Council Bluffs Schools--Peterson Elementary
C.B. Schools--Peterson Elementary School 2600 South 9th
Board Okays Preliminary Sketches For New School; To Cost $285,000. April 21, 1956 New South Side School To Be 'Light And Airy; Board Okays Unique Brick Plan. September 11, 1956 Peterson School Has 'California' Motif. September 15, 1957 Peterson School To Be Dedicated February 20, February 4, 1958 300 Attend Dedication of New Peterson School; 'Greatest Honor' For Chief Justice. February 21, 1958 Open Classroom, Team Teaching Works At Peterson. April 30, 1972 Students caucus too; At Peterson School. January 19, 1980
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Council Bluffs Schools--Pusey Elementary
Head shot of Dorothy DeChant, kindergarten teacher at Pusey Elementary School
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C.B. Schools--Pusey Elementary School 143 15th Avenue
New Pusey School Opens Thursday. February 25, 1958 Have Few Minutes In Pusey School. March 1, 1958 Confusion On Building Terms Drawing To End. June 9, 1974 Construction Laborers. November 9, 1974 Who's who big question with three sets of twins. June 10, 1978 Schools closing open classrooms. June 13, 1980 Pusey second-graders learn about nutrition. April 18, 1980 Students learn what its [sic] like to grow old. November 18, 1984 Elderly visit Pusey students. May 19, 1988
Council Bluffs Schools--Roosevelt Elementary
C.B. Schools--Roosevelt Elementary School 517 North 17th 2/14/66 Fire 11/68 New building dedicated
Theodore Roosevelt School. August 29, 1935 Basement at Roosevelt Is Being Used as Classroom. March 2, 1952 Roosevelt Annex About Completed; Will Permit School to Handle 8 Grades. August 16, 1953 Roosevelt School Fire: Over $500,000 Loss; Some 600 Students Get Holiday. February 14, 1966 School Holiday. February 14, 1966 One Of Fire Questions Facing Educators: Where To Rebuild; Pupils Back in Classrooms. February 15, 1966 Raze Upper Walls, Chimney Of School; Damaged By Fire. February 16, 1966 The Upper Most Walls And Chimney. February 17, 1966 Adjusters Probe Site. February 18, 1966 Fire-Gutted School Should Be Replaced; Architects Tell Board. March 15, 1966 In New Classroom. March 21, 1966 Evans Firm Awarded School Razing Contract. April 26, 1966 School Fire Loss Settled: $215,000; After Long Session. May 17, 1966 Roosevelt Area Students Will Be Housed In Churches; Three Sites Are Chosen. August 5, 1966 Settle School Fire Loss For $290,945; Board, Insurance Firms. August 17, 1966 Architect Named For New Roosevelt School; To Negotiate Fees. October 14, 1966 Proposed Roosevelt School Requires Some Big Decisions; Architect Tells Board Of Education. November 11, 1966 Board Selects 3-Story Design For New School; To Replace Roosevelt. January 20, 1967 Sketch Of New School. February 12, 1967 Contracts Awarded To Rebuild Roosevelt School; Project To Cost $677,616. June 9, 1967 Roosevelt Dedication Is Sunday. November 9, 1968 Dedicate Roosevelt School Here. November 10, 1963 Welcome to Room 22; A land of four-letter words. September 12, 1976 Lively room revisited; Squirmers learn to read. January 8, 1977 Painting honors teacher. January 11, 1978 Constitution Day observed. September 15, 1978 C.B.'s Roosevelt School chosen for recognition. January 13, 1978 Principal makes Iowa bike ride an annual father-and-son event. July 17, 1989 Students mail letters to GIs. October 29, 1990 Roosevelt School searched after threat. January 24, 1991 Man threatens five students before school. October 17, 1991 Bluffs kids paint principal's office. December 9, 1991 Bears big at Roosevelt; Students ages 6-9 take teddy bears to school. January 22, 1992 Roosevelt keeps kids enthusiastic. April 20, 1993. Bluffs schools' daring programs turn out FINE. April 20, 1993
Council Bluffs Schools--Rose Kennedy School
C.B. Schools--Rose Kennedy School 1414 West Broadway
