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The Highland Drama department performed “No Signs of Intelligent Life”, directed by Jacob Allen on May 7 & 8. Front row, left to right: Rayne Foley, Meleah Fesler, Hanna Rees, Zoey …
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By Emily Marner |
5/10/22 02:57 PM
The Highland School Board is celebrating School Board Recognition this month. Superintendent Ken Crawford describes being a member of the school board is “not always glamorous” and …
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By Emily Marner |
5/10/22 02:22 PM
A scoop of soy, a scoop of dehydrated vegetables, some vitamins and minerals and a scoop of grain makes a just-add-water meal. And Highland students had the opportunity to package 40,000 of these …
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By Molly Roberts |
4/12/22 02:20 PM
On Friday, April 8, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highland Middle and High School students will work together to pack meals for the hungry. Early in the morning, a truck from Des Moines will be hauling …
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4/5/22 03:14 PM
Highland Community Schools locked in its calendar for 2022-23, but the timing of spring vacation days produced a lively discussion at the School Board’s regularly scheduled meeting …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
3/16/22 01:23 PM
“Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a caring learning environment” is Mid-Prairie’s mission statement. On March 1 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, …
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By Mark Schneider |
2/23/22 04:58 PM
Justin David Rapier, a Highland High School language arts and yearbook teacher, was arrested Thursday on a sexual abuse charge.
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By Molly Roberts |
1/21/22 11:04 AM
Certified teachers in the Highland Community School District will soon see a one-time $700 increase in their paychecks.
And just in time for the holidays.
The Highland Board of Education voted …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
12/14/21 03:24 PM
The Johnson County and Washington County auditors have released unofficial results from the Nov. 2 city and school board elections. All election results are unofficial until the canvass of …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/3/21 11:44 AM
The Highland Fine Arts Department will present its annual musical, ‘Into the Woods’ on November 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. in the Highland High School Gym. Students started rehearsals at the …
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11/2/21 02:50 PM
Highland School Board
Megan Allen*
Why are you running for school board?
I truly believe in education and what it offers and when built and supported you create individuals who will always …
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By Molly Roberts |
10/28/21 12:15 PM
Ten Highland Community School students will head to Indianapolis later this month for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo.
The trip, which was proposed by Gina Trower, a middle and high …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
10/14/21 10:49 AM
Highland showed its school pride on Boom Night on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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Photos by Molly Roberts |
10/5/21 01:47 PM
Boom Night is coming to the streets of Riverside next Wednesday.
The parade route for Highland High School’s Homecoming celebration, following a similar path as the TrekFest parade did this …
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By Paul Bowker |
9/21/21 03:48 PM
The new school year is here, which means new students and new faculty. After the novel COVID-19 became pandemic, many schools faced a loss in staff. Despite this shortage, many schools are still …
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By Emily Marner |
9/14/21 03:52 PM
In a less-than-10-minute meeting on Monday, Aug. 30, the Highland School Board added a heat policy to their coaches handbook, OKed the purchase of a new school van and discussed waiving the 90-day …
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8/31/21 02:24 PM
Several months ago, Highland Elementary Principal Jane O’Leary told members of the Elementary Support Organization that the school’s playground was lacking a place for kids who just …
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By Molly Roberts |
8/24/21 04:35 PM
RIVERSIDE
When school begins August 23 for Highland Community students, masks may be as common as books, pencils and homework assignments.
Schools Superintendent Ken Crawford said at the school …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/16/21 08:55 PM
The Highland softball team had a pair of athletes recognized by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association after finishing a 22-7 season in the regional final.
Sophomore Abbi Stransky landed on the …
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By Jeff Yoder |
8/3/21 04:44 PM
The Highland Shooting Sports team held their first event at the newly rennovated facilities on the Riverside VFW on Sunday, July 25, including a new trap house, shooting platform, sidewalks and mics.
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8/3/21 04:07 PM
