School
New Columbia School Board members take office
The three newest Columbia School Board members were sworn in last month and have begun their first terms on the board of education. The trio of Adam Hemken, Andrea Khoury…
Read MoreMcDermott named assistant principal
After remaining vacant for more than a year due to lower attendance during the pandemic, the Waterloo School Board filled the assistant principal position at Waterloo High School most recently…
Read MoreRyterski reaches career coda
Columbia High School Music Director Craig Ryterski is entering the coda of his career. After 28 years of teaching music at CHS, he will retire on June 2. “I’m enjoying…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board receives updates
The Waterloo School Board heard updates on ongoing district construction projects, graduation plans and this year’s budget at its monthly meeting Monday night. The most notable construction update concerned the…
Read MorestartUP gives back to Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Village Board met in regular session April 6 to discuss upcoming projects and to hear a report about the recent 5Kave event held in the Rock City caves…
Read MoreValmeyer school district measure fails by 1 vote
Every vote counts, especially in Valmeyer. An April 6 referendum regarding a residency requirement to serve on the Valmeyer School Board failed by one vote. That measure, which would have…
Read MoreShortage causing school bus troubles
The Waterloo School District is gradually returning to pre-pandemic normalcy, but one aspect of the education process continues to feel the effects of the novel coronavirus — transportation. Cynthia French,…
Read MoreSchools plan for federal funds
Monroe County’s school districts are preparing to spend the third and largest wave of federal funding aimed at helping students cope with the pandemic. Gov. JB Pritzker announced March 31…
Read MoreCastelli heading to Smithton
The Columbia School Board approved the resignation of assistant superintendent Courtney Castelli at Thursday’s meeting. Castelli, whose resignation is effective June 30, has accepted a position as superintendent in the…
Read MoreRave reviews for 5Kave
The first-ever 5Kave run in the Valmeyer caves at Rock City earned rave reviews and thousands of dollars for the Monroe County startUP program. “It was really a tremendous success,”…
Read MoreCollmeyer warmed hearts
Known as one of the most generous members of the community, Wayne Collmeyer died Friday from injuries sustained while volunteering late last year. Collmeyer’s children, Andrea Kuergeleis and Matthew and…
Read MoreValmeyer School District seeks rule change
For the second consecutive municipal election, voters in Valmeyer have the opportunity to vote on a referendum. This time, the Valmeyer School District is seeking to change how its school…
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