Welcome to Ashby Public Schools!

Superintendent Alan Niemann
ANiemann@ashby.k12.mn.us

Notes from the Superintendent

      Welcome to the 2019-20 school year!  Along with the new school year comes ​district-wide  improvements.  Ashby Public School has undergone several curriculum changes for this year.  Grades K-5 are implementing "myView Literacy"  which is a comprehensive English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum.  It provides a balanced approach to teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking through reading and writing workshops.  Similarly, Grade 6 is installing the "myPerspectives" ELA curriculum that values the perspectives of the learners; both collectively and individually.
      At the middle school level (i.e. grades 6-8), curriculum entitled "Innovation Studio" is being utilized.  This is an exciting common core literacy standards-based curriculum focusing on innovation; as its name implies.  The lessons enable the student to learn the methods of innovative thinking using problems from science, business, social studies, biology and more!
      If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at (218) 747-2257.  And finally, I encourage all of you to show your school spirit by attending as many Ashby Arrow events as possible.  Let’s work together to make this a great year for Ashby Public Schools.  GO ARROWS!

Every Child Counts
The staff of Ashby Public Schools is completely dedicated to the success of every child in our school.  We are committed to being “the best little school in Minnesota” where small class size equals outstanding educational achievement for all students.  We strive for a 100% graduation rate along with encouraging all of our graduates to pursue a post-secondary education program.

Outstanding Technology
Classrooms throughout Ashby Public Schools utilize technology to enhance student learning.   Ashby Schools has undergone many technology upgrades over the summer.  All of our servers have been replaced, new network infrastructure has been installed,  and a new firewall has been set up to improve security and filter out inappropriate web sites.   Teachers have been equipped with new CPU's and second grade students have been assigned iPads to use throughout their elementary years while students new to the high school have been given a chromebook for their one-to-one computing needs.

Open Enrollment
​Families living outside of our district are invited to consider open enrollment.  All are welcome at Ashby Public Schools.  To enroll your student visit our Open Enrollment webpage ( www.ashby.k12.mn.us/enroll) or call our District Office at 218-747-2257. Year around staff will be happy to take your call and answer any questions you may have.

Thank You Parents & Community!!
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of teaching your students.  We are proud of them and thankful for your ongoing support of our schools!  We truly are a “Community” school.  Let’s make this our best school year so far!