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At a special board meeting on April 9, the ISD 199 School Board voted to select Dr. Tyrone Brookins as the district’s next superintendent.
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IGHMS students in 8th grade wrapped up their poetry unit with the annual Poetry Slam.
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Dakota County Public Health will hold a free and low-cost vaccine clinic for children on April 23.
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IGHMS has, once again, earned revalidation as an AVID National Demonstration School!
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Be ready in case of a school closure this winter. Read about ISD 199's Winter Weather Procedures here.
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Enhancing safety was a key part of our 2024 referendum. Now, dozens of updates have been made to further increase safety for our students, staff, and families.
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