District News
Molitor, Otto earn Triple 'A' honors
Posted on: Jan 26, 2023
While earning a school’s Triple “A” Award is no small feat, this year’s Delano High School honorees won’t exactly surprise anyone. Bella Molitor... Read More
Dake retires from DES music room
Posted on: Jan 23, 2023
From Illinois to Arizona and a handful of school districts in Minnesota, Sharon Dake blazed a musical trail across the country over 41-plus-years as an educator. None of those... Read More
School climate conversation set for Jan. 30
Posted on: Jan 23, 2023
A special event to gather feedback from a wide variety of sources, build bridges and improve school climate in Delano has been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the DHS Tiger Den.... Read More
Four are 'Leaders in Educational Excellence'
Posted on: Dec 6, 2022
Each year Delano Public Schools staff members honor a few outstanding individuals with Leadership in Educational Excellence Awards. On Nov. 2, DES physical education teacher... Read More
Swimmers take second at state
Posted on: Dec 6, 2022
Delano’s swimmers and divers claimed one individual championship and a second-place team trophy at the state Class A swim and dive meet Nov. 16-18. An otherworldly performance by... Read More
Speaker emphasizes kindness
Posted on: Dec 6, 2022
Guest speaker Jonathan Friesen visited Delano High School on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to present his “Make Them Visible” talk to students in grades 7-12. The award-winning... Read More
Boys take fourth, girls 10th at state
Posted on: Dec 6, 2022
Delano High School’s cross country teams had a season to remember, as both captured conference and section titles and advanced to the state tournament. The boys took fourth place in... Read More
Another successful drive to aid vets
Posted on: Dec 6, 2022
The eighth annual clothing drive for veterans was a success. The effort by school staff and families netted 350 new clothing items, and monetary donations were used to purchase winter boots... Read More
Stock game builds financial literacy
Posted on: Dec 6, 2022
Fifth-grade math students at Delano Intermediate School are building financial literacy and analytical muscle through The Stock Market Game. Brian Zjawiony of Wells Fargo recently visited... Read More
Support staff earn honors
Posted on: Dec 6, 2022
A school can’t operate without the numerous support staff who come alongside teachers and students to aid them in their teaching and learning. Whether in transportation,... Read More