Solway’s accessible playground invites all to play
The new playground at Solway Elementary was constructed to ensure that all children are able to gather and play together without barriers.
Third-graders encourage kindness with 3-D printing project
In December, third-graders at Horace May Elementary in Bemidji left hidden tokens throughout the school, each encouraging their classmates to make positive choices and spread kindness.
Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund announces 2024 grant recipients
The Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund has announced its fall 2024 grant award recipients. The education fund awards annual grants to ISD 31 teachers through a competitive application and review process.
2 scholarship funds receive significant contributions from Norman County West Dollars for Scholars
Two funds in the Northwest Minnesota Foundation family of funds have received significant contributions from Norman County West (NCW) Dollars for Scholars now that the NCW chapter has issued its final scholarship checks.
Education fund grant brings Native American comic book author to local school
Magelssen Elementary received a grant from the Fosston Education Foundation Fund to bring author and educator Mark Mindt to the school to present his comic book series, KODA the Warrior, to students.
Scholarship Spotlight – Seth Newby
Seth Newby, who graduated from Bemidji High School, earned the Bun and Alvera Fortier Scholarship.
Scholarship Spotlight – Hallie Harmoning
Hallie Harmoning, a 2022 graduate of Lafayette High School in Red Lake Falls, is a recurring recipient of the Lois Ludwig Memorial Scholarship.
Scholarship Spotlight – Aaron Wensloff
Aaron Wensloff, who graduated from Roseau High School, earned the Citizens State Bank of Roseau Scholarship.
Scholarship Spotlight – Tessa Durand
Tessa Durand, who graduated from Stephen-Argyle Central High School, earned the Storm Scholarship.