Independent School District 544

Underwood Public School provides elementary, middle and high school academic education. It is a consolidated school district that is located in Underwood, Minn., and was established in 1887. The district serves students in grades kindergarten through 12. The district s middle and high schools curriculum includes English, math, geography, civics, sociology, history, science and social studies. It additionally offers courses in Spanish, welding, automation, criminology, graphic arts and computer applications. The district s high schools also provide advanced placement courses in math, environmental science and biology. Underwood Public School organizes various extracurricular activities for its students, such as art, musical concerts, band, choir, theater and poetry classes, and offers the National Honor Society program. The district schools emphasize on active learning, creative writing and communication skills. Additionally, the district s high school provides various sports activities for its students, such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball and wrestling.

Battle Lake School District serves the educational needs of students in grades kindergarten through 12. It operates various community, elementary and high schools and offers a variety of educational, enrichment and extracurricular programs for its students. Its curriculum includes English, language arts, social studies, science, and technology and health education. Battle Lake School District also has fine arts, business studies and physical education departments. Its library provides various resources, such as books, magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers and Internet access. The school district also offers a variety of instructional support programs for students with physical disabilities. It is located in Battle Lake, Minn.

Ashby School District operates an elementary and a high school. It serves students from kindergarten through grade 12. Its schools offer an extensive curriculum that includes reading, English, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical and special education. Its schools also provide courses in current issues, law and society, sociology, psychology, world cultures, computers, finance, ecology, biology and visual arts. Additionally, the district s schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities, such as band, choir, theatre and student council. Its schools also offer various sports activities, including football, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, baseball, softball, and track and field. Located in Ashby, Minn., the district is responsible for preparing the overall policies and budget for its schools.