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Meet New Bethalto School Board Member Natalie McCoy
BETHALTO - There are two new members of the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education, and new member Natalie McCoy said she’s ready to engage with the Board and make a difference. McCoy has four children in the Bethalto school district, including two high schoolers and...
Summer at Columbia welcomes high school students to first college experience
The Summer at Columbia program drew 26 high school students from all around the country this year, giving them a chance to experience college in intensive four-week creative courses. The program has been running for over 10 years, but this year drew in one of the largest groups of students.
In Her Own Words: Girls State Opens Marquette Student’s Eyes to Opportunities in Government
Anvi Talyan, a rising Marquette High senior, was one of 12 Rockwood School District students to participate in this year’s Missouri Girls State program, which was held the last week of June on the campus of Lindenwood University. During the program, participants utilize the democratic system as a basis to form their own state, teaching the value of public office, the strength of the individual voice and the importance of voting. Participants hear from notable speakers throughout the week and hold elections to choose representatives at the city, county and state level. Talyan was one of 10 representatives elected for her county and one of five Rockwood students to earn elected office at Girls State.
Student-Athletes Praised at Meeting
MADISON COUNTY — Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Robert Werden took the lead last week in recognizing the accomplishments of several local area student-athletes for their exemplary performances on the field of competition this spring. Appearing as a guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Madison...
Arts funding at IL high school is strong - for now
Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboration. On any given Friday night in the Township of O’Fallon, the loudest cheers do not come after a touchdown or a field goal. The real roaring begins the moment the final note of the halftime performance reverberates through the stadium.
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