September 2022

St. Mary’s launches Peace of Mind initiative

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in five students in U.S. classrooms have mental and behavioral health symptoms significant enough to warrant diagnosis and treatment. About 60% of these children do not get the help they need. To combat these startling statistics, the Peace of Mind initiative was begun to support Catholic school leaders, teachers, parents and students through practical experiences and effective techniques.

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Agnes H. Goblirsch

 Agnes H. Goblirsch, 89, of Sleepy Eye died on September 24, 2022, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sturm…

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From the Editor’s Desk

What did you think about the wall to wall news coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s death and funeral? I was just going to write that I don’t know how to put my thoughts into words, but then I realized I was going to do it anyway. Just take it as confused words.

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Happy Birthday Sleepy Eye!

Rain drops threatened but didn’t amount to enough to ruin the party on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18 when the celebration of the City of Sleepy Eye’s 150th birthday was held at the Depot Museum. The Sleepy Eye Area Historical Society planned the event with the support of the city.

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Students are Tagged to Teach Ag

Thursday, Sept. 15, was National Teach Ag Day, which is celebrated across the nation to recognize the agricultural education profession. Mrs. Hoffmann, Ms. Emmett, and Mr. Hendrickx are always encouraging their students to explore careers in agriculture, one of those being an Ag. teacher!

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Cross Country

The Cross Country team, with athletes from St. Mary’s, Sleepy Eye Public, and New Ulm Cathedral, had a good day at the Windom Meet on Monday, Sept.

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