Fall sports meeting Aug. 14

The calendar still says summer, but the fall sports season is right around the corner.

NRHEG High School football and volleyball practice for grades 9-12 starts Monday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 a.m. Cross country practice begins the next day at 7:30 a.m.

Also on Tuesday, Aug. 14, there is a mandatory meeting for all fall athletes and parents at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. You will be able to pay athletic fees and turn in necessary forms at this time.

Meet the Panthers Night is set for Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Seventh and eighth-grade football and volleyball practice begin Tuesday, Aug. 28.

New school registrations accepted Aug. 21, 22

Are you new to the NRHEG School District? If so, there will be a time set aside for new student registration. Both the NRHEG Middle/High School and the NRHEG Elementary School will accept new student registrations on the following dates:

• Tuesday, August 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Questions?  Call Doug Anderson, Elementary Principal at 507-416-2102.

SCFF Spelling Bee set for August 16

The annual Jerry Kent 6th grade spelling bee will be held at the Steele County Free Fair on Thursday, August 16, at 3:45 p.m. on the KRFO Radio Stage. Spellers this year include: (Willow Creek School): Andraya Linton, Noah Budach, William Behne, Dylan Hoover, Bryce Knutson, Hayden Sletten, Madison Piepho, Landon Thurnau, Ethan Gregg, Adam Larson, Reese Hesprich and Isaiah Hedberg. (Medford): Kyra Rahn, Grace Wobbrock, Jenna McCarthy, (Blooming Prairie): Alec Ille, (New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva): Benjamin Lewer, Lillian Bell, Kollin Reese, (St. Mary’s): Cullen Shaver, Brett Ruiter.

Prior to the 6th grade contest, the annual Senior Citizen spelling bee between Owatonna and Mankato will be held at 2 p.m.