Rib Lake board hopes to have school year end before June 1
Rib Lake schools is trying to keep the school year from creeping into June.
At the Rib Lake Board of Education meeting on January 12, 2023, board members voted to forgive the third snow day instead of extending the school year by a day. District Administrator Travis Grubbs stated that even with the three snow and ice days, the district still had the requisite amount of minutes required by the state for the year. The Board had made the decision to have two “bad weather” days built into the calendar for this year, both of which were used up very quickly this winter season, as well as a third.
The Board stated that they would revisit this issue if there is another bad weather day, whether it be snow, ice, or something else entirely.
In other business:
The Board of Education also made an update to the student handbook, specifically affecting Rib Lake students who attend the Rural Virtual Academy (RVA). The Board decided to change the amount of in person classes RVA students are allowed to take at Rib Lake schools from 2 classes to 4.
Rib Lake High School Student Council members Izzy Fallos and Tessa Krause reported to the Board on the goings-on at Rib Lake High School. The student council has implemented a suggestion box for students to submit issues that they would like the student council to focus on. The student council will vote on these issues among themselves, and will do research on why certain policies (i.e. dress codes) exist in both Rib Lake and other districts. If an issue needs to be passed by the Board of Education before a change is made, student council members will present it to them, and do their best to convince them of the change.
The Rib Lake high school student of the month is Corey Fuchs, and the Rib Lake Staff Member of the Month is Damin Bartelt.
The fifth through eighth grade spelling bee is coming up on January 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Follow Rib Lake Elementary School on Facebook to see “Channel 5 News,” a daily news show hosted by Rib Lake fifth graders. They report on the daily announcements, the weather, and more.
Elementary School principal Jon Dallman thanked all of the volunteers that have helped during events over the holiday season, such as the Reindeer Shop.
The district is purchasing a new dishwasher for Rib Lake Elementary School at $24,443.
On Christmas night, a pipe broke in the ceiling of the high school. There were no major problems caused by this.
