News & Announcements

Congratulations to the Foley Intermediate School December Students of the Month! These students were nominated for outstanding achievement in Social Studies. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to Foley's Alternative Learning Center teacher, Steven Drake, for being nominated as the 96.7 The River's Teacher of the Month!

Mr. Drake was nominated by coworker, Cari Niss, who had this to say about him:

"The kids that attend the ALC say that Mr. Drake is very understanding, trusting and always there for them. He earns the kids' respect and many come back after they graduate to let him know how and what they are doing.

I transport the students in the van from the High School to the ALC during the school day and I see the respect that the kids have for Mr. Drake. He does his best to make sure that the kids stay caught up so that they can graduate on time.

I feel that the ALC teachers often get overlooked but may be doing the hardest job. Steve definitely deserves to be nominated for Teacher of the Month.”

Read the full article here: https://river967.com/foleys-alc-teacher-award/

'Tis the Season! Mark your calendars for Breakfast With Santa hosted by the Minnesota Honor Society, with portions of the proceeds benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Join us for breakfast, games, silent auction, crafts and....SANTA!

December 13, 2025
8:00 - 10:30AM
Foley High School
$7 per person ($2 off with toy donation)

Congratulations to the following Foley Intermediate School students who were nominated as the November Students of the Month! These students demonstrated outstanding achievement in the area of technology. Way to go!

Resource Training & Solutions hosts an annual Educational Support Staff Recognition Event (ESS) each fall for their member school districts. This ceremony recognizes and celebrates the contributions of the Educational Support Staff including: bus drivers, food service, paraprofessionals, hall monitors, custodians, office administrative assistants, coaches (who are not certified teachers), or other positions within their region's school districts. Over 100 Educational Support Staff are honored each year.

Congratulations to this year's Foley Public School recipients:

A quick lesson on school bus stop arm cameras:

A school bus stop-arm camera is an automated system designed to catch drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus. These systems use high-resolution cameras, often with infrared illumination for night use, to photograph vehicles that pass while the stop arm is extended and lights are flashing. The captured evidence, which includes video clips, license plate images, and other data, is wirelessly sent to a secure platform for review by law enforcement, who can then issue a citation to the vehicle's registered owner.

This technology is designed to keep our school bus passengers safe.

**Check out the clarity on one of our Foley School Bus stop arm cameras! They are equipped on all of our buses with the grant money we received from the State of MN.

Resource Training & Solutions hosts an annual Leadership in Educational Excellence Banquet and Award Ceremony (LEEA) each fall. This ceremony recognizes outstanding educational leaders from member school districts.

Congratulations to this year's Foley educators, Lisa Wruck, Angie Arnold, and Michelle Hartmann for earning the award. The Foley district is lucky to have you. Be sure to celebrate this well deserved honor!

Grab your friends or meet some new ones at Open Volleyball, Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30PM starting October 26th!

Congratulations to the Foley Intermediate School Students of the Month! These students were nominated for outstanding achievement in the area of Fine Arts (Band, Music, Art, Choir). Keep shining Falcons!

October is National Principals Month, and here at Foley Public Schools we have some of the best! We'd like to recognize and celebrate the essential role these three play in our K-12 schools. Their hard work and dedication is a huge contribution to the success of our students. Be sure to give them a high five when you see them!

National Boss's Day is October 16th, but since we do not have school we are celebrating today! There are many leaders within our school walls and we appreciate their guidance, support, and encouragement every day. Their positive energy makes Foley Public Schools a great place to work.

To all of our hardworking bosses who lead with integrity and care - Happy Boss's Day!

Unified School Wide Pledge Day: October 22, 2025. 🧡 WEAR ORANGE!

What does it mean to "Live Unified?" The Unified Movement is all about making the world more inclusive for people with and without intellectual disabilities. If you "Live Unified" it means you help ensure that everyone has the right to play, learn and thrive in your school and community.

During lunch on October 22nd, all students will have the opportunity to pledge to "Live Unified" by spreading kindness and inclusion in their communities.

Make a commitment to:

• support others who have been hurt or harmed
• treat others with kindness
• be more accepting of people's differences
• help include those who are left out

Take the Pledge!

Today we celebrate our coaches. We honor the vital role they play in inspiring and developing athletes beyond sports. They teach essential life skills like teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and communication, which all contributes to a more fulfilling life.

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From Eric Inglis, Activities Director:

"A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life. I am so thankful for all of the great coaches we have here at Foley Public Schools. Your dedication and passion for what you do is inspiring. What a tremendous honor it is to work with all of you every single day."

Let's hear it for our custodians at Foley Public Schools! They deserve to be acknowledged every day for their tireless work in keeping our schools clean and safe, but this day is especially for them. Their efforts can often go unseen, as there is a lot of back end work to keep our facility well-maintained and running smoothly.

Director of Buildings and Grounds, Paul Jacobs, honored his staff with an appreciation lunch from Blue Ribbon Cafe yesterday.

You are all an integral part of our team, and we are grateful to have you. Wishing you all a joyful and fulfilling Custodial Appreciation Day!

