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Coronavirus costing school district dollars

COVID-19 is an expensive proposition when it comes to education. Earlier this month, the Warren County School District board approved a line item of $250,000 that Superintendent Amy Stewart could spend on pandemic-related expenses. At Monday’s meeting of the finance committee, Chairman Arthur Stewart asked if the board should do that again. Amy Stewart said that would be very helpful. Out of the initial $250,000, WCSD has spent more than $210,000. “The kids will be able to get what they need because I’ve been able to pull the trigger faster,” she said. Technology, ...

What’s Plan B? A number of options could add to virtual WCSD graduation

Plan A is still for virtual graduations. However, there are a number of Plan Bs in the works. Superintendent Amy Stewart and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Eric Mineweaser have been meeting with key stakeholders regarding alternate graduation experiences. “Mr. Mineweaser and I met with all of the class officers of all four schools together” virtually, Stewart said. “We’ve been able to break off and meet with them with their advisors and principals.” She said the administrators are assuring students that “it’s not us in the way,” she said. ...

Sounds like Summer Music School will have different look

Music is a very personal experience. This year’s Warren County Summer Music School is going to feature some new experiences. They’ll be personal, but not in person. “Warren County Summer Music School is pleased to announce programming for its 31st season, June 8 through 26,” ...

‘Hello!’

Eisenhower Elementary School teachers and administrators spent 22 minutes and 44 seconds telling their students how much they miss them. “We miss our students and just wanted to say hello!,” Jeanette Walter, Library Media Specialist, posted on YouTube. She also read a book to the kids, ...

School committee meetings before special meeting on Monday

The Warren County School District board of directors will meet virtually again on Monday. In addition to committee meetings at 6 p.m., a special full board meeting will follow with agenda items that include “enumerated emergency actions of the superintendent (due to) COVID-19” and “Warren County Career Center construction.” The public may join the meeting via computer by clicking on the video button on any of the meetings being held that night or via phone by dialing 1-253-215-8782. If prompted to enter an I.D., use 956 5728 5501 and follow the instructions. The meeting ...

TV teachers

Teachers aren’t always in favor of their students spending time in front of the TV. But, a number of Warren County School District elementary teachers would encourage some TV watching starting next week. Several district teachers will present 30-minute lessons on the PBS-WQLN series ...