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Jessica Bates 6th Grade Structures Magnet Jessica is the daughter of Michele and Jeff Bates. Jessica has three siblings, Alivia, Jacob and Kurtis as well as a dog named Miley. She attended Belmont Elementary. Her hobbies include reading, basketball and playing with her dog. Jessica’s favorite college is Michigan, and she would like to someday [...]
Natural-born leader is a gem at Cannonsburg Elementary Lauren Crandle is the daughter of Chris and Darren and sister to Evan, 12, Hannah, 7, and Emma, 5. Lauren is known among her teachers and classmates as helpful, compassionate and responsible. She is described as responsible and mature beyond her age. Always willing to help, Lauren [...]
by CINDY M. CRANMER As schools in the Rockford Public Schools (RPS) district prepare for kindergarten round-up meetings, the superintendent has continued to raise concerns about the proposal for all-day, everyday kindergarten classes as it would cost the district an additional $1.8 million. Rockford Superintendent Michael Shibler, PhD, said Rockford will continue “to work hard [...]
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