Last night, Falcon Volleyball partnered with the INDY Foundation and Alliance Imaging to present this years "Think Pink for INDY" night. It was extra special because one of our longtime custodians, Bob Abfalter, was honored as INDY's Cancer Warrior and was gifted a monetary donation. Bob was unexpectedly diagnosed in April and has fought hard to get to where he is at. Bob is doing well and loves spending as much time as he can with his family including watching his granddaughter, Ella Tangen, on the volleyball court.

All proceeds from last night's 50/50 raffle was donated to the INDY Foundation, a non profit dedicated to supporting Minnesota Warriors during their cancer battles.

Learn more and get involved:
www.indy-foundation.org

Foley Public Schools is fortunate to have Reggie Dabbs on campus today! He began his day speaking to high school students and he will meet with Foley Intermediate students this afternoon. Reggie is a highly sought after motivational speaker who appears before millions of teenagers every year. By sharing his personal story of heartbreak and ultimate victory in life, Reggie shows teenagers that they can meet their problems head-on and overcome them.

"You can never change your past, but you can change your future." - Reggie Dabbs

The school year kicked off for the staff of Foley Public Schools today, with guest speaker Tracy Byrd sharing an important message of finding students where they are and inspiring them to learn. Byrd was honored as the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, and now shares his view of acting as a "Dream Manager" for students as they find their purpose in life after high school. Thank you for coming, Mr. Byrd, and for building excitement as we count down the days before our students return!

After a lot of excitement and many votes from our amazing Falcon community, we are proud to unveil our new official Falcon logo! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote - your input helped shape this bold new look that represents our pride, spirit, and strength.

We are FALCON STRONG, and we look the part too!

Congratulations to our Foley High School May Students of the Month!

Congratulations to the following May Students of the Month at Foley Intermediate School! These students were nominated for being well-rounded and representing each of our core values (Support, Kindness, Achievement and Respect). These students are considered Falcon High Flyers at our school. Way to go!

May 2nd was no ordinary day. Students in grades 4-8 at Foley Intermediate School took part in our "Day of Kindness," a special day dedicated to giving back to our community through service projects and spreading positivity along the way. Our students showed the true power of compassion and teamwork. Their energy and big hearts made a real difference and reminded us that kindness is contagious! We were proud to see our future leaders in action. Go Falcons!

You can view event photos on the Foley Public Schools Facebook page.

This afternoon, we celebrated the incredible careers of our retiring staff members at Foley Public Schools. With heartfelt speeches, laughter, and a few happy tears, we said thank you to the dedicated educators and support staff who have helped shape countless lives. Congratulations to our retirees - you are leaving behind a legacy of excellence and inspiration. Enjoy this next chapter - you've all earned it!

Former Foley High School teacher Al Stemper was inducted to the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 along with 7 others on Tuesday.

The selection committee stated they were looking for individuals who have been influential and supportive of Minnesota FFA and who have demonstrated a high level of service and longstanding commitment to agriculture, agribusiness, and/or education in agriculture.

Mr. Stemper encompassed all of that and more as he had an impact on so many high school students and their families during his 36 years of teaching and his service to the Foley FFA Chapter.

Congratulations on your highly deserved honor, Mr. Stemper!

You can read more about the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame at the links below:

https://www.mnffaalumni.org/minnesota-ffa-hall-of-fame/

https://www.americanagnetwork.com/2025/01/21/minnesota-ffa-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2025-inductees/

Foley High School students had the exciting opportunity to explore their futures at Career Day today, featuring 85+ career presenters and over 40 booths! From college and military reps to local businesses and skilled trades, our students were able to connect with professionals from every corner of the workforce. Thank you to all those who took time to share your knowledge and expertise - you are helping our students dream big and plan with intention!

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Dan Posthumus, our next Superintendent.

Dan Posthumus grew up in St. Louis Park and Stillwater, Minnesota, and graduated from Stillwater High School. Raised by educators - his mother an elementary teacher and his father a high school English teacher who later became an elementary principal - Dan's passion for education runs deep.

Dan earned his undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University. He then spent 11 years teaching 4th and 5th grades in Raymondville and Harlingen, Texas, where he also met his wife, Cheryl, who was a fellow educator. Their two daughters were born in Harlingen.

With a drive for leadership and growth, Dan earned his master's degree and principal licensure at the University of Texas Pan American. He served as an Assistant Principal in Harlingen before moving to Austin, Minnesota, where he became the Principal of Southgate Elementary School. Dan continued his professional development by earning Superintendent Licensure at Winona State University. In 2006, he made the move to Wheaton, Minnesota, where he has served as both Superintendent and Elementary Principal.

Throughout his career, Dan has focused on creating opportunities for students by working closely with school staff to build a positive and nurturing environment. He takes great pride in attending school activities and celebrating the achievements of his students.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with family and friends. His favorite pastimes in the summer include fishing, boating, and motorcycling, which allow him to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

Dan’s career and personal life reflect a deep commitment to education, community, and family.
Welcome to Foley, Mr. Posthumus!