Posted on: April 1, 2020
During this period of social distancing, the outdoors is a great place to keep kids active. However, to keep potential COVID-19 exposure to a minimum, all school district playgrounds, tennis courts and turf fields have been closed until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation to help keep everyone safe. Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: March 31, 2020
Back before “distance learning” became a way of life for Delano students and teachers, fourth-graders at Delano Intermediate School had the opportunity to experience virtual reality as part of their reading unit focused on technology and robotics. Jackson Groskreutz, technical manager of the Delano Performing Arts Center and a 2018 graduate of Delano High School, visited the DIS flex lab to put on a number of... Read More
Post Categories: Intermediate School
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Following the executive orders of Governor Tim Walz to close schools and create a distance learning plan, Delano Public Schools is providing the following information for families. ALL STUDENTS In order for students to access instruction most teachers in grades K-2 will be using Seesaw and teachers in grades 3-12 will be using Google Classroom. Students will need to log in according to specific... Read More
Post Categories: Community Education, Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: March 10, 2020
A play featuring more than 80 of Delano’s budding young actors from grades 2-6 will take place later this month. “Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon” is an adoption of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure book from the Magic Tree House book series. This time around, Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to an exotic island filled with exciting creatures -- and with pesky pirates.... Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, Intermediate School
Posted on: March 10, 2020
Delano Public Schools will be closed Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27, due to the COVID-19 situation. This page is intended to provide information and resources related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The situation is evolving by the day. Please refer to the Read More
Post Categories: Community Education, Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: March 9, 2020
After four days of competition featuring 61 teams and 177 students in grades 4-6, Thomas Depa, Isaiah Depa and Blake Nemec took first place in the DIS Battle of the Books on Thursday, Feb. 13. “The last few days have been hectic for us because we’ve been reading non-stop,” said Isaiah Depa, a sixth-grader. “I think I’ve read about eight hours in the last three days.” Nemec, also a sixth-grader, said his... Read More
Post Categories: Intermediate School
Posted on: March 9, 2020
With spring break underway, we have received a number of questions regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), quarantines and travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is maintaining a list of countries with travel advisories. At this point, only travelers from Level 3 countries need to stay away from school for 14 days after traveling back home. Although this list may be updated... Read More
Post Categories: Community Education, Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: February 28, 2020
Delano Public Schools is aware of developments regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is in communication with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to receive the most up-to-date information for schools. While new viruses are concerning, it is important to note that the immediate health risk to Minnesotans from COVID-19 is considered low. To date, only four individuals in Minnesota have been tested for... Read More
Post Categories: Community Education, Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: January 30, 2020
Pursing his passion for music has led Jason Koets to a career that perfectly harmonizes his interests and aptitudes. In recognition of the Delano High School band director’s outstanding work with students, his fellow faculty members have named Koets the Delano Public Schools 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. A nomination statement from a fellow teacher praised Koets for building a strong band program in the high school. Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School
Posted on: January 24, 2020
Three staff members from Delano Public Schools recently received Education Support Staff Awards from Resource Training & Solutions during a recognition banquet in Sartell. Food service director Kris Larson, high school IT coordinator Michael Patterson, and intermediate school Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) paraprofessional Stephanie Schreyer were nominated by Delano district staff members and chosen from a... Read More
Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School