Sign language helps develop verbal skills; Kids play what they watch. November 30, 1977 Library of toys to aid in development of skills. December 25, 1977 State may cut special ed funding. May 30, 1978 Toy library gets boost. July 27, 1978 Retarded May Get New Home. July 22, 1975 Car showroom soon to be classes; For trainable mentally handicapped. December 4, 1975 Variety of services in C.B> special education. April 25, 1976 Special children getting new perspective on life. April 25, 1976 Special education is vital to success of C.B. children. April 25, 1976 Suits possible over school rent. March 9, 1979 Two graduate from Kennedy. May 18, 1979 Kennedy hosts Playground. June 14, 1979 Kennedy School hosts guest. June 30, 1979 Rose Kennedy legal loops deepen with bank notice. Jully 22, 1979 Future of Rose Kennedy School still in doubt; Over lease-purchase disagreement. July 31, 1979 Meeting on Kennedy School set. July 30, 1979 Kennedy School future still in doubt. August 14, 1979 No hint given of future of Rose Kennedy School. October 3, 1979 Closed session set on Kennedy School. October 18, 1979 Closed meet set on closed meets. October 11, 1979 Peterson quiet on Kennedy talk. October 14, 1979 Closed meet on fate of Kennedy School delayed. October 17, 1979 Kennedy School accord reached. October 31, 1979 Kennedy School lease OK is seen. November 1, 1979 DPI 'unaware' of school lease. November 28, 1979 Closed meeting suit with judge. December 4, 1979 DPI approves lease of Kennedy. December 13, 1979 Kennedy School likely to remain as class center. February 15, 1980 Kennedy School to host classes. February 20, 1980 Complaints about school principal being checked out. May 20, 1980 Handicapped students learn to live; Mobility training at Rose Kennedy. January 11, 1981 Schools to offer program for Rose Kennedy training. August 19, 1981 Rose Kennedy get gift. December 23, 1982 End near for Kennedy school? Handicapped may be integrated. December 4, 1984 Kennedy School gets tricycles. January 25, 1984 Rose Kennedy School to close doors? Students may attend other C.B. schools. February 6, 1984 Reactions mixed at Kennedy School; Parents respond to closing proposal. February 30, 1984 School to stay open? March 19, 1984 Kennedy shift discussion set. April 4, 1984 Teachers, parents discuss Kennedy School' Public hearing considers moving students. April 6, 1984 Kennedy School to close in '85. April 11, 1984 Final Christmas play for Rose Kennedy brings tears. December 19, 1984 Rose Kennedy school bought by gas utility. January 17, 1985
C.B. Schools--Rue Elementary School 3326 6th Avenue
James B. Rue school is located at 3321 Fifth Avenue. August 29, 1935 School Bond Vote Monday Is Important. November 19, 1950 Rue School Bids Avoe Estimate; Board To Negotiate With Contractors. May 22, 1956 School Project Started. June 28, 1956 Rue Youngsters Will Move Into 3 New Rooms Monday. January 1957 Fifth Graders At Rue Are Thrilled By 'Real Desks'. June 21, 1957 Incoming Rue students prepare with question, answer session. May 29, 1986 Patrol boy reports abduction attempt. September 22, 1986 Students send gifts to Arabia. December 6, 1990 Rue renovation will bring school up to date. June 2, 1990 Kaleidoscope boosts learning, self-esteem. April 18, 1993
Council Bluffs Schools--School Board Elections
C.B. Schools--School Board Elections '85
School Board Candidates Quizzed In Local Forum. September 8,1968 Four Meet Filing Deadlines For School Board Elections. July 31, 1975 No last-minute rush of Filers for school boards. August 2, 1979 Board candidates give opinions. August 29, 1979 School forum is Thursday. September 4, 1979 School board candidates answer questions. September 7, 1979 Tuesday is reckoning day for board candidates. September 9, 1979 C.B. School Candidate Forum IS Thursday. September 9, 1971 Two newcomers on Bluffs school board. September 12, 1979 Vote total called good. September 11, 1979 Unofficial returns. September 12, 1979 Robertson gains votes for CB School board. September 14, 1979 School candidates ready for forums. August 27, 1979 Carrithers credits 'plain talk' for win. September 10, 1980 Voters get chance to hear candidates. September 5, 1982 CB School Board candidates answer Nonpareil questions. September 10, 1982 School Board election Tuesday. September 12, 1982 Three file for local school boards. July 16, 1984 ISD teacher seeking C.B. school board seat. August 1, 1984 Four more enter school board race. August 3, 1984 Faust leads C.B. vote getters. September 12, 1984 School election nominations open. July 8, 1985 Monroe files school board papers. July 29, 1985 Faust files; deadline