Student numbers trend up

Despite continuing to deal with pandemic-related procedures and mandates, many area schools saw increases in student enrollment.  Waterloo The Waterloo school district has 2,728 students enrolled this year, which is…

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Waterloo schools show heart

At last week’s Waterloo School board meeting, a familiar face from the American Heart Association relayed some outstanding news.  American Heart Association Youth Market Director Renee Ades said the Waterloo…

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Schools differ on mandate

The Columbia school district is citing the Health Care Right of Conscience Act as a means to keep personnel who do not submit to the state’s vaccine and testing mandate…

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COVID testing rolls out at schools

With Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive order mandating school personnel be fully vaccinated or submit weekly test results going into effect Monday, the Regional Office of Education has begun introducing SHIELD…

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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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Longtime school nurse retires

Virtually all areas of education have changed over the last few decades, but perhaps none have seen as noteworthy a progression as school health care.  Carolyn Sabo can attest to…

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Zahnow principal retires

One of the longest-serving members of the Waterloo School District has had her final day of school.  Zahnow Elementary School Principal Mary Gardner is retiring June 30, which will mark…

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