High marks for local schools

Local school districts can once again take pride in their growth over the past year as the Illinois Report Card indicates strong performance amid the continued, steady return to pre-pandemic…

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Student numbers trend up

Despite continuing to deal with pandemic-related procedures and mandates, many area schools saw increases in student enrollment.  Waterloo The Waterloo school district has 2,728 students enrolled this year, which is…

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Virus forcing schools to pivot

Local schools are making tough decisions as the COVID pandemic affects students, teachers and staff.  Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron notified parents Saturday that students in grades 6-12 may…

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School enrollment fluctuates

Monroe County’s schools saw fluctuating enrollment this year, with the majority of schools seeing slight decreases in enrollment.  Waterloo The Waterloo School District has 2,666 students enrolled to date this…

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Dupo schools to use hybrid model

The Dupo School District announced last week that it will use a hybrid model when school starts later this month. The “Return to Learning Plan” the Dupo School Board approved…

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