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South Tama, Meskwaki Settlement School updates

School updates:South Tama-Academic Enrichment Packets became available on Wednesday, April 15 for each grade level (K-8). Packets can be picked up between 11:00-1:00 (same as lunch distribution) at the elementary, middle school, and partnership center.New packets will be available every two ...

What’s next on South Tama bond issue?

Consideration of what action might be taken next by the South Tama School Board concerning a second middle school addition bond issue vote is expected to continue at the April 20 board meeting.Board members said during a Monday night, April 6 meeting, they want a presentation again from Travis ...

Disputes South Tama Middle School fire code charges

Editor's Note: The State Fire Marshal's Office report and recommendations were reported in full in the April 8b issue of The Toledo Chronicle and on this tamatoledonews.com website on March 9.During public comments at the South Tama School Board meeting on Monday, April 6, Deb Backen took some ...

STC School Board approves $24.4 million budget- levy same

By John SpeerEditorjspeer@tamatoledonews.comWith a spending hike of 9% over the re-estimated 2019-20 budget the South Tama School District budget totals $24,429,143 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. It was approved on a 5-0 voice vote of the school board which met in an electronic "Google ...

State Fire Marshal: Safety allegations at STC Middle School unfounded

A number of complaints filed with or brought to the attention of the State Fire Marshal's Division were unfounded according to the inspectors initial findings according to Kyle Gorsh, special agent in charge of the Fire Marshal Division."Most of the rumors were unfounded," Gorsh wrote in ...

Watch South Tama School Board meeting tonight via internet

South Tama School Board members will meet electronically through "Google Hangouts" on Monday, April 6 at 5 p.m. as part of precautions being undertaken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Supt. Jared Smith and Mary Boege, district business manager and board secretary will be at the STC Partnership ...

South Tama School Board meets Monday, April 6

South Tama School Board members will meet electronically through "Google Hangouts" on Monday, April 6 at 5 p.m. as part of precautions being undertaken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Supt. Jared Smith and Mary Boege, district business manager and board secretary will be at the STC Partnership ...

South Tama GSA participated in Student Day at the State Capitol

On Thursday March 12, South Tama County High Schools GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) was invited to participate in Student Day at the Capitol with Iowa Safe Schools.While GSA has been a club at South Tama for over 5 years, the club dissolved after the former sponsor retired. This year the club was ...

Update on South Tama plans in wake of coronavirus

"I have been blown away by the commitment of our staff to provide instructional support to students and families. Every time I check my email or browse social media I see another staff member who is making connections with students - either by reinforcing learning or simply to say hello.I would ...

Former South Tama Primary site in Tama being upgraded

A crew has been busy recently at the site of the former South Tama Primary School on State Street bordered by 8th, 9th and Harmon streets. "We are removing the asphalt and grass seeding to make it more presentable," Steve McAdoo, South Tama maintenance supervisor told The News-Herald. The ...