School Lunch Prices Take a Hike Across St. Michael-Albertville School District

Eating healthier may cost the district more across the board. Is it worth it?

St. Michael-Albertville Students Earn Courtesy and Respect Awards.

Move over Aretha. These students know all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Whiz Kid: St. Michael-Albertville Grad Tackles Energy Efficiency

We interrupt our Albertville Friendly City Days wrap-ups to bring you a feature on an 18-year-old who is probably smarter than us.

St. Michael's Big Woods Elementary Sends Students Off in a Big Way

Big Woods Elementary pulls out all the stops for year-end bash.

Viewfinder: Caps, Gowns, Smiles and Tears at St. Michael-Albertville Graduation Ceremony

There were celebratory moments, and solemn remembrance of a friend passed on, as members of the class of 2011 were presented high school diplomas Friday night.

VIDEO: Pomp and Circumstance: The St. Michael-Albertville Class of 2011 Arrives

The Class of 2011 made its way into the gym Saturday night.

A Perfect Knight: St. Michael-Albertville Celebrates Class of 2011

A warm, summer evening welcomed 311 students to the ranks of STMA Alumni

All Night Graduation Party: Where ‘Safety First’ Meets Fun

The celebration for the Class of 2011 doesn't stop when the caps are tossed in the air. The show, as they say, must go on.

St. MIchael-Albertville High School To Hold Commencement Ceremonies Tonight

After a year of Friday night downpours, snowfall at prom, and riding lawnmowers to school, the Class of 2011 gets to celebrate.

UPDATE: Federal Lawsuit Against St. Michael-Albertville School District Voluntarily Dismissed

The legal team representing St. Michael-Albertville's ALIV Club has filed documents to voluntarily drop the suit.

Meet St. Michael-Albertville’s 2011 Valedictorian: Mariah Eystad

“Work ethic and character” has propelled Friday night's keynote speaker to the top of her grade.

Send Us Photos of Your Albertville, St. Michael Graduate

Want to acknowledge your graduate for his or her successes, or wish them well for the future? Share photos and sentiments on St. Michael Patch.

Caps, Gowns, Smiles and Sundaes at Preschool Graduation

The school district's Bright Beginnings program celebrated the end of another year.

As Loretto Catholic School Closes, St. Michael Making Room

The Academy of Saints Peter and Paul, Loretto, announced it will close its doors, leaving about 70 Catholic-educated students without a school.

STMA High School’s Steve Scherber Named Central Minnesota Assistant Principal of the Year

The high school's longtime assistant principal earns high honor from MASSP.

Albertville Primary Shows Off Its Reading Chops

The annual kindergarten "parade" dodged the raindrops Friday for family, friends.

St. Michael-Albertville Speech Team Hosting Comedy Night Fundraiser

As a talented duo prepares for the national meet next month, fans of comedy can check out a special event next week.

St. Michael-Albertville School District Must Respond to Suit Soon

Independent School District 885 has until Monday to respond to a lawsuit filed in United States District Court.

One "Refresh" and Click Could Add up to $25K for St. Michael-Albertville School

One teacher is taking the Pepsi Refresh Challenge, and aiming for a grant that would allow her to purchase iPads for students.

St. Michael-Albertville's Fifth Grade Math Masters Run Circles Around Statewide Competition

More on the math front, as St. Michael-Albertville fifth-graders raked in awards for their number skills.

Whiz Kid: The Numbers Always Add Up for St. Michael's Wyatt McCarthy

Big Woods fourth-grader Wyatt McCarthy is a math champion. What keeps him going?

National Honor Society Inductees Join the Organization’s Ranks at Performing Arts Center

The ceremony, held Wednesday, increased the ranks of the school's honor students.

St. Michael-Albertville High School Recognized for Advanced Placement Class Offerings

The local school district was one of only 14 statewide to earn national recognition for the advanced classes.

St. Michael-Albertville Teens React to Historic Moment

In the wake of Osama Bin Laden's death at the hands of United States armed forces, students who were kindergarteners on 9/11 reacted to the news.

St. Michael-Albertville Levy Committee Lays out its Levy Referendum Recommendations

Voters will be asked to support an operational levy increase the fall, as the district looks to continue programs and keep class sizes small.

St. Michael-Albertville School District, Friends Thank Dr. Marcia Ziegler

The superintendent of District 885 will step aside June 30, so friends and colleagues showed their appreciation with Sunday's ceremony.

Mallard Duck Hatching Eggs on St. Michael School Grounds

A "real life" science project makes its second annual appearance at Big Woods Elementary

UPDATE: Hosts Needed for St. Michael-Albertville Chinese Language Teachers

The district is continuing its program through 2013, but it needs the community's help.

Whiz Kid: St. Michael Community Rallies for Aly

Parents, family and friends are cheering on a 10-year-old girl that's in for the fight of her life.

St. Michael-Albertville Schools ‘Lead the Way’ to Increasing Engineering Opportunities

A program born in Wisconsin is allowing aspiring engineers to get a leg up on local competition.

Life's A Beach As Catholic School Rolls Out Bids For Kids

The annual fundraiser for the St. Michael Catholic School might be the reminder we need that summer is just around the corner.

Sno-Cross Superstar Stops in at St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West

X Games gold-medalist Tucker Hibbert appeared in front of several hundred students last week, talking about the importance of hard work and goals.

St. Michael-Albertville Fifth and Sixth Graders Live it Up at Activity Night

More energy meant more to explore at the St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West Activity Night, which hosted students from both schools.

You Said It: St. Michael-Albertville Teacher's Embarrassing Prom Memory

Prom advisor Jodee Butkowski, a language arts teacher at the high school, talks about her prom experience.

St. Michael-Albertville Knight’s Academy Students Shine in Statewide Competition

Students from the district's alternative learning program earned accolades, awards for their work at annual MAAP Competition.

Results: Winners Announced in the St. Michael-Albertville Talent Show

"Get Your Act Together" Variety Show a huge success for local arts council.

Life's A Dance for Sister Act

This Twin Cities duo has spun, kicked and grooved its way to accolades nationwide.

VIDEO: Prom Committee Makes Moonlit Dream a Reality

The committee put in hours of work Friday to move its idea from paper to reality, paving the way for Saturday's grand march. Check it out in this short video feature.

UPDATE: St. Michael-Albertville Prom-Goers Find Refuge from Winter in Moonlit Garden

A look at Prom 2011, with even more to come.

St. Michael-Albertville Prom Visits 'Moonlit Garden'

Friday was a day of preparation as the school's prom committee transformed the high school gym into a serene garden setting.