2011 Simley High School Valedictorian Renée Labat closed out the commencement ceremony with her farewell address to her fellow students.
The 2011 Simley High School Salutatorian, Danielle Haala, greets classmates with the welcome address during Simley's commencement ceremony.
Simley High School graduate and Valedictorian Madison Dockter addresses her fellow graduates during the school's annual commencement ceremony on Friday.
Simley High School class of 2011 held its graduation ceremony at Simley Auditorium in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, on June 10, 2011.
An end-of-school-year party for middle school students is "first big event” organized by the Inver Grove Heights Middle School's Youth Leadership Council.
52 students at the Inver Grove Heights charter school earned academic achievement awards from the Northwest Evaluation Association.
Students competed in the 100-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles, hula hoops and other events at the school's race and relay day on Monday.
Four teams from local schools traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., to compete against teams from Germany, China and Poland, among other nations.
This summer, Inver Hills Community College will team up with the Audubon Center of the North Woods to offer a new week-long, hands-on biology course that targets high school students.
Hurdler Emma Russ advanced to state as the Spartans traveled to St Thomas University to compete in the Section 3AA track and field championships
Hilltop Elementary School students were treated to a grill-out on Friday afternoon, courtesy of Principal Tom Barker.
Law enforcement officials say active parenting and school-hosted senior parties are best line of defense against underage drinking and driving around graduation time.
Pine Bend Elementary School student Jillian Wilhelmson earned a pizza party, a $100 savings bond and a spot in the parade for designing the winning button.
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The board voted 6-0 on Monday to hire the equivalent of two full-time positions to staff the free, all-day program.
Students stood up to receive awards in front of a standing-room-only crowd during the Academic Recognition Program on Wednesday.
Spartans boys and girls track compete in the first of two days at Conference Championships.
The Simley High School Robotics Club introduced students across the district to its mechanical creation on Monday.
Earlier this spring, the state released statewide results for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Local results are expected in August.
Students from across the district found themselves at the head of the classroom on Saturday, at the district's first Student-Led Technology Conference.
Fifth-graders from all three elementary schools gathered at Simley High School to run, jump and even throw the shot put as part of the annual fifth grade track meet.
Full-time volunteer Matt Van Tassell is having a profound effect on Salem Hills Elementary School, where he adored by teachers and students alike.
With the help of the city of Inver Grove Heights and a national grant from Burpee Home Gardens, Salem Hills Elementary School students got their hands dirty on Wednesday.
District officials say the program could boost academic achievement, but the cost to implement it concerns at least one school board member.
Students and family members packed in the Great Hall in St. Paul for Simley High School's Prom Grand March on Saturday night.
Simley High School sophomore Ian Quinn plans to distribute the bears to children affected by domestic abuse or other traumatic situations.
Inver Grove Heights School District staff member Kim Madigan nominated Simley student Ellie Ryan for Patch's Whiz Kid of the Week award.
Four teams of Inver Grove students plan to compete against students from Germany, Poland and other nations in Knoxville, Tenn. on May 25-28
The Simley Spartans softball team made it a season after defeating their Mendota Heights rivals 4-1 on Thursday.
A handful of Salem Hills fourth graders displayed their creativity, problem-solving ability and scientific know-how at the Mall of America this weekend.
The Simley High School senior recently won the 2011 Athena Award recognizing her as the school's most outstanding student athlete.
Standouts this year are ornate back details on dresses and slimmer cuts for the guys, but the rest is up to you.
Members of the Inver Thrills University Student Launch Initiative team participated in the 2010-2011 NASA University Student Launch Initiative Competition on April 16.
Laura Greene brings her healthy eating program, “Becoming a Natural Chef,” to the Inver Grove Heights Middle School.
A handful of Inver Grove Heights Middle School students are getting fit through a new Community Ed course taught by Sherry Warrick.
A levy that generates roughly $2 million in annual taxes for local schools is set to expire in 2012. On Monday, district officials met to discuss whether to renew or increase the levy.
Music, dance and comedy reign as Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" debuts on April 14 at Simley High School
The Simley High School Peer Court puts the fate of first-time juvenile offenders in the hands of high school students.
Simley High School student Shinoby Yang was named to the Academic All-State Team in boys basketball.
Students and staff who violate the new rule could face disciplinary action.