Madelia Elementary School

Blue Earth Elementary School provides a variety of educational and cocurricular programs to students in grades kindergarten through five. Located in Blue Earth, Minn., the school offers various programs, such as English, arts, music, science, social studies, mathematics, and computer and physical education. It is affiliated with the Blue Earth Area Public Schools, and provides special education, orchestra, band, occupational therapy, choir and speech programs. Blue Earth Elementary School also provides English as a second language, reading, writing, spelling, technology, media studies and Braille programs. The school also offers various clubs and organizations, including student council, science fairs and winter concerts.

New Richland Hartland Ellendale Geneva Public Schools, located in New Richland, Minn., provides elementary, middle and high school academic education. It is a consolidated school district and operates grades kindergarten through six elementary, and grades six through eight middle schools. It also operates a grade nine through 12 high school. The district s high schools curricula include English, Spanish, math, family and consumer science, science and social studies. It also provides courses in business, media, agriculture, special education, and health and physical education. The district also offers various extracurricular activities, such as music, chorus and jazz band. Additionally, the district s schools offer counseling services, and operate programs for students suffering from alcohol and substance abuse and drug-related problems. The district s schools also have libraries providing literary sources, magazines, newspapers and Internet search tools. The middle and high schools provide various sports activities, including basketball, football, golf, cross country and wrestling.

The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, located in Faribault, Minn., is a special education initiative of the Minnesota Department of Education. The academy provides liberal arts, vocational, and life skills training for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. It is approved by the state and the North Central Association; and offers state-approved high school diplomas. It provides a learning experience that promotes American Sign Language and English for effective communication. Its individualized education program prepares measurable goals for each child that can be accomplished in one year based on the present levels of educational performance. The goals help the student to progress in the general curriculum that includes subjects, such as language arts, American history, math, science, biology, fine arts and physical education. The academy promotes health and wellness through various extracurricular, recreational and athletic activities.