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Columbia School Board comings and goings
A number of new hires and updates were presented to the Columbia School Board at last Wednesday’s meeting, but this did not stop ongoing issues from taking center stage. Assistant…
Read MoreGerman students arrive in Columbia
High school students from Gedern, Germany, began a three-week visit to Columbia, Gedern’s Sister City, arriving to a welcoming party on Monday afternoon. Columbia High School German teacher Taylor Nickerson…
Read MoreGibault student loves the stage
Since she was 2, Gibault Catholic High School junior Caroline Geringer has not been a stranger to the stage. Now, she is making a name for herself beyond the St.…
Read MoreCHS raises funds through Dixie Grace
As freshman class president at Columbia High School, Ava Denison wanted a fresh fundraising idea. She and CHS freshman class vice president Addison Butler found this through collaborating with Dixie…
Read MoreColumbia schools in planning mode
As COVID cases decline, the Columbia School Board, like many others, is moving its discussions away from testing and social distancing and toward future planning. March’s meeting showed this includes…
Read MoreProjects steer course for Waterloo schools
Maintenance improvements were a prevailing topic of Monday’s Waterloo School Board meeting. The board approved many of these projects, which were discussed in an earlier Building and Grounds Committee meeting.…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Society inductees chosen
After a year thwarted by COVID, five Waterloo High School alumni are being recognized as the newest additions to the WHS Legacy Wall. Soon, the familiar faces of Rev. Mary…
Read MorePutting it in perspective(s): WHS students make agamographs
When viewing Waterloo High School student artwork at Morrison-Talbott Library, viewers see one image when standing at the front of the hallway. As they move to the other end, the…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board talks ESSER funding
At last week’s Waterloo School Board meeting, the board discussed pandemic-related funding and decided on next school year’s calendar. John Schmieg, the district’s curriculum coordinator, gave a presentation reviewing how…
Read MoreCMS 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…
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