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Education

Thiessen appointed, Tyynismaa honored at STC school board meeting

On Monday, June 19, the STC School Board settled into what turned out to be a very long meeting. Stretching from 5 p.m. to well beyond 8, the board tackled issues ranging from vacancies, a new safety app, and graduation requirements. It was previously announced that longtime board member ...

Erin Clayton graduates from Buena Vista University

STORM LAKE — Erin Clayton of Vining graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in health services leadership from Buena Vista University in Spring 2023. Clayton was among more than 300 students who received degrees.

University of Iowa 2023 spring semester dean’s list honorees announced

IOWA CITY — More than 7,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean's list for the 2023 spring semester. Dean's list status was earned by 968 first-year undergraduates during the 2023 spring semester at Iowa, only 1,604 second-year students, only 1,922 ...

University of Iowa students receive degrees after 2023 spring semester

IOWA CITY — In May more than 6,500 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students received their degrees. These Hawkeyes have engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals. Alaria Harken of Toledo, IA) [College: College of Nursing; Degree: Bachelor of Science ...

Weiss returns to Germany, leaving lasting legacy

Nearly every school year, STC welcomes exchange students from around the world, this year being no different. In August 2022, Pelle Weiss stepped off a plane and began his new life in a county far from his native Germany. Weiss took full advantage of his time in the United States, by ...

Broadway (intensive camp), here she comes

On Thursday, June 1, the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards were held at the Des Moines Civic Center. Various medleys showcased talented musical theater performers from high schools all around Iowa. For one recent STC Graduate Libby Albright, this experience puts her one step closer to ...

STC board talks early graduations, sex education curriculum

All five members of the STC School Board were present alongside school district employees and community members for Monday’s meeting. In a relatively brief meeting the board went over topics ranging from early graduation requests to health textbooks to vacuum cleaners. The board teabled ...

South Tama Music Department set to depart for Los Angeles

From June 2-6 students from South Tama’s Band and Choir will begin an exciting adventure in Los Angeles and Anaheim, Calif. Traditionally the STC Music Department has taken a large trip every four years, however with the rippling effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic the traditional schedule ...

STC Musical Performers to grace DSM Civics Center Stage

Students across the state of Iowa compete every year in this illustrious competition to receive awards, opportunities, and growth in the field of musical theater. This year three members of STC’s production of Freaky Friday will perform as a part of the IHSMTA Showcase on Thursday, June 2. ...