Posts Tagged ‘waterloo school district’
Schools adapt to remote learning
Gov. JB Pritzker announced March 27 that all schools in the state, which have been closed since March 17, will start using remote learning days. That change forced school officials,…
Read MoreSchools keep kids fed and educated
Although Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered all schools in the state to remain closed until at least April 7 to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus plaguing the…
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 MoreThe singing superintendent
At a recent Waterloo School Board meeting, the board discussed adding guitar classes to Waterloo High School’s music program. Board president John Caupert jokingly suggested Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian…
Read MoreLocal schools among tops in state
The Waterloo and Columbia school districts rank among the best in the state in student proficiency, according to Illinois State Report Card data. In Waterloo, 61.6 percent of students scored…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs budget
The Waterloo School Board approved the district’s 2019-20 budget at Monday’s board meeting. The budget shows the district having $30,488,722 in revenue and expending $32,440,587 over the next fiscal year. …
Read MoreWaterloo School Board amends grading scale
Following months of passionate discussion, the Waterloo School Board voted to amend the school district’s grading scale at Monday’s meeting. The new system will make 90-100 an A, 80-89 a…
Read MoreLohman enjoys new district position
A lot of dominoes fell at once for the Waterloo School District last year. The entire community suffered the tragic and unexpected loss of a Waterloo High School student. The…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs budget
Waterloo schools will now have an idea of the revenues they will receive for the 2017-18 school year after the school board passed a budget Monday night. The district estimates…
Read MoreZahnow principal honored
Zahnow Elementary principal Mary Gardner is said to know each and every one of the school’s students and staff by name. She is described by teachers as a motivator, appreciative…
Read MoreWaterloo schools need state budget action
District finances once again became the highlight of Monday’s Waterloo school board meeting, as the local and state governments continually fail to provide timely financial relief. This year may prove…
Read MoreTennis court closing causes stir
For about 30 years, the Larry Henson tennis courts in Waterloo have provided the community a place to blow off steam and for tennis players to work on their backhand.…
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