Two weeks into the 2017 prep football season, and Dave Lew’s Elk Mound squad has yet to win a football game. Before Mounder fans start to worry too much, the losses…

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Budget projection indicates slight levy increase but lower mill rates for Elk Mound school district

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By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — Those unfamiliar with local or school tax levies and how they are calculated might find the Elk Mound Area School District’s proposed 2017-2018 budget a little confusing. District residents in attendance at the August 21 budget hearing and annual meeting learned the projected levy for the upcoming school…

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Elk Mound Board of Education: facilities, infrastructure assessment visit completed

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By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound school district has taken the first step toward completing facilities outcomes listed in the new strategic plan. In July, the Elk Mound Board of Education approved contracting with a CESA 10 team for a full facilities and infrastructure assessment. District administrator Eric Wright reported during…

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