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Columbia 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…
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…
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