Last wee, YME Middle and High School Student Council members partnered for a special service project at Granite Ridge and the Care Center, helping the residents plant their flowers to enjoy throughout the spring and summer. Residents shared their gardening expertise and guided the students as they worked together. After planting, students visited with the elders, sharing stories and enjoying each other’s company. Cookies and lemonade wrapped up the visit. The experience was a way for students to give back to the community and build connections across generations.

The ECHO Charter School elementary students gave a “Summertime” concert May 15 in conjunction with the school’s Art Apart exhibit. The concert was directed by Jody Isaackson.

Last week, Yellow Medicine East inducted 20 students into the Minnesota Honor Society (MHS). MHS stands as a beacon of excellence, representing the highest standards in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. This honor is more than just recognition of academic success — it’s a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and integrity each student brings to our school and community.

Bert Raney Elementary 5th graders presented their annual biography wax museum on Friday, May 16th in the YME Auxiliary Gym, with family, community members, and BRE students attending. Students were each tasked with researching a famous person, which concluded with the students dressing up like their historical figure and sharing facts with visitors during the wax museum event.

As the current school year enters its last phase, ECHO Charter School students, under the direction of art teacher Julia Redner, hosted an Art Apart presentation of their masterpieces Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 and 15 during school hours, and a concert was held on Thursday afternoon.