School Days
Columbia Pep Band Kicks Off Playing Season
By Monroe County Independent |
The Columbia boys basketball team had their season opening on Dec. 10. The boys in blue and white defeated the Shells from Roxana. And in the corner of the grandstands was one again the always entertaining CHS Pep Band. The musicians had the fans tapping their toes and clapping at the timeouts, between quarters and an……
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Waterloo Optimist Recognizes Local Students Of Good Character
The Waterloo Optimist recognized local grade school and high school students during their 61st annual Youth Appreciation Banquet held Nov. 14 at the VFW Hall. The students from WJHS, WHS, SPPS and Gibault are nominated by teachers and principals for their character and community service. ……
Mrs. Arnold Wins Emerson Award
CHS Spanish teacher Elisha Arnold is a recipient of this year’s Emerson Excellence In Teaching award. Sponsored by St. Louis corporation Emerson, the award recognizes St. Louis area educators – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence in their field. As part of the award, grant funds were presented to……
Nearly 90 Hit The Lanes For Kiwanis Kids Bowl
Eighty-nine grade school students took part in the Columbia Kiwanis Kids Bowl, on Nov. 16. Everyone enjoyed free bowling and pizza. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet a subscriber you can purchase a subscription here. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me …
Budding Artists Spotlighted At Art Du Jour
High School students from throughout the region headed to Southwestern Illinois College for Art Du Jour. More than 100 students took part in a day of learning new techniques, sharing creations and presenting their pieces in an art show. Columbia High School’s Sydney Packard’s painting “Frida” earned the coveted Best Of Show award. The piece by……
Rogers Elementary Names November’s SOAR Students
Rogers Elementary students recognized for “Standing Out At Rogers” in November are Nadia Splojaric, Brantley Thomas, Kylie Kujawski, Colin Horrell, Ella Blair, Allyssa Schultheis, Ellie Stumpf, Vivienne Mayer, Addison Riebeling, Addison Pearman, Lydia Huffman, Ava Brumit, Breanna Burkhardt, Ben Sikorski, Madison Done, Aubrey Fischer and Ava Hunt. November’s character trait was ‘peace.’ To access more…
Bulldogs Take Second At Meet
The Waterloo High School speech team took home second place at this week’s WHS Speech Meet at the school auditorium. The Bulldogs are in the middle of yet another strong season, having finished no lower than second place in their four tournaments so far – first place in Harrisburg and second place in Waterloo, Olympia……
Valmeyer Grade Schoolers Ring In The Holidays
Valmeyer Grade School students entertained with holiday cheer during their annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 3. The VHS gym was packed with family, friends and fellow students to hear the little ones’ renditions of winter classic tunes. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet…
Mueller Named State Scholar
Valmeyer High School’s Alexis Mueller is among the state’s top academic students. The senior has been named an Illinois State Scholar, ranking in the top percentile of state high school students. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet a subscriber you can purchase a…
Nine Gibault Students Among State’s Top Academics
Nine Gibault seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars. The top-ranked students from the Class of 2020 are Kyle Barbour, Spencer Biske, Jacob Muehlher, Joshua Eichholz, Cassie Ellner, Hannah Janson, Kayla Huels, Kelly Papenberg and Hannah Gundlach. This represents 17.6 percent of the Gibault High School Class of 2020.* Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the……
CHS German Teacher Earns Big Award
Columbia High School German teacher Taylor Nickerson earned the German Embassy Teacher of Excellence award from the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. Nickerson teaches German classes at Columbia High School. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet a subscriber you can purchase a subscription…
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