May 18, 2012

Generous community honors Lancer seniors

NSEF board member Diana Vollbeer presented Stephen Owings with the $2,300 Jean Bennett Memorial Scholarship.

Graduation is a big day for high school seniors, but some North Scott seniors had a big night on Wednesday, May 9, as they received college scholarships from the North Scott Educational Foundation and … [Read more...]

View photo gallery from NS Junior High’s “Hunger Games” recreation

Tributes Lillie DeVries of District 12 and Ryan Miller of District 7 square off in an arm-wrestling challenge. Miller won the match, but DeVries' life was spared by a sponsor's gift.

• Webmaster's note: Please scroll to the bottom of the story to view a full photo gallery Words and photos by Tracy Dunn For all intents and purposes, the students and staff at North Scott … [Read more...]

NS historians at state contest this week

By Tracy Dunn NSP Assistant Editor After nearly a year of intensive extracurricular research and work, 234 area students competed at the Regional History Day Contest, held March 5 at St. Ambrose … [Read more...]

NS musicians hit high notes at state contest

NSHS band students earning Division I (superior) ratings for their solos at the IHSMA State Contest April 14 were, front (l-r): Allison Coe, bass clarinet; Garrett Schoonover, tuba; and Danielle Berger, trumpet. Back: Kari Moeller, oboe; Kelci Page, merimba; Kacie Moeller, snare drum and merimba; Kevin Knoer, trumpet; Emily Kolwey, trumpet; Anthony Curlott, oboe; Cierra Klatt, clarinet; and Madeline LePage, tenor sax.

At The IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 14 at Davenport West High School, North Scott High School’s vocalists and instrumentalists placed well, earning Division I (superior) and II … [Read more...]

NS Board keeps pre-K program: $237k bleacher replacement also approved; no decision on coach Schroeder at school board meeting

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The North Scott School Board on Monday approved a $273,000 bid to replace the visitors’ bleachers at the football field with a new structure capable of … [Read more...]

Late start: NS officials question proposed plan to delay start of school year

Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer North Scott School District officials appear to be lukewarm toward a proposed bill circulating the state capitol that would delay the start of the school … [Read more...]

Iowa Supreme Court justice pays a visit to government students at North Scott

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By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer Iowa Supreme Court Justice Edward Mansfield paid a special visit to North Scott High School on Wednesday, April 11, giving students and faculty members a … [Read more...]

An excellent prognosis: Health occupations students shine at state competition

North Scott’s HOSA chapter has qualified to compete in the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., in June. Pictured at the state competition are, front (l-r): Kylie Dempsey, Rachel Hebbeln, Kelly Kupris and Rachel Hosch. Back: Adviser Karen Onken, Breanna Worrall, Anna Marceau, Joe Erickson, Jessika Seibel and Austin Greibe.

North Scott High School’s chapter of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is one of the few such chapters in eastern Iowa. The national organization offers students the opportunity to study … [Read more...]

On the red carpet: John Glenn students get star treatment at Family Literacy Night

Kindergarten teacher Abby Brown sparkles as she reads to students during classroom activities.

It had all the glamour of a Hollywood premiere or awards ceremony, with "celebrities" making their entrance in tuxedos and sequined gowns. A spotlight followed attendees from the parking lot, and … [Read more...]

Board approves $38.2 million budget: cost will exceed revenue in district’s FY 2012-13 budget

North Scott School Board President Joe Slater

By Jeff Montgomery NSP Staff Writer The North Scott School Board unanimously approved a $38.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 on Monday, giving the green light to a spending plan in which … [Read more...]