NASHUA — Nashua-Plainfield High School students will present the comedy “Three’s a Family,” at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the school’s gymnasium. Admission is $3. The troupe had a dress rehearsal Thursday afternoon. Continue reading N-P students to present spring play comedy
CHARLES CITY — Construction of the new Charles City Middle School along with its parking lot and Comet Drive came in a $112,436 under budget, the School Board heard in a report at it’s meeting Monday night. The board approved a contract with Estes Construction to again take the lead as construction manager on a possible related construction project, the renovation or reconstruction of the high school. Charles City officials are reviewing their options for what potentially is a catastrophic situation with the 1910 railroad bridge that today is a pedestrian crossing over the Cedar River as part of the … Continue reading Morning report, April 11: New CC school building done under budget, district preps for high school project
GREENE, Iowa — North Butler High School celebrated its 2017 Prom on Saturday, April 1. The Grand March, pictured here, was held in the school’s old gym. The Prom was at the Greene Community Center. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Photo reprints are $5 for any size up to 1 by 10. Contact Chris Baldus at news@northcedarreports.com to place an order. Continue reading Bearcats on Prom Parade
GREENE, Iowa — Parents of junior students at North Butler High School spent Friday night building Saturday night memories. The parents were setting up for the After Prom Party, which will be in the high school. Here is the schedule for prom night on Saturday, April 1 North Butler Prom schedule: — 6-7 p.m — Open House at the Greene Comm. Center — 6:45 p.m — Individual/Couple Pictures begin – NBHS Old Gym Stage — 8 p.m. – Grand March – NBHS Old Gym — 8:30-8:40 p.m — Jr./Sr. Class pictures – NBHS Old Gym — 9-11:30 p.m. — Dance … Continue reading Parents prepare for North Butler After Prom Party
ROCKFORD — The RUMAROCK chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 18 new members Thursday, March 30, at a ceremony in Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School. The new members are Kyrstin Brunner, Ella Carroll, Elizabeth Fullerton, Olivia Harden, Kari Jeffrey, Wesley Johnson, Clay Kuhlemeier, Morgan Krull, Marissa Norby, Emily Reams, Colbie Schmitt, Trishyn Shaw, Megan Staudt, Shelby Wiegmann, Sadie Arickx, Jayden Jorgensen, Jenna Paulus and Jamie Schuster. They join active members Kelsey Andersen, Samuel Arickx, Sydney Fullerton, Theresa Jones, Nichole Kiefer, Annaka Noss, Mackenzi Rooney, Elizabeth Schweizer, Kylee Smith, Alyssa Staudt, Amber Staudt, Emma Staudt, Kelli Wicks, Zachary Bushbaum, Katie Hirv, … Continue reading R-R-MR students inducted in National Honor Society
CHARLES CITY — A Charles City High School teacher sent out an emergency plea today seeking the help of students and parents in preserving a student exchange program with Germany. German language teacher Marilyn Buttjer in an email and an address to classes asked people to sign an online petition to save funding important to Charles City’s German American Partnership Program. “President Trump has proposed budget cuts to the U.S. Department of State which would directly impact educational and cultural exchanges,” her email said. “Act now and ask your Senator to sign onto Cory Booker’s letter to the Senate State, … Continue reading CCHS teacher raises alarm about student exchange funding
CHARLES CITY — Two 14-year-olds — a girl and a boy — and one 15-year-old boy age facing felony terrorism charges. The 15-year-old boy was taken into custody last Wednesday after a Charles City Middle School parent reported an “inappropriate” post on social media linked to him. Middle school students told North Cedar Reports the post threatened violence against the school. Charles City Police continued their investigation which led them to the 14 year olds who were taken into custody on Thursday and remanded to juvenile authorities, police report. The trio were charged with the class D felony of making … Continue reading Teens face felonies in CCMS incident
CHARLES CITY — Jivin’ with Jazz attracted a full house Tuesday night at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. The major fundraiser for the Charles City High School jazz band program included a performance by the school’s new jazz choir, Rhymes With Orange. It was also an occasion to put the spotlight on the band’s seniors, introduce middle school musicians and remember a lost friend. The placemats at the tables were designed for the 2011 Jivin’ with Jazz by jazz band member Trent Smith, who died in a crash last year on the Avenue of the Saints. This year’s … Continue reading Jivin’ with Jazz keeps program in the groove
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City School District’s property tax rate will drop by 0.35 percent in fiscal year 2017-18 under the budget the School Board will review Monday. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles City High School library. The budget will be voted on after a certified budget public hearing. Superintendent Dr. Dan Cox is recommending that be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, in the Charles City Middle School 7th grade learning studio. The agenda for Monday’s meeting summarizes the budget. It says the budget was developed using the 2017-18 Supplemental State Aid … Continue reading CC School levy poised to dip
Charles City High School musicians spent Saturday at Crestwood Junior and Senior High School performing in the Class 3A Iowa High School Music Association Solo/Ensemble Festival. Choir, band and orchestra students made the trip north. An initial bus left at 6 a.m. for the all-day festival. Judges critiqued each performance, giving on the spot reaction as well as written notes for the students to review later. Full results were not available at the time of this writing, but Charles City musicians collected many Division I ratings, including a saxophone choir, a low brass choir, a trumphet choir, and multiple individual … Continue reading CC musicians test themselves at day-long festival
