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Hostler to take reins at St. John Paul II Catholic School
1+ week, 6+ day ago (307+ words) MITCHELL " Sixth-grade teacher Katrina Hostler will become head of school for St. John Paul II Catholic School at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year, Fr. Yamato Icochea announced Friday morning, April 17. It was also announced that Brenda Mitzel will serve…...
Top 1 percent of South Dakota's 2026 graduating class honored in Pierre
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (577+ words) PIERRE " The top 1 percent of graduating seniors in South Dakota's class of 2026 were recognized Monday, April 27 at the 36th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon for their academic achievements throughout their high school career. Gov. Larry Rhoden's office and the Associated School…...
Mitchell High after-prom draws large turnout
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (677+ words) MITCHELL " Mitchell juniors and seniors went "all in" Saturday night, celebrating Prom 2026 with a Las Vegas-inspired theme that carried beyond the dance floor into an all-night after-prom party designed to keep students safe and entertained. The Mitchell High School Prom…...
Bridgewater family named 2026 South Dakota FFA Family of the Year
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (322+ words) BROOKINGS " The Jason and Jennifer Hofer family of Bridgewater were recognized as the 2026 South Dakota FFA Family of the Year at the 98th South Dakota FFA State Convention on Monday, April 20. Each year, the South Dakota FFA Foundation selects a Family…...
Here are the 370 students statewide who received their FFA degree
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (204+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "Mitchell Republic." Often, the "Mitchell Republic" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which…...
From classroom to customers, Mitchell students build real businesses and plan first hires
2+ week, 1+ day ago (749+ words) MITCHELL " Local students are earning more than a grade by making money with their own businesses. Chris Geringer was skeptical when his daughter Montana wanted to enter the Entrepreneurial Program at Mitchell Technical College. He had her set up a…...
Mitchell Tech night climb brings real world scenarios to student linemen
2+ week, 6+ day ago (731+ words) MITCHELL " Jarhett Anderson, a student lineman about to graduate in the Power Line program at Mitchell Technical College (MTC), noted the program emphasized paying attention, double-checking, operating equipment, climbing poles, and how to work with people. The future linemen have…...
At Menno School, belonging takes root for autistic student
4+ week, 1+ day ago (764+ words) MENNO, S. D. " When Ivonne Bellew decided to move her family from Arizona to Menno, S. D. , in 2022, it wasn't a whim " it was a carefully considered step for her son, Elisha. On the autism spectrum, Elisha had faced challenges with the pace and…...
Menno student wins statewide Patriot's Pen essay contest
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (829+ words) MENNO, S. D. " What began as a routine English assignment has turned into statewide recognition for one Menno student. Audrey Mudder, an eighth grader at Menno Public School, recently won the the Patriot's Pen essay contest, beating more than 1, 200 entries from students…...
From Northern Ireland to Mitchell: Study USA students find growth at DWU
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1137+ words) MITCHELL " When Rachel Kernoghan boarded a plane for the United States on Aug. 18, 2024, she knew she was stepping into a year of change. Before arriving, Kernoghan and Catherine Darcy " another student from Northern Ireland who is currently studying at DWU…...