Welcome to Willmar Wisdom, Beyond the Classroom. Join Dr. Bill Adams, Superintendent of Willmar Public Schools as we explore the stories, challenges, and successes that shape our district.
What does school lunch look like today — and how has it changed from the meals many of us remember from our own school days?
In this episode of Willmar Wisdom, we head into the cafeteria with Danaca Jensen, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, and Katie Van Der Hagen, Head Cook, to talk about the meals fueling Willmar students every school day.
We’ll explore what goes into providing nutritious school meals, the benefits they offer students, how today’s lunch options compare to those of the past, and questions and ideas submitted directly by our community.
And with National School Lunch Week coming up, there’s no better time to take a closer look at the people and meals behind the lunch line.
3 Sept 2026
Kicking It With the Cardinals
Season 3 kicks off on the pitch with members of the Willmar Cardinals soccer team! In this episode, we explore the role athletics plays in building character, discipline, teamwork, and leadership.
Hear from our student-athletes about what it takes to compete at a high level, how they overcome adversity together, and the lessons they’ve learned both on and off the field.
Whether you’re a diehard Cardinal fan or simply love seeing our students succeed, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
6 Aug 2026
Building Bosses: Fostering Future Entrepreneurs at Willmar Senior High
What does it take to turn an idea into a business?
Dr. Adams sits down with Willmar Senior High Business teacher Terrin DeBoer to explore entrepreneurship, real-world business experience, and the opportunities available to students in the Business Management and Entrepreneurship class.
Students learn the fundamentals of starting and running a small business, develop their own business plans, and put their ideas into action through the student-run Mini Shop Market at the Willmar Civic Center. Along the way, they gain hands-on experience with everything from identifying opportunities to investing their own money and earning their own profits.
Terrin also shares her own journey as a former business owner and how those experiences have shaped the way she teaches the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Plus, students can earn articulated college credit through the Minnesota Community and Technical College Credit Program while gaining valuable real-world business experience.
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