Francis receives degree, certification from Curtis
COVID-19 pushed back normal college graduation dates, with some schools having virtual or in-person ceremonies later in the summer.
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New K-12 reading program approved on 7-2 split vote
It wasn’t unanimous, but the CCS board of education voted to purchase a new reading program for the 2020-21 year.
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Mark and Renae Bottom, now of Grant, retired after a combined 31 years of teaching at Chase County Schools. The pair are avid bikers and could be seen riding their bikes to school on good days.
Bottoms retire with combined 31 years at CCS
Mark and Renae Bottom recently ended their teaching and coaching careers at Chase County Schools (CCS).
“It was a weird way to go” because of COVID, Mark said.
School board has struggles with reading program recommendation
Approval of a new K-12 reading program for Chase County Schools was no slam dunk for board members after a recommendation came before them last week.
FFA chapter’s ‘20-21 officers announced
The Imperial FFA chapter normally announces its upcoming officer team at the end-of-year banquet before school lets out for summer.