Maquoketa and Easton Valley high school FFA members returned from the 94th annual FFA State Convention in Ames last semester with accolades and some hardware.
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All of Watertown s public schools are now open full time with safety measures in place including, mask wearing, weekly COVID-19 testing and air purifiers, while also trying to return to somewhat of a pre-pandemic schedule.
Elementary schools returned to full in-person learning in the classroom on April 5 and the Middle School’s returned April 12. Watertown High School followed closely behind and opened on April 26. Watertown is in a really good position,” said Superintendent Dr. Deanne Galdston, stating that if there was something to be done to make the return to school any safer, they have done it. There is universal testing for students and staff.
John Portz
The School Committee met on Monday, Dec. 7, using Zoom conferencing. There were a number of important presentations.
High school project
Jim Jordan, an architect from Ai3, presented the latest drawings and planning information on the proposed high school. The architects are beginning to fine-tune the schematic design which includes a three-floor structure on the Phillips school site as well as a two-floor structure on the Columbia Street site. The Phillips site includes most of the academic components and the Columbia side includes the gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria, arts, and technology, along with space for district administration, the Council on Aging, and facilities. A bridge across Common Street connects the two buildings.