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Greenfield teachers/sisters retire
By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield Elementary School lost over half a century of knowledge and dedication with the retirement of two much-loved teachers at the end of this school year. A retirement party was held on Sunday, June 7, for Sandy Pembrook and Becky Bishop, who just happen to be sisters.
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Honor Roll 2025-2026 School Year – 2nd Semester Senior High Honors: Anabel Eilerman, Marissa Fraley, Stella Gress, Hannah Klaas, Carly Pohlman, Emma Rose, Jack Zipprich.
Read MoreSouthwestern High School Semester 2 2025-2026 High Honor and Honor Roll
HIGH HONOR ROLL Senior Class of 2026 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Gage Alexander, Ava Ballard, Bram Beuttel, Annalise Bunt, Taylor Cairns,
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High Honor Roll Graduation Year: 2026 SAVANNAH E. BUERKE
Read MoreNorth Greene sees drastic reduction in absenteeism
By Carmen Ensinger North Greene School Board meetings startare begun with school principals giving the highlights from their buildings on everything from highlights from notable sporting events to academic achievements.
Read MoreGreenfield School District puts students first
By Carmen Ensinger For several months, the Greenfield School District has been looking at ways to cut costs because money has become tight, but when it came down to students spending an inordinate amount of time on the bus to get to school, they chose to put the students’ needs first and not reduce the…
Read MoreCarrollton HS to get new doors
By Carmen Ensinger Classrooms at the Carrollton High School will be getting new doors at the start of the 2026-27 school year after an addendum was approved at the May meeting to the Health Life Safety amendment approved by the Illinois State Board of Education at a previous meeting.
Read More2026 Agriculture scholars celebrated at luncheon
The class of 2026 Farm Credit agriculture scholars was recognized during a scholarship luncheon at Carriage House Event Center in Altamont Thursday, May 21. A total of $75,000 of scholarships were awarded to 30 high school seniors. Each scholar receives $2,500 from FCI to pursue a degree within the field of agriculture. 25 of the…
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Klaas announced recipient of 2026 Lovis Hearo Award
The Lovis Foundation is pleased to announce Hannah Klaas as a recipient of the 2026 Lovis Hero Award, recognizing her unwavering commitment to pursuing her personal best and inspiring others to do the same. Hannah’s superpower is her remarkable resilience and determination—qualities she brings to every academic, social, and community endeavor.
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