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Tue, Feb 09 2010

Education

Winter break begins

It’s the holiday season, and students will be getting a break from their regular learning schedules to celebrate.
Many of the schools will start their breaks once their school day ends today. Officially, break doesn’t begin until Monday, but this doesn’t count the weekend. The majority of those schools will have students returning to their classes Jan. 4.....more>>

DHS Robotics Club holds spaghetti lunch
Plates full of spaghetti didn’t just help satisfy the hunger of Duncan residents, they helped satisfy a need for the Duncan High School Robotics Club.
Kitendo brings musical, teaching talents to CHS
COMANCHE — When Patrick Kitendo joined the faculty at Comanche High School, he brought enthusiasm, a desire to teach and a difference in culture.
Youth workshop could use volunteers
With the turn of a kaleidoscope, the visible image changes. Thursday and Friday it won’t be an image changing, but thoughts and actions.
Stephens County Youth Services will have its 19th annual Kaleidoscope program for seventh-grade students throughout Stephens and Jefferson counties. The program is divided into two days at different schools from day to day.
Kindergarten enrollment increases at Emerson
About 90 students enrolled in kindergarten at Emerson Elementary this fall.
Duncan Board of Education accept resignations, hires 26
During the last meeting of the Duncan Board of Education before the beginning of the school year, the board entered into an executive session to discuss hiring and resignations.
Seniors have options of choosing non-academic classes
When it comes to school, the learning process goes beyond textbooks and lectures.
Schools ready for ‘First Day’
Duncan Elementary Schools will open their doors to parents and students alike as part of a new tradition shared by thousands of schools across America on Aug. 13.
Teachers, support personnel rehired
There are several teachers who’ll be happy to know they’ll be returning to Duncan Public Schools.
Area school districts receive their report cards
A report cards can reflect progress and problem areas. But it’s not just students who are graded.

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• V-A sweeps Ringling
• Comanche takes down Kingston
• Bouncing back

Features

• Brent sings the blues
• Stephens County Relay For Life wins state awards
• Devastation prompts local outpouring of giving
• Haiti is their mission
• Highland welcomes interim pastor

Education

• Winter break begins
• DHS Robotics Club holds spaghetti lunch
• Kitendo brings musical, teaching talents to CHS
• Youth workshop could use volunteers
• Kindergarten enrollment increases at Emerson

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• NEW VIDEOLife's Hope back from Haiti
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