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Last call for graduation information

The Valley News once again plans to publish a special keepsake graduation section for this year’s Shakopee High School seniors. Parents should have received a mailing from the newspaper. It includes a form with information about the graduate that can be included in the graduation section.


May 9, 2008 - 12:23pm
Snakes alive!

Brady Miller, a kindergartner at Eagle Creek Elementary School, gets up close and personal with Simeon the snake. The ball python is Eagle Creek librarian Gina Light’s pet. Students got a chance to ask questions about Simeon and to feel and hold him. (Submitted photo)



May 7, 2008 - 1:13pm

Mock crash

Emergency personnel work to free victims from a vehicle after a "crash" in the parking lot of Shakopee High School. The drill is part of an ongoing effort to instill the importance of an alcohol-free prom and graduation. Shakopee's prom is this Saturday. Blood and guts and a dead girl ejected onto the hood of a car presented a shocking reality of what can happen when people drink and drive. (Staff photo by Ruth Anne Maddox)



Commissioner: Lind's personnel data should remain private

By Lori Carlson, Correspondent 

The state commissioner of administration has determined that a letter from School Board Member Chris Lind regarding possible litigation against the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District should remain classified as private personnel data.


Shakopee Schools celebrate Asian-Pacific Heritage Month

By Cristina Oxtra

Communications Coordinator


Food drive under way at Sun Path Elementary

Sun Path Elementary School’s PTO and Student Council have teamed up to sponsor a food drive today through Friday.

Food donations will benefit the CAP Agency and the many local families it supports.


Mock crash at SHS Wednesday

A mock car crash, involving local police, fire and medical personnel, will be staged at the Shakopee High School parking lot on Wednesday morning.

The event, scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m., is sponsored by the school’s Students Against Destructive Decision. It will be followed by a presentation in the auditorium to show students the dangers of drinking alcohol and driving.


Project contracts awarded; bids sought for facility improvement

By Ruth Anne Maddox

Staff Writer


Swimming, dance will be considered for next year

By Ruth Anne Maddox

Staff Writer


Preliminary budget expenditures increase

By Ruth Anne Maddox

Staff Writer


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