Garlough – West St. Paul Reader

Garlough students making art for the West St. Paul Rider community bike ride.

“Bike Guy” Art

Garlough students make art for the West St. Paul Rider community bike ride at last week’s Project Fair.

Feb. 9, 2026 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 9, 2026

The board addressed ICE impacts, thanking the community for their support, and approved the upcoming academic calendar.

New Principal for Garlough: Libby Huettl

ISD 197 announced that interim Principal Libby Huettl will take over as the full-time principal of Garlough Environmental Magnet School.

Then & Now: Charlton Tunnel

A look back at the construction of the Charlton Street tunnel in 2015, which completed the River-to-River Greenway Trail.

Dec. 8, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

In its final meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard from students and staff from Garlough and Moreland elementary schools, honored the successes of student athletes, and finalized the tax levy for 2026.

Back to School Part 2: What’s Exciting?

Educators from ISD 197 share what students, staff, and families can be excited about as the school year begins.

Back to School Part 1: Pep Talk

Educators from ISD 197 share advice for students as they start the new school year.

Retiring Garlough Principal Reflects on 20 Years of Environmental Education

From pets to partnerships, Garlough Principal Sue Powell talks about her decision to retire, what she’s proud of, and the impact of an environmental education.

Garlough Principal Sue Powell Set to Retire

After 35 years in education, 20 of them at Garlough Environmental Magnet School, Principal Sue Powell is retiring.

Natural playground at Garlough Environemental Magnet School.

Natural Playground Brings Imaginative Play to Garlough

“The wide-eyed grins on the students’ faces said it all,” said kindergarten teacher Abby Foss when the natural playground opened at Garlough.