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Stellar debut for WHS esports
As local athletics have had a stellar fall season, a brand new team at Waterloo High School showed similar excellence as a handful of students made their way to a…
Read MoreRenovation, vocation chat in Columbia
The Columbia School Board gathered for a brief and varied meeting last week, approving a tentative tax levy for the year and discussing a range of district concerns including the…
Read MoreEagles sports soar times 4
It’s been a truly remarkable year for Columbia High School athletics, as the school this past weekend celebrated its fourth state title, demonstrating exceptional skill, determination and talent among its…
Read MoreTopics galore for Waterloo School Board
The future of Waterloo Junior High School continued to be a major topic of conversation for the Waterloo School Board at its latest monthly meeting held Monday, with discussion also…
Read MoreWJHS tour shows trouble
The Waterloo School District hosted two tours of Waterloo Junior High School last week to encourage feedback from community members regarding the future of the aging facility. With notably small…
Read MoreFair report card locally
The Illinois State Board of Education last week published the annual Illinois Report Card, with Monroe County’s school districts showing generally strong performance while stumbling in some areas seemingly due…
Read MoreTeen mental health pep talk
A number of local schools recently hosted public speaker Brittany Richmond as part of their celebration of Red Ribbon Week. Brought in thanks to the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free…
Read MoreInput sought on WJHS future
The Waterloo School District is hosting tours of Waterloo Junior High School and accepting public feedback over the coming days to give the community a chance to help determine the…
Read MoreCCSI on the move
Career Center of Southern Illinois is expected to undergo a major change in scenery in the next few years as the facility long housed at the former U.S. Army Nike…
Read MoreWJHS talk continues
The future of Waterloo Junior High School was once again a large topic of discussion for the Waterloo School Board this month, though the board also saw a presentation regarding…
Read MoreCHS project nears third phase
Bids for the final phase of the high school renovation, athletic event community conduct and administrative development were among the myriad of topics discussed at Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting.…
Read MoreCHS homecoming week behavior sparks warning
The Columbia School District and Columbia Police Department sent a letter to district parents Friday afternoon regarding poor student conduct during homecoming week, advising parents to ensure their students are…
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