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CMS teacher receives recognition
Columbia Middle School’s Kathryn Jeck, a special education teacher, has been named 2022 Southwest Regional Teacher of the Year, placing her in the running for Illinois Teacher of the Year. …
Read MoreColumbia assistant principal kerfuffle
Despite a wave of support for Columbia Middle School’s assistant principal, the school board voted unanimously during Thursday’s meeting to post the position as a job opening. With this, the…
Read More‘Twos Day’ time capsules buried
Last week held a very special date, affectionately dubbed “Twos Day.” First graders at Immaculate Conception School in Columbia found a unique way to celebrate. “Twos Day” refers to last…
Read MoreState success for WHS speech team
This weekend, the Waterloo High School speech team achieved high marks at the IHSA state competition. A total of 13 students, 11 being the sectional champion Performance in the Round…
Read MoreSchool mask issue to go to Supreme Court
After an appellate court declined to rule on a Sangamon County judge’s decision that issued a temporary restraining order against school mask mandates, Gov. JB Pritzker announced he would take…
Read MoreSchools revamp services to address pandemic needs
Between “learning loss” and missed opportunities to socialize with peers, the COVID pandemic’s various disruptions to schools has caused administration, teachers, principals and other school staff to critically look at…
Read MoreCommunity called to thank educators
Another pandemic school year means another tough time for educators. Realizing this, three Waterloo elementary moms found a way to say “thank you.” Lyndsay Chism, Kristen Vogt and Bethany Prange…
Read MoreWHS speech team advances to state
This past weekend, the Waterloo High School Speech Team competed at Sectionals. Now, 13 team members will compete at state. The IHSA state meet takes place Feb. 18-19 at Peoria…
Read MoreMixed bag on mask optional schools
As local schools are settling into a new “mask optional” policy, mixed reactions are surfacing. The change was a result of Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow issuing a temporary…
Read MoreRuling sparks school changes
With Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow having issued a temporary restraining order regarding Illinois COVID procedures in schools, districts across the state are rethinking tpolicies. Grischow issued her ruling…
Read MoreTo play or not to play?
Schools make winter storm decisions Last week’s snow and freezing rain led some Monroe County students to have essentially a five-day weekend, while others were learning from the comfort of…
Read MoreMonroe County on Ice
For one day only, the Columbia City Hall parking lot will serve as an ice skating rink. The event, aptly titled Monroe County on Ice, is being hosted by this…
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