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Waterloo FFA celebrating 75 years
The Waterloo FFA has been a part off the school district and Monroe County as a whole for 75 years. Here, in the heart of Waterloo FFA Week, the chapter…
Read MoreGibault students uncover history of old buildings
Next week, Gibault Catholic High School students will present a semester’s worth of research on historic downtown Waterloo buildings to anyone interested in learning more about the city’s history. Gibault…
Read MoreSegobiano represents region in Illinois educator movement
An Illinois educators movement including representatives from all over the state is making big moves to fulfill the promise of public education. The movement, known as Vision 20/20, aims to…
Read MorePerandoe withdrawal moves ahead
The Columbia Board of Education has announced vacant positions to be filled after the district’s withdrawal from the Perandoe Special Education district. Once the withdrawal is finalized, the district will…
Read MoreSocial media a ‘double-edged sword’ for schools
In a whirlwind world of tweets, emails, text messages and friend requests, school district administrators aim to facilitate learning in an Internet-oriented world. Since the rise of social media platforms…
Read MoreWaterloo schools win big from Box Tops sweepstakes
Many local families collect Box Tops off the top of food and household item boxes. These little cutouts can turn into major funding for schools when added up, and Rogers…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board approves budget
The Waterloo School Board hosted a public hearing before its monthly meeting to review this year’s school district budget before they approved it. Superintendent Brian Charron talked about how the…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Society selects new distinguished honorees
The recently formed Waterloo High School Legacy Society is continuing its mission to honor the past and showcase the school’s rich history for present and future generations by naming five…
Read MoreCHS to instate new DARE extension program
In an effort to further deter students from drug and alcohol abuse, Columbia High School has taken new steps to educate its students. A new program, a sort of DARE…
Read MoreSchool enrollment numbers down overall
September is here, and with the arrival of the fall months comes the beginning of a new school year. Schools across the area have seen a decrease in enrollment numbers…
Read MoreKersulis excels through new SWIC machining program
Though Ranken is known for being the go-to technical college in the region, Waterloo’s Greg Kersulis wanted to try something different. Kersulis knew he wanted to pursue a degree in…
Read MoreSchools take part in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
In the past few weeks, social media feeds like Facebook and Twitter have been full of people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads. Actors, musicians, administrators, TV personalities…
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