Posted on: December 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 Mollie Graham,... Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: December 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 for 10 female veterans who are undergoing treatment at the Eagles Healing Nest. The boots were purchased at the request of that facility’s director. “On behalf of Delano Schools, I would like to thank the Delano community and staff... Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: December 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 the school to share about investing and the stock market. In addition to the visit from that subject matter expert, students are regularly engaging in the same activities as stock traders in the business world. DIS teacher Jacob Olson said... Read More
Post Categories: Intermediate School
Posted on: December 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. Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: August 29, 2022
The new school year will open with a roar, as nearly 50 students in grades 5-8 present “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” Read More
Post Categories: High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: June 28, 2022
After 26 memorable years at Delano Public Schools, it is hard to picture Karen Shallbetter anywhere else. Read More
Post Categories: Intermediate School
Posted on: June 8, 2022
Sue Wallinga always knew she would become a teacher. “From a very early age I just felt like it was my calling,” she said. Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, Intermediate School
Posted on: June 6, 2022
It was a banner year for Delano students at the State History Day competition. Out of 13 total... Read More
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Posted on: May 31, 2022
Explorers, inventors, authors, athletes, musicians, politicians and other pivotal figures in history were on display at the sixth-grade Wax Museum on Wednesday, May 25. The event challenged Delano Intermediate School students to research a historical figure, then present that information in brief first-person reports when visitors arrived. Family members filled the upper level of the building to enjoy the interactive exhibits. Read More
Post Categories: Intermediate School
Posted on: April 20, 2022
Seven outstanding singers from Delano Intermediate School have been selected for the State Honor Choir. “This is the largest group of singers ever selected from Delano,” said choir teacher Sandy Meyerson. Fifth-graders Katherine Burleson, Avery Coder, Koralynn Feldmann and Alexa Huotari were among those chosen, along with sixth-graders Nathan Heckman, Madeline Martin and Alyson Rinsem. “Each DIS... Read More
Post Categories: Intermediate School