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We believe in transparency and community engagement because together, we thrive. Catch up on the school board highlights here.

Read about established, new and expanding programs designed to maximize every student's potential.

Future Warriors Day is an annual tradition at School District 197. Every year, in the spirit of community and mentorship, students from Two Rivers High School visit our elementary schools to share with our Future Warriors messages of pride, spirit, teamwork, and getting involved in the community. Here are a few pictures from students this year. 

Not even two weeks into the school year and Tridistrict CAPS high school students have already kicked off the year with a design challenge—helping local businesses find solutions for their business needs. Read more about the collaboration with our local partners.

Read about Garlough's newly formed fourth-grade student council. The student council is part of the school's new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative that promotes caring relationships, student engagement, and leadership opportunities.

School District 197 Celebrates Inaugural Class of Warrior Hall of Fame Inductees.

Over 500 staff members gathered at Warrior Field to celebrate the beginning another great school year with School District 197!

Introducing Rob Sahli! Read more about Rob and his new role at Moreland.

Read about the curriculum and programs that make our district unique!

2022-2023 School Board Meeting Notes Archives.

Students get a glimpse of college life! Read more here.

Meet our new American Indian Cultural Liaison, Nell Barri, here.

Learn more about our new Media Specialist, Jessica Moore, here.

Bruce Carpenter hired an addition to the Warrior Football Program. Read more here.

Schools across our district are hosting NAAPID events, read more here.

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners presented the 2023 Public Health Achievement Awards to three recipients from Two Rivers, read more here.

Fourth graders explore musical options offered in middle school. Read more here

CAPS students intern at Two Rivers Technology Department. Read more here.

Here are our 12 favorite district stories from 2022.

Read more here about high school juniors Grace, Quinn and Arina.

Mendota students and staff honor the beloved Mary Jo Skemp. Read more here.

Ben Kusch receives prestigious award. Read more here.

New middle school dance team has an incredible first year! Read more here.

CAPS prepares our students for the workplaces and careers, read more here.

Our students, staff and school-community  thrived in the 2022-2023 school year. Don't miss the archives highlighting awards; program participation; academic achievements; equitable practices; service-oriented engagement and community involvement here!.

We’re thrilled to announce the creation of the Warrior Hall of Fame! Read more here.

The District hosted a legislative roundtable. Read more here.

New this year! Implementation of annual district-wide survey. Learn more here.

Read all about our thriving student activities and athletics participation from the 2022-2023 school year here.

We sat down with Mark Quinn before his retirement, read more here.

Any day is a great day to thank a teacher, but we're using Teacher Appreciation Day to show them extra gratitude.

We asked students and staff to help us say thank you to our teachers for everything they do for School District 197 students and families. Check out a few of their submissions!

Our schools come together during the school day and students have been connecting and building relationships across different communities while learning, read more here.

Two Rivers students wowed the audience last week during their talent show, read more here!

Juniors and seniors earn college and high school credits while preparing for their future. Read more here

Earlier this week, we celebrated the class of 2023 and the places they will go for Senior Decision Day. Check out the full gallery here.

More than 49 students participated in OM this year! Read more here.

Over 400 students participated in our winter activities, read more.

More than 200 students participated in the Marine Team open house! Read more here.

Ava Warford receives St. Paul Athena Award 2023---read more here.

Heritage scientists show off their science skills! Read more here.

Two Rivers students passed the bilingual seals test! Read more here.

Moreland’s musical included all  fourth graders---read more here.

Our Middle School Math Teams finished another great season. Read more here.  

Read more here about the 26th annual Spelling Bee!

Two Rivers boasts 545 fall participants! Read more here.

Read more here about the Two Rivers production of Little Shop of Horrors! 

Read more here about Two Rivers School Resource Officer, Elyse Wood!

High schoolers read to younger students all month long! Read more here.

Somerset SPIFF Program creates intergenerational Memories that last a lifetime. Read more here.

More than 40 students received free dental services! Read more here.

Key Club students hoted a morning of service. Read more here.

Two Rivers boasts 545 fall participants! Read more here.