Ten area members of Alpha Omega Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma International, honor society of outstanding women educators, attended the Phi State Conference April 11-13 at in Hutchinson.
The last Tabor College 60+ Learning in Retirement program of the spring semester, “Year-end Party with the Hickenpoopers,” will contain so much light-hearted music and fun that the show will begin at an earlier time: 9:40 a.m. Monday, May 5, in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center.
Hillsboro High School instrumental and vocal groups received high marks at state music contests this month.
The Trojan Band came within five points—two points from one judge and three from another—from getting all “I” ratings from the three judges at the state large-group contest April 16 at Lindsborg.
Unified School District 410 Board of Education approved the calendar for 2008-09 school year at Monday’s regular meeting.
The vote was 6-1, with board member Dale Klassen casting the dissenting vote.
Classes for students will begin Aug. 13 and end May 22. Spring break, designated for third week in March, corresponds with other districts in the county. The calendar is based on 192 contract days.
The board made its decision after considering five options.
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