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Justin David Rapier, a Highland High School language arts and yearbook teacher, was arrested Thursday on a sexual abuse charge.
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By Molly Roberts |
1/21/22 11:04 AM
Certified teachers in the Highland Community School District will soon see a one-time $700 increase in their paychecks.
And just in time for the holidays.
The Highland Board of Education voted …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
12/14/21 03:24 PM
The Johnson County and Washington County auditors have released unofficial results from the Nov. 2 city and school board elections. All election results are unofficial until the canvass of …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/3/21 11:44 AM
The Highland Fine Arts Department will present its annual musical, ‘Into the Woods’ on November 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. in the Highland High School Gym. Students started rehearsals at the …
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11/2/21 02:50 PM
Highland School Board
Megan Allen*
Why are you running for school board?
I truly believe in education and what it offers and when built and supported you create individuals who will always …
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By Molly Roberts |
10/28/21 12:15 PM
Ten Highland Community School students will head to Indianapolis later this month for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo.
The trip, which was proposed by Gina Trower, a middle and high …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
10/14/21 10:49 AM
Highland showed its school pride on Boom Night on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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Photos by Molly Roberts |
10/5/21 01:47 PM
Boom Night is coming to the streets of Riverside next Wednesday.
The parade route for Highland High School’s Homecoming celebration, following a similar path as the TrekFest parade did this …
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By Paul Bowker |
9/21/21 03:48 PM
The new school year is here, which means new students and new faculty. After the novel COVID-19 became pandemic, many schools faced a loss in staff. Despite this shortage, many schools are still …
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By Emily Marner |
9/14/21 03:52 PM
In a less-than-10-minute meeting on Monday, Aug. 30, the Highland School Board added a heat policy to their coaches handbook, OKed the purchase of a new school van and discussed waiving the 90-day …
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8/31/21 02:24 PM
Several months ago, Highland Elementary Principal Jane O’Leary told members of the Elementary Support Organization that the school’s playground was lacking a place for kids who just …
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By Molly Roberts |
8/24/21 04:35 PM
RIVERSIDE
When school begins August 23 for Highland Community students, masks may be as common as books, pencils and homework assignments.
Schools Superintendent Ken Crawford said at the school …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/16/21 08:55 PM
The Highland softball team had a pair of athletes recognized by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association after finishing a 22-7 season in the regional final.
Sophomore Abbi Stransky landed on the …
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By Jeff Yoder |
8/3/21 04:44 PM
The Highland Shooting Sports team held their first event at the newly rennovated facilities on the Riverside VFW on Sunday, July 25, including a new trap house, shooting platform, sidewalks and mics.
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8/3/21 04:07 PM
Hills Bank, as part of the Classroom Cash program, recently donated $1,483.65 to the Highland Community School District, $728.91 to Hillcrest Academy, $662.85 to the Lone Tree Community School …
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6/9/21 01:43 PM
I was able to do an in-person audit for the Highland Community School District on March 30. I must admit it was nice to return to Iowa for the first time in over a year. This is one of my concluding …
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By Mike Jorgensen |
6/3/21 02:15 PM
RIVERSIDE
The Highland Community School District may have new weather alarm, bell and intercom systemsinstalled in its buildings by the time the 2021-22 school year begins or soon afterward.At its …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/1/21 01:43 AM
Maria Meller, president of the Elementary Support Organization at Highland Elementary, said the school needs some color.
“Our school has absolutely no color, it’s all white …
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By Molly Roberts |
5/12/21 01:15 PM
In 1893, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the axe murders of her father and stepmother in Massachusetts, but in the Highland High School gym on April 29, 2021 she was found guilty.
The case was …
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By Molly Roberts |
5/5/21 11:57 AM
Highland science teacher Kurtis Trout and agriculture teacher Gina Trower reported their findings and beliefs surrounding block scheduling. Both suggested it would be an improvement for students and …
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4/28/21 12:41 PM
