District News

Unique school year now underway

Posted on: September 8, 2020

The 2020-21 school year began Tuesday, Sept. 8, with some students distance learning and others physically present in the classroom. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 8-9, are orientation days at the elementary school, but starting next Monday all K-6 students who have not opted for distance learning will be in person, and 7-12 students who have not chosen distance learning will be using a hybrid model with two days per week on site. Read More

Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School

DIS video tour

Posted on: August 18, 2020

Incoming students and families can take a tour of Delano Intermediate School and meet some of the staff in this video. Read More

Post Categories: Intermediate School

Family guidance for 2020-21

Posted on: July 16, 2020

We are hard at work planning for the start of school in the fall, and more information will be coming in the next few weeks. As a reminder, the state will announce the week of July 27 whether school begins in person, as distance learning, or as a hybrid mix of the two. In the meantime, here is some information for families to consider from the MN Dept. of Education: Read More

Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School

TAC re-opens with new procedures

Posted on: June 18, 2020

The Tiger Activity Center re-opened on Wednesday, June 17, with some new rules and procedures as a result of COVID-19. See the details here. Read More

Post Categories: Community Education, Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School

MDE seeks input on distance learning

Posted on: June 18, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Education wants to hear from parents about their distance learning experience as the department plans for the 2020-21 school year. Take this survey to share your experience. Read More

Post Categories: Community Education, High School, Intermediate School

Reading, math tutors needed

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Delano Elementary is seeking one full-time or part-time reading tutor, and Delano Intermediate is seeking one full-time math tutor for next school year. Tutors work with students during school hours throughout the school year. Whether you’re... Read More

Post Categories: Elementary School, Intermediate School

Three DIS singers qualify for state

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Thanks to standout performances in “blind” auditions held earlier this year, Mary Leyda, Ryann Wyman and Scarlett Morrissette have earned themselves places in the State Honor Choir. Read More

Post Categories: Intermediate School

Facilities staff make the most of closures

Posted on: May 6, 2020

While COVID-19 has created challenging circumstances for schools and students, to say the least, facilities staff members at Delano Public Schools have seized on a unique opportunity offered by the building closures to move ahead with various projects at full... Read More

Post Categories: Community Education, Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School

Distance learning to last through 2019-20 school year

Posted on: April 23, 2020

This afternoon Gov. Tim Walz announced that all public schools in Minnesota will continue distance learning for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. This means that Delano students will continue distance learning through Thursday, June 4, which is the last day on our school calendar. With the closure of our facilities, you should anticipate additional information from each school regarding specific events and activities... Read More

Post Categories: Elementary School, High School, Intermediate School