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Community Foundation scholarship application deadline Monday

The Community Foundation online scholarship application is closing as of Monday, April 20. Students who have not started an application by then will not be able to access the application at cfowc.org. Students who have not completed an application will be given access to complete their applications on a case-by-case basis. “With schools not in session, we know that many students have been doing work online at home. The Community Foundation wants to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to apply for scholarships for which they are eligible. However, in order to award ...

WCSD: Phase 2 delivery goes smoothly

Phase Two has been delivered. The second wave of educational materials out of Warren County School District was delivered online this week and by buses Thursday morning. District officials reported fewer problems with the deliveries than for Phase One, and a higher rate of pick-up. Those who did not, for whatever reason, receive their packets may pick them up at their school buildings, according to Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Eric Mineweaser. This phase of the continuity of education plan involves specific review and enrichment materials. The packets were ...

‘Emotional letdown’: School musical was so close to opening

The show — Seussical Jr. — may go on. One of the first Warren County losses to COVID-19 was the All-County Musical Junior. The show was canceled literally hours before the performers would have gone on stage, in front of the public, in costume, with sets and props, and lights for the ...

SADD news

There are some important messages that aren’t being delivered to students because schools are closed. The annual SADD — Students Against Destructive Decisions — conference was originally scheduled for today, Friday, April 17. The event typically brings together about 150 students ...

Tidioute Charter continues to roll out its education plan

Tidioute Community Charter School continues to roll out its COVID-19-adjusted education plan. Chief Educational Officer Dr. Doug Allen told the Times Observer that parents picked up needed technology on Wednesday “in order for planned instruction to begin on Monday, April 20, 2020.” “Some families without clear or reliable internet services or no internet at all were delivered or provided educational packets today as well,” Allen said. “Students will have school work assignments for a 10- or 12-day period as of Monday. The next work period will be starting on or about May ...

Freshman lets her art do the talking for Mental Health Awareness Month

A Youngsville student is using her art to remind the community that “You are not alone.” Six students from Warren County School District were chosen to have their artwork displayed on a billboard for Mental Health Awareness Month in May through a contest by CORE (Choosing Openness ...