The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is considering allocating a couple million dollars for the Guilford County Schools maintenance needs. Democrat County Commission Skip Alston is leading the charge to use money the country had set aside to buy new voting machines for school needs. According to Republican state Rep….
In the wake of recent school shootings — in Wisconsin and California — Minnesota parents are anxious to know what their children’s schools are doing to make sure students are prepared in the event of an active-shooter. But school leaders say they’re reluctant to disclose details of the emergency drills…
UPDATE (9:40 p.m.) – In a press release, Santa Maria police say they were contacted by a concerned parent regarding a possible threat directed towards “school-aged children,” but did not reference any specific school. According to police, the reporting party shared a social media post with officers where “a male…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — An imposing presence in uniform at 6-foot-5, Officer Will Chapman towers over students in the halls of Newtown Middle School, but he tries to be as approachable as possible. The school resource officer known as “Officer Will” aims to been seen by each student at least three…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — An imposing presence in uniform at 6-foot-5, Officer Will Chapman towers over students in the halls of Newtown Middle School, but he tries to be as approachable as possible. The school resource officer known as “Officer Will” aims to been seen by each student at least three…
The ideas started rolling in as soon as the surplus was announced. Give it back to Minnesotans via tax breaks. Spend it on roads and bridges. Eliminate the tax on health care providers. Invest in affordable housing. Or rural broadband. Or public schools. Minnesota appears likely to have an…
Our County’s Local School Crisis A perspective from Lisa Kaylie On October 22, a North Carolina teacher posted a video of water pouring over student lockers after a rainstorm. Just weeks earlier, students at the school had to make an emergency evacuation after their HVAC system caught fire. The…
“My hope is that we’re able to continue to demonstrate our commitment to the New Richmond community in aspects that include schools, businesses, public safety, and health/wellness, by collaboration and connection,” said LWT committee member and St. Croix County Sgt. Brandie Hart. “The New Richmond Area Living Well Together initiative…
State Rep. Julie Alexander of Hanover this week voted with the state House to reverse the governor’s budget cuts and restore funding for several vital programs. “I understand many are upset about these budget cuts,” Alexander said. “Promises were made, and expectations were set.” The House measure would ensure public…
Caitlyn Serra Dear Stampede’s Editor in Chief, I am writing in light of the occurrence that surfaced this week at Metea Valley High School. I feel compelled and encouraged to voice my position on the threats that students made regarding a possible school shooting and what the administration is and…
