318 Staff News
Ojibway Education Program
In September the Indian Education Program adopted a name change. It is now known as the Anishinabe Gikinoo’amadiwin (Ojibway Education Program).

The purpose of the change is to highlight efforts to become more culturally aware and reflect the correct identity of our students. Ojibway Education Student Advocates have been providing student lessons on the change. Ojibway Education Program staff will also be updating the program website to provide additional information and resources to students and staff.

If you are interested in incorporating Ojibway lessons into your current curriculum, please contact Program Coordinator Jessica Bobrowski at jbobrowski@isd318.org.
Flu Clinics Date Correction
The district is continuing its partnership with Itasca County Public Health to offer flu vaccines in our schools. We recommend that everyone obtain a flu vaccine.

Clinic dates are as follows:
  • Bigfork School - October 25 at 10:00 am
  • Cohasset Elementary - October 20 at 10:00 am
  • East Rapids Elementary - October 27 at 10:00 am
  • West Rapids Elementary - October 26 at 10:00 am
  • RJEMS - October 28 at 9:00 am
  • GRHS - November 5 at 9:00 am
  • ALC - November 5 at 10:00 am
  • Administration - November 3 at 1:30 pm (corrected time)

We will be working with Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital to also offer the COVID-19 vaccine at GRHS on November 5.

If you wish to receive the flu vaccine, you must complete the flu vaccine consent form available on our website. If you have questions, please contact your building nurse.
COVID-19 FAQ for Staff
We have updated our COVID-19 FAQ for staff to reflect new questions as a result of the continued changes caused by the pandemic. You will find the updated information on our website under Staff> Employee Information> COVID-19 Information for Staff.

The updates reflect quarantine requirements based on vaccination status. The district is also working on an MOU with unit leaders to allow for COVID-19 leave time in specific cases. This MOU is expected to go before the Board on October 25. Watch for updates from Kasie VanQuekelberg.
318Pride Stories
Each of you has already done so much to make the year successful. It's clear how committed you are to helping our students succeed. We're grateful for all you do. And we are grateful for the support you show each other. Check out our latest submission:

Ella Cummings, in our Ojibway Education Program, has been doing such a great job for our students at GRHS! I see Ella selflessly supporting students. She always, and I mean always, considers student needs first. Ella has built a safe place for students so they can find support emotionally, culturally, and academically. She has immersed herself in the Ojibway culture, learning the language and customs that her students identify with. Ella has built relationships within ISD 318 that enable her to support students even further. She is an amazing asset to the Anishinabe program and the high school.

If you have a story you'd like to share about your peers, drop it into our new 318Pride form!