Schools
Lilydale Landslide, New Superintendent: Top 2013 SLP School Stories by Month
Here are the most read school stories from St. Louis Park Patch for every month in 2013.
Here is a roundup of the most read school stories for every month of 2013 on St. Louis Park Patch.
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Carly Christenson died from Influenza A Tuesday afternoon, according to reports. Three SLP girls basketball teams set for Tuesday are postponed.
February
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Pollock Named Permanent Principal at Aquila
He’s been the school’s interim principal since the district placed the former principal on leave in 2011.
The district is leaving the North Suburban Conference in 2014.
April
Study Gives St. Louis Park Schools Low Grades for Achievement Gap
The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now graded schools on student performance, subgroup performance, performance gains and the achievement gap.
May
The 4th graders from Peter Hobart Elementary School were on a field trip at Lilydale Regional Park Wednesday.
SLP High Principal Robert Metz Selected as New Superintendent
The SLP School Board unanimously selected Metz to become the district's new superintendent on Thursday, May 9.
June
Should Peter Hobart be Renamed to Honor the Lilydale Students?
St. Louis Park School Board Director Joe Tatalovich suggested a change of name at a board meeting this month.
July
School District Asking Voters to Pay for Building Repairs, More Classrooms, Tech Levy
The St. Louis Park school district is working on referendum questions to pose to voters in the fall.
August
There were five candidates competing for three four-year seats. Board member Ken Morrison ran unopposed for the two-year seat.
September
Benilde Teacher Fired for 'Inappropriate Communication' With Students
The teacher's external photography business may have been related to his firing.
October
Meet School Board Candidate Christine Johnson, Who Works With the Mentally Ill
Three seats were contested in the Nov. 5 St. Louis Park School Board election.
November
School Levies Pass; Richardson, Yarosh, Waters Elected to Board
Bruce Richardson, Jim Yarosh and Karen Waters won the three contested seats on the school board.
December
Woman Charged With Giving Hard Cider to Minors in Her St. Louis Park Home
The woman is accused of giving bottles of Angry Orchard hard cider to a group of minors.
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