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Another grant has been approved for the 2017-18 School Year! We awarded funds to preschool teachers to stock up their classrooms with books. The books that are purchased for each classroom will be easily accessible to the children throughout the school year. The teachers plan to  purchase a variety of books that include skills such asRead more

We approved our 10th grant for the year! This one is going toward the 4th graders for their annual Ski Trip. They will travel to Detroit Lakes again in January. Students will have the opportunity to be taught how to properly ski through a variety of learning methods and lessons. Once students have grasped theRead more

We approved another set of grants for the 2017-18 School Year. One of them being Sphero units for Prairie Wind Middle School. Spheros are an educational tool that encourages problem-solving through programming on student iPads. In the words of the Sphero Edu website, “It’s kind of a big deal, but there’s more than just logic.Read more

Our next grant of the 2017-18 School Year is geared towards 2nd grade students. Each year, the 2nd grade team takes groups of their students on a field trip to Itasca State Park. The students will travel to the park to explore and learn the importance of its history and preservation, as well as gainingRead more

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge provides an educational experience for all third graders at Heart of the Lakes Elementary School. The field trip to the wildlife refuge aids students in their social studies curriculum of the seasons. The students will make a trip to Tamarac in three seasons – Fall, Winter, and Spring to get aRead more

Age-appropriate robots will help students learn coding in a fun and interactive way during their time in Mrs. Rosemore’s STEM classes. STEM learning is active and focuses on student-centered learning environments. Questioning, problem solving, collaboration, and hands-on learning are all topics of engagement for students. STEM teaches students to use life skills to complete the tasksRead more

Prairie Wind Middle School has been sending eighth grade students to Laurentian for years. The Laurentian Journey is an adventure education experience that focuses on skill development in leadership, team-building, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving. By using nature as the context for learning, students work together in this intensive and engaging outdoor experience. It is designedRead more

Here is the Official Home Tour Map. Use it to plan out your day! Make sure to check out our local shops and eateries for stops along your trip. Make a day out of it in Perham, Minnesota and the surrounding communities!Read more

We are adding a fun event to cap off the Lakes Area Home Tour this year! We will be hosting a Barn Party at Marion Lake Vineyard. The event will feature food and beverages from local restaurants and grocers, as well as games, fun, and prizes throughout the evening. Marion Lake Vineyard is located on sixRead more

The next grant of the school year is approved for a one-day adventure to the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to see a live performance of Romeo and Juliet. Students will read the play in class before the field trip, and the ability to view the play will enhance their appreciation of Shakespeare altogether. Students will gain aRead more