May 22, 2013


NS early retirement plan approved: Stutt property to be assessed for presence of hazardous products

North Scott

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The North Scott School Board approved an early retirement plan for certified staff and support staff by a vote of 6-0, with Dennis Albertson abstaining, during … [Read more...]

ALICE comes to North Scott: School district receives training to defend against shooter

Dave-Kopatich

By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor An armed intruder enters a school building on a busy morning. He manages to get past the building’s security measures, and heads down the hall toward the … [Read more...]

F.T.K.: View photos from North Scott’s first-ever Mini Dance Marathon

Emma Morgan and Lauryn Youngers have a blast while dancing together.

North Scott High School's first-ever Mini Dance Marathon may have been "mini," but its impact is definitely not. On Saturday, Dec. 8, members of the school's National Honor Society chapter, along with … [Read more...]

Experience leads to career for NS grad: Years of performing, internships prepare Nicole Barreca for duties at World Food Prize

2008 North Scott graduate Nicole Barreca stands outside the World Food Prize headquarters in Des Moines. She began working for the foundation the Monday after her graduation from Grand View University last April.

By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor The punch line to the old question, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” is “Practice, practice, practice.” The same could be said for the Hall of … [Read more...]

Porters establish scholarship fund: Donation honors both sets of parents

Chris and Rhonda Porter

By Scott Campbell NSP Editor Chris and Rhonda Porter have been longtime supporters of the North Scott community, and the Porter family has been instrumental in the growth of not only the school … [Read more...]

NS officials discuss plans for Stutt property

The Hawkeye Garage, located on the corner of LeClaire Road and First Street, was purchased by the North Scott Community School District.

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The North Scott School District officially took ownership of the historic Stutt property at a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Board members unanimously … [Read more...]

Student Report Card: North Scott Junior High School announces first quarter honor rolls

North Scott

The first quarter junior high honor rolls have been released as follows: 7th Grade Charleston Balsar, Tony Barreca, Stephanie Black, Kennady Braack, Brittany Bullock, Adelyn Carmody, Katherine … [Read more...]

School-to-work program helps students gain experience before entering ‘real world’

Louis DeFrieze, a 2012 North Scott grad, shadowed Dr. Tom Lyons to learn more about a career in medicine. He is now at the University of Iowa.

Lancer quarterback Louis DeFrieze saw Dr. Tom Lyons on a regular basis last year, but their appointments had nothing to do with an injury sustained on the football field. Louis, a 2012 North Scott … [Read more...]

North Scott unveils Ed White plans: School board also approves early retirement package

North Scott

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The North Scott School Board unanimously approved a floor plan for renovations at Ed White Elementary on Monday night, moving the district one step closer to … [Read more...]

North Scott continues fight against cancer: High school students join other MAC schools to raise funds for Jimmy V Foundation

Mileah and Miranda Gumpert

By Scott Campbell NSP Editor Students at North Scott High School continue to believe there is strength in numbers, and once again they are joining forces with their cohorts across the MAC in the … [Read more...]