Tag: middle school
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Hmong American Peace Academy highlights Hmong culture through theater
Hmong culture is set to take center stage in HAPA’s first middle school theater production, “Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella.” … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/hmong-american-peace-academy-highlights-141557393.html
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Yosemite Middle School’s Hmong New Year builds community through cultural festivities
Yosemite Middle School hosted its 3rd annual Hmong New Year celebration.The Hmong New Year celebration at Yosemite Middle School is a great way for the communit … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/yosemite-middle-schools-hmong-new-year-builds-community-through-cultural-festivities
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School board votes against affinity middle school groups
The Forest Lake Area School Board has voted 4-3 to eliminate student-led groups at the middle school, which would eliminate affinity groups at the middle school. The amendment to the … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/school-board-votes-against-affinity-middle-school-groups/article_9d5af375-a53d-4406-b1eb-8795b748207d.html
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One Minnesota middle school did away with A-F letter grades. The students have questions.
St. Anthony-New Brighton and Spring Lake Park schools are among the Minnesota districts moving to “proficiency-based” grading to try to emphasize learning. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-schools-grading-competency/601223267
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Step into the world of comic book-inspired play ‘Drawing Lessons’
You’ll never forget the highs and lows of your middle school experience, and while it might be impossible to travel back, The Children’s Theatre company invites you to jump into the comic-book styled … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6709515f80aa41b3af71c8b1de2aeebf&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fstep-into-the-world-of-comic-book-inspired-play-drawing-lessons&c=17711113575341700209&mkt=en-us
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Hmong Mental Health Conference invites attendees to EC to break stigma, highlight resources
Over the weekend, many people gathered at Northstar Middle School to gather for the Hmong Mental Health Conference. Hearing from five different panel speakers from within the Hmong community, … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/hmong-mental-health-conference-invites-035900992.html
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North Star Middle School hosts Hmong mental health conference
Mayo Clinic and others collaborated to hose a Hmong mental health conference focus this year on mental health. Staff with Mayo Clinic say the conference is an opportunity for those in the Hmong … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2024/09/29/north-star-middle-school-hosts-hmong-mental-health-conference/
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Northstar Middle School hosts Hmong mental health conference
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Hundreds gathered at Northstar Middle School on Saturday to learn about mental health resources for the Hmong community. Mayo Clinic and others collaborated to hose a … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2024/09/29/north-star-middle-school-hosts-hmong-mental-health-conference/
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Appleton schools ahead of the curve teaching Hmong American history in middle school
While Gov. Tony Evers signed a law April 4 making instruction in Hmong and Asian American history mandatory, AASD has worked to include Hmong history since 2018. Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2024/05/01/act-266-hmong-american-history-and-culture-taught-in-appleton-since-2018/73273153007/
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Survivors speak out against child marriage
A year ago, I decided to share my story. I found my voice.” Yang, married in middle school, and was restricted from having friends outside the Hmong community. At 22, Yang had two sons aged 5 and 8. Full story: https://www.sequimgazette.com/news/survivors-speak-out-against-child-marriage/
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CUSD Asian Student Success Conference highlights Hmong culture
Hundreds of high school and middle school students from Clovis Unified schools gathered in the gym at Clovis East High School on Wednesday, November 29th for the Asian … Full story: https://www.clovisroundup.com/cusd-asian-student-success-conference-highlights-hmong-culture/
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Hmong Heritage Celebrated at Wausau School
In a first-of-its-kind event honoring Hmong Heritage Month, several middle school students in Wausau had the chance to showcase … Read Full Article
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Tips and tricks to overwintering honey bees
Tis’ the season of deer hunting, and hunters across Dane County are taking steps to get themselves ready. Saturday’s rain did not stop hundreds of elementary and middle school girls from running, … Read Full Article
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Girls on the Run South Central Wis. holds 5K, celebrates record-breaking fall season
Saturday’s rain did not stop hundreds of elementary and middle school girls from running, walking and skipping over three miles to the finish line. Read Full Article
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Hmong Language and Culture Middle Schools opens in St. Paul
Just two minutes away from St. Paul’s Hmong Village, a new middle school is integrating the culture into its everyday learning. Read Full Article
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Hmong middle school opens as part of St. Paul Public School District
“Culturally relevant instruction is very important for our families to see,” said Principal Veu Thor. “When our children come to school, they see themselves as authors or writers or mathematics or … Read Full Article
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Lincoln Middle School students get a preview of Hmong New Year
Hmong New Year begins Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in West Salem. Anyone is encouraged to come, especially if it is your first time. Read Full Article