By Heather Graves Editor BROWN COUNTY – For the first time since the 2018-19 school year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released its school and district report cards, after taking a one-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state accountability system includes data across four areas – achievement, growth, target group outcomes …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – With students back in schools Monday, Feb. 15, the Howard-Suamico school board learned at the meeting later that night positive COVID-19 test results are trending down. “The data trending is moving in the right direction, that’s encouraging news,” said Superintendent Damian LaCroix. “You look at the seven-day case average …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – People held signs outside urging the Howard-Suamico School District to adhere to gating criteria when reopening schools, but inside the school board was mostly opposed to waiting around. The Monday, Nov. 16, school board meeting also saw seven people speak, mostly in favor of reopening schools now, numerous comments …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Because village officials don’t expect to use their entire Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocation, the remaining funds could be donated to the Howard-Suamico School District. The Howard village board voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 14, to direct staff to work with the school district and …
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By Lea Kopke Correspondent SUAMICO – Elements regarding a potential 2021 referendum question were discussed at the Howard-Suamico school board meeting Monday, Aug. 10. Superintendent Damian LaCroix said the board decided to carry on with referendum discussions and plans, regardless of current events. “If you recall we last met back in June, and at that …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – It was standing room only as the community came out in droves to the Monday, July 20, Howard-Suamico school board meeting. With concerns about bussing, masks and in-person instruction, the first 45 minutes were filled with public comments. “Our mental health is important,” said Ashley Rubright, an incoming Bay …
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By Lea Kopke Press Times News Intern SUAMICO – Figuring out how to safely return to schools in the fall is like trying to put together a million-piece puzzle, said Howard-Suamico school board vice president Garry Sievert. An update from the COVID-19 Comeback Planning Task Force team was presented at the Monday, June 22, school …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – Howard-Suamico superintendent Damian LaCroix said the feelings of uncertainty, paranoia and fear around COVID-19 are not new. He said Y2K, H1N1 and 9/11 were all situations in recent history that tested the mettle of leaders. “Here we find ourselves again,” LaCroix said. “It’s a different situation, but some similar …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOWARD – Civic and clergy leaders came together on Monday, Oct. 7, to discuss maximizing resources for students in the Howard-Suamico School District. Discussion at this year’s linkage focused on meeting the needs of many, because last year’s linkage was centered around meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. “For us …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico school board was presented with concerns from a board member at its Monday, Aug. 13, meeting regarding various policies. After serving on the board for a full school year, Vanessa Moran raised doubts on whether the board was fulfilling its goals and acting correctly in its duties. …
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