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Sixth graders share Friendsgiving

Five years ago, Jeremy Johnston began an annual event in Rugby at which the sixth grade classes at each of the two elementary schools meet for a Friendsgiving, a popular variation of the family holiday, Thanksgiving. Together with the other sixth grade teachers, Johnston coordinated a ...

Rugby High students perform at Northwest Festival of Music

Five students from Rugby Public High School were chosen to perform at the 46th Annual Northwest Festival of Music at Minot State University on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2. The festival is an annual staple of MSU’s music and fine arts department and all participating students must ...

Little Flower CYO prepares Amazing Race food drive

More than 50 local teensare expected to participate in the Amazing Race on Wednesday between 6:30-8:30 p.m throughout Rugby. The Amazing Race is organized by the Little Flower Parish Catholic Youth Organization as a service project to collect non-perishable food items for the Pierce County ...

Most Rugby parents respond positively to device-free policy

A majority of parents of students in the Rugby Public School District support the implementation of a device-free policy, which is being explored by the school board. Superintendent Mike McNeff presented the results of the survey, which he said found many parents supportive, believing it ...

Library supports students for upcoming year

The Heart of America Library is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year with two of its last big summer events. The annual school supply drive and the We All Read for Ice Cream reading challenge are supporting students’ transitions back to the classroom. The supply drive is accepting ...

Rugby students earn agriculture scholarships

Rugby students Jackson Brossart and Taylor Pritschet were among students awarded the Boyd and Joan Wallbrown Agricultural Innovation Endowed Scholarship through the Portage Foundation. The students were awarded with a total of $2,400. Boyd and Joan Wallbrown purchased their Ohio farm in 1959 ...

High school graduate reflects on volunteerism

Ryli Kuhnhenn, daughter of Mandy and Ben Kuhnenn, will be walking across the commencement stage on Sunday, May 26, as part of the Rugby High School graduating class of 2024. The graduation ceremony will be at 2 p.m. in the Charlie Hanneman Gymnasium at Rugby High School. Kuhnhenn has been ...

DECA club holds penny war fundraiser to pie teachers

The Rugby High School DECA club held a penny war fundraiser to raise awareness of the micro preemie unit within the Sanford Health NICU. The fundraiser raised a total of $1,070.01 which exceeded their goal of $1,000. Each grade earned points by placing pennies and bills in their dedicated ...

Principal of the Year honoree upholds academic tradition

Jared Blikre, principal at Rugby High School, doesn’t view his honor of being named North Dakota Principal of the Year as an individual award, but credits the teachers, students, staff and community that have supported the school. “It’s an honor to be recognized by your peers,” he ...