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Bennett Elementary Principal Jeremiah Costello is pictured above in the halls of Bennett Elementary School.

COVID-19 biggest challenge for Bennett Principal Costello

Bennett School District Principal Jeremiah Costello says four of his six kids go to school with him and, “walking the hall with them is so cool.” Costello came to Bennett after receiving his … more

By Kendahl Goering, AN Reporter | 9/23/20

Wilton Bank supports the honor roll program at Wilton and Durant high schools. Wilton Bank donates $1 each quarter for every student who makes the honor roll. The money donated is used to enrich academic programs and schools. Wilton Bank donated $2,413 for the 2019–2020 school year — giving $1,729 to Wilton High School, this included the 2018-19 school year that was not presented in the spring of 2020, and $684 to Durant High School. Since the 2014–15 school year, Wilton Bank has donated $7,734 to the local schools. Pictured during the check presentation at Wilton High School are Amber Pulliam, Jill Proctor, Marc Snavely, Missy Drayfahl, Bill Vetter, Ben Brown and Hailey Mullen.

Wilton Bank Donates $2,413 to Wilton, Durant honor roll programs

9/23/20

Durant district gets roof project update

The Durant School Board held its regular meeting Sept. 14. All board members were present but one, who attended via online video conference. A Duro-Last representative was present to talk about … more

By Kendahl Goering, AN Reporter | 9/23/20

$100,000 could go far at Wilton Pool

With the help of the Townsend Foundation, the Wilton Pool could get some much-needed upgrades sooner than expected. At the Wilton city council meeting Sept. 14, members were presented with a … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/16/20

The start of the 2020-2021 school year has come with some fresh, new faces in the Wilton and Durant school districts. New teachers in the Wilton School District include (from left) Amanda Scarboro (5-6 science), Julia Diemer (high school English & NHS adviser), Jakson Cole (instrumental music), Joe Gephart (7-12 social studies), Erica Schultz (7-12 math), and Corrie Johnson (high school special education)

Wilton & Durant welcome new staff members

9/16/20

Should Wilton School District mandate masks at football games?

A relatively light school board agenda Sept. 9 provided opportunity for Wilton school board members and administrators to discuss COVID-19 and how it’s affecting different aspects of school. … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/16/20

C-SPAN’S 17th annual StudentCam video competition

DES MOINES, IA — Mediacom and C-SPAN announce the start of this year’s annual student documentary competition and encourage middle school and high school students to participate in the video … more

9/16/20

Wilton Girl Scout troop 1226, led by Jennifer Klerk de Reus and Erica Cummings, made 70 cloth masks to donate to the Wilton School District. Their original goal was to make 50. School nurse Heather Hartley and Elementary Principal Denise Austin graciously received the masks. Several have been given out to students who need a mask, forgot theirs at home, or when one becomes unable to wear. Pictured above (from left) include Lily Bezdek, Sara Marine, Alyssa Grau, Madison Kelley, Audrina Curry, Dawsyn Froman, Isabella Cummings and Makenna Tyler. In back are Hartley and Austin.

Wilton Girl Scouts make masks for use at Wilton Elementary School

9/16/20

USDA extends free meals for children through Dec. 31

WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as Dec. 31. The flexibilities allow … more

9/16/20

Spirit in Education winner—Longtime substitute teacher Yvonne Reifert was given the Wilton Spirit in Education Award prior to the start of the new school year. Reifert started subbing at Wilton in 2003, mainly serving the junior-senior high school. She was invited to the welcome back event for Wilton teachers, where she was surprised with the award by Superintendent Joe Burnett. "I was shocked. It was nice to feel appreciated for everything I've done," Reifert said.

131 Wilton students opt to learn online

The Wilton school board held a special meeting, followed by a work session, after completion of the first day of school Aug. 26. Superintendent Joe Burnett informed board members that as of the … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 9/3/20

College News: Sept. 3, 2020

Reddick graduates from Ellsworth Community College On Friday, May 8, graduates of Ellsworth Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the college. Due to the COVID-19 … more

9/3/20

61 Durant students have signed up for online learning

The Durant School board held a special meeting Aug. 26. With just two days left before school starts, 61 children K-12 have signed up for the EdGenuity online schooling program. This number is … more

Kendahl Goering, AN Reporter | 8/27/20

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