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‘Phase One’: WCSD will provide educational packets next week

Warren County School District is rolling out the first phase of its education continuity plan. “Some families are anxious for educational materials and frustrated we haven’t provided them sooner,” Superintendent Amy Stewart said Friday. “We are thankful to all families for their patience and support as we work together to meet our students needs during this unprecedented time.” Following guidance from the Pennsylvania and United States departments of education as well as district legal counsel, the district will offer offline educational materials to students starting ...

The teacher that made the difference

Believe it or not, I was the quiet kid in school. I was introverted and shy. I dreaded when a teacher called on me to read or answer a question. DREADED IT. But even the quiet, shy kid has a teacher or teachers that make a huge difference in their life. For me, it was Miss Dixie Clough at ...

Tidioute Charter plans for activity packets

The Tidioute Community Charter School will be sending activity packets to students starting next Tuesday. That’s according to an update that Chief Educational Officer Dr. Doug Allen provided to the Times Observer on Friday. Allen said the school continues to follow the governor’s “directions due to the emergency school closure order.” He explained that the school “has elected to enrich students with activities provided by teachers as our continuity of instruction plan. “Starting on Tuesday, March 31,2020, parents-guardians will be mailed activity packets and, in ...

Sounds like a good idea

It’s said that in times of crisis, you will always find the helpers. Nordland Music Studio in Youngsville is offering complimentary lessons for any musician looking to practice their skills and take advantage of the down-time. Being 37 weeks pregnant, Joanna Nordland, owner and teacher ...

School board meeting on Monday open to public, just not physically

While the schools themselves are quiet, the business of Warren County School District moves on. The school board will hold a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 30. That time and date was originally set aside for committee meetings. The committee meetings have been canceled. The special meeting is open to the public, but not physically. “Due to Governor Wolf’s mandated school closing and to best ensure the health, welfare, and safety of board members, district employees, and the public, the Warren County School District Board of School Directors will hold a special ...

District updates Frequently Asked Questions on web

Students, parents, and teachers have many questions during the state-mandated shutdown of schools. That shutdown is now in its second week and it will continue at least until April 9, according to Gov. Tom Wolf. “We know there is a possibility this could be extended again,” Superintendent Amy Stewart said. To help provide a central repository of answers to frequently asked questions, Warren County School District is updating the FAQ on its website and Facebook page regularly. While there is state law that requires schools be in session 180 days in a year, Wolf initially said ...