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SCSC is looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist to join the TEAM!
Foodservice budget surplus? Use it to Help Run Your Program Faster, Leaner and Better
Ready, Set, Relief: Thank You for Attending!
From the Ground Up: What Delivery Method is Best?
State Knowledge Bowl 2021
SCSC ANNOUNCES POETRY OUT LOUD STATE CHAMPION
Math Mania Tournament Champions
SCSC Virtual Young Writers & Artists Conference
STEM Meets the Challenge of the Pandemic
FREE SFSP Grocery Menus to Simplify Meal Distribution and Increase Reimbursements
SCSC Joins TEC Network
Knowledge Bowl Pandemic Style
Creating Health Equity: Social Justice & the Social Determinants of Health
Still Time to Join the (Virtual) Young Writers & Artists Conference!
SCSC Regional Spelling Bee Results
Pick Your Podcast Series – Civil Engineer
Calling All Math Maniacs!
Calling All Artists!
Healthy Buildings: Are Your Systems Prepared?
SCSC Facilitates Area Superintendent Searches
Healthy Buildings: Are Your Schools Ready for Students to Return?
Nominate a Great Employee Today!
ServSafe Refresher Course
Read Around the Planet
Register for The Mitten Project Today!
SCSC Upcoming Professional Development
Low Incidence Supports Motivational Speaker for Special Education
SEL Cohort Registration Due March 3
Students Advance to SCSC Regional Spelling Bee
SCSC Virtual Science & Nature Recap
Area Students Advance to Regional Poetry Out Loud Contest
Pick Your Podcast Series – General Dentist
Math Opportunities for Students Grades 5–8
LCWM Earns State Champion Honors (Again!)
SCSC Writing Contest Fees Waived
PPE and Business Business Grants Available
SCSC Assists City of Mapleton with Annexation Process for Maple River Schools
Winter Safety – Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls
MHC Statewide Virtual Wellness Conference
Is Your School Interested in Implementing the PBIS Framework?
FREE SFSP Grocery Menus to Simplify Meal Distribution and Increase Reimbursements
Last Call for 2021 Minnesota Promising Practices Award Applications
Guided Buying Webinar – Feb. 3
SCSC to Focus on City Water and Wastewater Operations Succession
Connect Minnesota: PD During a Pandemic
The Virtual SCSC Science & Nature Conference is Happening Now!
Career Exploration During a Pandemic
NutriStudents K–12 Provides Free Parent Newsletter to Help Boost Meal Participation
Calling all Student Artists!
January LifeSmarts TeamSmarts Challenge
Recognition for Unique and Successful Character Development Practices
Save the Date! Young Writers & Artists Conference, March 1–12
Celebrating this quarter’s SPOTLIGHT honorees!
ICS Can Help to Ensure Healthy Buildings During COVID-19
Work from Home? View IEA’s Ergonomic Tips
Free Healthy Buildings Presentation from SCSC Partner ICS
Applications are OPEN for School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Training
Register to Win a Free One-year Subscription to NutriStudents K–12
SCSC Virtual Science & Nature Conference Registration is Open
CILC’s Community of Learning Offers Five Free Holiday Programs
Poetry Out Loud Registration Ending Soon
Is Participation in Your School Meals Lagging?
IntVeld and Swenson Retire from SCSC
Still Time to Join LifeSmarts!
Think Winter Maintenance – Think Cooperative Purchasing Connection!
Apply Now for a 2021 Minnesota Promising Practices Award!
OnToCollege Shares Timely Resources
Blended Learning Cohort Continues
ISTE Certification Cohort Moved to December
Last Call for Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award Nominations!
Join us at the Reading Academy
CILC Presents the Holiday Culture and Sing-Along Connection 2020
Contact IEA for COVID-19 Health and Safety Support
Blended Learning Communities of Practice Have Begun!
Join LifeSmarts Today!
NutriStudents K–12 Extends Fall Promotion to Nov. 20
SCSC Virtual Wellness Conference a Success!
PBIS in Action in Southern Minnesota
New Character & Social Emotional Development Standards
Poetry Out Loud
Order Your Reach for the Stars Postcards
Become Certified as a Minnesota School of Character
Reminder– WEM Nominations Open: Celebrating Excellent Educators and Coaches
New Richland Welcomes Sara McKay as their New City Administrator/Clerk Treasurer
Math Masters Competitions Go Virtual for 2021
Avalon School Decathlete Receives 2020 USAD Kristin Caperton Inspiration Award
South Central Service Cooperative Receives Grant from Mankato Clinic Foundation
Register for the ISTE Certification Cohort starting Nov. 9
CPC Announces Six New Instructional Resource Vendors
Celebrating this Quarter’s SCSC SPOTLIGHT Honorees!
