MCA Testing Schedule
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by jfoster.
Virginia Public Schools will be administering MCA Math tests February 27 – May 18.
Virginia Public Schools will be administering the MCA Science tests March 26 – May 18.
Virginia Public Schools will be administering the Reading MCA on the following dates:
Parkview Learning Center: April 17-18
Roosevelt Elementary School: April 16-20
Virginia High School: April 17-18
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SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK 2012
Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 by jfoster.
Virginia School District children benefit every day from the hard work of our school board. February 20th through February 24th is Minnesota School Board Recognition Week, so please take the time to thank these dedicated leaders for spending countless hours away from their own families and jobs so ALL our children can get a great education in the Virginia Public Schools.
Dennis Hendricks, Tim Riordan, Kim Stokes,
Sonya Pineo, Wendy McAllister, Bill Hafdahl
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ANOTHER EXCELLENT AUDIT
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by jfoster.
Once again the Virginia School District has received the top rating for their annual school district financial audit. The firm of Walker, Giroux & Hahne, Ltd. recently completed the annual audit for fiscal year 2011 and gave the District an “unqualified” rating.
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THANK YOU VOTERS!
Posted on 09. Nov, 2011 by jfoster.
The administration and school board would like to thank voters for their support. We believe the results of the election affirm the fact that the Virginia School District is on the right path. We will work hard to Continue The Success.
RESULTS OF THE 2011 ELECTION FOR REFERENDUM AUTHORIZATION EXTENSION
Precinct Polling Place YES NO Total
1 Parkview 368 186 554
2 Miners No. Room 258 189 447
3 Columbia Apts. 208 113 321
4 Miners No. Room 277 228 505
5 Miners No. Room 289 224 513
0880 Pike Town Hall 28 42 70
0915 Sandy Town Hall 33 38 71
1150 Wuori Town Hall 65 74 139
0970 Sand Lake Chapel 104 110 214
0825 Mt. Iron Precinct 2 0 0 0
TOTALS 1630 1204 2834
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CONTINUE THE SUCCESS
Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by jfoster.
Year Reading Math Science Writing
2010-11 #1 #1 #1 #2
2009-10 #1 #2 #1 #2
2008-09 #1 #3 #1 #1
2007-08 #1 #2 #1 #2
2006-07 #1 #2 n/a #1
2005-06 #1 #2 n/a #3
The data used for ranking represent the combined district percentage of students proficient or passing
at grade level on the Minnesota statewide standardized tests. The comparisons include twelve regional
range districts and are based upon data provided by the Minnesota Department of Education website.
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CONTINUE THE SUCCESS
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by jfoster.
Click Here for the CONTINUE THE SUCCESS Flyer
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The Tradition of Excellence Continues…
Posted on 04. Oct, 2011 by jfoster.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2010-2011 TEST SCORES
CLICK HERE FOR A LARGER VERSION OF 2010-2011 TEST SCORES
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“VIRGINIA AT TOP IN RANGE SCORES”
Posted on 16. Sep, 2011 by jfoster.
That was the front page headlines in the Mesabi Daily News of Friday, September 16, 2011. The article goes on to say that “The Virginia Schools led the pack in Range school districts in standardized statewide test scores in reading and mathematics in 2010-11.”
Once again our students and staff have proven that they are working hard to improve learning at ISD 706. While we are proud of this accomplishment, we will continue to strive for improvement during the 2011-12 school year. Congratulations Parkview Learning Center, Roosevelt Elementary and Virginia High School, good job!
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8th Grade iPad Orientation Scheduled for August 29th
Posted on 16. Aug, 2011 by jfoster.
There will be an 8th grade parent and student orientation in order to introduce our 8th Grade iPad technology plan for the 2011-12 school year. Parents and students will learn about the introduction of iPads into the classroom and what it means for their student’s education. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and get involved in a new era of technology. Orientation will be in Goodman Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. Eighth grade parents and students should watch for a mailing (snail mail) with more information.
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An iPad for a Teacher
Posted on 05. Jul, 2011 by jfoster.
It wasn’t so many years ago that the saying “an apple for the teacher” was used to express appreciation for a job well done. A gift of an apple or other small item was presented to the teacher by a grateful and probably shy student. In July the teachers of the Virginia Public Schools will get their apple in the form of an iPad 2. Teachers will receive basic training and be let go to explore and experiment with this new teaching tool. Later in July and also in August more training will be offered as instructional staff ratchet up for the start of the 2011-12 school year.
Over 500 Apple iPad 2’s have been purchased by ISD 706 for our students and staff to use. In September each 8th grade student will be issued an iPad 2. The remainder will be available for use in classrooms K-12. By providing these new tools, ISD 706 is excited to be continuing the “A Tradition of Excellence.”