is today. August 1, 1985 Capel files for Bluffs board. July 31, 1985 Six seek Bluffs school board seats. August 2, 1985 Only one of school board contests is a race. August 6, 1985 Candidate for school board is not running. September 6, 1985 Six school board seats up for election. September 8, 1985 School elections approach without fanfare. September 9, 1985 Carrithers, Parrot head school boards. September 17, 1985 Faust, two newcomers earn seats on board. September 11, 1985 12 seek school seats in Bluffs, L. Central. August 1, 1986 School candidates study finances, curriculum. September 7, 1986 Carta wins incumbent's school seat. September 10, 1986 School board members to take oaths of office. September 15, 1986 Sealock will head Bluffs school board, September 18, 1986 Voters to choose 4 board members in school election. July 10, 1987 Monroe won't seek new term on board. July 22, 1987 Two more seeking school board posts. July 30, 1987 Nine seek school board seats; a last-minute rush fills ballot. July 31, 1987 Forum set for board candidates. August 14, 1987 Candidates: Tax hike should be 'last resort'. September 4, 1987 Nine school candidates square off Tuesday. September 6, 1987 Election defeat won't dampen candidates' interest in schools. September 9, 1987 Johnson, Anderson winners. September 9, 1987 C.B. Board re-elects Sealock as president. September 22, 1987 Four seeking re-election to C.B., L.C. school boards. July 14, 1988 Monroe and Bohls seek school posts. August 3, 1988 No races, small turnout seen in school election. August 5, 1988 Some races in school elections. August 28, 1988 No opposition for spots on C.B. School Board. September 11, 1988 Lower election cost expected. September 12, 1988 Election turnout 1.8 pct. September 14, 1988 Low-cost campaigns for school boards. September 23, 1988 10 pct. may vote in school elections. September 10, 1990 Late start cuts cost of election. September 11, 1990 Blum will run for Lew Central board. July 16, 1992 Petersen seeks another term on Council Bluffs School Board. July 16, 1992 Losh seeks seat on Bluffs school board. July 25, 1992 Headen, Smith may run for school board. July 27, 1992 8 running for 3 Bluffs school posts; No races for Lew Central, Iowa Western. July 31, 1992 Forum to spotlight school candidates. August 19, 1992 Forum spotlights candidates. September 9, 1994 Incumbents ousted from area boards. September 14, 1994 Incumbents win in Council Bluffs. September 14, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--School Efficiency Task Force
C.B. Schools--School Efficiency Task Force
Public hearing on Myers tonight. April 5, 1986 Peterson closing subject of public hearing. May 1, 1986 Method of answering at hearing draws complaints from CCI group. May 1, 1986 School panel considers transportation changes. September 26, 1986 Efficiency group chooses leadership. July 30, 1986 Report: Teacher pay here lagging b behind. August 13, 1986 Hearing at Myers draws about 70. May 6, 1986 School proposals aimed at efficiency. November 5, 1986
Council Bluffs Schools--School Lunch Program
Small Cowpokes Here Get Their Grub By Chuck Wagon. February 5, 1969 Bluffs Lunch Program Gets Federal Boost. March 26, 1969 School Lunches Increased 5 Cents. August 19, 1970 Cutting The Can Is A New Game For Food Supervisor. August 26, 1970 Patients Notified Of New Lunch Policies. January 7, 1971 Bluffs School Lunches To Stay At Lower Price. March 29, 1972 School lunchtime requires planning. October 12, 1975 Reduced-price meals to be dime; At school lunches. January 4, 1979 High marks for C.B. food service. February 24, 1979 Income guidelines, school lunch $ rise. August 23, 1984 School lunches; C.B. schools are trying to compete with lure of fast food. October 20, 1985 Rules set for free school lunches. August 30, 1987 Police called to free lunch site, youths barred because of fight. July 15, 1988 C.B.'s for-profit lunches questioned. May 5, 1988 C.B. summer lunch program a success. June 16, 1988 C.B. school lunch program caters to young taste buds. March 9, 1988 C.B. high schools raise lunch prices. July 20, 1989
Council Bluffs Schools--St. Albert Elementary--Intermediate Building
St. Albert Elementary School--Intermediate Building 3330 4th Ave.
