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    June 12, 2019
    Pequot Lakes Community Education classes listed
    Pequot Lakes Community Education offers the following classes. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Those interested should contact Pequot Lakes Community Education at 218-568-9200 or register online at www.isd186.org and click on "Community Education." • Nature Explorers...
    news/educationJune 12, 2019 - 8:30am
    June 11, 2019
    Travis Grimler / Echo Journal Pine River-Backus second graders participated in the annual Accelerated Reader program. Those who reached 100 books were: Rebecca Johnson (back row, left), Reed Fenstermaker, Drew Rach, Dawson Gravelle, Avery Hesse and Brylie Vredenburg; Ben Volk (front row, left), Lorali Rono, Jayda Philipson and Kristina Birr. Not pictured is Emma Zubke.
    Students blow reading goal out of the water
    Ten Pine River-Backus Elementary School second-graders read more than 100 books in this year's Accelerated Reader program and answered quizzes...
    news/educationJune 11, 2019 - 4:30am
    June 10, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz signed into law his first budget bill surrounded by preschool students at Bruce Vento Elementary School on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz offers 'down payment' on making Minnesota the 'education state'
    ST. PAUL — Schools around the state are set to see a funding boost next year (as well as the year after) under a $48 billion, two-year spending...
    education/newsJune 10, 2019 - 4:19pm
    Making the Grade: June 6, 2019
    Alexandria Technical & Community College Lyndsey Johnson, of Pequot Lakes, was named to the spring dean's list at Alexandria Technical & Community College. College of St. Benedict
    news/educationJune 10, 2019 - 7:00am
    CLC alumni invited to coffee with the president
    Central Lakes College alumni are invited to the Coffee with the President event with CLC President Hara Charlier 7:30-9 a.m. June 21, at Coco Moon in downtown Brainerd. Alumni will receive a complimentary cup of fresh brew from the Alumni Association, as well as casual conversation....
    news/educationJune 10, 2019 - 4:30am
    June 9, 2019
    Submitted Photo This 7-foot-long walleye sculpture created by Pequot Lakes High School students is on Bemidji’s Sculpture Walk.
    Pequot Lakes: Students' metals project lands spot on Sculpture Walk
    One might expect head-turning art projects coming from students to be found in the art room. For the past two years in Pequot Lakes, some of...
    news/educationJune 9, 2019 - 4:30am
    June 7, 2019
    Dan Determan / Echo Journal Elly Lynn Crocker of Lake Shore shakes hands with school director Todd Lyscio during Crosslake Community School's graduation Friday, May 31.
    27 graduate from Crosslake School; 14 participate in ceremony
    Crosslake Community School gave out 27 diplomas for completion of the school's online program, and 14 of its graduates took part in the school's...
    news/educationJune 7, 2019 - 4:30am
    June 6, 2019
    Dan Determan / Echo Journal Nisswa kindergartner Cora Buckhouse high-fives her schoolmates as the kindergarten class loads onto the bus Thursday, May 30, to go to Kinderfriend Day in Brainerd.
    Nisswa kindergartners celebrate Kinderfriend Day
    Nisswa Elementary School kindergartners celebrated "graduating" from kindergarten Thursday, May 30, when they boarded a school bus and joined...
    news/educationJune 6, 2019 - 10:21am
    June 2, 2019
    Making the Grade: June 2, 2019
    University of Jamestown Corina Ruud, of Pequot Lakes, and Karli Skog, of Crosslake, were named to the spring dean's list at the University of Jamestown, North Dakota. Concordia College-Moorhead
    news/educationJune 2, 2019 - 5:30am
    May 31, 2019
    Rylie Trana (left) and Evan Mykkanen lead their fellow Pequot Lakes High School graduating seniors down the hall at Eagle View Elementary School on Friday morning, May 24, getting high fives and cheers from the elementary students. Nancy Vogt / Echo Journal
    Graduating seniors visit Eagle View
    Nancy Vogt / Echo Journal Rylie Trana (left) and Evan Mykkanen lead their fellow Pequot Lakes High School graduating seniors down the hall at...
    news/educationMay 31, 2019 - 6:00am
    May 30, 2019
    Eagle View fourth graders do a Maypole Dance during their end-of-the-year celebration for family. Nancy Vogt / Echo Journal
    Class of 2027 celebrates at Eagle View
    Eagle View Elementary School fourth graders celebrated themselves - the class of 2027 - at an end-of-the-year celebration Friday, May 24, in...
    news/educationMay 30, 2019 - 8:00am
    May 28, 2019
    Pequot Lakes Middle School students and their guests celebrated April Students of the Month. Students pictured are Malaki McLaughlin (back row, left), Lucas Ganley, Damon John, Brandon Conklin, Alexandra Schmidtke, Nehemiah Frank and Amani Kibwaa; Nikki Crocker (front row, left), Ryder Schultz and Griffin Thompson. Submitted Photo
    PLMS Students of the Month
    Pequot Lakes Middle School students and their guests celebrated April Students of the Month. Students pictured are Malaki McLaughlin (back row,...
    news/educationMay 28, 2019 - 10:00am
    May 27, 2019
    Echo Journal file photo
    PR-B School District seeks public input for strategic plan. Residents asked to complete survey
    The Pine River-Backus School District is in the initial stage of developing a strategic plan. The school board is working with the Minnesota...
    news/educationMay 27, 2019 - 6:00am
    May 26, 2019
    Pequot Lakes sophomore Natalie Thorson recently learned that she has been selected as a member of the Minnesota All-State Symphonic Band. Dan Determan / Echo Journal
    Pequot Lakes: Thorson named to All-State Symphonic Band
    Pequot Lakes High School sophomore Natalie Thorson has had a knack for music for much of her life. Though she did not grow up in a particularly...
    news/educationMay 26, 2019 - 6:00am
    PR-B students clear brush and other debris behind the Pine River Public Library during Tiger Pride Service Day. Travis Grimler / Echo Journal
    Tigers loose in Pine River area
    Pine River-Backus School students gave back to the community again this year when 180 students swarmed ditches, gardens and outbuildings to help...
    news/educationMay 26, 2019 - 4:00am
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