Events from August 3 – Page 2

Youth Engagement Leadership Academy Helps Grads Succeed

Woodbury Community Foundation program invites students to flourish. Woodbury is filled with talent and bright minds, but there’s one specific...

Expert Tips for Your Teen’s Senior Photos

Arts, Education

Get ready for your close up with tips from the experts. Senior photos are a great way to commemorate the high school experience. It allows the...

Scholar Student

Education, People

E-Stem Middle School seventh grader becomes a Scholastic kid reporter. Thirteen-year-old Olivia Rodgers has always dreamt of being an author,...

Passion with a Shot of Espresso

Arts, Education

Inspired by the 1990s sitcom Friends, the relaxed and intimate coffeehouse setting became a favorite activity among high school students, according...

Senior Spotlight: Lily Swanson Seeks Future in STEM

Education, People

Inspired by her teacher, Math & Science Academy Senior Lily Swanson plans to continue her science education in college. Woodbury’s class of 2020...

Senior Spotlight: Kavin Muhil Ramesh Wants to Use Tech to Better People’s Lives

Education, People

New Life Academy's Kavin Muhil Ramesh sees a future for himself in STEM. Woodbury’s class of 2020 are athletes and creatives and academics who...

Senior Spotlight: Dipali Arora’s Advice? Focus on What You Want to Do

Education, People

We put the spotlight on Dipali Arora, an East Ridge High School student who is planning a future in neuroscience and international affairs....

Senior Spotlight: Jack Lowe Loves ‘Unique Courses’ at East Ridge High School

Education, People

Jack Lowe is a part of Project Lead the Way, a unique STEM program offered at East Ridge. Woodbury’s class of 2020 are athletes and creatives and...

‘Homeschooling is Our First Choice’: Woodbury Families Find Joy in Learning at Home

Education, People

Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but these Woodbury families are proving that a homeschool life can be a wild success—and full of joy. What are...

Senior Spotlight: Marta Struve Wants to ‘See What Life is Like Outside of Woodbury’

Education, People

Woodbury High School's Marta Struve wants to go to a college in a big city. Woodbury’s class of 2020 are athletes and creatives and academics who...

Senior Spotlight: Jonathan Torrence’s Advice? ‘Don’t Work Too Hard’

Education, People

Woodbury High School senior stresses the importance of a balanced schedule, "so you don't go crazy." Woodbury’s class of 2020 are athletes and...

East Ridge Soccer Star Linnea Yacovella Taking Talents to U of M

People, Sports

East Ridge High School senior Linnea Yacovella’s journey is just beginning. “I started playing soccer when I was about 4 years old,” says...

Local Schools Partner with Food Shelves to Leave No Kid Hungry

Education, Giving Back

Learn how you can help ensure all students have access to food year round. "Most people don’t understand that hunger is an issue here," says Bob...

Senior to Senior: Elders Impart Wisdom to High Schoolers

Education, Senior Living

During their visit, the students wanted to compare and contrast what elders focus on, or are worried about. At Woodbury Senior Living, we were...

Undebatable Fun

Education

East Ridge High School’s debate team has passion for what they do. “In middle school, we were required to read a short story called ‘Flowers for...

Woodbury High School Art Students Work with Senior Citizens on an Exhibition

Arts, Senior Living

Last school year, Woodbury High School (WHS) AP art students set out with their cameras in hand to Woodbury Senior Living (WSL), where they...

Nine of Woodbury’s Rising High School Seniors Tell All

Education, People

Between sports, clubs, jobs, volunteering—and, of course, schoolwork—teenagers seem to be busier than ever these days. We caught up with nine of the...