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St. Mary students graduate
St. Mary Elementary School in Brussels recently announced the graduating class of 2023 with highest honors. “These three vivacious young ladies had the tenacity and potential to excel in all academic areas,” said school officials in a release. On Thursday, May 11, at St. Mary’s Church, Peyton Baalman, Alex Friedel, and Camyrn Klaas graduated from…
Read MoreBrussles Science Fair winners
BY Carissa Sitki Calhoun News Herald Brussels Unit 42 recently held a Science Fair/Science Night at their district. Brussels High School science teacher, Amy Manker, thanked participants and attendees for making the night a success. “We would like to thank all the people who came out for the Brussels Science Night and all the Science…
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Brussels to hold district-wide science event
Brussels Community Unit School District 42 will be holding a Science Fair and Science Night, next week. The event is set for Thursday, April 27, from 6-8 p.m. The Science Fair portion will be held in the grade school cafeteria. The Science Night portion will be held at the high school building and will include…
Read MoreBlessed Trinity Parish third graders receive sacraments
Third graders from Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish in Brussels traveled to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, Ill., on Saturday, April 1, where they made their First Communion and Confirmation. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki administers these sacraments at the Cathedral for young catholics across the diocese. Receiving the sacraments were Reed Droege, Kylie…
Read MoreSMS Hosts Science Fair
St. Mary School (SMS) in Brussels hosted their second annual Science Fair on Thursday, March 16, and according to school officials, the students’ efforts and hard work were evident in their presentations and displays. The goal of this annual exhibit is to encourage innovation through science and critical thinking. “Science is required for all learning.…
Read MoreSaukees recognize season ending awards
By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Saukee 2022-23 basketball team recognized team leaders at a recent banquet. Konner Allen had the highest field goal percentage with 56 percent, he also lead in rebounds, with 122. Nolan Daniel, a captain, lead the team in 3-point shots, shooting 35 percent, was named to the CIS All-Star Game…
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Local students honored at NSDAR award ceremony
Members of Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) held their 58th Annual Awards Night Monday, March 6, at a dinner meeting at the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville. Regent Sandra Burch Cornelius presided over the meeting that honored seven seniors from area high schools who were chosen by…
Read MoreSt. Norbert’s students have fun with science
By Diane Brangenberg Calhoun News-Herald The “Mad Scientist” visited St. Norbert’s students and their families last week in an assembly at the school, demonstrating fun with science. This event coincided with the school’s annual science fair.
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