Vaccine deadline extended

On Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order that extends the initial COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline for school personnel.  Under the order, all personnel in all schools must be…

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Schools make COVID plans

Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education announced a highly anticipated statement regarding mask usage in schools. Many found the original statement confusing, but after some clarification, it appears…

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Schools 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…

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More schools going remote

Two of the smaller school systems in Monroe County will be joining their larger counterparts in Waterloo and Columbia by temporarily returning to remote learning next week. Additionally, the Waterloo…

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Waterloo schools going remote

All  Waterloo School District students will follow their peers at Waterloo High School in returning to remote learning, Superintendent Brian Charron announced at Monday’s school board meeting.  “Out of concern…

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Virus forcing schools to pivot

Local schools are making tough decisions as the COVID pandemic affects students, teachers and staff.  Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron notified parents Saturday that students in grades 6-12 may…

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