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Esports coach reports three students qualified for state as board hears new program update

Pipestone Area School District Board of Directors (ISD 2689) · February 23, 2026

Summary

Esports coach Neil Ramsbey told the board the newly established Pipestone Area Schools Esports program has three participants who qualified for the state tournament; trustees heard the presentation during the Feb. 23 meeting.

Neil Ramsbey, the district’s Esports coach, presented an update on the newly established Esports program and said, “They have 3 participants that qualified for state in Esports.”

The board heard that the program is intended to increase student engagement and help develop transferable skills. The presentation was listed under principals’ reports and was noted by Principal Sonja Ortman when she described Esports as a way to build school connection and skills prior to the May College/Career/Skills Expo.

The board took no formal action on the presentation; it was received as informational.

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