May 22, 2013

Caryn Gibson tapped to smooth troubled waters

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Caryn Gibson
"Enough is enough." Those are the words of Caryn Gibson, a 22-year employee of Delta County School District 50J who was appointed interim school superintendent last week.

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Delta County students outperform state averages

Delta County received good news concerning their third grade reading scores on the 2012 TCAP exams demonstrating a steady trend of improvement. This year's third graders were 75 percent P/A (proficient/advanced) in reading compared to 74 percent P/A in 2011 and 73 percent in 2010.

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Terrific Kids May 23, 2012

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The following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Mason Hatter-Hallowwa, Allison Davis, Kaitlyn Branson, Alejandro Carrillo, Matthew Schlangen, Hayley Burwell and Janine Garcia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and first grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (seated) Brei Atchley and Anthony Rodriguez; (standing) Haillee Wilson, Abigail Tracey, Rachel Esquibel and Evelyn Flores.
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The following Garnet Mesa fourth and fifth grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Brayden Dillingham, Azalee Hoffbauer and Miguel Morales.

 

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Olathe High awards 73 diplomas

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Photo by Randy Sunderland
Mortorboards sailed high at the conclusion of Olathe High School’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 20, where 73 received diplomas. Moments before the class released red balloons with personal messages honoring Casey Mumm, a fellow classmate who died while the Class of 2012 was in eighth grade.
Bright sky and warm sun poured blue and gold down onto Olathe High School's Class of 2012 as they celebrated graduation on Sunday, May 20. The ceremony opened a new chapter in the lives of 73 graduates.

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Food For Thought completes fourth year

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Photo by Pat Sunderland Jeffrey Suazo and DOS prinicpal Delaine Hudson keep a close eye on the grill.
Delta Opportunity School bills itself as a "school with heart." The student-run Food For Thought program best illustrates how community service is an important component of the education students receive through DOS.

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