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OTHS students gain respect for ancient potters during project

OFallon Township High School seniors, from the left, Danielle Daughenbaugh, Anna Smith Bradley and Julia Allison said the ceramics project they completed this semester in Ben Brooks class gave them a greater appreciation for the skill of the Native American potters of the Woodland Period at Cahokia Mounds.

Some O’Fallon Township High School art students got authentic, hands-on experience this year making ceramic pieces using the same materials and techniques employed by the Native Americans who settled in Cahokia 1,300 years ago.

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9 days ago
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Though his life was short, student touched hearts at Whiteside

Little Alexander Williams had a short and difficult life but he was still able to make a major impact on those who knew and loved him.

10 days ago
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O'Fallon Girl Scouts' inaugural botball team takes third

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has just completed its Spring robotics season – including a third place finish by first-year Botball team at the St. Louis Regional Botball Tournament.

15 days ago
O'FALLON EDUCATION

District 90 registration set for May 16 and 17

Registration for students currently attending O’Fallon District 90 schools and for all kindergarten students who plan to attend school in the district during the 2012-2013 school year will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 16 and 17.

15 days ago
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16 days ago
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O'Fallon student ambassador needs support

Gabby Carter, a junior at O’Fallon Township High School, has been selected to participate as a student ambassador in the People to People Program.

17 days ago
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Nearly 770 eighth graders to graduate in O'Fallon, Shiloh

Schools in the O’Fallon Progress coverage area will graduate 769 eighth graders in ceremonies during the next two weeks.

18 days ago
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23 days ago
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Queen tells JAMS students to say no to drugs

The sixth graders at Joseph Arthur Middle School, who are used to getting their anti-drug lessons from O’Fallon DARE Officer John Stover, had a pleasant change of pace when a real life queen showed up at their school on April 18 with her own drug abuse prevention message.

25 days ago
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Evans second grader’s project generates White House response

Carrie Brooks received an unexpected special delivery in the mail last month that made her a bit of a celebrity among her LaVerna Evans Elementary School second grade classmates.

1446 days ago