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It’s back-to-school season, and Crookston Public Schools Transportation Director Rick Niemela, along with the Crookston Police Department, wants to make sure the community is aware of proper bus safety procedures. One significant change occurred in March, when Minnesota state laws regarding proper bus-to-vehicle distances were changed. The law requires drivers to stop at least 20
The Crookston School District’s annual Welcome Back to School Registration Day will be held in the commons at Crookston High School on Tuesday, August 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. One major change to this year’s event is the date, as Registration Day has been moved from the Thursday of Ox Cart Days Week,
Crookston High School will host free summer orchestra lessons for students entering 5th through 12th grade starting on Monday, August 10. The lessons will be conducted in the choir/orchestra room at the high school, Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Lessons will be held in 45-minute sessions
Crookston School District Food Services Director Emily Scheresky brought an updated version of the district’s local wellness policy to the Policy Committee during their meeting last week. Scheresky explained that this policy was developed by the Wellness Committee. It is based on guidelines received from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and must be updated
Chris Trostad has announced his retirement from his position as principal at Highland Elementary School, effective immediately. He made the announcement during an appearance on KROX’s Valley Talk program on Wednesday. Trostad began his time with the Crookston School District in 1987 as a bus driver, left for a few years, and then returned to
Todd Selk officially begins his tenure as Interim Superintendent of the Crookston School District on Wednesday. Selk is replacing Randy Bruer, who served as interim superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. Selk returns to the Crookston School District after serving as a teacher and administrator there from 1984 to 1999. Selk’s most recent position was
