May 24, 2013


PHOTO GALLERY: View all recipients of 2013 North Scott Educational Foundation Scholarships

Kathy Kilen presented the $5,000 Alfred and Helen Arp Scholarships to Carly Twigg, Jakob Arana Nigh, Bethany Phillips and Austin Hall.

North Scott's Class of 2013 will receive their diplomas this weekend at Palmer College, but some Lancer seniors already experienced a big event last Wednesday, May 8, as the North Scott Educational … [Read more...]

NS names 15 ‘Summa Cum Laude’: Top students will lead graduation at Palmer on Sunday

Burroughs, Amanda

Leading North Scott High School's Class of 2013 across the stage at Vickie Ann Palmer/Lyceum Hall at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport this Sunday, May 19, will be the 15 students who have … [Read more...]

NS School Board meeting: District leaders focus on student achievement

North Scott

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The focus was placed squarely on student achievement at Monday night’s school board meeting, as North Scott leaders recognized some of the most outstanding … [Read more...]

PHOTO GALLERY: Staged car crash sends students message prior to North Scott Prom

Representatives of Chambers Funeral Home and a coroner (Marty O'Boyle) remove the body of one of the fatal accident's young victims.

It's spring, and excitement is in the air for high school students everywhere who are looking forward to attending prom and enjoying one final summer together before heading off into their respective … [Read more...]

NS board slashes budget: Despite $900,000 in cuts, each elementary will have a principal

North Scott

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The North Scott School Board has approved a cost-cutting plan that will slash more than $900,000 from the district’s fiscal year 2013-14 budget. Board … [Read more...]

Albertson says he’ll resign from school board: Pressure leads former principal to leave mid-term

Albertson, Dennis, August 2011

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Dennis Albertson, the vice president of the North Scott School board, has announced that he will resign his position on the board prior to the end of his … [Read more...]

Hall of Excellence: David DeBoer has pursued innovation, understanding since graduating from North Scott

David DeBoer

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer David DeBoer has seemingly experienced a little bit of everything in his lifetime. He’s attended some of the nation’s finest academic institutions, headed … [Read more...]

NS Hall of Excellence: Nancy Shannon makes a special impact on North Scott

Nancy Shannon

By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Considering Nancy Shannon’s 30-plus years of coaching experience, it may come as a surprise to learn that this 2013 inductee into North Scott High School’s … [Read more...]

Spring Jazz Concert is May 14: Renowned bassist will appear with NS jazz ensembles

Rodney Whitaker

By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor North Scott’s jazz program continues to live up to its reputation of high-quality and high-energy education and performance. Year after year, the high … [Read more...]

NS principals step up to the plate: Administrators devise plan to cut district budget

North Scott

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer District leaders are taking another stab at cutting $900,000 from the FY 2013-14 budget – and this time it is the school principals who are taking the … [Read more...]