May 19, 2013


Schwiebert on his way out: NS superintendent to resign after 2013-14 school year

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Following a closed-session discussion late Monday night, the North Scott School Board unanimously approved a one-year, non-renewable contract with … [Read more...]

North Scott sets ambitious goal: Cut $900k from budget

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer After meeting for two hours Monday night, the North Scott School Board did not reach a consensus on how to cut the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget. The board did, … [Read more...]

North Scott still mum on Hintze’s future

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer North Scott officials again declined to shed light on two developing personnel matters that stand to have major implications for the district. The … [Read more...]

National Bookmobile Day takes on added meaning: New wheels on the way for Scott County Library System

The Scott County Library System's new bookmobile will arrive this fall, replacing the 17-year-old one shown here.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer National Bookmobile Day is always an important date on Cathy Zimmerman’s calendar. This year, however, it has even more significance than usual. After … [Read more...]

Residents pan NS principal plan: District considers sharing administrators

More than 50 residents packed North Scott's Monday night school board meeting.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Before Monday’s school board meeting had even begun, it was clear that this was not going to be a typical evening. More than 50 residents packed into the … [Read more...]

North Scott goes high tech: $300,000 line item could give more students laptops

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By the beginning of the next school year, all North Scott students in grades seven through 10 could be getting their own, personal Chromebooks. Members of the school board listened to an extensive … [Read more...]

PHOTO GALLERY: NS students participate in Battle of the Books

Concentrating hard on an answer are Virgil Grissom team members (l-r) Natalie Romanick, Abbi Shekleton and Grace Romanick.

After winning their buildings' Battle of the Books competition, one team from each of North Scott's five elementary schools gathered at Ed White in Eldridge on Saturday, March 2, for North Scott's … [Read more...]

Griffin calls it a career: Junior high principal to retire at end of school year

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer North Scott Junior High Principal Dave Griffin will retire at the end of the 2012-13 school year, adding yet another name to the long list of staff members who … [Read more...]

PHOTO GALLERY: Neil Armstrong celebrates “Read Across America”

Fifth-graders Kira Beadle and Kourtney Williams read aloud during "Read Across America" day at Armstrong.

Story and photos by Jeff Montgomery Neil Armstrong Elementary was a sight to behold last Wednesday, March 6. Local celebrities were located throughout the building, students were donning stylish … [Read more...]

PHOTO GALLERY: Ed White students enjoy “Muffins with Mom”

No table? No problem. Katie Grunwald and third-grader Madison enjoy mini-muffins in a quiet corner.

Weekday mornings can be crazy for families with school-aged children. But on Friday, Feb. 15, students at Ed White Elementary in Eldridge were able to enjoy "Muffins with Mom." The annual event allows … [Read more...]