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Submitted photo 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. der to prepare students for success in a changing world. Along with a range of academic opportunities, including advanced placement (AP) and college-credit courses, the high school offers a variety of extracurricular and cocurricular activities for those interested in participating in athletics and fi ne arts. DCHS believes in being responsive to the needs of students, and challenging them to reach their potential. With this in mind, students in fi fth through eighth grades use Chromebooks in the classrooms on a daily basis, which continues the district’s goal of providing students more learning opportunities through access to technology. Teachers also receive ongoing staff development training to help them make the best use of technology The high school also offers courses taught at the school that equate to more than 50 college credits through Southwest Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, Ridgewater College, and the University of Minnesota. The high school can be reached at 320-286-4100, ext. 1800. Community Education Dassel-Cokato Community Education provides lifelong learning experiences for people of all ages, abilities, and cultures through programs and services offered year-round. Programming includes youth enrichment and recreation, adult basic education, life-long learning, and recreation. DC Community Education also provides school-age child care through the Charger Kids Club before and after school, and all day in the summer. Activities and enrichment courses vary throughout the seasons. Visit the community education website for details on programming, www.isd466.org, or call 320-286-4120. Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood The Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood Center is located on the Dassel-Cokato High School/Middle School campus, and its programming is under the umbrella of Dassel-Cokato Community Education. Providing services to families with children ages birth through kindergarten, programming includes Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), school readiness Play ‘n’ Learn Preschool, and early childhood screening. More information regarding these programs can be found at www.isd466.org, or by calling 320-286-4120. ������������� ������������ ������������������� 320.286.2118 DASSELCOKATO.COM | 25