Superintendent's Corner
Welcome to the Parkers Prairie Public School System web site. My name is Kent Baldry and I serve as the district’s superintendent. It is my pleasure to share some information about our school system as you tour the web site and learn more about Parkers Prairie.
Our school system faced the challenge last year of passing an operational levy which has proven to be a major shot of financial support to the district, in light of the faltering state funding level and national economy. The levy allows the district to continue supporting a level of quality education that the community has traditionally grown to expect. The academic and extra-curricular programs continue to provide a solid foundation for our students as they learn and develop into well rounded people. I urge you to take a look at our academic offerings and then check out what our fine arts and sports programs can give students as a balance. We believe that being a good academic student is important and also believe it is healthy for students to balance out their lives by getting involved in extra-curricular activities.
Like many districts, Parkers Prairie is utilizing technology in many different ways. This past summer the district completely overhauled the internal network, upgraded the main servers and installed a variety of equipment such as Smartboards and document cameras in classrooms. The district is a member of a technology consortium that helps provide interactive classrooms, on-line classes and video streaming. The district will be adding more on-line courses and video conferencing opportunities so students will have more to choose from in addition to the live classroom courses.
Our instructional staff is hard working and dedicated to their jobs as professional educators. Developing trusting relationships with teachers is important, so the beauty of a smaller school system is you get to get to know staff and students much better. Our teachers are supported by a complement of hard working employees in positions such as secretaries, teacher and media assistants, custodians and cooks.
My duties as superintendent in Parkers Prairie are part-time so I am in my office on a limited basis. We have two very capable principals in each building who can answer your questions and help you work through your concerns. Should you have a question for me you may contact my office by phone, e-mail, or leave a message with either of our other district personnel. You are also invited to stop by my office which is located in the high school.
I am enjoying working with the personnel of the district, students, parents and members of the community, and look forward to the school year.
You may reach me by calling 218-338-6011 @ ext. 151 or my e-mail which is kbaldry@pp.k12.mn.us
Go Panthers!
Kent A. Baldry