PBIS Working in Southern Minnesota
Register for the New Online ABS Special Education Program at MSU, Mankato
Two SCSC Member Schools Named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Spelling Bee Regular Registration Extended to Dec. 20
Join LifeSmarts Today – Focus on Personal Finance in October
SCSC Receives ConnectedMN Grant
SCSC 2020–21 Reading Academy
Micro-endorsement in Blended Learning
More Communities of Practice Returning!
Blended Learning Virtual Book Study
SCSC and SWWC Host Joint City Manager/Administrator Networking Event
Utilize CILC’s Free Interactive Learning Programs
SCSC Hosts Virtual Woodcock-Johnson IV Test Trainings
NutriStudents K–12 Provides Foodservice Assistance
SCSC Advisory Services Activities
Poetry Out Loud Workshops Available to all Educators
eBooks Minnesota Seeking Feedback to Improve Service
2021 Minnesota Promising Practices Application is Now Open
2021 Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award Seeking Nominations
Virtual SCSC Science & Nature Conference Coming Soon
Dyslexia 101 for the Classroom Educator
NEW SPOTLIGHT Recognition Award – Shining a Light on Great Employees
Poetry Out Loud 2020-21 Registration Available
NutriStudents K–12 Expands School Lunch Menu to 40 Weeks
Register Today for the SCSC and SWWC Joint City Manager/Administrator Networking Event
ISTE Certification Offered Nov. 2–3 at SCSC Conference Center
SCSC Coop Purchasing Provides COVID-19 Resources
SCSC COVID–19 Regional Support Team Assists Schools/Districts with Reopening Requirements
ICS Shares Lessons Learned from COVID Webinars
Fall into LifeSmarts with us
ACTE featured South Central Construction Trades Boot Camp in August 14 Career and Tech Update SmartBrief
Become a National School of Character
Celebrate Excellent Educators and Coaches – Place your WEM Nomination Today!
SCSC Wellness Program News
MPCA seeks Minnesota schools for new electric school bus pilot project
Update: SCSC Office building and conference center status
SCSC Collaborates with Sourcewell Technology to offer ISTE Certification
NutriStudents K–12 offers Free COVID-19 Back-to-School Guide
ICS Offers recommendations to Help Build your COVID-19 Playbook
SCSC Awarded Eagle Lake Consulting Agreement for Mankato Motorsports Park
SCSC Collaboratively Creates Hybrid Design Course for Teachers
Save the date: SCSC and SW/WC joint city manager/administrator networking event
Dr. Fred Nolan Joins ICS
2020–2021 Reach for the Stars Catalogue Now Available!
SCSC Announces Partnership with OnToCollege with John Baylor
Scripps National Spelling Bee: Congratulations again to the SCSC champion, Dominick Lund-May
SCSC Wellness program: Sharecare-Changing the Way You View Health
SCSC Wellness program: Omada Diabetes support for real life
Preparing Minnesota Teachers for Effective Blended Learning
Act now: NutriStudents K–12 offers free “plug–and–play” system setup
How are school nutrition programs dealing with the budgetary impact of COVID–19?
SCSC Cooperative Purchasing Connection offers PPE and other COVID–19 supplies
More free summer programs from CILC’s Community of Learning!
Local Government Solutions Survey Area Water/Wastewater Operations
Jordan Public Schools Superintendent Search to Start Mid-Year
Gathering of Champions Celebration goes Virtual
Horton Chosen as New GFW Superintendent
SCSC Wellness Program Learn to Live
SCSC Wellness Program SmartShopper
Math Mania Names Tournament Champions
SCSC Surveys Southern Minnesota City and County Needs
SCSC Names 2019-2020 Writing Contest Winners
News from Synergy & Leadership Exchange
Provide a Sustainable Option for Student Success
SCSC Provides Blended Instruction Opportunities
Blue365 – Save 55% on 4id's LED Lights for Safety and Fun
Twenty delicious & healthy summer grilling recipes
CILC Community of Learning Content Providers Offer More Than 225 FREE Virtual Field Trips
CILC’s Community of Learning continues into the summer!
Looking for a Local Government Solution?
Communities of Practice are for more than just content discussion.
