Education

Wed
20
Mar

EACSD Board of Directors approves adding 10 minutes to each school day to make up snow days

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The regular monthly meeting of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) Board of Directors was held Monday, March 19 at Kee High School in Lansing. Board President Heather Schulte was absent, so Vice President Bobbie Goetzinger called the meeting to order.

The meeting opened with a public hearing on next year’s budget with a call for public comments. The State has approved a 2.06% allowable growth with a tax rate of $11.87 per $1000 valuation. Officially, the district had an increase of two students for a total of  327.1 students. Valuation increased $4.02 million, therefore some funding had to be shifted from state aid to property tax. Continuing concerns are declining enrollment and declining unspent budget authority. The spending authority for the district is the sum of property tax, state aid, miscellaneous income and unspent balance. There were no public comments and the hearing was closed.

Wed
13
Mar

Allamakee Music Boosters to host “The Cat’s Pajamas” a capella vocal band this Friday


The Cat’s Pajamas Vocal Band ...

The Cat’s Pajamas Vocal Band, a national touring professional a cappella group, will be performing at the Waukon High School Auditorium Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. as part of the group’s 12th annual Music in Our Schools Tour.

“The Cat’s Pajamas” has received national acclaim on NBC’s hit show “The Sing-Off” and on the PBS special “Doo-Wop Generations”. The group also performed as a headlining act on the boardwalk of Atlantic City, at the Andy Williams Theater in Branson, MO, and as guest entertainers with Norwegian, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Lines.

“They are so energetic and fun!” stated Brenda Dougherty of the Allamakee Music Boosters. “They relate to all ages, young and old. You will be singing their music and humming the tunes for week’s afterwards!”

Wed
13
Mar

Read Across America celebrated in the ACSD ...

Hundreds of students from Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) celebrated the National Read Across America event Friday, March 1. District Teacher Librarian Lisa Snitker organized the annual paired reading event in the Waukon High School/Middle School Library. Students from East and West Elementary Schools partner-read with Waukon Middle School students during the event, reading print books and eBooks on the Middle School student laptops, the large touch table and interactive big screen (such as what is pictured in the surrounding photos). Promoting reading through peer modeling encourages teaching and learning. Through the event students gain reading skills, socially interact and build new relationships. Teachers and staff from Waukon Middle School and East and West Elementary Schools remarked that the Read Across America event was an amazing opportunity for older and younger students to connect in a positive and rewarding experience. Submitted photos.
 

Wed
13
Mar

ACSD Board of Directors holds pair of public hearings, hears updates on projects and activities

by Brianne Eilers

The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) Board of Directors met Monday evening, March 11 for its regular monthly board meeting. That regular meeting was held a weekly earlier than the usual third Monday of the month due to wanting to meet some deadline requirements for upcoming projects.

The meeting began with two public hearings. The first was on the 2019-2020 school calendar, and there were no comments. The second was on proposed public improvement, and again there were no comments. Board President Al Rissman closed the public hearings and the board proceeded to approve the consent agenda.

Wed
06
Mar

Donations and volunteers sought for WHS Post Prom 2019


Waukon High School Prom/Post Prom set for April 27-28 ... Pictured above is a previous Waukon High School Post Prom. Donations and volunteers are being sought to help make the annual event a success again for Waukon High School students and their Prom guests. Submitted photo.

Waukon High School Prom 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Parents of high school students are again hosting the annual substance-free Post Prom event at the Waukon High School gym immediately following Prom, from 11 p.m. until 3:30 a.m. the next morning.

Very strong past support from parents of Waukon High School students, as well as from local businesses and civic organizations, has resulted in the continued success of providing Prom-goers a safe alternative for celebrating the annual event. That support has provided these young adults with games, food, entertainment and prizes at the Post Prom event each year.

Assistance is needed for the event in two main areas:

Wed
06
Mar

Kee Speech has 15 of 20 performances advance to State Individual Speech ...