Name is changed for St. Albert Middle School. June 28, 1988 St. Albert expands kindergarten class. September 1, 1988 St. Albert Elementary School receives national merit award. September 28, 1988 St. Albert survey indicateds need for day-care program at school. November 29, 1988
Council Bluffs Schools--St. Albert General
St. Albert Schools--General Includes: Area Catholic School Board Info on parochial schools prior to St Albert
Parochial School Crisis. December 6, 1968 Future Of Parochial School To Be Aired. February 9, 1969 Meeting To Decide Fate Of Catholic Schools; Subcommittee Studies To Get Look. February 11, 1969 Parochial Merger Possible; May Form Area Board. February 12, 1969 Private School Expert To Talk Here Feb. 23. February 16, 1969 School Study Group Eyes Board Bylaws. February 19, 1969 U.S. Church-Related Schools Could Collapse Without Aid; 650 Parents Told Here. February 24, 1969 3 Parochial Schools Plan To Consolidate. April 25, 1969 Public System May Reflect Crisis Facing Private School. April 8, 1969 Two Parochial Schools Taken Off State List. June 4, 1969 Group Will Probe Future Of Bluffs Parish Schools; Parents Learn Of Money Problems. November 21, 1969 Parochial School Crisis. December 6, 1968 Aid To Parochial Schools Is Aired. December 20, 1968 Catholic Schools Ask For Services Extension. June 12, 1970 Board Tables Controversial Service Issue. August 12, 1970 St. Albert School Board In Control Of Evaluation; Constitution, Budget Approved At Meeting. August 13, 1970 Some Catholic Pupils To Attend Public Classes. August 16, 1970 Increase In Lay Teachers Drains Funds From Schools; The Parochial Problem. November 23, 1970 Is Church Vs. State An Issue? November 24, 1970 Private School Funds A Major Concern Here. November 22, 1970 St. Albert Board Invites Students To Attend Meetings. December 9, 1971 Lawmakers Meet With Educators. December 31, 1970 Sisters Of Charity Mark Centennial. April 11, 1971 Centennial Observance. April 22, 1971 St. Albert Votes For CB Education Study. October 14, 1971 Council Bluffs Catholic Schools To Reorganize; St, Albert Has $8000,000 Debt. January 19, 1972 St. Albert Board 'By-Passed' In Plans For Reorganization. January 2, 1972 New Catholic Board Plans Friday Meet. January 26, 1972 St. Albert Board Pledges Support For New System; Treasurer Submits Resignation. January 27, 1972 Board Sets 14-Day Deadline For Decisions On Closures. January 29, 1972 Leis Central Principal Outlines St. Albert Use. February 11, 1972 Apostles, Holy Family Schools To Stay Open. February 11, 1972Diocese OKs Bluffs Parochial School Decision. February 14, 1972 Catholic Student Tuition Rates Approved; Each May Pay $5 Per Month. February 25, 1972 St. Albert Board Approves New Accounting Plan; March 9, 1972 Catholic Board Covers Problem Of Financing. March 24, 1972 Catholic School Board OKs Keeping Same Teacher Pay. April 7, 1972 Catholic Teacher Pay Up @200. April 14, 1972 Catholic Board OKs Constitution. May 4, 1972 Bluffs Catholic Education Constitution Receives Okay. June 10, 1972 Catholic Budget Proposed. June 23, 1972 St. Albert Concludes Year With Surplus of $13,153. July 6, 1972 Enrollment Increases In Parochial Schools. September 24, 1975 Catholic schools complete merger with new names. December 24, 1976 Catholic school finances improve. August 30, 1978 Catholic schools: All in the family. February 5, 1979 Catholic Schools in healthy position. December 3,1 1979 St. Albert budget is nearing balance. May 28, 1980 St. Al deficit less than expected. June 30, 1981 Local Catholic schools have 'turnaround' year; 'In hard times, people get back to basics.' February 14, 1982 Catholics considering pre-school program here. February 23, 1982 St. Albert School tuition increased. March 30, 1982 Catholic schools may put limit on future enrollment. April 27, 1982 St. Albert enrollment seen stabilizing. August 10, 1983 Enrollment policy passes first round. February 3, 1984 St. Albert OKs enrollment plan. February 28, 1984 Enrollment drops at St. Albert. September 26, 1984 St. Albert makes switch to 5-girl basketball