District News

DHS named to AP Honor Roll

Posted on: December 6, 2019

When the College Board released its 10th annual AP Honor Roll on Thursday, Dec. 5, Delano High School stood alone as the only Minnesota school to qualify. Only 250 schools in the United States and Canada earned the honor by simultaneously increasing access to AP courses and increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher (out of a possible 5). “Honor roll districts defy the expectation that expanding... Read More

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Third at state, and a new record

Posted on: November 21, 2019

As a team, Delano swimmers and divers took third place at the Class A state meet Nov. 14-16. Along the way, the Tigers also picked up a state record and individual championship. Delano scored 145 points to tie with Sauk Centre for third in competition at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Visitation of Mendota Heights won its seventh consecutive title with 318 points, and Hutchinson took second with 250 points. ... Read More

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Barduson, Lommel sign letters of intent

Posted on: November 13, 2019

A pair of Delano High School pitchers signed National Letters of Intent to compete at the next level on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Senior Cade Lommel will play Division I baseball at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and Lexi Barduson signed to play Division II softball at Minot State University in North Dakota. “I think it’s usually about 3 percent of high school kids that get to go on and play at the collegiate level, so... Read More

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A unique Veterans Day ceremony

Posted on: November 12, 2019

The annual Veterans Day ceremony at Delano High School included a variety of unique elements this year, including a presentation of the Sgt. Dillon Semolina memorial plaque, a donation to the Delano American Legion by Charter Spectrum and HISTORY (The History Channel), and remarks from keynote speaker Sen. Bruce Anderson. Another highlight included recognition of Mackenzie Oswell, Lauren Kantrovich and Hannah Kreisch for winning an essay contest... Read More

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Strong ACT scores in 2019

Posted on: November 8, 2019

Delano students who graduated in 2019 posted strong marks in the ACT test, increasing the district’s customary lead on state and national averages and finishing ahead of Delano’s own seven-year average. According to results released Wednesday, Oct. 30, the average composite score for a Delano student was 23.6 out of a possible 36, well ahead of the state average of 21.4 and the national average of 20.7. Delano’s score... Read More

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Speakers to address anxiety

Posted on: November 4, 2019

Delano Elementary School will host a free speaking event featuring Rob Winker and Amy Lou Anderson of Playmore and Prosper from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The speakers are sponsored by a grant from the United Way, and will share strategies for coping with anxiety. The event will take place in the school cafeteria, and is open to everyone. Parents, educators and community members who work with children and teens are encouraged to attend.... Read More

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Opening night for "Elf" is Nov. 8

Posted on: November 1, 2019

Delano High School will take a lighthearted leap into the holiday season when about 70 students produce “Elf The Musical” on two weekends in November. Click here for tickets. Click here for a brief preview video. The story follows Buddy, a human who was raised as an elf in... Read More

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Students celebrate Unity Day

Posted on: October 23, 2019

Delano Public Schools celebrated Unity Day on Wednesday, Oct. 23. At the elementary school, all students and staff gathered in the media center to start the day with a large group photo, then enjoyed a variety of fun activities to promote kindness and prevent bullying. Classes discussed how to handle bullying, how to speak kindly and help others, how to be a good friend, how to use the buddy bench on the playground, and more. In the... Read More

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DHS earns True Team section title

Posted on: October 14, 2019

The DHS girls swimming and diving team defeated Hutchinson by one point to win the True Team Section over the weekend. It was the first time Hutch has been defeated in at least six years. Swimmers and divers included Emma Kern, Kylie Strobl, Laila Rosenow, Shelby Benker, Abby Seguin, Sydney York, Josie Strobl, Hannah Wadholm, Annabelle Wentzel, Evey Verhey, Bella Millard, Kelsey Scanlan, Norah Seguin, Lydia Jostock, Ally Kurth, Maddie Kurth, Bella... Read More

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Almquist, Rodriguez earn honors

Posted on: October 1, 2019

Two Delano High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Jennifer Almquist and Chloe Rodriguez earned the honor by scoring among the top 3 percent of more than 1.5 million students nationally who entered the 2020 competition by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding... Read More

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