The Mitchell Board of Education reviewed minor updates to the district’s elementary handbook Monday night while also discussing student eligibility policies, approving personnel changes and recognizing career and technical education students.
The Mitchell School District has selected Todd Obele as the next principal of Longfellow Elementary School. Obele, currently superintendent of the Henry School District, will begin his new role July 1, replacing longtime principal Lisa Heckenlaible, who is retiring after years of service.
Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual Day of Service returns May 5, sending more than 300 students, faculty and staff into the Mitchell community to complete volunteer projects. The event highlights DWU’s commitment to service through partnerships with local schools, nonprofits and public spaces.
The Mitchell Board of Education reviewed the upcoming 2026–27 budget and approved new instructional coaching positions during its latest meeting. Final budget approval is expected later this summer.
More than 300 members of South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakotas will travel to Chicago this November to perform in one of the nation’s largest Thanksgiving parades.
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Dakota Wesleyan University has announced 12 finalists for its 2026 Honors of Distinction, with several Mitchell students earning recognition among the university’s top seniors.
As demolition of the former Mitchell High School gets underway, officials plan to offer free bricks from the historic building to the public. Community members are urged to stay clear of the site for safety.
John Paul II Catholic School in Mitchell has announced Katrina Hostler as its next Head of School, with Brenda Mitzel serving as Mentor Principal beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Central Electric Cooperative has announced 17 scholarship recipients for 2026, supporting local students across its eight-county service area as they pursue higher education.