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Public schools vs charter schools

Public schools vs charter schools

  There has been much attention lavished on the subject of charter schools recently. The proposal of the Red Rock Academy in Berthoud has brought out a lot of emotion and rhetoric by those for and those against the charter school Much has been written about charter schools in the United States and those articles may help shed some light on charter schools in general. One of the most important questions is whether charter schools are superior to public schools. The answer seems to be “It ... Full Story

Class ring found at high school

Class ring found at high school

  A  30++  year old class ring has been found at Berthoud High School. Call 970-613-7701  to identify and claim it.

Special Meeting on Charter School

Special Meeting on Charter School

School District Information Night

School District Information Night

    The Thompson School District will host a board of education candidate forum, information booths and breakout sessions providing information about the Thompson School District. The event, labeled “Thompson 101,” will be presented by the Board of Education and staff on October 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Bill Reed Middle School, 370 W. 4th Street in Loveland The event will start in the Bill Reed cafeteria with information tables about the workings of Thompson School District Topics ... Full Story

Photos from Berthoud High School Graduation

Photos from Berthoud High School Graduation

Sandy Barnes did a nice story for the Loveland Reporter Herald. Read it here   Berthoud High School Class 02011 Valedictorian: Alexander Ross Hughes Salutatorian: Joshua Joseph Krokowski   Principal Garcia and Assistant Principal Avery lead the Class of 2011 out of Berthoud High School A line of almost 170 seniors Finally, 2 by 2 on their way to commencement seating The Berthoud High School Band provided the music for the ceremony  

Berthoud Girls #1 in State Track and Field

Berthoud Girls #1 in State Track and Field

  Spartans Race to State Track Title Girls team claims top spot in class 3A By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer Only a fully motivated  athlete can win a championship. It takes a complete team of inspired performers to a win a team title. The Berthoud Spartans girls track team had motivation in droves this weekend as they took home first place in the 3A state track and field championships. The Spartans’ individual motivations come in many forms. For senior athlete Cheyenne Hall, who ran the ... Full Story

Ferguson High School Graduation Change

Due to the the possibility of inclement weather, the May 20 Ferguson High School graduation has been moved from the Foote Lagoon to the Rialto Theater at 228 East 4th Street. The starting time remains the same: 1:00 p.m.  

Teacher Appreciation night at BOE meeting

Teacher Appreciation night at BOE meeting

It is teacher appreciation week in the Thompson School District and it was Teacher Appreciation night at the Thompson Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night. This recognition for teachers comes from students and plays to a packed house at the district headquarters. Each student had a rose to give to their teacher as Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Judy Skupa read quotes from the student's letters.         School: Berthoud High School Student’s Name: Lauren ... Full Story

Three teachers retiring at Ivy

Three teachers retiring at Ivy

Ivy Stockwell Elementary is loosing 90 years of teaching experience to retirements. Two of three first grade teachers and one of two third grade teachers will be crossing the retirement threshold when the school year ends. We salute these teachers and the contribution they have made to our community. Jill King, 1st grade Ivy Stockwell Elementary School in Berthoud is losing three of it most experienced teachers to retirement. Unlike many professions, teachers seem reluctant to leave their ... Full Story

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