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Merger discussions between Venice and Madison school districts end
Editor's note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat. The school board of Venice School District 3 decided not to move forward with discussions to consolidate with Madison School District 12 at a special meeting the board held Wednesday evening. Four of the seven members on each school...
GHS alumnus Tate Wargo signed by Gateway Grizzlies
While coaching the Gillespie High School baseball team, Miners’ assistant Tate Wargo felt a fire being re-kindled in terms of returning to the diamond as a player at a high level. Wargo rose to the challenge and wrote a comeback story for the ages. “Staying around the game assisted...
Granite City, Edwardsville, Alton, Bethalto Students Named To Washington University Dean’s List
ST LOUIS, Mo. – The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Washington University in St. Louis is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society. The university draws students to St. Louis from more than 110 countries and all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands. The total student body is more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
School planning for the next 50 years
Mississippi Valley Christian School in Alton will celebrate 50 years this year and is planning for the next chapter in its history. The school is located on the old Western Military Academy campus in Upper Alton and is in the process of seating new board members and updating its vision for the future. Classes begin this school year on August 19.
Carlinville School Board makes several employment decisions; discussed future sports for district
The Carlinville School Board met Mon., July 15 for its regularly scheduled meeting. Several topics were discussed including matters of employment and a discussion over district sports and activities. Employment. The board accepted the resignations of Heather Heater, Regina Feeley and Kara Frankford as paraprofessionals. The resignations of Don Borgini...
Glen-Ed Pantry Collecting School Items and Readying for Distribution
School starts in the Edwardsville School District on Wednesday, Aug. 14 when students report for their first half day of class. The Glen-Ed Pantry is currently collecting school supplies for students in Pre-K through 12th grade in the district. The items needed, which includes monetary donations, are listed in the...
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