Erin Halverson

Mom and wife, assistant principal, AVID district director, educational travel leader and lover of learning!

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

Super proud of these two and all their hard work!

[Owatonna Boys Track @OwatonnaBoysTra]

Disc results Will Halverson 5th and qualifying for State,
Carter Flatland 6th

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

Way to go Alex!!!

[Owatonna Boys Track @OwatonnaBoysTra]

First State Qualifier! Alex Martinez in shot
Awesome job Alex!

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

Way to go Will and Carter!

[Owatonna Boys Track @OwatonnaBoysTra]

Will Halverson 2 nd place Disc (All Conference), Carter Flatland 4th Honorable Mention

[Activities Director @OwatonnaHuskies]

Congratulations to all our OHS Athletic Award nominees and winners for 2026. This is an incredible group of young men & women that represent our school & community with class and make us proud. #owatonnaproud @ohsoffice @OPP__Sports @voiceofohs @SteeleC_Times @ohsmagnet

[Owatonna Boys Track @OwatonnaBoysTra]

Section True Team meet tomorrow May 5th at Owatonna Stadium!
Boys High jump, Boys Shot put and Boys Triple jump start at 1:30
Running: Boys 4x800 starts at 3:00
Hope to see you at the Stadium to support us!!
Coach Stelter

[Owatonna Boys Hoops @OwaBoysHoops]

🏀It's Game Day!
Let's do it again!

The #5 Huskies take on the #1 Lakeville South Cougars.

🐾Come fill the stands and cheer the Huskies on.
▪️7:00pm
📍Lakeville South Highschool gym

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/sZDTkUbhQ5
Livestream: https://t.co/rPvmNCJMVA

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

@OwatonnaHuskies @ohsoffice @ohsmagnet @OwatonnaNews @voiceofohs @SteeleC_Times Outstanding achievement!

[Owatonna Boys Hoops @OwaBoysHoops]

🏀GAME DAY🏀

➡️Come join us in celebrating our SENIORS tonight.
The Huskies take on the Austin Packers.
▪️B 4:45pm
▪️JV 6:00pm
▪️9A 6:00pm
▪️9B 7:00pm
🔹Senior Honoring (Cheerleaders, Manager, Players)
▪️Varsity 7:30pm
📺Livestream: https://t.co/4sz4I5KUeP

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

Way to go, Will!

[Owatonna High School @ohsoffice]

Congratulations Will Halverson! OHS is proud to have you represent us as a finalist!!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Routines, Expectations, and Responsibilities!

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

We are so proud of Will!

[Activities Director @OwatonnaHuskies]

Congratulations to OHS Senior Will Halverson on being selected as the Region 1AA MSHSL male Triple “A” award nominee. Will is 1 of 8 male finalists in Class AA. This is an amazing achievement & honor! #owatonnaproud @ohsoffice @OwatonnaNews @voiceofohs @SteeleC_Times @ohsmagnet

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

Come watch some great basketball! 🏀

[Owatonna Boys Hoops @OwaBoysHoops]

Tomorrow is the day!
Come watch some great basketball.

[Owatonna Boys Hoops @OwaBoysHoops]

6 more days until the Federated Holiday Classic Tournament

$10 admission (card or cash), 5 & under free

Owatonna Federated Gymnasium

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

To all my educator friends, please take this advice and rest over your break.

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

10 Things Educators Need During a School Break and Why

1. Sleep without an alarm
Your nervous system has been living on adrenaline and cortisol. Deep rest helps reset the brain restore emotional regulation and improve memory mood and immune function.

2. Silence and nothingness
The brain needs quiet to downshift from constant decision making. Mental stillness reduces cognitive overload and allows the prefrontal cortex to come back online.

3. A non rushed bathroom visit
Having to suppress basic bodily needs keeps the brain in a low level stress state. Unrushed bathroom access restores a sense of safety dignity and control which directly calms the nervous system.

4. Laughter that makes your stomach hurt
Laughter releases endorphins and dopamine which naturally reduce stress and anxiety. It also reminds your brain and body that joy still exists outside of survival mode.

5. Connection with people who do not need anything from you
Educators give all day long. Low demand relationships restore emotional energy and protect against compassion fatigue.

6. A slow bath or shower in the morning
Warm water activates the parasympathetic nervous system lowering cortisol and muscle tension. A slow start to the day tells the brain you are safe and not in crisis mode.

7. Food that is eaten slowly and actually enjoyed
Mindful eating supports digestion stabilizes blood sugar and calms the nervous system. Your body deserves nourishment not rushed fuel.

8. Time without solving problems
Constant problem solving keeps the brain in threat detection mode. Breaks from decision making allow the nervous system to recalibrate and reduce mental exhaustion.

9. Reminders that you are more than your job
Identity overload increases burnout risk. Engaging in hobbies or creativity activates different neural pathways and restores a sense of wholeness.

10. A true break with compassion for yourself
Compassion fatigue is real. Prolonged caring without recovery depletes emotional reserves. Rest and self kindness rebuild resilience empathy and long term sustainability.

Final Thought
School breaks are not a luxury. They are neurological and emotional repair time. Rest is not quitting. Rest is what allows educators to return regulated connected and able to keep doing the work that matters so deeply.

[Owatonna Boys Hoops @OwaBoysHoops]

Game day
Huskies host the Waconia Wildcats.
Varsity 7:30 pm

B 4:45 pm
JV 6:00pm
9A 6:00pm
9B 7:00pm

[Erin Halverson @ErinHalverson]

Incredibly proud of Will!

[Activities Director @OwatonnaHuskies]

Congratulations to Owatonna High School seniors Lucy Jacobs and Will Halverson on being selected as the OHS nominees for the MSHSL Triple “A” Award. This is an incredible achievement & honor. #owatonnaproud @ohsoffice @OwatonnaNews @voiceofohs @SteeleC_Times @ohsmagnet