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Fairy Tales Hone Writing Skills

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Offbeat realities have found their place in the classroom. Ridgeview Elementary second-graders recently explored the depths of their imaginations by writing their own fairy tales,...

Marshmallows Prove STEM Careers Are Not Puff Jobs

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Marshmallows, toothpicks and masking tape may seem unlikely tools to persuade Appleview Elementary students in the direction of STEM careers, but Melissa Utter had...

Students, Community and People with Disabilities Voice Solidarity Through Best Prom Ever

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The atmosphere inside the Sparta High School cafeteria crackles with excitement. Hundreds of people fill the room wearing natty suits, fashionable tuxedos and elegant evening...

Gradual Release Prepares Students for College, Work

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I do it. We do it. You do it together. You do it alone. Those 14 words sum up the goals of an instructional...

Harvesting Creativity Without Relying on Technology

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With his bushy eyebrows, bright red fur and ears that stick out to there, the giggles instantly saturated Appleview Elementary's gymnasium the moment EdGar...

High-energy Teacher Captures Attention, Minds

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With a paper mache' UFO hovering overhead and a cutout of Superman flying nearby, Appleview Elementary third-grade teacher David Oudbier fits right in --wearing...

Dads Demonstrate Dedication to Students, Learning

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Todd Yemc once believed kindergarteners spent the bulk of their school day drawing pictures and coloring. His assumption quickly evaporated after he volunteered with...

Art in Learning

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Prominently displayed in the hallway of the administration building and inside its Board of Education room are 50 paintings that staff members and parents...

Grant Brings Books to Music, Art, Phys Ed Classes

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
Reading may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about an elementary physical  education, art or music class, but for...

Students Fill Bellies with Empty Bowls

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
Students at Sparta Area School's Ridgeview Elementary helped needy families during the holiday season by raising over $1,350 by participating in the Empty Bowls...

Area Students and Schools Make Holidays Brighter for Many Families

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Sparta’s Angel Tree & Toys-for-Tots Programs Ensure Area Families have Merry ChristmasSPARTA AREA SCHOOLS – by Adrian Hirsch Along with quality family time, the...

Teachers Engage Students, Parents in Using Technology for Learning

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
With new technology initiatives, gone are the days that the dog can eat your homework, or the letter home to parents about slipping grades...

Teachers Foster Student, Community Interaction

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
Planting native trees, creating a butterfly garden, and singing with seniors are just a few of the ways students at Sparta Area School's Appleview...

The Snow…er, Show Must Go On

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Rehearsals at Sparta High School for the recent production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” have been challenging. On top of the difficult subject matter, the...

Students get Close-Up with Native American Artifacts

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
Hands shot up as Sparta Community Schools fifth grade teacher Larry Carter asked 100 students what they liked to collect. “Marbles,” “Seashells,” “Shark’s teeth,” “Stones,”...

Great Response to Watch D.O.G.S.

Sparta Adrian Hirsch
The Sparta Area Schools Watch D.O.G.S. organizers thought they would need about 30 pizzas to entice participation in the program. Instead, fathers, grandpas and stepdads joined...
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