By Cody HamiltonVeteran's day is a widely celebrated holiday on November 11 each year. This is a day that we honor Veterans that have gone out of their way to protect us and our country. From Vietnam, the Korean War, the World Wars and the current war in Iraq, it takes a huge deal of sacrifice ...
By Nathan JonesWhat do people think when they hear the words "You have to rise to the occasion?" It means stepping up into a very large role that some people thought or believed that someone couldn't do, but doing it anyway. To rise to the occasion means to not back down or fold under pressure, ...
By Emily PargeonCell phones have become a big part in peoples' lives. Now a days people call, text, get on the Internet, and even have different applications for their phones.Cell phone school policies have evolved over the years. Cell phones have been banned during class to prevent cheating, ...
The Board of Education, Administration, Faculty and Staff of North Tama County Community School would like to invite the public to an informal come and go Open House for the New Addition. Please join us on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.Be sure to enter through the North Gym Entrance ...
Thursday, Nov. 4Breakfast: Cereal & ToastLunch: Italian Dunker, Lettuce, Baby Carrots, Fresh FruitFriday, Nov. 5Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll & FruitLunch: Chicken Nuggets, Broccoli/Cheese, Pears, Peanut Butter SandwichMonday, Nov. 8Breakfast: Sausage Link & ToastLunch: ...
Friday, Nov. 5ACT Registration Deadline8:45 p.m. - Quarter Final Round of Football Playoffs at the UNI Dome.Sunday, Nov. 7Daylight Savings Time Ends - Fall Back one hour.Monday, Nov. 8HS Girls Basketball Practice begins
Friday, Oct. 29Elementary Halloween PartiesTBD - Regional VolleyballSaturday, Oct. 3011 a.m. State Cross CountryMonday, Nov. 1Elementary Report Cards go home with students7 p.m. - Second Round of Football Playoffs.Tuesday, Nov. 23:30 -4 p.m. - Girl Scout Meeting for Kindergarten Girls in ...
Last week North Tama Elementary celebrated Character Counts! Week. The Elementary practices the 6 pillars of character year round, but we took this opportunity to "show" the pillars. Each color reminds us of one of the pillars. Yellow reminds us to be
By Tracey HamiltonCopy EditorThe North Tama School board held their monthly meeting on Monday, October 18. Calling the meeting to order was Vice President, Robert Young at 7 pm. Also present were Richard Arp, John Hayek, Judy Robb and Trisha Kennedy, Gretchen Pargeon arrived at 8:40 pm. Arp ...
The Union High School Music department did an outstanding showing at All-State auditions on Saturday October 23 in Hampton. A school record 7 vocalists and 1 instrumentalist were chosen for the All-State Music Festival. This is the highest honor a high school musician in the State of Iowa can ...