Posts Tagged ‘School’

RIVERVIEW: School secretary donates kidney to co-worker (with video)
RIVERVIEW — It’s been said that generous people give of themselves.

Diabetes among students challenges school district
An increase in diabetes diagnoses among students in the Washoe County School District has posed challenges for school nurses, parents and the students themselves. But district officials say they’ve tackled the problem head-on with the help of local doctors, teachers and parents.

Don’t wait too late to get ready for back to school
I remember, as a child, my four most favorite words were “School’s out for summer!” And, I remember my three most favorite words “Back to school!” It may seem odd that those two things were such favorites of mine but working with schools, I see that those statements are the same for most children.

School Board candidates offer their take on school lunch
The Tribune asked the five Columbia Board of Education candidates how they view the district’s breakfast and lunch offerings. Dan Holt and board members Jan Mees and Jim Whitt are vying for two three-year seats on the April 6 ballot. Jonathan Sessions and Phil Peters are running for a one-year seat. Their responses to our questions follow.