The City of St. Augusta has appointed Jennifer Nash as City Administrator following a comprehensive search, recognizing her extensive municipal leadership experience and strong alignment with the community’s goals.

South Central Service Cooperative’s Youth Mental Health Navigator program has been named the 2026 Rural Behavioral Health Organization of the Year for its impact in improving youth access to mental health services across rural communities.

Alexandra Castro’s experience in SCSC’s Health Science High STEP Academy guided her toward a clear healthcare career path and inspired her pursuit of nursing.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to congratulate Dr. Eric Hudspith, Superintendent of Waseca Public Schools, on being named the 2026 MASA Region 2 Administrator of Excellence.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to celebrate three regional schools recognized as 2025–26 Minnesota Schools of Excellence by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA).

Dr. Matt Hillmann has been selected as the next Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, bringing more than 30 years of educational leadership experience and deep service to MASA into the statewide role beginning July 2026.

Gwenn Wolters has been selected as a Champion of CTE for the state of Minnesota by the Minnesota Association of Career and Technical Education (MACTE), a prestigious recognition honoring her outstanding leadership and contributions to the field.

Kennedy Elementary has been recognized as a Minnesota Blue Ribbon School for its outstanding success in closing achievement gaps.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to recognize Samantha “Sam” Steinman of Mankato Area Public Schools for being selected as the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) New Special Education Leader.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to recognize Bri Bergstrom, St. Peter High School Choir Director and ACDA-MN member, for being named the 2026 High School Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA).

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary, marking five decades of partnership, collaboration, and service to schools, local governments, and communities across the South Central region.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) recently honored the retirement of Dr. Les Martisko, recognizing his many years of dedicated service and leadership in education.

Tri-City United High School Assistant Principal David Ruehs was recognized as Minnesota Assistant Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals, honoring his leadership and commitment to student success.

USC Elementary spotlighted SCSC’s COMPASS Math Team for their ongoing collaboration to enhance math instruction.

Mankato East teacher Chris Ward received the University of Minnesota’s Sarah L. Tilman Memorial Science Teacher Award for his inspiring teaching and mentorship.

Mankato East’s Heather Krause has been named the 2025 Minnesota High School Counselor of the Year by the Minnesota School Counselors Association.

South Central Service Cooperative was recently featured on Kato Living, a local news program that highlights community initiatives making a difference across the region.

The City of New Richland is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Lendt as its new City Administrator

Watonwan County staff explored how food choices impact mood and energy during Hy-Vee Dietitian April Graff’s “Good Mood Foods” seminar. The interactive session offered practical tips for healthy eating and included a copy of Graff’s book Uncomplicate Your Plate. The event, part of the SCSC Wellness Program, encouraged staff to view food as a source of energy, positivity, and well-being.

The SCSC Board of Directors announces the retirement of CEO Dr. Les Martisko on January 7, 2026, after 50 years of service. Glenn Morris, current Executive Director, has been appointed as the next CEO.

Jenny Wallskog and Gina Anderson were featured on KEYC's "Kato Living" discussing the South Central Minnesota Induction and Mentoring Grant, which supports new teacher retention across 17 regional school districts.

South Central Service Cooperative celebrates area schools recognized by MDE for their outstanding commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Darin Jensen has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC) Outstanding Service Award.