plan. September 25, 1984 St. Albert families may get tuition break. January 30, 1985 St. Albert set to honor schools week. February 3, 1985 St. Albert's Hurley 'pleased' with scores. February 15, 1985 Falcons /75 champions to reunite. February 22, 1985 Remembering a decade ago. February 23, 1985 Pregnancy policy may be drawn up. February 27, 1985 Request for tower near St. Albert OK'd. March 13, 1985 Study of Catholic education pleases St. Albert Schools. March 26, 1985 Vote schedules on radio tower. March 25, 1985 Radio tower at St. Albert receives board's approval. March 26, 1985 Board approves St. Albert budget. April 30, 1985 St. Albert leases room to A.L. May 29, 1985 Glenwood, St. Albert near final agreements. June 26, 1985 New members take their seats. July 31, 1985School day to be lengthened by 30 minutes at St. Albert. July 31, 1985 St. Albert expects ideas from long-range plans. August 11, 1985 Narmi: St. Albert needs to promote itself. August 8, 1985 St. Albert planning report not finished. August 30, 1985 How hot is it? Schools decide to close early. September 3, 1985 Lewis Central enrollment up; St. Albert figures dip slightly. September 13, 1985 Chapter I students bypass bus ride. September 21, 1985 Consultant says Catholic education expanding in scope. October 30, 1985 Girls soccer St. Albert possibility. February 25, 1986 St. Albert auction brings in around $75,000 for school. April 21, 1986 St. Albert board approves budget of $1.7 million. May 28, 1965 Chamberlain sits in as St. Albert board reviews projects. July 1, 1986 Trio pedals 1,000 miles to make class reunion. July 4, 1986 S.A. officials discuss plan to pay tuition. November 26, 1986 Achievement contest draws S.A. students. December 9, 1982 St. Albert raises price of lunch, tuition steady. December 23, 1986 'Read-a-thon,' lunches planned at St. Albert. January 23, 1987 St. Albert adds honors course. January 28, 1989 St. Albert ups tuition by $80. February 8, 1987 Learning disability program at St. Albert topic of meeting. February 22, 1987 Catholic school board OKs 6.5% raise in starting pay. February 25, 1987 S.A. board mulls teacher pay. March 10, 1987 Pay increases approved by Catholic school board. March 12, 1987 Parishes' school payments raised. March 31, 1987 Catholic board takes no action on consolidation. March 31, 1987 'Cruise' aimed to fill coffers at St. Albert. April 5, 1987 St. Albert auction raises $95,000. April 13, 1987\School budget up 6 percent at St. Albert. May 29, 1987 St. Albert board adopts academic eligibility rules. June 23, 1969 St. Albert board approves bid to purchase DeForest School. July 28, 1987 St. Albert board delays soccer-program decision. September 1, 1987 St. Albert rejects request to sanction soccer teams. September 29, 1987 Change proposed in boys' dress code for S.A. schools. October 26, 1987 Boys wearing jeans to class spark S.A. dress-code query. October 27, 1987 St. Albert board eyes change in dress code. December 1, 1987 St. Albert board raises tuition for preschoolers. December 29, 1987 AIDS policy gains favor at St. Albert. January 26, 1988 St. Albert increasing tuition by 8.5 percent. February 10, 1988 St. Albert to eye teacher contracts. February 28, 1988 S.A. uniforms get new look for next year. March 1, 1988 St. Albert classes to start late. March 17, 1988 St. Albert board mulls stepped-up recruitment. March 28, 1988 St. Albert eyes student recruitment. March 29, 1988 Auction to benefit St. Albert. April 10, 1988 St. Albert sale raises $111,500. April 9, 1988 Foundation gives $15,000 grant to St. Albert. April 26, 1986 Soccer eyed as varsity sport. May 22, 1988 St. Albert board to eye $2 million budget. June 25, 1988 C.B. schools get use of S.A. field. August 20, 1988 St. Albert wrestling room accident suit trial begins. August 23, 1988 Lack of supervision cited in St. Albert accident suit. August 24, 1988 St. Albert recruitment drive falls short of 1988-89 goals. September 27, 1988 St. Albert schools begin 'Project 2000.' October 4, 1988 St. Albert survey to measure need for day-care plan. November 1, 1988 