Fifteen students from Kee High School in Lansing competed in 20 different events at the individual District Speech Contest held Saturday, February 23 at Decorah High School. Fifteen of those events received “one” ratings and five others received “two” ratings. Those who received a “one” rating will advance to the State competition this Saturday, March 9 at Waldorf University in Forest City. Pictured above are participating Kee High School Speech students listed with their performances and the ratings they received: Left to right - Front row: Anthony Martin (Solo Music Theatre - 1 and Improvisational Acting - 1), Amanda Fahey (Prose - 1 and Acting - 2), Sahreya Dodd (Acting - 1), Neve Goetzinger (Solo Music Theatre - 1 and Literary - 1), Michelle Walleser (Storytelling - 1), Logan West (Storytelling - 1). Middle row: Jaiden Berns (Poetry - 2), Maggy Weymiller (Prose - 1), Jazmyne Pace (Poetry - 1), Ella Strong (Literary - 1), Jada Mitchell (Solo Music Theatre - 2).

Wed
06
Mar

First cohort of Opportunity Scholarship recipients complete first semester at NICC


Making the most of his Opportunity... Waukon High School 2018 graduate Garrett Garin was one of 25 recent high school graduates awarded an Opportunity Scholarship from Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC). Garin is pursing a degree in Computer Technology at NICC. Submitted photo.

Ambitious with clear academic and career goals in mind, a group of 25 recent high school graduates in northeast Iowa are members of the first cohort of Opportunity Scholarships recipients selected this year. These students are now enrolled at Northeast Iowa Community College and beginning their second semester.

The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Opportunity Scholarship awards $1,000 to one nominated senior from 28 area high schools. Student recipients have a demonstrated passion and interest for a career and technical program, or transferable degree, at NICC. The students selected the College as the first place to begin their postsecondary education.

Garrett Garin, a 2018 Waukon High School graduate, is one Opportunity Scholar who found the perfect career match in the College’s Computer Technology program at the Calmar campus.

Wed
27
Feb

Waukon Middle School to perform “30 Horrible Catastrophes of Middle School” this Friday ...

The Waukon Middle School will be performing its annual spring play this Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, with doors opening at 6 p.m. This year’s play is “30 Horrible Catastrophes of Middle School” by Kamron Klitgaard/Brooklyn Publishers. Admission can be paid at the door the night of the performance. Thirty-plus Waukon Middle School students from sixth, seventh and eighth grades (some of whom are pictured above) have been working through all the winter weather obstacles to keep this year’s play scheduled. All are invited for a night of comedy.

Wed
27
Feb

Waukon Middle School 10th hour program conducting community service project ...

Waukon Middle School students in the 10th hour afterschool program have been involved in a community service project this semester. The students have been constructing fleece blankets for distribution to the Allamakee County Public Safety Departments. Waukon Police Officer Paul Wagner is pictured above receiving blankets in mid-February from some of those Waukon Middle School students. These blankets will be distributed for use in sheriff, police and highway patrol vehicles. The officers will be able to use the blankets to provide comfort to any accident or injured victims. The students plan to construct more blankets to distribute to the fire department. The 10th hour afterschool program welcomes any recommendations for assisting any other community service program. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
27
Feb

EACSD Board of Directors approves proposed agreement with support staff, sets public hearing for budget

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) Board of Directors meeting was held at the Kee High School Superintendent’s Office Monday, February 18 at 12 noon instead of its usual evening time due to Superintendent Dr. Dale Crozier not being available for an evening session. The meeting was called to order by Heather Schulte, Board President, and board members Kelli  Mudderman, Bruce Palmborg and Heather Schulte were present. Members Bobbie Goetzinger and Melanie Mauss were absent.

After the agenda was adopted, the public hearing for the 2019-2020 school year calendar was opened. Since there were no public comments, the board approved next year’s calendar later in the meeting.

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