Every October St. Francis Middle School brings their 7th graders to the Youth Frontiers-Courage Retreat, whose mission is to empower kids and to help identify social fears and peer pressures that have effect on decision making. ...
Kimberly Hirsch, resident and former board member of ISD 15
December 3, 2014
I know that being on the school board is a difficult job and that there are a lot of decisions that have to be made based on information the public is not privy to. That said, I know there is other information that is very important...
1. It’s about the journey, not the destination. Yes, a bike or a car might be faster, but that’s not what it’s about. Longboarding is an escape. You can gently cruise around town just listening to music, and contemplating...
For the last two years I have kept my GPA high while being involved in sports, taking on a job, and spending time with friends and family. Missing school and having fear of my grade being deducted due to the attendance policy...
Bungie’s Destiny hit stores on September 9th this year and made it’s entire 5 million dollar budget in only one day, as gamers around the world rushed to get their copy of one of the most anticipated games of the year.
Despite...
Veterans Day, November 11, is a day to give thanks to veterans for their service and sacrifice to protect our nation and our freedom, but how can we help veterans past veterans day? Veterans day originated from Armistice Day that...
When the word addiction comes up, most people think about drugs and alcohol. However, drugs aren’t the only addictions. Food, T.V., caffeine, tanning, shopping, gambling, gaming - some people see these as essential to their...
