Back-to-School 101: A Parent’s Guide
By Ali Alowonle
Never have three months flown by so quickly as the sweet days of summer vacation. Just when you start settling into summer’s...
Providence Academy Exceeds Expectations
Providing award-winning private education for Pre-K through 12 students
As we close the doors to 2019 and shepherd in the new year, life at Providence...
A Sweet Visit: Monsignor Odong Returns to PA
Monsignor Matthew Odong visited Providence Academy this fall to show his gratitude for our assistance in funding his school in Uganda and to solicit...
Introducing LocalTies Newest Contributing Writer – Karri Theis
Karri Theis, LocalTies' most recent addition to our editorial team, is an award-winning freelance writer and children's book author. In addition to writing, Karri...
Precious Time
Ahh, summer in Minnesota. It’s a precious time we all cherish. Getting outdoors to enjoy the warmth and sunshine--biking, grilling, swimming, or whatever your...
My Fulbright Abroad Experience
In May of 2019 I attended the Fulbright Scholar Awards and Honors Ceremony at the University of Minnesota-Morris. As I walked across the stage...
Positivity from Ali’s Students
Although 2020 was a tough year, these amazingly resilient kids inspire hope and positivity. Fourth and fifth grade Minnetonka Writing Club students wrote the...
A Call for Change
When you hear the word school, what thoughts and feelings do you have? What memories and associations does your mind conjure up? If you...
The Big Sexys
Football is an undying staple of American culture. It is enjoyed by many at all levels including youth, high school, college and the NFL....
A Child from Gaza
I open my eyes to have my ears popHearing the sounds of deafening shrieks and screamsI close my eyesPraying it goes away but it...