St. Albert will receive $45,000 grant. January 31, 1989 Teachers at St. Albert will receive 3.6% raises. February 28, 1988 St. Albert auction nets $109,000. April 25, 1989 St. Albert child-care plan OK'd. April 25, 1989 St. Albert sues contractor for leaky high-school roof. May 3, 1989 McClellan, Miller named valedictorians. May 4, 1989 Parent says policy needed for St. Albert graduation. May 24, 1989 Resource teacher hired at St. Albert. June 28, 1989 Budget increases 7.3% for St. Albert Schools. August 1, 1989 Low enrollment delays day care at St. Albert. August 1, 1989 Fisher appointed to direct foundation for St. Albert. August 2, 1989 St. Albert students given time for school activities. December 7, 1990 St. Albert will raise tuition, assessments. January 30, 1991 St. Albert friends socialize. January 31, 1991 St. Albert relives 'Roaring 20s.'. April 3, 1991 Honor society inductees named. April 6, 1991 St. Albert budget to rise 1.55 percent. June 2, 1991 Vehicles 'drive' St. Albert auction. April 8, 1992 St. Albert board expands kindergarten, first grade. May 27, 1993 St. Albert tuition going up. February 1, 1994 St. Albert grads return to teach. August 22, 1997 St. Albert records high marks on ACT. September 18, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--St. Albert High School File #1
St. Albert High School File #1 to 3/22/75 400 Bleason Ave.
Proposed Catholic High School Approved By Involved Parishes; Includes Several Communities. May 27, 1962 Bishop Confirms School Proposal. June 18, 1962 Proposed Catholic School Named And Incorporated. August 8, 1962 Catholics Plan Drive For $1.25 Million High School; To Serve Bluffs, Surrounding Areas. August 30, 1962 High School Plans. September 18, 1962 St. Albert Plans High, Y, Handsome; Y-Shaped Building Will House Central Catholic High. October 4, 1962 Saint Albert High School Fund Drive In Final Phase; Seek Minimum Of $1,255,000. November 14, 1962 Catholic Women See School Similar To St. Albert Plans; Bus From Bluffs To Sioux Falls O'Gorman. October 14, 1962 Fund Drive For St. Albert School Goes Over The Top; Glenwood Parish Triples Quota. December 12, 1962 School Project To Start In April December 17, 1962 Groundwork At School To Start. $50,500 Contract To Dollen Company. March 4, 1963 Hawkings Firm Is Apparent Low Bidder On St. Albert School Job; On General Contract. April 24, 1953 Let Contracts For New School. April 27, 1963 Groundbreaking Set For School; Costin To Officiate At St. Albert Event. May 13, 1963 About 250 People Attend Groundbreaking Program. May 16, 1963 Lay Cornerstone At St. Albert's. July 29, 1963 About 150 People Attend Groundbreaking Program. May 16, 1963 Construction Progress. July 28, 1963 It's Easier To Instruct Boys And Girls Separately--Delehant. November 14, 1963 Taking Shape. January 27, 1964 Pave School Lot. May 20, 1964 Set Dedication At St. Albert; Bishop Daly To Officiate Sunday. June 3, 1964 Color Key To Attractiveness Of Interior Of St. Albert's. June 7, 1964 School Dedication. June 8, 1964 Nearing Completion. June 28, 1964 It's New And Exciting. August 31, 1964 Call To Class. August 31, 1964 Doggone It. August 31, 1964 There'll Be 3 Times As Many Pupils At St. Albert Next Fall. School Unusally [sic] Quiet Now, But...April 14, 1965 Flag Flown Over Capitol. April 20, 1964 20 On Faculty At St. Albert; Include 11 Nuns And Five Priests. August 22, 1965 Open House Slated At Convent Sunday; Parents To Host. January 29, 1966 New Athletic Plant Due At St. Albert. May 21, 1971 St. Albert School Opens A New Era; For Parochial Students. May 21, 1967 Eighth Annual AA. May 19, 1968 St. Albert Operating In The Black. February 11, 1970 St. Albert Seeks $348,000 Budget. June 17, 1970 Weekend Carnival At St. Albert. August 13, 1970 8 New Teachers At St. Albert. August 18, 1970 St. Albert Staff Is Announced. August 18, 1970 Evaluation, Debts Stir Debate. October 15, 1970 St. Albert To Enforce Tuition Fees. November 12, 1970 Closed Door Session On Glenwood Parish; St. Albert Board Meeting. December 10, 1970 St. Albert Shrinks Its Deficit $1,000. January 15, 