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Menno School Using State Grant for New Ag Lab

Menno School Using State Grant for New Ag Lab

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The South Dakota Department of Labor has awarded over one million dollars to schools in workforce development grants.

The Menno School District will get two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars for a new Ag Learning Lab.

Superintendent Charlene Crosswait says they applied for the maximum grant…

Crosswait says they plan an extensive, hands on learning program…

Crosswait says it is a big boost for the school and community…

The school will use capitol outlay funds to match the state grant.
Menno has sixty-seven students in its high school this year.

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