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Teen Driver Safety Week Message: “No Keys till you Know the Rules”
(From the Iowa Department of Public Safety/Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau) This week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy… Continue Reading the article: Teen Driver Safety Week Message: “No Keys till you Know the Rules”
Learning about locally grown and harvested foods during Farm to School Week
Many students and adults in our community grow up around farms without experiencing the practice of planting, nurturing, harvesting and eating fresh vegetables. To introduce students and families to healthy eating habits and boost the local agricultural economy, the Vinton-Shellsburg school and our local Farm-to-School program aim to connect local farmers to our school cafeterias…. Continue Reading the article: Learning about locally grown and harvested foods during Farm to School Week
Belin-Blank Center Honors Students and Teachers
Hugh Mangold, Eli Page, and Carter Lamont of Vinton, Iowa from Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School was among the 700 students from Iowa and throughout the nation who were recently invited to be honored at The University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center’s Recognition Ceremony. Additionally, recognized students were given the opportunity to honor a teacher they credited for… Continue Reading the article: Belin-Blank Center Honors Students and Teachers