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Do you know of a former Willmar Cardinal athlete who was an outstanding competitor; a retired Cardinal coach who produced great teams and individuals or a community member who has helped to grow Willmar athletics through their unsurpassed support and volunteer time?  Please consider nominating him/her for the Hall of Fame.
 

West Central Tribune, November 9, 2011.  WILLMAR — Willmar

News story from Channel 5 Eyewitness News - KSTP.com

View school board members speaking about the November 8, 2011, levy vote.  Videos will be linked as they are uploaded.

  Lenny Lenzmeier
  lenzmeierw@willmar.k12.mn.us

  Nathan Streed
  streedn@willmar.k12.mn.us

  Linda Mathiasen 

Aren’t Operating Levies Just for Extras?  Since the 70’s the importance of operating levies to school districts across Minnesota has increased.  In 1980, less than 20% of Minnesota districts relied on voter approved operating levies.  In 2011, more than 90% of Minnesota districts rely on them to fund core academic programs.  Almost 1/3 (113) of Minnesota districts are voting on a levy this fall.
 

Powerpoint presentaion to the School Board on September 26, 2011 by Mark Miley, Willmar Middle School Principal.
 

Link to the Powerpoint Slides pdf only
 
Link to the Board Presentation Video by Mr. Mark Miley, Middle School Principal
 

Financial and educational impacts of moving from the block schedule to a six period day at the high school.  Powerpoint presentaion to the School Board on September 26, 2011 by Rob Anderson, Willmar High School Principal.

Link to the Powerpoint Slides pdf only
 

Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement for 2010-11
Willmar Public Schools, ISD 347 - Your Partner in Learning

Approved by the Willmar School Board on Sept. 12, 2011.

As we look forward to 2011-12 - A Message from the Superintendent of Schools

Over the past eight months 17 school districts, a couple of education service providers, and Ridgewater College have been working on a project together discussing education’s future in West Central Minnesota.  The participating districts stretch from Ortonville to Lester Prairie and represent over 16,000 students across the region.  

The strategic plan for Willmar Public Schools Distrct 347 is now available online.  It is linked on the website menu under District or you can link here WPS Strategic Plan

The strategic plan is a list of goals for the following areas: 
 Facilities & Programs
 K-5 Elementary
 Middle School
 Senior High School
 Alternative Programs
 Special Education