School district calendar survey results show four-day week with spring break as top pick
The results of a recent school calendar survey that included a four-day week option was shared at the meeting of the Keokuk Community School District Board of Education on Dec. 18 by Dr. Kathy Dinger, Superintendent of Keokuk Community School District. “We were pleasantly surprised at the level of engagement we saw,” Dr. Dinger reported during Monday’s meeting. The survey included a choice between a four-day week, both with and…
KCSD school board votes in new member
Keokuk Community School Board voted in LeAnn Clifford as a new board member to fill a vacancy at the school board meeting on Dec. 18. Clifford showed interest in the position via email after a position became open on the…
KHS students design, build large display for City of Christmas
The Keokuk High School Industrial Technology Club students recently completed welding a more than seven foot wide K with an interchangeable wooden Santa hat to be on display in the City of Christmas at Rand Park in Keokuk. The K…
KMS students raise funds, purchase gifts for 48 children in need
Keokuk Middle School students, staff and community members exceeded expectations and raised $2,497.55 to purchase gifts for 48 children in need this holiday season from the annual KMS Angel Tree.Ā On Dec. 13, KMS students met with members of the…
Hawthorne Elementary teacher wins KCSD Teacher of the Year
Hawthorne Elementary physical education teacher Kate Della Vedova was surprised when she won the Keokuk Community School District (KCSD) Teacher of the Year award on Monday, Dec. 11, at Hawthorne. āKate goes above and beyond for our students and does…