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Charges pending in WHS phone hoax
The Waterloo Police Department plans to submit paperwork to the Monroe County State’s Attorney to consider possible charges of disorderly conduct against two male Waterloo High School students following a…
Read MoreLocal students excel in Platinum Chef competition
Seven high school teams, including teams from Columbia and Waterloo high schools, showcased their cooking skills in the eighth annual Platinum Chef Team Challenge at Red Bud High School April…
Read MoreStudent’s letter chosen to be sent to Pope
The chance to have a personal letter read by one of the most influential figureheads in the world is not an opportunity that comes along every day. When a young…
Read MorePancake dinner supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
Pancakes sailed through the air in the Waterloo High School cafeteria for a good cause Thursday evening. In conjunction with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the school district hosted a “PJ…
Read MoreLocal robotics team builds on all skills
A local high school robotics team is building a bright future in engineering and technology skills. Peter Kersulis of Waterloo, one of the team’s three members, helps build robots during…
Read MoreSchool board approves Costello salary, calendar
The Waterloo Board of Education on Monday night approved next year’s official school calendar and a two-year contract for future Waterloo High School Principal Lori Costello. The 2014-15 school year…
Read MoreGibault freshman finds happiness in helping others
Gibault freshman Therese Beabout traveled to California on Jan. 31 to represent the group NETwork Against Malaria at the Ramona Convent, a top interdependent Catholic girls school in Los Angeles.…
Read MoreCongressional Art Competition
U.S. Congressman Bill Enyart released details for his annual Congressional Art Competition, which is open to all high school students in the 12th Congressional District. The Congressional Award Ceremony will…
Read MoreRaynaud places third in essay contest
High school junior Kayleigh Raynaud of Millstadt placed third out of 5,700 state essay entries during this year’s annual VFW competition. The awards banquet was held Feb. 8 in Springfield. The…
Read MoreSnow days force school officials to adjust calendar
Local school districts have had to consider altering their student attendance calendars in the wake of several snow days accumulated this winter. Waterloo School Superintendent Jim Helton cleared up confusion…
Read MoreWHS SAFE Club strives for healthier lifestyles
Thanks to a $2,000 grant, the Waterloo High School SAFE Club will be able to spread awareness about safe driving habits and other healthy life practices in a whole new…
Read MoreColumbia school board reviews its finances
The Columbia Board of Education met Thursday night to review mid-year finances and receive an update on the Common Core curriculum. Assistant superintendent Beth Horner gave a report on the…
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