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U.S. Department of Education Recognizes Forest Lake Area High School as a 2019 Green Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2019 Green Ribbon Schools, honoring schools across the nation that are leading the way in reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring high-quality environmental education programming that prepares students with sustainability skills and concepts. Forest Lake Area High School is among the 35 schools, 14 districts, and four postsecondary institutions across the country to receive this honor.
Read the press release to learn more about the award.
Commissioner Ricker Visits Friendship Festival in Pelican Rapids
Minnesota Commissioner Ricker visited the Friendship Festival in Pelican Rapids to celebrate the diverse community and students. While visiting, Commissioner Ricker met with parents, students, teachers and graduates of Pelican Rapids High School to get a first hand look at the district's high graduation rate. Pelican Rapids has a 92 percent graduation rate, about ten percent higher than the statewide average.
Read the article in the Fergus Falls Daily Journal to learn more about the festival and Commissioner Ricker's visit.
More information about the visit and Pelican Rapids' graduation rates are available in a video of Commissioner Ricker's visit.
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