back to school

We want to thank all of our area educators for their dedication during this difficult time. Tell us about an amazing teacher or paraprofessional in your life and they could win the “Back to School Smiles” prize pack which includes a complete orthodontic transformation from GLK Orthodontics!

We are all blaming "Karen" and saying "I'm fine" when in fact, we are NOT. If that sounds familiar and you have opened up your mouth and said any of those things...or you are just a mom...STOP whatever you are doing right now because I've got something for you that will make you laugh.

I see your Facebook posts and how frustrated you are with the "communication" for your kids' class, the lack of supply lists, the issue with not being able to find Clorox wipes even though it is ON the list. Moms that have kids who have IEP's and 504 plans, moms that have brand new Kindergarteners and you have zero idea how this school stuff works in a normal year, let alone in a pandemic...

What do kids need if they are doing distance learning? We asked a bunch of parents and these are the 10 must-have items that they recommended.

Byron Public Schools is the latest Southeast Minnesota district to announce its base learning plan for the 2020-21 school year.

RPS has announced its plan for the 2020/2021 school year.

Oh mammas. It’s time, whether we are ready for it, or not. That little baby of yours is starting a new chapter in their life. These tips from other moms might be just the thing you need to get through these first days of school.

'Tis the season... already... I guess. No, not THAT season. Back-to-School season is here. And If you're looking to get the best deals when you stock up this year, here's a handy site that'll really help you save.

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An award-winning school, in fact.