What Does the Minnesota Education Bill Mean for STMA Schools?

Early education was a huge focus in the $15.7 billion bill, which received slivers of support from Republicans in both chambers of the state capitol.

Accidents, Grass Fire: St. Michael Fire Blotter

The department also responded to medical calls.

Updated: Accident in Albertville Involves School Bus Wednesday Morning

With the exception of the driver, no other individuals were reportedly on the bus when the accident happened near 50th and Labeaux Avenue.

Report: STMA School Board Tells City Councils 'Political Gamesmanship' Hurting Schools

Fairness in school funding was one of the topics at an April 29, 2013 joint meeting of the St. Michael-Albertville School Board and the city councils of St. Michael and Albertville, the Press News reported.

Two STMA Teachers Up for “Let’s Dish! Teacher of the Year” Award

Voting ends April 30, 2013.

Step By Step Montessori School of Corcoran Gives Back

Three preschool classrooms at Step By Step Montessori School of Corcoran worked hard and made 382 sandwiches recently.

Post Your 2013 St. Michael-Albertville High School Prom Pics on Patch

From dresses and hair-dos to limos and group photos, share it all with your Patch community.

April is Awesome for Kids: St. Michael Schools Will Start Two Hours Late April 19

Eschewing prior policy, the St. Michael-Albertville School District postponed school early Thursday evening.

'#thisisridiculous': Social Media Reacts to STMA Schools Early Dismissal April 18

'Good call,' wrote another online commenter after St. Michael-Albertville District ended the school day early because of snow.

April's Fool: Another Half Foot of Snow Expected in St. Michael

The National Weather Service in Chanahassen has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of East and Central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. The storm will hit Thursday night into Friday morning.

Photos: Gov. Dayton Congratulates STMA High School Wrestling Team on State Championship

The team was named 3A co-champ in the 2013 Minnesota state team championships.

STMA Middle School Students Participate in Minnesota Geographic Bee

Brendan Devine and Cole Meyer represented the STMA Middle Schools during the April competition.

Texting While Driving Is Topic of New Video by STMA Senior: KARE11

Eli Guillou won the Minnesota Department of Public Safety contest last year with a PSA about seatbelt use.

St. Michael-Albertville High School Pre-Prom Photo Gallery

Share your pre-prom photos with St. Michael Patch readers.

STMA School District Website Scheduled for Redesign

The new look is expected to be completed before the start of the 2013-14 school year.

STMA Middle School East Second Trimester Honor Roll

Students in 5th through 8th grade were recognized.

STMA High School Technology Department Receives National Award

The award was presented by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.

STMA School District Day at the Capitol Focuses on School Funding

Parents, school board members, city officials and the superintendent traveled to the Minnesota State Capitol to meeting with legislators.

St. Michael-Albertville High School Trimester 2 "B" Honor Roll

Students from 9th to 12th grade were recognized.

St. Michael-Albertville High School Trimester 2 "A" Honor Roll

Students in grade 9-12 were named.

Study Gives St. Michael-Albertville Schools Low Grades for Achievement Gap

A study by the Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now graded all St. Michael-Albertville schools in the categories of student performance, subgroup performance, performance gains and achievement gap.

Photo: Three STMA Students Receive National Scholastic Art Awards

Katie Scott, Wesley Van't Hull and Cortney Woodis were recognized for their achievement.

Photos: STMA Middle School West Students of the Month

Several students were recognized during in December, January and February.

Photo: March Middle School East Students of the Month

More than 10 students from the St. Michael - Albertville School were honored.

All-Day, Everyday Kindergarten Has Momentum at Minnesota Capitol

Senate and House leaders seem to be in agreement with Gov. Mark Dayton on the idea of funding all-day, everyday kindergarten programs across Minnesota. St. Michael-Albertville leaders also support the idea, if it's fully funded.

Wright Technical Center Looks to Hire New Director

The center offered the position to Raymond Przekurat, Jr. from Wisconsin.

STMA Public Schools Close March 18 Due to Weather Conditions

The district updated its decision to close schools Monday around 8:30 a.m.

St. Michael Residents Named to Bemidji State University Dean's List

The students were recognized for their work in fall 2012.

Trivia Time: St. Michael-Albertville Girls Soccer Hosts Second Annual Event

Test your knowledge and earn bragging rights among your friends and peers, all for a good cause, as the St. Michael-Albertville girls' soccer team hosts a new sort of fundraiser.

STMA Falls to Hopkins in Quarterfinals of Minnesota State Girls Basketball Tournament

Hopkins beat St. Michael-Albertville 77-58.

Taste Testing, Training and New Recipes Focus of STMA Food Service Program

Find out how the food service staff in the St. Michael-Albertville School District is working to address student concerns.

St. Michael-Albertville Schools Closed Today, March 5

Winter Storm Saturn has dumped enough snow on St. Michael and Albertville to cancel school today.

School Lunches at Center of St. Michael-Albertville School Board Discussion

Changes in the school lunch program, from smaller portions to those sweet potato fries, continue to draw fire from both students and parents.

St. Michael-Albertville Middle Schooler Attends Presidential Inauguration

Tyler Westerlund, a St Michael-Albertville Middle School East sixth- grader, was selected to travel with the People to People organization to Washington D.C. in January.

St. Michael-Albertville Brings Home 28 Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards

Students move on to compete in the National Scholastic Art Awards for portfolio submissions and individual art pieces.

St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East Announces Students of the Month

12 middle schoolers were named February Students of the Month.

St. Michael-Albertville High School in Running to Win $10,000 for Community Garden Project

Voting is open on PREP45's Facebook page until March 6.

Beloved St. Michael-Albertville Principal Recognized as One of State's Best

Jennifer Kelley, head of St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East, has been named Met Life/NASSP Principal of the Year for Minnesota. And for those that know her, it's easy to see why.

'Art is Life to Me': St. Michael-Albertville Students Prepare for Art Auction

The Feb. 28 event features art work from students of all ages at STMA schools.

St. Michael's Big Woods Elementary Up For $1,500 Prize for School Library

Voting is open to the community. The contest is through St. Cloud's Wild Country 99, KZPK 98.9 FM. Big Woods is the only STMA school in the contest.