Stephen-Argyle School District

Infobox School
name=
city=Stephen and Argyle
county=Marshall County
state=Minnesota
zipcode=56757 and 56713
country=USA
telephone=218-478-3315
fax=218-478-3537
superintendent=Chris E. Mills
principal=Mark A. Kroulik
custodian=Peter Sang
staff=66
avg_class_size=18.75
schooltype=Public School
grades=Pre-K through 12
language=English
song=The Victors
teams_name=Storm
school_colours=Navy and Gold
newspaper=Storm Watch
established=1996
website=http://www.sac.k12.mn.us

Stephen-Argyle Central School District #2856 (commonly shortened to Stephen-Argyle or SAC) is a school district located in northwest Minnesota.The school district consists of the elementary located in Argyle and the high school, which is located in Stephen. Stephen-Argyle is well-known for its athletics, particularly football.

Early History

Before the schools of Argyle and Stephen consolidated in 1996, the schools shared faculty beginning in the early 1980s.cite web |url=http://www.sac.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=330&sc_id=1193436174 |title=Stephen-Argyle School History |accessdate=2007-10-26] Positions such as counselor, learning disabled instructor, and speech therapist were the first to be shared. In 1990, the elementary principal and librarian were shared. Sharing health and physical education teachers began in 1991. Plans for consolidation began during the period of 1989 to 1995 when the school boards met and public meetings were held in both cities. In 1996, the two school districts joined under the name Stephen-Argyle Central.

Academics

Stephen-Argyle is notable for its outstanding scores on standardized tests. [ cite web |url=http://www.sac.k12.mn.us/education/sctemp/5ab929147bd3aff3cad12bc7f8e8bd25/1193439472/Annual_report_1-6.pdf |title=2006-2007 Annual Report Part 1 |accessdate=2007-10-26] [cite web |url=http://www.sac.k12.mn.us/education/sctemp/5ab929147bd3aff3cad12bc7f8e8bd25/1193439810/Annual_report_6-11.pdf |title=2006-2007 Annual Report Part 2 |accessdate=2007-10-26] Average class sizes are 14.38 per section for kindergarten through third grade and 18.75 per section for seventh through twelfth grade. College-in-the-high-school courses are offered. The school also has its own newspaper, the "Storm Watch"'.

Athletics

Athletics are a major part of Stephen-Argyle. In the fall, football and volleyball is offered. Boys' and girls' basketball is available in winter, and track and golf in the spring. The school does not charge a fee for participating in sports. The fee is covered by the sports boosters group. cite web |url=http://www.sac.k12.mn.us/education/components/faq/faq.php?sectiondetailid=142&sc_id=1193439065 |title=Stephen-Argyle FAQ|accessdate=2007-10-26] The football team set a state record for most consecutive wins.

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