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Focus on fall for Waterloo schools
As students prepared to close out the school year, the Waterloo School Board looked to the future during its May meeting. Much of the conversations last Monday regarded the next…
Read MoreWHS alumna explores uncharted research
Chemistry started as Samantha Kruse’s favorite subject at Waterloo High School and has since evolved into the field in which she is pioneering research. Kruse, a second year graduate student…
Read MoreSchool ordinance violations examined
When his son, a student at Waterloo High School, received a citation and related fine for possessing an e-cigarette as a minor at school, Brad Cook found the practice problematic. …
Read MorePollinator garden created for cancer warrior
A tribulation that struck three Waterloo Junior High School families has led to a special garden at the school in honor of sixth grade cancer warrior Elsa Wiemerslage. The unique…
Read MoreWHS Hot Rodders zoom to nationals
Even though the pandemic put a glitch in their plans, Waterloo High School students finally got their chance to compete in a Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Competition, six of which…
Read MoreColumbia School Board settles
Months after the Columbia School Board unanimously voted not to extend the current middle school assistant principal’s contract, new information has come to light. Still, questions remain. Agreement revealed Via…
Read MoreAll about variety at WHS art show
This week, the Waterloo High School library is doubling as an art gallery for the annual art show. In the process, WHS art students whose work is featured provide their…
Read MoreROE superintendent seeks new assistant
Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis addressed the Monroe County Board on Monday morning with a request to add another assistant superintendent position at Regional Office of Education 45. ROE…
Read MoreSkills that pay the bills
It was quite an eventful weekend for local students who participated at the statewide SkillsUSA competition in Peoria. Career Center of Southern Illinois student Dawson Goldschmidt of Valmeyer took first…
Read MoreAnother impressive year for startUP
Recently, Monroe County startUP students saw the two most anticipated parts of the year – the announcement of entrepreneur of the year and the annual trade show. Kambrie Cooper, the…
Read MoreWaterloo school board talks finances
The Waterloo School Board’s April meeting kicked off with a public hearing for the amended fiscal year 2021-22 budget. Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron highlighted a few main changes…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA to see fresh face
Not too long ago, Elaine Rudolphi was attending numerous conferences as a member of the Olney FFA. Now, she will be joining the Waterloo FFA next academic year as the…
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