Minnesota Service Cooperatives Partners with Bloomboard to Offer Micro-credentialing to Minnesota Districts and Teachers
Minnesota Valley Action Council Young Adult Programs
May 1 – School Lunch Hero Day
Teens from Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial take 2020 Minnesota LifeSmarts title
Nicollet Public Schools Hire a New Superintendent
Honoring Poetry Out Loud Champions
Hudspith to Lead Waseca Public Schools
NutriStudents K–12 expands free COVID–19 emergency menus for schools and child nutrition programs
Environmental Resource Council provides March 30 COVID–19 update
SCSC’s Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration to provide free live, interactive content for learning at home.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota provides COVID–19 updates
Doctor On Demand offers a faster, easier way to see a doctor
Young Writers & Artists Conference Sparks Student Creativity and Imagination!
SCSC & Math Masters of Minnesota Hosts Regional Sixth Grade Competition
Coming Soon! SCSC will Expand its Virtual Communities of Practice
SCSC Wellness Program provides a list of free online wellness resources
NutriStudents K–12 offers FREE COVID–19 Emergency Menus to all schools/districts
Knowledge Bowl Cancels Regional & State Competitions
Moore hired as new city administrator for Blue Earth
Developmental education rates have declined in recent years.
Learn more about employment outcomes of Minnesota college graduates.
Student Safety and Wellness Training – Equip students for the realities of school and life today.
Math Mania rescheduled for April 6
Scrubs Camp – spread the word!
Bobcat Company: Leader in Compact Equipment joins the CPC
Do your students start their day with a healthy breakfast?
Waseca Junior/Senior High School named 2020 Minnesota School of Character
MASA and AASA offer national superintendent certification
SCSC provides financial support for Trust Edge Workshop
SCSC facilitates superintendent searches for Waseca and Nicollet Public Schools
Governor Walz Reappoints Dr. Duncan to the Minnesota State Academies Board
SCSC Announces the 2020 Poetry Out Loud State Champion
MN Academic Decathlon teams battle at state for a trip to USAD Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska
SCSC Regional Spelling Bee finalist earns trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
LCWM Earns LifeSmarts State Champion Honors
SCSC Hosts the Minnesota Clean Energy Council January Forum
CCOGA Members – Do you know your neighbor? SCSC can fix that!
LCWM Academic Decathlon Team Showcased at MSBA State Conference
Region 9 Low Incidence Teacher Completes Deaf/Blind Training
Congratulations to the Poetry Out Loud Regional Finalists
Le Sueur–Henderson Metallic Gold Claims Junior High Knowledge Bowl Regional Championship
Join us for the SCSC Regional Spelling Bee Feb. 18 at South Central College
SCSC Welcomes Mike Humpal, CEcD as Local Government Solutions Manager
Martin County West High School ag instructor receives national award
Foodservice Directors – looking for chef-created, kid-tested menus and recipes? NutriStudents K–12 has the answer!
Winco Inc. donates small engines and generators to area school vocational classes.
LifeSmarts 2020! Learn it. Live it.
Sumdog Math Contest Begins Jan. 17
SCSC facilities services partner, ICS (formerly ICS Consulting Inc.), announces a re-brand.
SCSC Wellness/CCOGA Specialist attends AMC Annual Conference in St. Cloud
Registration for the Young Writers & Artists Conference is open!
Celebrate your school’s effective character-building practice!
SCSC to host January South Central Minnesota Clean Energy Council Forum
Sharecare—Earning an extra $20 a month has never been easier!
SCSC Announcement: New Insulin Benefit in 2020
Several student event deadlines expire soon – don’t miss out on your favorite programs!
Construct Tomorrow Draws High School Students to the Construction Trades
Is your medical deductible running out? Use SmartShopper to compare costs.
MREA Celebrates 35 Years
Struggling with the Holidays or work in general? View the Learn to Live webinars for assistance.
Poetry Out Loud is still accepting registrations
Calling all writers K–12 to the SCSC Writing Contest!
Save the date for SCSC’s Young Writers & Artists Conference!
Student Data Privacy and Cyber Security Cohort
Zoom Partnership Provides Free Live Streaming Programs
SCSC Hosts Fall Wellness Conference
SCSC Hosts Region 2 MASA Fall Meeting
SCSC/CER Fall Chess Tournament
High-STEP Health Science Academy Students Explore Healthcare Core Foundations
Five Junior High Knowledge Bowl Teams Receive Trophies at October Meet
Looking for a Rewarding Academic Challenge Program for Junior High Students?
SCSC 2019 Science & Nature Conference a Success
NutriStudents K–12 Schools Kick-off the Year with Ease
October Scrimmage Kicks-off the Academic Decathlon Season
Receive Health Care from the Comforts of Home
SCSC Hosts Surf the Murph and Savage 100 Races
SCSC and SSC to launch FUTURE READY CTE!
