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New blue plastic resin bleachers were recently installed in the Durant High School gymnasium, replacing the original wooden bleachers in use since the 1970s. The south end storage room is being converted into a new concession stand as well. Shown are several photos of the ongoing construction of the new concession stand and the bleachers.

New Durant bleachers installed and ready for fall

When the 2020-2021 school year closed in Durant at the end of May, the Durant School District maintenance department went to work on several large projects. The results will be many fresh amenities … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 6/30/21

Wilton's Josh Hunter (middle) with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg.

Josh Hunter, Keagen Head recognized for academic excellence

WEST DES MOINES — Joshua Hunter, a senior at Wilton High School, and Keagen Head, a senior at Durant High School, were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for … more

6/30/21

Another bond in the future? Durant pursuing facilities assessment

The Durant School District is entering an agreement with OPN Architects of Cedar Rapids to create a facility master plan and pre-bond services. The school board approved the measure at the June 14 … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 6/23/21

Wilton, Durant students receive COVID shots

Wilton and Durant students were able to get their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses at Wilton junior high school June 3. Durant student Kiley Stineman is shown getting the vaccine shot from Wilton … more

6/16/21

Durant HS band hosts outdoor concert

The Durant High School band held an outdoor concert May 4 at the band shell located across from the school at the Durant Community Center. The band played around 10 songs at the same time that the … more

5/19/21

Members of the Wilton school board and administration are shown above during a tour of the ongoing Townsend Commons project held at the May 12 school board meeting. Board members were shown the inside and outside of the addition, which is still under construction. More photos available at wdadvocatenews.com.

Masks optional at Wilton schools starting June 1

Members of the Wilton school board were faced with a question at the May 12 meeting — “What are we going to do in the fall?” District parent Tyler Marolf, who spoke to the school board … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 5/19/21

A view of the Wilton Pool, which opened in 1980 and is closed for repairs.

Wilton Pool closed through mid June for renovations, refill

On May 4 and 5, the Wilton Pool saw its last activity for the next five weeks, as several planned renovations began May 6. The spring physical education swim units for Wilton Elementary students … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 5/12/21

Watch out kindergarten, here we come!

Durant Elementary School held its first ever Kindergarten Signing Day April 30. Incoming kindergarten students had a chance to meet other students and their teachers — Kris Daufeldt and Tonya … more

5/12/21

Lucky Wilton Elementary scavenger hunters

The Wilton PTO recently sponsored a Family Scavenger Hunt, and those that participated and had all the correct answers were put into a drawing to win several fun board and card games, and bikes. Lane … more

5/12/21

Wilton Police Sgt. Todd Johnson became Wilton School District's School Resource Officer in February. He'll spend the school year as the school's resource officer and continue his police work with the city of Wilton in the summers. He's shown above in his office at school, where he can monitor all the cameras on campus.

Wilton's new SRO Todd Johnson 'a good fit'

“It’s 1,000 kids with 1,000 personalities.” -Wilton SRO Todd Johnson It’s been just a couple months since Wilton Police Sgt. Todd Johnson began serving as Wilton School District’s … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 5/5/21

At the 123rd annual Wilton High School Alumni Banquet April 17, a dozen members of the Wilton class of 2021 were awarded scholarships worth $2,000 each. The scholarships were made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Leland Smith Foundation, and more than $13,000 in donations were received in 2021 from former Wilton alumni. Pictured above include (front row from left) Debbie Marolf, Anita Arnold and Lori Baker — members of the scholarship committee — Chloe Wells, Josie Said, Emi Coss, Tessa Bartell, Zoe Barrett and Meggan Hook; back row, scholarship committee member Fred Grunder, Mila Johnson, Josh Hunter, Marshall Ochiltree, Chase Garvin, Gage Hagen and Colton Cruse.

After two years, WHS Alumni Banquet takes center stage

After a two-year hiatus, the Wilton High School annual Alumni Banquet was back in session April 17. Hosted by the Wilton High School Alumni Association, the 2021 banquet was the first since 2019, as … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 4/29/21

Next WHS principal has deep familiarity with Wilton

When incoming Wilton Jr./Sr. High Principal Sue O’Donnell begins her new contract with the Wilton School District July 1, she will be the first female principal of Wilton High School since … more

Derek Sawvell, AN Editor | 4/7/21

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