‘School News’ Archives
Third-graders dive into indigenous Plains cultures
By Laurie HindmanBerthoud RecorderWhen the tipis rise on Berthoud Elementary front lawn, the community is put on notice that students are studying the Plains Indians cultures. For them, “Tipi Week” is the culmination of a district-wide social studies unit that begins in August for all third grade classes. (more...)
Spring 2009 AP Scholars named
More than 120 Thompson School District students, including 14 from Berthoud High, earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level AP Exams. (more...)
Homeschoolers Don’t Need to “Go it
Homeschoolers Don’t Need to “Go it Alone;” Many Resources Available to Christian and Secular Home Schools By Laurie Hindman Most home schooling families fall into either one of two categories: decidedly Christian or secular — a program which may or may not have religion as a component, but is not faith based. Regardless of what camp a home school parent may fall in, when they first decide to walk down the path of home education, those first few steps can be scary. Fortunately, there ... Full Story
