By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The end of every school year brings changes. But when the final bell rings this summer, North Scott schools are going to see even more turnover than … [Read more...]
NS personnel to close the book on careers: 16 staff members announce retirement, Albertson also expected to leave at end of year
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North Scott employees keeping close eye on Hintze case
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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Dennis Albertson has worked in the North Scott School District since 1967. In all that time, he has never seen anything quite like the scene that played out on … [Read more...]
Grissom eyes multi-age classrooms: School board hears plan, encourages input from parents
February 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer A shift toward multi-age classrooms at Virgil Grissom Elementary appears to be gaining steam. Three representatives from the Princeton school — Principal … [Read more...]
NS board gives green light to improvements
February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The North Scott School Board on Monday approved an extensive list of projects scheduled to be carried out in Fiscal Year 2013-14. Upcoming work on North … [Read more...]
NS speech team stages another stellar season: Lancers set school records in Large Group contests
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
(scroll to bottom for photos of all speech members) By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor After a record-setting season last year, North Scott High School’s speech team continues to meet and … [Read more...]
Enrollment headaches flare for North Scott district: School board hears about high class sizes, declining enrollment
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Enrollment concerns took center stage at Monday’s school board meeting, as local residents and district leaders commented on a number of issues affecting … [Read more...]
Training brings threat to life: ALICE informational meeting for parents is Feb. 21 at NSHS
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor Two gunman armed with a rifle and handguns burst into Rita Hart’s music room at Ed White Elementary School on Monday morning. “Where’s Johnny? … [Read more...]
One generation picking up the torch: NS senior Gretchen Mohr is Iowa’s rep at National WWII Museum dedication
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor North Scott High School senior Gretchen Mohr has had some success in her young life. She has traveled to Washington, D.C., several times as one of the top … [Read more...]
Iowa lawmakers eye major education overhaul; Local officials, legislators worry about short-term funding, long-term changes
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer For years, efforts to reform Iowa’s education system have fallen short. This time, however, Iowa leaders believe that the pieces necessary for true … [Read more...]
School board: More changes for NS child care program
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer When it comes to the North Scott Child Care Program, change has been the only constant lately. The most recent signs of change were evident at Monday’s … [Read more...]
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