Dr. Heather Mueller shares how South Central Service Cooperative strengthens southern Minnesota communities by connecting organizations, resources and expertise to address shared challenges through collaboration.

Middle school students explored transportation careers through hands-on learning, industry tours, and friendly competition during Nitro-X Summer Camp at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

South Central Service Cooperative honors Darla Remus of Sleepy Eye as the 2026 Outstanding Service Award recipient for her lifelong dedication to children, education, and community service.

The Greater Mankato CEO Program welcomes Laura Harstad as its new facilitator, continuing its mission to prepare students for future success through hands-on entrepreneurship and leadership experiences.

SCSC is expanding Career and Technical Education through regional robotics training partnerships.

State grant supports a youth-led initiative focused on belonging, trust, and community partnerships.

Transportation Works! gave area high school students a hands-on look at exciting careers in the transportation industry. Read more about their experience exploring high-demand career pathways.

Central Community Transit selected Kathy Schultz as its next Executive Director, bringing more than 30 years of public transit and transportation leadership experience.

SCSC, local districts, and the Regional Literacy Network partnered to deliver Structured Literacy training to 536 paraprofessionals across 17 districts, helping schools build local capacity and meet READ Act requirements.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) was recently featured on Kato Living, highlighting its annual 10th Grade Career Expo—an engaging, large-scale event connecting students to future career opportunities across the region.

The SCSC COMPASS Math Team hosted a family math night at Washington Elementary on April 9, bringing K–5 students and their families together for engaging, hands-on math games that promoted fun, collaboration, and confidence in learning.

The City of St. Augusta has appointed Jennifer Nash as City Administrator following a comprehensive search, recognizing her extensive municipal leadership experience and strong alignment with the community’s goals.

SCSC is proud to be recognized as the Organization of the Year by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato, for our Youth Mental Health Navigator program.

Alexandra Castro’s experience in SCSC’s Health Science High STEP Academy guided her toward a clear healthcare career path and inspired her pursuit of nursing.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to congratulate Dr. Eric Hudspith, Superintendent of Waseca Public Schools, on being named the 2026 MASA Region 2 Administrator of Excellence.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to celebrate three regional schools recognized as 2025–26 Minnesota Schools of Excellence by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA).

Dr. Matt Hillmann has been selected as the next Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, bringing more than 30 years of educational leadership experience and deep service to MASA into the statewide role beginning July 2026.

Gwenn Wolters has been selected as a Champion of CTE for the state of Minnesota by the Minnesota Association of Career and Technical Education (MACTE), a prestigious recognition honoring her outstanding leadership and contributions to the field.

Kennedy Elementary has been recognized as a Minnesota Blue Ribbon School for its outstanding success in closing achievement gaps.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to recognize Samantha “Sam” Steinman of Mankato Area Public Schools for being selected as the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) New Special Education Leader.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is proud to recognize Bri Bergstrom, St. Peter High School Choir Director and ACDA-MN member, for being named the 2026 High School Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA).

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary, marking five decades of partnership, collaboration, and service to schools, local governments, and communities across the South Central region.

South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) recently honored the retirement of Dr. Les Martisko, recognizing his many years of dedicated service and leadership in education.

Tri-City United High School Assistant Principal David Ruehs was recognized as Minnesota Assistant Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals, honoring his leadership and commitment to student success.