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Sixth grade STEM students at River Ridge Middle School built balsa wood bridges in class. Students tested the bridges to see which was strongest, from left: Alexa Rowles, Jordan Ballard and Alex Navarro-Garcia.

RRMS building bridges

5/17/22

Stockton High School seniors, Maria Bender and Justin Eden were chosen by Stockton school administrators to attend the 2022 Student Leadership Brunch hosted annually by the Illinois Principals Association in Dixon. More than 35 school districts nominated 2 students to represent their school in this honors event. Candidates were chosen on the following characteristics: leadership, character and achievement. Pictured are Bender, Stockton principal Jason Volk and Eden.

Bender, Eden attend leadership brunch

5/17/22

Cora Dittmar cleans the hoof of one of her horses as Heaven Brotherton watches. The horses were part of the petting zoo.

River Ridge FFA hosts Ag Day for elementary students

HANOVER–Members of the River Ridge FFA Chapter hosted Ag Day for elementary students on Friday, April 29. Students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade were invited to participate in five … more

6/28/22

Scales Mound School Board approves e-learning program

SCALES MOUND–The Scales Mound School Board held a special hearing Oct. 17, regarding the district’s e-learning program. This program allows students to attend classes remotely in the … more

10/25/22

Galena Primary School wrapped up its collection for the police department toy drive on Monday, Dec. 5. Representatives from Poopsie’s, which offers people buying gifts for the drive a 25% discount, attended as well as representatives from the police department. Back row from left to right: Officer Keith Brandel, Lex Abt, Lily Bussan, Police Chief Eric Hefel and Poopsie’s employee Lori Spillane. Fourth row: Cora Gullone and Anna Bussan. Third row: Alli Abt, Landon Heim and Cora Randecker. Second row: Elise Bertucci, Michael Peters and Poopsie’s mascot Spot. Front row: Carson Stodden, Nora Willey and Simone Achett.

GPS toy drive

12/13/22

CTE honors students for their hard work during third quarter

Morgan Flynn River Ridge High School Early childhood education Dolan Geerts River Ridge High School Health occupations Camron Harris River Ridge High School … more

4/25/23

A group of students gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony outside the Galena Middle School on May 11 that celebrated the expansion project that is underway to bring the K-4th grade to the middle school campus.

Galena’s groundbreaking day

GALENA–It was a day nearly two decades in the making as administration, staff, students, and community members gathered outside the Galena Middle School on May 11 for an official groundbreaking … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 5/17/22

Proposal may make funding difficult for Galena School District

The Galena School Board learned during its Monday, Oct. 17 meeting that receiving state funding for capital projects could become more difficult for the district. This is because of a position change … more

by Murphy Obershaw

mobershaw@galgazette.com | 10/25/22

College Board National Recognition Programs awards Galena students with academic honors

GALENA– Students at Galena High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and … more

10/3/23

School desk

Graduates Highland Community College FREEPORT–Highland Community College announced its 2022 graduates. •From Apple River: Allison Heller, associate of science; Jacob … more

7/19/22

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s Land of Smiles brightens student smiles at Warren Elementary

WARREN–Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Land of Smiles program visited 100 pre-kindergarten through third grade students at Warren Elementary School on Sept. 26. Land of Smiles is a … more

10/3/23