Posts With Keyword ‘Washington School District’

Preschool Vouchers Could Hurt School Districts

Posted: Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 6:30 am

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Lawmakers in Des Moines were divided Tuesday night after talking about preschool funding. 

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Absentee Ballots Available for Special Election

Posted: Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at 6:26 am

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Absentee ballots are available for the Washington School District April 5th special election to extend the Physical Plant Equipment Levee. 

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Washington School Board Agrees to Sharing Agreement

Posted: Friday, February 11th, 2011 at 6:30 am

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The Washington School District has agreed to enter a sharing agreement with the WACO school district to share some services one day a week. 

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Change in School Day Might Not Effect Washington

Posted: Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at 6:30 am

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Last week, we spoke with Dr. Mike Jorgensen from the Washington School District regarding a possible change in the school day. 

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Washington School Board Meeting

Posted: Monday, February 7th, 2011 at 6:28 am

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The Washington School Board is meeting this week and during their meeting, they will be discussing the 2011-2012 school calendar.

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Washington 1918 Building Remodeling Forum

Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at 6:27 am

The Washington School District held a second public forum last night regarding the 1918 building and converting it for use by 6th through 8th graders making it a middle school.

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More Charges Issued At Washington High School, Five Students Charged Already This Fall

Posted: Monday, October 11th, 2010 at 6:30 am

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Police have been called to the Washington High School twice in the last week.

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Washington Superintendent To Meet Residents In Brighton Next Week

Posted: Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 at 6:23 am

Washington Community School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Jorgensen will be in Brighton next week to meet with area residents.

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Washington Superintendent To Meet Residents In Brighton Next Week

Posted: Friday, October 1st, 2010 at 6:22 am

Washington Community School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Jorgensen will be in Brighton next week to meet with area residents.

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Decision Delayed On New Police Officer Position For Washington School District

Posted: Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at 6:26 am

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The decision to hire a police officer to serve the Washington School District has been delayed in order to research how the position will be paid for.

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Iowa Schools Receiving $96 Million From Federal Education Jobs Act

Posted: Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 6:30 am

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Southeast Iowa School Districts are receiving more than $1.4 million from the federal Education Jobs Act to save education jobs.

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Free Preschool In Washington

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 6:22 am

Children in Washington that will be 4 years old on or before September 15th can attend free preschool for the third year in a row.

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Washington Schools Given Care of $141K Kiesey Trust

Posted: Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 7:37 am

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The Washington School District is becoming the caretaker of a $141,000 trust established by a 1931 graduate of Washington High School.

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Washington Council Moves Forward with Closing Sitler Drive

Posted: Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 6:39 am

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Washington’s Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that the city council vacate part of Sitler Drive to accommodate a new high-school campus.

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City to take Comments on Sitler Drive Relocation

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:56 am


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The city of Washington’s Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking public input on the proposed relocation of Sitler Drive.

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WCSD To Hold Kindergarten Roundup

Posted: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 5:40 am

The Washington School District’s kindergarten roundup will start next month.

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WCSD Approves Purchasing 20 acres for $500K

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 6:00 am

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The Washington School District is purchasing close to 20 acres of land just south of the junior high.

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Architect Lays out Two Proposals for New Washington High School

Posted: Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 5:44 am

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Washington School Board members have two rough proposals in front of them for construction of a new high school.

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KCII Poll: Opposition to Sales Tax Bonding to Build New High School In Washington

Posted: Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 7:10 am

An online poll at KCII Radio Dot Com suggests most people are not in favor of the Washington School District using sales tax bonding to build a new high school.

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Washington Schools Looking for New Supt.

Posted: Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at 6:51 am

The Washington School District is in the market for a new superintendent.

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