Middle school students of the month Monday, February 08, 2010 By Staff Middle school students of the month full story

A perfect '10 Monday, February 08, 2010 By Mary Dick Full Name: Ronnie Eugene Combs Jr. Birth date: September 9, 1991 Parents: Ronnie Combs Sr. and Shelly Combs Favorite food: Hot wings Favorite movie/show:  Old school Favorite song/artist: “Wherev full story

Watching physical fitness Monday, February 08, 2010 By Brittany Swaine [ArticleImageHyperLink] As the physical fitness of teens decreases, the concern with required credits for physical education increases. High school students are only obligated to take a single semester of P.E. their whole hi full story

When do grades matter Monday, February 08, 2010 By Mary Dick [ArticleImageHyperLink] Traditional high school grading systems filter all the way down to the elementary school. Starting in the third grade at Dakota Valley, students are given the traditional A-F scores for their work. So full story

Senior privileges questioned Monday, February 08, 2010 By Anna Owens [ArticleImageHyperLink] Senior year is more than just being at the top of the high school kingdom. The seniors receive special treatment known as Senior Privileges. The qualification-free program lets the seniors leave for full story

Middle school hoopsters start Monday, February 08, 2010 By Megan Haag [ArticleImageHyperLink] Middle school basketball is a smaller version of what goes on at the high school. Both boys and girls play basketball in the winter. However, because of gym space availability the season is split. Gir full story

Middle school turmoil Monday, February 08, 2010 By Gina Nauman [ArticleImageHyperLink] The transition to high school from middle school is considered by some to be a major stepping stone to individuality. In fact, the general consensus is that middle school students are in an extreme de full story

Musicians jazz it up Monday, February 08, 2010 By Anna Owens Music soothes the soul, especially when it’s jazz at the middle school. “We don't need a jazz band but we don't need plays or sports or anything extra except it gives us ability to express ourselves full story

Dancing to victory Monday, February 08, 2010 By Mary Dick As members of the team, we have to rely on each other to work hard so we dance in sync at our competition.” Dakota Valley’s dance team has brought on their own spirit winning various awards at the M full story

One hundred days and counting Monday, February 08, 2010 By Hillary Zirbel This story is brought to you by the number 100. In honor of the hundredth day of school, which occurred on February 1, the elementary students participated in several fun math activities centered arou full story