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Rewards for reading, math work
GALENA–Several Galena Primary (GPS) and Galena Middle School (GMS) students met the second benchmark for the summer reading and math work. The benchmark was to have 150 minutes of math and/or … more
This Galena Gazette throwback appeared in the July 13, 1988 edition. “First place winners in the Hanover Days canoe race were Lucas Hudson of Cedarville and Mike Mellskog of Galena. They have won the race for the past five years. Pictured are, back, from left: Hudson and Mellskog; and William Hoff and David Hoff of Elizabeth, second; front: Ernie Streicher of Hanover and Greg Peterson of Toledo, Ohio, third place. The canoe race trophies were donated by Hal Patinkin of rural Hanover.” For another Gazette throwback or to purchase a reprint, visit GalenaGazette.com. Gazette file photo
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The front entrance to Galena High School just got a lot safer after new concrete was poured last week by a crew from Mike & Nick Sproule Construction. The project, which was approved by the school board in June at a cost of $29,075, replaced cracking and buckling concrete well before the start of the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Hillary Dickerson photo
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River Ridge approves commodity bids for 2021-22
HANOVER–The River Ridge School Board approved its annual bids for services for the upcoming school year at its Monday, July 19 meeting. Superintendent Colleen Fox reported to the board the … more
Galena School Board talks masks
GALENA–For the time being, members of the Galena School Board seem to be in agreement that masks will be recommended but not required for students and staff during the 2021-22 school year, … more
Masks optional in Stockton School District
STOCKTON–The Stockton School Board talked plans for the upcoming school year and beyond during its meeting on Monday, July 19. As many school districts are still in flux with their return to … more
To mask or not to mask, that is the question
SCALES MOUND–The Monday, July 19 Scales Mound School Board meeting, during which the return to school plan and masks were topics of conversation, was Dr. Marybeth DeLaMar’s first as … more
The Warren Education Association provided information to the board about teacher retention compared to neighboring school districts. According to the WEA, the five-year average for Warren retention will drop to 77 percent. Contributed image
‘Concerned about our district’: Warren Education Association representatives voice concerns about retention
WARREN–A large group of Warren teachers packed the small confines of the Warren School District board room on Wednesday, July 21 to voice concerns about issues plaguing the district in terms of … more
School group talks storm water
GALENA–The Galena School District’s core planning group has moved to talking storm water retention for the new additions to the Galena Middle School building and the new parking lot … more
Making the grade to play: Southwestern approves changes to activities handbook for 2021-2022 school year
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–The Southwestern School District’s activities handbook was the topic of discussion at the board meeting on Wednesday, July 14. Changes included an adjustment of the … more
Galena School District shares registration information
GALENA–Registration for Galena School District families who have students returning for the 2021-22 school year may be accessed via the parent portal in Teacherease starting Aug. 2. All forms … more
Local school nutrition professional trainings
ELIZABETH–University of Illinois Extension has partnered with the Illinois State Board of Education, to offer professional development trainings for school food service professionals. There … more
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