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Hawks help water flow in Dominican
A group of 11 students from Gibault Catholic High School returned last month from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic as part of their senior service project, going to…
Read MoreMore book talk; CHS progress steady
The district’s library policy once again received attention at this month’s Columbia School Board meeting, with the board also discussing progress on high school expansion and some policy matters as…
Read MoreFreeburg mascot fight in Springfield
The Illinois House passed a bill last week by a vote of 71-38 that would ban public schools from using mascots that discriminate against people with disabilities. Freeburg High School’s…
Read MoreBulldogs building for the better
Students at Waterloo High School put their woodworking skills to good use early last month as they built and installed 22 duck nesting boxes to aid in maintaining the habitat…
Read MoreSchool projects on the way in Millstadt
Millstadt students and residents alike will get to enjoy some new recreational facilities as the school district recently approved construction of a track, soccer field and playground. Millstadt Superintendent of…
Read MoreSuperintendent shift in Columbia
While the Columbia School Board’s March meeting was heavy on library talk, the board also addressed a number of other matters, including setting a plan regarding the district’s future leadership.…
Read MoreStorm accelerates change in Valmeyer
Valmeyer saw its fair share of damage from the heavy storms and tornado that buffeted the county on March 14, prompting urgency in some school district plans that were meant to…
Read MoreMusic stars shine at WHS
By SADIE WYRICK For the Republic-Times Craig Campbell and Adam Wainwright made their musical mark Saturday on the “Loo,” performing for many locals during a concert at Waterloo High School. …
Read MoreBook talk in Columbia
The Columbia School Board’s monthly meeting on Thursday was notably dominated by a number of speakers looking to address a recently-decided library policy. Among the unusually large crowd that filled…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board has 4 for 3 seats
Voters in Waterloo will be deciding on a fairly competitive race among the Waterloo School Board. The ballot features three incumbents – Neil Giffhorn, John Caupert and James Yaekel –…
Read MoreGibault president departs
Gibault Catholic High School will have someone new stepping in as one of its two administrative leads next year, as it was recently announced that the school’s first president is…
Read MoreWHS hosting country stars for benefit concert
By SADIE WYRICK In an exclusive interview with Waterloo High School students, country music singer Craig Campbell expressed his excitement to help raise money with friend Adam Wainwright for local…
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