On Nov. 14 the schedule changed for a day as students got post-secondary planning experiences and a taste of what it is like after high school. All grades were split up throughout the day and divided into...
Lainey Zinda, Photography Editor
• November 9, 2023
Administrators are looking into implementing a new schedule starting fall of 2025; multiple schedules are being considered for the upcoming year. Administration is hoping this change will benefit students...
Amelia Strong, Social Media Editor
• November 5, 2023
Choir teacher Katelyn Larson got married on Oct. 6 and Vagabonds sang at her wedding.
Vagabonds sang at Larson’s wedding because she was in Vagabonds when she was in high school and she loves the...
Ava Biederman, Photography Editor-in-Chief
• November 4, 2023
Downtown Lake Elmo is a historic town that is finally being brought back to life due to the strong community and small businesses. Sunshine Coffee Company, Thrive HQ, La Vie Est Belle and Be The Light...
Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-In-Chief
• October 28, 2023
The golden ticket system is now extinct for this school year. Initially, the system acted as a way to incentivize students to get to class on time because any tardies would result in detention. For as...
After over 100 years of intense learning at Lake Elmo Elementary, the building is no longer able to support its growing community. Last year, the Community Design Team proposed a $175,000,000 bond...
River Grove Elementary was originally founded due to three school closures in the district that brought many students in the area to come to the forest for their K-5 education.
Starting in 2017, “River...
School administration updates cell phone policy for new school year. How teachers have adapted their learning environments for new cell phone policy.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, cell...
The senior class prepares to end their high school journeys as this year’s graduation approaches quickly. The annual ceremony requires a lot of planning and preparation by both students and staff.
Rachel...
Sydney Rodd, Layout Editor-in-Chief
• June 6, 2023
Rutherford Elementary is currently fundraising to replace the school's two original playgrounds from 1998. The new playgrounds will better suit students and create a more inclusive playground experience.
The...
This April, Spanish classes worked with Monkey Island, a small island in Peru, to create a unique education opportunity. Through creating games, Zoom calls with the monkeys and numerous discussions, Spanish...
The St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, where boys and girls hockey teams practice and play their games, is getting remodeled this summer. The facility endured a makeover in 2019 the walls were painted....
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