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This week was an exciting one for the 7th grade Ag Explore students at Stockton Middle School. They started out the week by learning about the dairy industry and the products that come from this industry. Some topics covered in this lesson include learning about the farm to table process of milk and the process for making some of our favorite dairy foods such as ice cream, butter, cheese, and yogurt. The students then went to action in making their own butter and ice cream. Fun was had by all...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites the public to a webinar screening of the documentary film "Racing Extinction" on Monday, November 2nd, at 7 pm. "Racing Extinction" documents the extinction crisis in rarely seen images of endangered species and presents evidence that humans, by action and inaction, are causing species to go extinct at a far, far greater rate than ever recorded, except in previous extinction events. "It's like we're living in the world of the dinosaurs,"...
The Le-Win Music Boosters have launched two fall fundraisers while partnering with local businesses in support of Le-Win music programs. Online Apparel & Merchandise Sale Offered through Head2Toe Design, the online apparel and merchandise sale features a wide variety of fun and fashionable tees, hoodies, koozies, masks, phone cases, tumblers and more. Traditional options as well as contemporary styles prove Panther Pride still shines brightly during tough times. "Music students and their...
If you were to contact any School District in the region – or even in the state for that matter – and ask them what is the toughest job position they have to fill, the answer would be immediate – Bus Drivers! Every single school district is in need of either full time or substitute bus drivers – but what makes that job so hard to fill? To begin with, a CDL is needed to drive one of the large school busses we see on the roads today, and the process of getting a CDL is not simply taking a test. "...
The week of October 5th – October 9th at Pearl City Elementary, the teachers are participating in a No Worksheet Week Challenge encouraged by Dr. Schiffman, our Superintendent of Schools. Activities and projects are designed and created to engage students in other ways other than using worksheets and workbooks. Throughout the week, students experienced a variety of activities, experiences, and projects that promote learning on multiple levels. No Worksheet Week served as a great educational e...
Emily Raab has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program. Raab, of Warren, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program. Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional education courses in their field. Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college internationally recognized for community engagement, enrolls 1,564 students. Wartburg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and...
Checking in on what's taking place at Stockton Elementary....
The Stockton FFA Chapter held officer elections on Thursday, September 24. As pictured below from left to right, the 2020 officer team consists of vice president Jenna Haas (daughter of Scott & Terry Haas), Secretary Connor Vincent (son of Todd & Tanya Vincent), President Joseph Brudi (son of Brad & Val Brudi), Treasurer Morgan McPeek (son of Robert & Amy McPeek), Reporter Katie Bartch (daughter of Bob & Christina Bartch), and not pictured Sentinel Taylor Broshous (daughter of Luke & Carla...
Stockton Elementary students were rewarded with an incentive day for all their hard work! They were treated to ice cream from Udderly Delicious-Ice Cream on the Mooooove. The students were able to enjoy the surprise treat outside while taking a break from their classroom work. All remote learning students also received a gift certificate for a free cone. Check your binders! We would like to thank the following people and businesses for their donations to make this happen for our students!...
Pearl City 4th Graders performed "Apple" science experiments for Johnny Appleseed day. They first saw the importance of hand-washing in the "Germy Apple" experiment. Several slices of apple were placed in the "control" bag that had not been touched by anyone. Next, several slices of apple were passed around the room and then placed into the "variable" bag. Students immediately washed their hands after touching the apple. They made predictions about what would happen, and then observed...
Residents have seen the large solar array being constructed just outside of town on Cedarville Road, but few knew who was doing it, or what sparked the project. The short answer is – the School District is going to pull in some major benefits – thanks in no small part to some creative work by Superintendent Tom Chiles. "The decision to investigate solar was through quite a bit of marketing to all schools when Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SREC) became available for federal tax red...
We were excited to welcome back our students for in-person learning this past week in the Stockton Agriculture Department! The food science class has been busy the last few days putting to use the skills they have learned about the proper cleaning procedures for equipment in the kitchen. A majority of the equipment was purchased this year, so we could offer a food science class. Thank you to the Stockton School District and Stockton FFA Alumni for investing in this class! The students were also busy planting vegetables that they will learn to...
