ISD 197 – West St. Paul Reader

New Principal at Somerset

ISD 197 announced that Amy Stenson Kujawski will be the new principal at Somerset Elementary School beginning July 1.

Two Local Teacher of the Year Candidates

Two ISD 197 teachers were nominated as Teacher of the Year candidates: Michelle Bannie and Shannon Dodson, both at Somerset.

Nominate a Warrior for 2026 Hall of Fame

ISD 197 is now accepting nominations for this year’s Warrior Hall of Fame. The deadline is March 30.

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.

2025 Warrior Homecoming Parade

Watch highlights from the annual homecoming game featuring students, alumni, board members, teachers, and more.

2025 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

A bumpy and divided Minnesota legislative session resulted in few local gains, though Thompson Park gets help for future improvements.

Nominations Open for Warrior Hall of Fame

ISD 197 is again accepting nominations for this year’s Warrior Hall of Fame. The award honors the outstanding accomplishments of individuals who have contributed to the ISD 197 community.

ISD 197 School Board Considers Moving Elections to Even Years

On Monday, the ISD 197 School Board will consider shifting from odd-year elections to even years, a move that could save $50,000 per election and would extend current terms by one year.

Introducing a class at Thompson Park Activity Center.

Thompson Park Activity Center Part 1: Needed Connection for Older Adults

More than classes, activities, and fitness for older adults, Thompson Park Activity Center (TPAC), provides connection: “They needed to be here,” said Brenda Myran.

ISD 197 school board student representatives Nawal Hassan and Patrick Bohmback.

Meet the 2024 Student Representatives for ISD 197 School Board

Every year, students are represented on the ISD 197 School Board by two seniors. This year’s representatives are Patrick Bohmbach and Nawal Hassan.