CHARLES CITY — The membership of the 2016-17 Charles City National Honor Society is complete. New members were inducted Thursday night at a ceremony in the high school gymnasium. Hanna Bjelica was the keynote speaker. She talked about her eight-week experience after graduating last year from Charles City High School. She was a World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Intern at the World Vegetable Center in Patancheru, India. Bjelica encouraged the inductees to step beyond their comfort zones. This year’s inductees to the National Honor Society members are: Michael Andrews Theo Arndt Alysha Bilharz Bailee Bortz Marco Concepcion Gavin Connell Kelsi … Continue reading Charles City National Honor Society inducts new members
CHARLES CITY — A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody Wednesday after allegedly making a threatening post against the Charles City Middle School. The school district sent an email to the community at 1:20 p.m. explaining that this morning a Charles City Middle School parent reported the “inappropriate social media post” to Charles City School District administration. “After reviewing the post, the District contacted the Charles City Police Department for assistance. The police and District investigated and determined there is no cause for alarm,” the email said. “Our cooperation with local law enforcement ensures student safety is our top priority.” … Continue reading CC Police investigate social media post reported by CCMS parent
UPDATE: The Charles City School Board approved an agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for professional services in the Charles City Middle School new parking lot project. The contract is capped at $30,600 The parking lot plan so far is to add 50 more parking spaces to the west of the middle school. The estimated cost is $160,374. It’s construction would begin in mid-May. The board approved the west parking lot project as part of the summer of 2017 capital projects to be paid from sales tax and physical plant and equipment levy funds, according to district administration. Superintendent … Continue reading UPDATE: CCMS parking lot project advances
UPDATE: The Charles City School Board approved the 2017-18 calendar at Monday’s meeting. Click on calendar to see it in full. A major change in it is the elimination of the hour late start on Wednesdays. The calendar also makes the start time for all the buildings 8:20 a.m. The elementary schools dismiss at 3:10 a.m. The middle and high school dismiss at 3:20 a.m. The first day of school is Aug. 23. Continue reading UPDATE: CC School Calendar approved, eliminates late-start Wednesdays
The Charles City School District is inviting middle school students and their families to its first Community Connections Night from 5:30-7 p.m. at the middle school commons and gymnasium. It will feature many of the community’s organizations catering to spring and summer programs for students. Organizations will share information about how middle school students can be involved in their programs. Many will have sign-ups available this night. This is a “fair style” event so come and go as you need. A free meal will be provided. The district asks that you RSVP at the link provides so it has enough food. … Continue reading CC Schools hosting night to connect students with spring and summer programs
CHARLES CITY — If you’ve been to a sporting event at the new competition gym added to the Charles City High School campus along with the new middle school, you’ve seen the problem. Parked vehicles flow out of the parking lot clogging the Comet Drive and beyond. The School Board is considering a plan to add 50 more parking spaces to the west of the middle school. The estimated cost is $160,374. It’s construction would begin in mid-May. Tentative plans for the new lot have been prepared by Terry McCarthy of Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc., which will present its cost estimates … Continue reading Plan to add parking at Charles City Middle School advancing
CHARLES CITY — Enrollment counts fluctuate throughout public school years. The trend for Charles City Community Schools is downward so far this year. The latest enrollment summary shows a loss of four students between the Oct. 1 count and the March 1 count, bringing the school year-to-date total to 17 students down. Washington Elementary, which serves pre-kindergarten through grade 2, has 344, students, the same as it did in October. That population did rise and fall over the months, however. The high school and Carrie Lane program, with 500 students in March, is down 15 from from Oct. 1 The middle … Continue reading Charles City School District enrollment drops in March 1 count
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City School Board on Monday, March 20, is scheduled to vote on this list of 2017 Charles City High School graduating seniors: Adkisson, Whitney Anthony, Nathan Bedford Forrest Ayers, Olivia Lee Babtsov, Nika Bilharz, Alysha Joy Bilharz, Brittany Lee Bilharz, Emilee Jean Bilharz, Madelyn Irene Bill, Jaylen Allen Bontemps, Sandra Celine Brinkman, Collin Matthew Calixtro, Ana Marie Carey, Helen Brianna Ceja, Ezequiel Clay, Devin Arthur Cleveland, Dalton Basil Cole, McKayla Jo Cormeny, Brandon Cother, Hunter Mackenzie Cotton, Mija Selene Crawford, Jeb Jacob Crooks, Kelsi Elizabeth Cross, Marquis KiTray Cuccuini, Cody John Davis, Madison Ann Dejongoy, … Continue reading CCHS Class of 2017 members up for approval Monday
UPDATE: The Charles City School Board approved the 2017-18 calendar at Monday’s meeting. Click on calendar to see it in full. A major change in it is the elimination of the hour late start on Wednesdays. The calendar also makes the start time for all the buildings 8:20 a.m. The elementary schools dismiss at 3:10 a.m. The middle and high school dismiss at 3:20 a.m. The first day of school is Aug. 23. FORMER STORY from March 18 CHARLES CITY — Monday, March 20, is the day to voice concerns about the proposed 2017-18 school calendar. The Charles City School Board will … Continue reading Charles City School Board eliminates late-start Wednesdays as it approves 2017-18 school calendar
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