St. John's Lutheran Church in Pearl City now has a Free Little Library on the Southwest corner of the church. Books for all ages are included. Take a book and/or leave a book. The Little Library is always open. Thank you to the Christian Education Committee for organizing this project and to those who gave offerings for the 2019 VBS as those offerings were used to purchase the Free Little Library. St. John's Lutheran Church will hold the September Community Grace Meal on Sunday, September 20 at 11:30 am-12:30 pm. The menu will be BBQ...
It took a grand total of one day – one – and already the Warren School District had to send out an emergency notice to everyone that school would NOT begin as originally planned. Instead, they will go to a virtual format for the next two weeks. So what happened? Simple – two office staff members tested positive for COVID. As area schools try to prepare for the students to return and classes to begin, the realization of just what they are up against simply keeps growing. For example: How do yo...
This week, students throughout the region will be returning to school in spite of the Covid pandemic. While there are many who doubt the wisdom of this move, and others who doubt the seriousness of the pandemic itself, that debate is for another day. The question we wanted to look into was – how many families are actually sending their kids back to the classroom, and what chances do the various schools in our region have of making it work? Every student, at every school, was given the o...
Following a joint effort to reach an agreement, negotiations between Highland Community College and the faculty have come to terms on a new contract. The new contract balances the needs of the students, faculty, and taxpayers while providing support and seeking to stabilize opportunities at Highland. "Although negotiations were disrupted by COVID-19, the administration and board appreciate the faculty's efforts to complete the process via use of a remote platform, i.e. Zoom™," said Chris Kubersk...
The Stephenson SWCD congratulates Jazmin Wingert as the recipient of the 2020-2021 scholarship in the amount of $500. Jazmin is enrolled as a student at the University of Wisconsin Platteville where she plans on graduating in May 2022 with an Ag Business degree. While attending UW-Platteville Jazmin works part time as an Event Producer for Campus Programming and Relations. She is actively involved in clubs and organizations on campus serving as Student Senate Director of Marketing & Engagement,...
Throughout the region, area school districts have gotten their return to school plans approved, and while they might vary from district to district, they all have one thing in common – the ability for a family to have their kid "Opt out" of face-to-face learning and only do it at home online. But before you jump to your decision on whether or not to opt out, you had better look at the complete picture. Now, in no way shape or form, do I think I know better than a parent regarding the best a...
The date is set for students to return to school in Illinois, and every school within our coverage area will be back in session by August 19th, but exactly what form of teaching that will include varies greatly, and is still far from certain. You could check every single school district's website, and on each and every one you would find the same response in regard to returning during Covid-19: "The health of our staff and students is a primary concern of our district. At this time,...
Highland Community College welcomes back employees, students, and visitors to campus as it prepares for the fall 2020 semester. On July 7, the College announced its Phase 4 Campus Safety Precautions asking everyone to social distance, wear a mask, self-monitor, and use proper hand hygiene practices. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Highland Community College has restricted visitors on campus with most of the workforce working from home and ending the spring semester through distance learning. The May commencement...
Jo Daviess County Pheasants Forever is happy to announce two $500 scholarships for high school seniors. Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants and other wildlife through habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. Providing scholarships is one of many ways that Pheasants Forever can help foster future conservation leaders and establish their local conservation legacy. This year's winners are Mackenzie Furlong of Galena...
Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Spring 2020 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum 3.25 grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale, are included on the dean’s list. Highest Honors are awarded to students with a perfect 4.0 GPA. High Honors is given to students with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA, and Honors students have earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49. Highest Honors Argyle, WI: Whitney Connors Byron: Jonathon Silvers Dakota: Kyle Bordner; Andrew Wen...
Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall, but leaders warned those plans could change if health metrics related to the COVID-19 pandemic stop improving. "This fall will not be business as usual, and we will update our guidance as needed," State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala said during a news conference Tuesday, June 23, in Chicago. "In response to challenging and changing public health conditions, schools and...
YMCA Freeport Camp Discovery participants were provided STEM Activity Kits, through University of Illinois Extension, 4-H Tech Wizards Program, generously funded by Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. 4-H Tech Wizards continue to extend Science, Technology, Engineering and Math outreach, to local community youth, during stay-at-home orders and phases, by providing continuous educational, hands-on resources that contribute to learning loss prevention, during these unprecedented times....
