While the sunshine of summer may define the day, the colors of fall are on the horizon. With this in mind, North House is busily planning for its annual fall event under the Big Top—Unplugged: The Northern Harvest. This year the weekend event takes place Sept 25 – 27 and will feature three internationally known singer-songwriters: Dougie MacLean, Scotland’s folk […]
Art Colony has openings for Plein Air workshop
Staff reports There is still space available in the Plein Air, Plain and Simple workshop with Brian Stewart at the Grand Marais Art Colony on Aug. 28-30. This workshop will concentrate on a small handful of basic art-truths that were practiced and taught 100 years ago, but are practically forgotten today. They include easy-to-understand fundamentals taught in small, attainable, incremental […]
September 2009 – June 2010 School Calendar
Date School Event September 1 Birch Grove 1st day of school! September 7 All schools Labor Day – no school September 8 G reat Expectations 1st day of school! ISD 166 Oshki Ogimaag October 12-13 G reat Expectations Parent-Teacher Conferences ISD 166 Oshki Ogimaag October 15-16 A ll schools T eacher Convention (MEA) November 1 All schools End Quarter 1 […]
School contact information
Birch Grove Community School Office 663-0170 www.birchgroveschool.com Great Expectations School Office 387-9322 www.greatexpectationsschool.com Oshki Ogimaag Office 475-2112 www.oshkiogimaag.org School District 166 www.cookcountyschools.org Community Education 387-2000 District Office 387-2271 Middle/High School Office 387-2273 North Shore Collaborative 387-9800 Sawtooth Mountain Elementary 387-1273 Arrowhead Center for the Arts 387-1284 Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency 387-1134
Literacy Scholarship
Established in 1998, the Cook County Literacy Scholarship has awarded scholarships to over 25 graduating high school seniors and adults in the community, disbursing more than $22,500. The Literacy Scholarship is a unique program providing recognition to students who may not meet the traditional scholarship criteria of grades, class rank and financial need. Theprogram seeks to honor the success of […]
Be a Booster Club booster!
The appropriately named Cook County Booster Club boosts the morale of local athletes by supporting their activities. The club has helped Cook County High School teams buy warm-up clothing, equipment and much more. The Booster Club also raised funds and found volunteer labor to build the beautiful black-ash trophy case in the hallway outside the high school gymnasium. The Booster […]
Teachers offer back-to-school tips
Parents may be looking forward to school, but kids may be a bit nervous about that first day. The Cook County News-Herald talked to a few local teachers, asking for their thoughts as the start of the school year nears. Here are their best “back-to-school tips.” Keith Bergeron Math, Science & Health Oshki Ogmaag The tip I would offer is […]
Fun reading to prepare for school
The Cook County News-Herald wishes all our local students the best in the coming school year. We understand that some children may be a bit nervous about the start of school Below is a list of some elementary level books that could help prepare kids for the coming school year. Look for them when you’re doing back-toschool shopping or at […]
Lessons from children’s literature
• “Clean up the house when you’re through playing.” Cat in the Hat • “Don’t leave home without your purple crayon!” Harold and the Purple Crayon • “If you think you can, you can.” The Little Engine That Could “Eat a balanced meal every day.” Bread and Jam for Frances “Never eat someone else’s vegetables.” The Tale of Peter Rabbit […]
School bus safety tips
Cook County teachers, administration, and community members have been meeting in recent months to create a Safe Routes to School plan. There are many things parents can do to help their child get safely to school Here are some safety tips for students, whether they walk or ride the bus to school! »»Have your children put everything they carry in […]