Seeking Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award Nominations
SCSC received funding from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants
WEM Nominations Open: Celebrating Excellent Educators and Coaches
Wellness Coordinators and Committee Members Register to Attend the Oct. 24 SCSC Wellness Conference
Counselors Learn "Life Smarts"
Nearly 1,000 area students in grades 8-12 attended Dig It! Education Day Sept. 13 in Mankato
SCSC Advisory Services Update
SCSC Receives Grant to Host Poetry Out Loud
Join the SCSC Student Data Privacy and Cyber Security Cohort
Celebrate Your School, District and Staff!
News from Synergy & Leadership Exchange
2019–2020 Reach for the Stars Now Available!
SCSC Science & Nature Conference Registration Open
Register for the Sharecare Fitness Incentive Program - Earn $20 a Month!
SCSC Welcomes Hannah Keltgen
Student Programs Postcard
Join the SCSC Student Data Privacy and Cyber Security Cohort
SCSC Awards Grabowska 2019 MSC Outstanding Service Award
Region 9 Special Ed Directors Meeting
SCRUBS Camp 2019
Career & College Readiness Activities Around the Region
School Violence Prevention Training Available in Your Area
Save the date - SCSC Science & Nature Conference
SCSC & ICS Partner to Host Inaugural CCOGA Meeting
SCSC Supports the Gathering of Champions
2019-2020 Academic Decathlon and Academic Pentathlon Season
Start a team in your school today!
SCSC Writing Contest Honorees Celebrated
Summer/Fall Professional Development
SCSC Member School Honored for Character Development
Nominate Your Students as Academic All-Stars!
Spring Chess Tournament
Recap and results
Two Teams Represent Minnesota at 2019 USAD Nationals
Avalon brings home team and individual awards
How Good Is Your Capital Improvement Plan?
ICS Consulting can help.
Area Fifth Graders Master Math
Math Masters recap and results
Welcome Karen Olson with ICS Consulting!
Meeting member facility needs
Perkins Consortium Advisory Member Receives Award
Contribution to career and technical administration honored
Students Explore Careers at Expo
2019 School Finance Award Recipients
2018 Financial Reporting
Region 9 Rocks State Competition 2019
Area Sixth Graders Put Math to the Test
Young Writers & Artists Conference
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High School Earns State Champion Honors
2019 Academic Decathlon Results
Two teams move on to nationals
Students Compete to Spell Their Way to Washington
2019 SCSC Regional Spelling Bee results
2019 Math Mania Tournament
Competition Results
SCRUBS Camp Receives Grant
Funding for student scholarships
Celebrate Character Education
Last call for Promising Practice Award applications
Senior High Knowledge Bowl Season Off to a Record Start
Teams earn impressive scores
Guided Pathways to Success Adds Development Coordinator
Welcome Carrie Odland
Winter Student Events
Don't miss these opportunities!
Writers Studio
Students get hands-on writing experience
Third Annual Construct Tomorrow Event
Students experience construction industry
Looking for New Bleachers?
The Cooperative Purchasing Connection can help
GiANT Leadership Program
Administrative Update
Congratulations TCU Knowledge Bowl Team
TCU Xanadu earns more than 100 points
Girls Who Code
Start a FREE club today!
WEM Outstanding Educator Awards
Nominations Now Open
Grant to Pay for Work-Based Learning Coordinator
South Central Guided Pathways to Success Project
Junior High Knowledge Bowl Scores
Sleepy Eye Invitational
Junior High Knowledge Bowl
2018 season is underway!
National Blue Ribbon Schools Named
Maple River East Elementary recognized
Safety Grants Awarded to Minnesota Schools
SCSC member schools named among recipients
SafeSchools Alert App
Coming Soon
School Bus Safety Week
Resources from SafeSchools
SCSC Receives Grant from PLRAC
Funds will benefit the 2019 Young Writers & Artists Conference
K-12 Music Teaching & Learning
Free workshop from Perpich Center for Arts Education
SCSC Advisory Services Update
Upcoming Opportunities
Student Academics Postcards
Look for them in your mailbox!
Zones of Regulation Workshop
Participants explore the self-regulation framework
PBIS Cohort 14 PBIS
Training is underway!
New Safeschools Training Course
Prescription Drug and Opiod Abuse
The Writers Studio
New writing workshop for students in grades 9–12
2019 Spelling Bee Registration
Register by Aug. 21 for extra bonus
2018–2019 Reach for the Stars
New catalogues now available!
Digital Accessibility Community of Practice
First meeting Aug. 8
Omada® and Vitals SmartShopper
New programs for school pool members
New Ulm Teachers Wins Dremel 3D Printer
Congratulations Beth Sletta!
Help Out at a Student Event
Volunteer today!