1971 St. Albert Open House. April 26, 1971 Tuition Hike, Budget Ok'ed At St. Albert. July 15, 1971 St. Albert Names Board Of Consultors . Augustr8, 1971 Deficit Drops At St. Albert. August 19, 1971 St. Albert Teachers Receive Assignments. August 29, 1971 St. Albert Gives Go Ahead For Insurance Plan. September 9, 1971 Physics Students Learnin By Doing. November 18, 1971 St. Albert Accepts Proposal For City Transit Service. January 27, 1972 St. Albert Board Treasurer Withdraws His Resignation. February 10, 1972 Catholic Board Okays Budget, Elects Officers. July 13, 1972 Creighton Satellite School At St. Albert. January 19, 1973 St. Albert Solid Despite Predicted Decline In Enrollment' Smaller Eighth Grade Class Entering. July 31, 1974 St. Albert Job Pending. January 3, 1975 St. Albert extends C.B. victories in Brain Bowl. March 12, 1984 St. Albert board pondering construction at high school. December 31, 1985 St. Albert on top in '86 'Quiz Bowl.' April 17, 1986 'Stranded' pompon girls back home. January 6, 1988 Beer cans left in S.A. breakin. March 1, 1989 Concert pianist returns to C.B. for performance at old school. February 22, 1991. Students get hands-on history lessons. March 16, 1991
Council Bluffs Schools--St. Francis--Grade School & High School
St. Peter's School, 315 West Pierce street. July 26, 1936 Academy Founded in January, 1871. August 29, 1935 Council Bluffs Parishes Maintain Four Catholic schools. July 26, 1936 Catholics Founded First Permanent School Here On Site Of Merriam Block. July 26, 1936 Crosby Check Adds to School Fund. May 21, 1947 St. Francis Alumni Welcome Last Graduating Class. May 30, 1965 Preparing For The Final...St. Francis High commencement exercises are Cecilia Doyle, David Hall and Marcella Kilkenny. June 2, 1965 Sisters Of Charity To Mark 100th Anniversary In Bluffs. April 25, 1971 St. Francis School Purchase Considered. April 11, 1973 Board To Offer $48,000 For Catholic School. June 1, 1973 Pary $48,000 For School. July 16, 1973
St. Francis Grade School and High School Closed in fall of 1972 Includes old clipping picture of St. Peter's School
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General--File 2
C.B. Schools Stories (General) Before 3/12/89 see School Stories general) File #2 3/12/89--1992
13 student inventors to enter state meet. March 13, 1989 Three C.B. bands capture top honors in jazz festival. March 13, 1989 C.B. Schools deny illness rumors. March 11, 1989 Pact gives 28 [cent] raises to C.B. school workers. April 4, 1989 Pilot computer system OK'd for school lunch program. April 12, 1989 32 educators seeking 2 C.B. principal jobs. April 12, 1989 C.B. schools recognized in FINE award program. April 19, 1989 10 students earn awards in journalism. April 20, 1989 Officials give C.B. Schools high grades for programs. April 20, 1989 Soviet firm invites C.B. youths for visit. April 27, 1989 Optimist banquet honors C.B. school safety patrols. May 2, 1989 Groups take History Day events. May 6, 1989 1,175 high school, IWCC students to get diplomas in C.B. in May. May 15, 1989 300 C.B. youths sign letter to Gorvachev. May 17, 1989 C.B. schools excellence awards given. Jay 17, 1989 City ponders unusual requests in pupils' mock council session. May 18, 1989 C.B. school board okays drug policy. May 23, 1990 Heat again shortens school day. August 29, 1990 C.B. students loved opera. April 12, 1991 Teen arrested after school bomb threats. April 16, 1991 Work at 4 schools right on schedule. April 17, 1991 Storm gives students a break from classes. April 30, 1991 Two schools get at-risk grant funds. May 1, 1991 School programs designed to help at-risk students. June 2, 1991 High drop-out rate linked to number of at-risk students. June 2, 1991 Computers enhance student math skills, July 7, 1991 Procedures govern use. August 11, 1991 Review gives on use. August 11, 1991 Who has access to credit cards. August 11, 1991 Board presidents pleased with regulations. August 11, 1991 Credit card use 'a convenience' for governments. August 11, 1991 C.B. administrators face reassignment. August 24, 1991 