Hermantown Community Schools Distance Learning Plan
If I have a question about the district’s Distance Learning Plan, who can I contact?
Each Learning Site has an outlined plan for Distance Learning. It can be found by clicking on the learning site and then on the link for "Distance Learning" If you have further questions, the building principal or director will be happy to help you navigate the system.
High School Principal, Dr. John Muenich jmuenich@isd700.org or 626-6301
Middle School Principal, Jenny Wiese jwiese@isd700.org or 626-6201
Elementary School Principal, Gretchen Appelwick gappelwick@isd700.org or 626 - 6102
Director of Early Learning, Nancy Litman nlitman@proctor.k12.mn.us or 626 - 6404
How will attendance be taken?
One phone call per family will track the attendance of all K-12 children in the family. This will be entered once per day in Campus. Families with children in multiple buildings will be assigned to one building to check attendance for all students in that family.
Elementary School Secretary, Suzanne Kyllonen skyllonen@isd700.org or 626 - 6103
Middle School Secretary, Donalda Romano dromano@isd700.org or 626 - 6206
High School Secretary, Pamela Pilon ppilon@isd700.org or 626-6305
How will I receive print materials and other non-digital items?
We have a delivery schedule in place. Bus drivers will bring materials by and pick them up.
High School Principal, Dr. John Muenich jmuenich@isd700.org or 626-6301
Middle School Principal, Jenny Wiese jwiese@isd700.org or 626-6201
Elementary School Principal, Gretchen Appelwick gappelwick@isd700.org or 626 - 6102
Director of Early Learning, Nancy Litman nlitman@proctor.k12.mn.us or 626 - 6404
Who might be able to help me with my questions about how teachers are implementing technology into their lessons?
The District has two experts in the field of digital learning. Mr. Michael Pothast will help with questions from parents in grades 5 - 12 and Mr. Andy Olson will help parents in grades K-4.
Middle-High School Teacher on Special Assignment for Digital Learning, Michael Pothast mpothast@isd700.org or 626 - 6357
Elementary School Teacher on Special Assignment for Digital Learning, Andrew Olson adolson@isd700.org or 626 - 6148
Who can I ask about the status of extra-curricular practices or events?
All extra-curricular events are postponed until further notice. Our coaches and advisors are still reaching out to their students and are not able to create organized practice or rehearsals at this time. We hope that we can resume spring seasons, and will await direction from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League.
Activities Director, Beth Clark bclark@isd700.org or 626 - 6018
How do I contact my child’s teacher?
Please reach out to your child's teacher via email or phone during regular school hours, and they'll do their best to help you.
High School Principal, Dr. John Muenich jmuenich@isd700.org or 626-6301
Middle School Principal, Jenny Wiese jwiese@isd700.org or 626-6201
Elementary School Principal, Gretchen Appelwick gappelwick@isd700.org or 626 - 6102
Director of Early Learning, Nancy Litman nlitman@proctor.k12.mn.us or 626 - 6404
Are Community Education classes, still going to be held?
At this time, all Community Education offerings are postponed.
Community Education Director, Kristal Berg kberg@proctor.k12.mn.us or 626 - 6024
Who can I contact about lunch for my children?
The District has a plan in place to deliver meals to children. If you feel that your child is in need of a lunch, please contact Lynda Nikko. She's ready to assit you.
Director of Food Services, Lynda Nikko lnikko@isd700.org or 626 - 6020
