Posts Tagged ‘immaculate conception school’
Kish retiring after half century
Mike Kish announced last week he is retiring after roughly 50 years of working at Immaculate Conception School in Columbia. “I have absolutely no real reason to leave,” Kish, who…
Read MoreColumbia charity continues
The nonprofit Columbia Caring for our Community Foundation is continuing its mission to “provide food, clothing, holiday gifts and educational supplies to students in need” this year. The group, a…
Read MoreCOVID continues to run rampant
Monroe County recorded its second-highest ever daily number of cases Monday as the pandemic continues to run rampant in the area. The county has had 1,879 total coronavirus cases since…
Read MoreWill Dalpoas | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Immaculate Conception School cross country runner Will Dalpoas. At the SIJHSAA Class S Marissa Regional on Oct. 16, Dalpoas placed sixth overall with…
Read MoreVirus 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…
Read MoreCOVID case spike continues
Monroe County has continued to see rising coronavirus cases in recent days. The county has had 1,345 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with 240 of them currently active.…
Read MoreICS girls cross country | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Immaculate Conception School girls cross country squad. The Crusaders won the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S Marissa Regional…
Read MoreCatholic schools going in-person
Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Belleville Jonathan Birdsong announced over the weekend that Catholic schools in the area will offer in-person instruction five days a week this…
Read MoreSchools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
(For the latest article that appeared in the March 18 Republic-Times, click here.) Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville announced…
Read MoreICS fifth grade volleyball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Immaculate Conception School fifth grade girls volleyball team. ICS captured the St. Clare of O’Fallon Volleyball Tournament championship on Feb. 8. ICS…
Read MoreWelcome to the new ICS
After more than two years of work, Immaculate Conception School in Columbia is ready to welcome students to its new home. On a preview tour ICS Principal Mike Kish provided…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2019
Monroe County is in store for a busy 2019. In addition to any unexpected developments, residents have local elections, new businesses and updates in high-profile cases to look forward to. …
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