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The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has led to distance learning--at least temporarily--for many students. Photo Rhonda Silence

Distance learning is back for some Cook County schools

Rhonda Silence-

The rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community has impacted local schools.


School District 166 has reminders of COVID-19 cautions throughout the school. Photo by Rhonda Silence

School board approves mask and vaccine policies as county records 58 new COVID cases

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With a soaring positivity rate for COVID-19 testing in Cook County to start the new year, face coverings will continue to be required at ISD 166.


School Respect banner - Photo Rhonda Silence

Masks stay for now, but ISD166 is looking to the future

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The School District 166 school board held another long meeting on Thursday, December 16, but they tackled some serious issues, such as the COVID-19 policies at the school and the school budget.


Superintendent Chris Linholm at ISD 166 - Photo by Rhonda Silence

School District 166 COVID-19 positive cases remain low

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As COVID-19 pandemic numbers continue to climb and data makes its way to the Minnesota Department of Health website, there is often a lag.


Significant snowfall with anticipated high winds have led to school closures. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Local schools declare snow day Dec. 6

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Looking ahead to continued snow and high winds overnight and into the early hours tomorrow, several local schools have decided to call a snow day.


Cook County School District 166 - WTIP file photo

An update on COVID-19 and staffing at School District 166

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When the School District 166 school board met on November 18, that latest case rates for COVID-19 had grown to a higher number than it has ever been.


School District 166 buses leaving the garage. File photo - Rhonda Silence

School board approves incentive for bus drivers and names interim activities director

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At the School District 166 October school board meeting, the need for bus drivers was a top topic. 


School Respect banner - Photo Rhonda Silence

Superintendent speaks about need for demographics in student survey

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Students at School District 166 were recently asked to complete a survey about their school experience last week and some parents have asked why the survey was necessary—and what it will be

A COVID-19 precaution reminder at School District 166. Photo by Rhonda Silence

New cases of COVID-19 at School District 166

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On Thursday, October 7, the Cook County COVID-19 website was updated, letting the community know that there were 10 new cases in the previous week, bringing the total number of cases to 234 since

Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mitch Dorr is leaving School District 166 on November 1 - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Assistant Principal Dorr to leave ISD 166 in November

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Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mitch Dorr is leaving School District 166.