After a summer hiatus, Patch's weekly Whiz Kid feature returns for the 2011-2012 school year.
A fire extinguisher was discharged and the boys locker room flooded on Tuesday at the Inver Grove Heights Middle School, according to a letter from the associate principal.
Max Wellens places 6th overall, Margie Freed finishes in 7th
Kenneth Wilson and Maddie Barry are crowned King and Queen.
Putting their passion for reading into practice, three National Honor Society students coordinated a city-wide collection of thousands of books to change thousands of lives throughout Africa
Winning plays will be produced on stage as part of multiple one-act set in February 2012.
Avery Garon and Angelina Omodt-Lopez among only 16,000 students nationally that qualify for the awards.
A year after transforming its struggling Alternative Learning Program, Simley High School has received statewide recognition for its efforts.
From summer vacations to school tests, a group of fourth- and fifth-grade students tell it like it is.
The Minnesota Department of Education released its 2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment test scores on Tuesday.
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The Science, Technology and Engineering Preparatory (STEP) Academy welcomed students at the former site of Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy in Inver Grove Heights.
To kick off the start of the school year on Tuesday morning, Gov. Mark Dayton delivered a short speech and read to students at Hilltop Elementary School in Inver Grove Heights.
Simley High School band students made an appearance at the Minnesota State Fair, where they marched as part of a parade on the fairgrounds.
Peers say the board will lose one of its most influential—and experienced—members.
Girls from the Simley soccer team prepare for their upcoming season.
The filing period for the 2011 School Board elections closed at 5 p.m. today.
From crayons to calculators, Inver Grove Heights Patch has all the supply lists for local elementary and middle schools.
On Friday, the state released the results of the 2011 MCA science exams to the public.
Current board member Keri Myran and newcomer Maria Abla-Torres filed this week.
The Simley Marching Band prepares for upcoming fall concerts.
The school district's fall sports registration meeting for players, parents and coaches will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 11 at Simley.
The current Inver Grove Heights School Board chair will likely run again this fall.
A bankruptcy attorney for the school said Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy will cease to exist as a charter school, but is looking for alternatives, according to a Star Tribune report.
With its students and staff moving on, the embattled charter school has bowed out of its legal fight, according to the Star Tribune.
This fall, 150 new Inver Hills students will receive "Finish What You Start" grants.
A new, 60/40 state funding shift underscores the need for new funding sources, School Board Chair said.
A group of rising freshmen commemorate the school’s 50th anniversary in a special way
Schools for Energy Efficiency focuses on changing the behavior of students and staff in the district.
Girls spend a week learning the basics of volleyball.
Six members of the board voted to pursue three separate levy options this fall. The final decision on the proposed levies rests with voters.
Charter school that runs Inver Grove Heights campus unlikely to survive legal battle.
A federal judge and the Minnesota Department of Education dealt a double blow to the school this week.
Tina Willette will succeed former principal Jean Vogel, who retired in June after 22 years with the district.
The Simley Spartan Choir and South St. Paul Concert Choirs joined together to sing the national anthem at a Twins game.
At no point were students on the campus in danger, according to school administrators.
The Minnesota Department of Education may shut the school down if TiZA can't find another state-approved authorizer by June 30.
For the fourth year in a row, Simley High School made it on Newsweek's list of the top high schools in the nation.
In preparation for a possible government shutdown, the college sent out 160 layoff notices last Friday. Those notices will likely be rescinded.
Young leaders are examining local issues and taking action, with help from TriDistrict Community Education and the city of Inver Grove Heights.