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The Dassel-Cokato School Board meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at the district offi ce, located on the high school/
middle school campus. School board members are Irene Bender, Bill Aho, board chair; Kathy Grochow, Chuck Nelson, Dave Sangren,
and Andy Engh.
The performing arts center (PAC), an 800-seat auditorium
used for a variety of school and community events, was the
most recent addition to the complex, in 2004. Along with the
PAC came a 2,000-seat gymnasium, and a new football fi eld
and track.
In all levels of learning, Dassel-Cokato Schools teach
the pillars of character education: respect, responsibility,
resiliency, integrity, compassion, and understanding
diversity.
Along with the pillars, the schools have adopted the
Olweus anti-bullying program, teaching students to step up
and stop bullying inside and outside of school.
Every educational room throughout the school district is
equipped with SMART boards, which are interactive white
boards that provide more learning opportunities for all
teaching styles.
Strong partnerships, and a dedication to every student
are at the foundation of the DC Public School’s tradition of
excellence.
The school can be reached at 320-286-4100. Visit www.
dc.k12.mn.us for further information on each school, and a
staff directory.
Elementary schools
Both Dassel and Cokato elementary schools were named
2004-05 Schools of Excellence by the Minnesota Elementary
School Principal’s Association.
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