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Middle School sixth grader Cyan Koos, was one of 338 sixth-graders that displayed their science fair projects on Thursday evening. Her experiment was “How Many Roosters.” Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Frenetic energy at the science fair

By Amy Borgman aborgman@bemidjipioneer.com BEMIDJI — The auditorium buzzed with excitement Thursday as seventh- and eighth-graders displayed their best work at the 27th annual Bemidji Middle School Science Fair. Students...

news / education Fri, Feb 08, 2013 - 2:22am

‘U’ reps push tuition freeze at Capitol

By Danielle Killey, Forum News Service ST. PAUL – University of Minnesota students and officials pushed state lawmakers Thursday to fund a plan to freeze undergraduates’ tuition. The tuition hold,...

news Fri, Feb 08, 2013 - 2:19am

Event to offset costs of educator’s cancer battle

BEMIDJI – For more than 20 years, Lou Shogren has taught young learners as an early-childhood educator with Bemidji Community Education. Now, her friends and coworkers are hoping the families...

news / local Fri, Feb 08, 2013 - 2:17am

Bemidji School Board addresses facilities needs; elementary schools to increase sections

Bemidji - In 2011, the Bemidji School District asked the community to approve a referendum to build a new elementary school. Voters denied that request, but Chairman John Pugleasa said...

news / education Tue, Feb 05, 2013 - 10:38am

DARE Officer Jon Hunt of the Bemidji Police Department has his vehicle prominently parked out front of the Middle School, where he works.

Award-winning officer connects with Bemidji Middle School students

Jon Hunt is standing near the entrance of Bemidji Middle School on a recent January day as scores of kids stream inside the building after recess. “Congratulations Mr. Hunt,” one...

news / education Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 6:17pm

Paul Ericcson: Warm up with library programs

The cold days of winter are a wonderful time to enjoy the great schedule of special events and regular programs at the Bemidji Public Library. Children will have a chance...

columns Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 6:06pm

Bemidji students win knowledge bowl

BEMIDJI – The Bemidji High School Knowledge Bowl Team had their third meet of the year Wednesday in Thief River Falls. The team of Levi Heath, Matt Peske, Henry Curtis...

news / education Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 5:44pm

Horace May students donate to food shelf

Horace May Elementary students donated non-perishable food items for the Bemidji Community Food Shelf at a recent PTO-sponsored Movie Night. Ron Sugar, Horace May teacher and PTO president, and a...

news / education Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 5:40pm

Students in the News

-- The following students from University of Wisconsin- Superior have made the dean‘s list for fall semester: —From Bemidji, Danielle Luby; —From Turtle River, Morgan Krause; Samantha Drewes of Bemidji...

news / education Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 5:38pm

Kate Pearson wins teacher award

BEMIDJI – At the January meeting for Delta Kappa Gamma, Kate Pearson, second grade teacher at Horace May Elementary, was recognized as the 2012 Woman of Achievement. She will be...

news / education Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 5:37pm

Franken introduces Mental Health in Schools Act

BEMIDJI – After Katie Johnson’s young son was able to access mental health care, their lives changed. Cameron, who has autism, ADHD and sensory disorders, can’t be in environments with...

news / education Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 12:06am

Teens asked to make safe driving ad

ST. PAUL – Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to produce a 30-second TV public service announcement about the importance of buckling up or the dangers of distracted...

news / local Thu, Jan 31, 2013 - 5:46pm

Calvin White takes a break Tuesday as he figures his plan of attack for the large pile of snow left behind when a snowplow cleared the street. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Despite snow, life goes on

BEMIDJI – Living at this high of latitude, people learn to adapt. That means when the area gets blanketed by about a foot of snow, errands still must be ran,...

news / local Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 12:12am

Bemidji schools to save more than $2 million

BEMIDJI – The school district is saving more than $2.2 million by refinancing bonds. The district will save $2.28 million in the next six years after the Bemidji School Board...

news / education Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 11:52pm

Lincoln, Kelliher schools named Celebration Schools

BEMIDJI – Two area schools have been named Celebration Schools for 2012 by the Minnesota Department of Education. Lincoln Elementary and Kelliher Secondary both have been named Celebration Schools, according...

news / education Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 11:20pm

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