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New Principal for Two Rivers: Jess Cabak

ISD 197 hired Jess Cabak as the new Two Rivers High School principal to replace current Principal Al Johnson who is stepping down at the end of the school year.

Two Rivers Principal Al Johnson talking to a student.

Two Rivers Principal Al Johnson Resigns

Two Rivers Principal Al Johnson announced his resignation in an email to families Friday evening. Johnson, who started at Two Rivers in July of 2021, will finish out the school year and plans to move to Texas to be closer to family.

January 6, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 6, 2025

In the first meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard site reports from Pilot Knob, Garlough, and Two Rivers, plus an update on ISD 917 and an update on equity implementation.

Student Newspaper Returns to Two Rivers High School

For the first time in eight years, Two Rivers High School has a student newspaper after the launch of the Two Rivers Tribune.

ISD 197 School Board with their outgoing student representatives.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: May 6, 2024

This week’s ISD 197 School Board meeting included updates on equity, wellness, environmental improvements, and a number of recognitions—including Two Rivers ranking in the top 5% of high schools in the state.

West St. Paul Junior Council Member McKinley Cherrier

West St. Paul’s First Junior Council Member: McKinley Cherrier

Two Rivers High School junior McKinley Cherrier was sworn in last week as the first junior council member on West St. Paul’s City Council.

New members sworn in during ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 8, 2024

Newly elected members of the ISD 197 School Board were sworn in and officers elected during the first meeting of the year. Other business included presentations on equity, ISD 917, and Two Rivers High School.

Sibley School History Part 5: Henry Sibley High School

In 1971, Sibley High School moved to Mendota Heights and became Henry Sibley High School, though the connections to the old campus would linger for decades.

Two Rivers High School: Building a Warrior Community

Back to school pep talk: Principal Al Johnson wants to see students be successful and find their people.

Robert Hanson receiving the 2022 Optimist of the Year award

2022 Optimist of the Year: Robert Hanson

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul named Robert Hanson, a 30-year Spanish teacher at Two Rivers High School, their Optimist of the Year.