Maple River Memories

New and Old Traditions

Serteen Celebrates 25 Years Having a student show up late to a Serteen meeting rarely distracts adviser Jim Swanson, but when dozens of...

Maple River Cheer performed at halftime this past January. When a whistle blows or a buzzer sounds, it’s usually the signal for a break...

The Maple River drama club will be performing the play Beetlejuice for the public on November, 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. with a special...

Athletic Trainer Allison Montag serves Maple River Athletes For folks at the Daily Planet, most of them were completely unaware of Clark...

"If you build it, he will (mow)" For the past two decades, Jay Byram has been working behind the scenes of Maple River schools with a...

Homeschooling in the Maple River Community The month of September marks the beginning of the school year. For many students, it means new...

It’s a Good Day to Be An Adult and an Eagle Note: As a teacher, you’re often irrationally proud of Little Johnny’s accomplishments since...

"It's a Great Day to be an Adult and an Eagle" (Note: The legend of Ned Shuck’s work ethic began in the late 90s when he put in endless...

"It's a Great Day to Be an Adult and an Eagle" Note: During class, Connor Grunzke was always ‘on’ but directing his focus was pretty...

Laureen and Maureen arrived at Maple River together--married local and stayed local--and for more than a decade, taught together at Maple...

In July, I was able to sit down and visit with Jane Caldwell about her life in retirement and also some of her memories of working at...

On Friday, June 28th, I sat down with my former colleague (and current neighbor) to discuss retirement. The problem? This man hasn't...

This video essay will look back on Dale Massop's state wrestling championship in 1985

Miss Bonnie Lass celebrated its 60th Year thanks to participants who began caretakers of the program. An Overview of 60 Years of Miss...

An inside look at the local museum in Mapleton.