Schools spending more for instruction. August 26, 1991 School candidates address board image, money problems. August 29, 1991 Bluffs expects 108 students. November 6, 1991 Bluffs teachers ask for 8% salary hike; school district counters with a 1% offer. November 9, 1991 Planning depends on projections. November 9, 1990 Bluffs school programs get national attention. January 5, 1992 Schools may fire administrator. June 26, 1992 Schools eye changes in code of conduct. July 25, 1992 Art classes provide valuable lesson in creative thinking. April 30, 1993 Pact gives 3.2% raise to school secretaries. May 4, 1993 School district recognizes efforts of non-teaching staff. May 5, 1993 School pact gives 3 [cent] raise to food, maintenance workers. May 18, 1993 Bluffs administrators reassigned for fall. June 2, 1993 School enrollment totals released. October 8, 1993 Three students expelled in handgun incident. February 22, 1994 Survey: Teachers lacking support. November 30, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General--File 3
Bluffs students urged to vote. May 12, 1993 Students forming anti-gang group. May 12, 1993 Teens too busy to sleep. May 17, 1993 Stressed out? Not kids in Bluffs. May 26, 1993 Teamwork keeps school quiet. May 30, 1993 Wilson now a 'better, safer' school. June 1, 1993 Schools find ways to deal with violence. June 2, 1993 Yes, there is a free lunch--for Bluffs school children. June 5, 1993 Top Council Bluffs scholars look forward to future. June 6, 1993 Life of learning lies ahead. June 6, 1993 Top student eager to be part of pack. June 6, 1993 Graduation changes student's life forever. June 6, 1993 Rickels on way to achieving goals. June 6, 1993 Blazing own trail paid off. June 6, 1993 She scaled academic mountain. June 6, 1993 Bluffs schools propose new elementary. January 5, 1994 Schools wrestle with special education. January 30, 1994 Roosevelt project both cost effective, works. January 30, 1994 Bluffs schools to be re-audited. February 16, 1994 Numbers at Kanesville have risen. March 21, 1994 Youths create art at fesitval. July 29, 1994 New project aimed at high-risk youth. August 16, 1994 Students benefit from keno. May 5, 1994 Students to see Congress close up. October 9, 1994 New program helps at-risk students. October 13, 1994 Educators puzzled by reform opposition. October 23, 1994 Parents question new teaching methods. October 25, 1994 Schools struggle to meet goals. October 26, 1994 'Outcomes' stir controversy. October 24, 1994 Bluffs students delve into history. November 7, 1994 District forms image committee. November 17, 1994 Area students perform in state-side ensemble. November 19, 1994 School district surveys residents. November 20, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--Stories--General-File 1
School Stories--General File #1 -- 3/11/1989
First C.B. Public School--Brick--Built 100 Years Ago. March 15, 1964 Most Bluffs seniors plan to go to college. May 11, 1985 School issues left unresolved. May 14, 1985 More tots to head off for school. May 19, 1985 More than 800 students to graduate this week. May 18, 1985 NCA: Holding a mirror up to schools. May 28, 1985 Schools debate state funding. June 19, 1985 Schools facing asbestos problem with no EPA funds. June 14, 1985 College may expand TV instruction. June 26, 1985 ISCAP earns schools' interest. June 30, 1985 Report: Tax plan could hurt schools. June 30, 1985 Southwest Iowa to have direct impact on education issues. June 5, 1985 School districts on verge of using new evaluations. July 15, 1985 School officials expecting slight dip in enrollment. September 4, 1985 School bus drivers must handle kids as easily as wheel. September 8, 1985 Counselors notice students riding conservative wave. September 14, 1985 Beer not only drink at students' parties. September 15, 1985 Local students score higher than national ACT average. September 25, 1985 School officials offer views on policy concerning AIDS. September 30, 1985 Council Bluffs, Iowa dropout rates down. October 1, 1985 Students find tests can occur at the dance, too. October 13, 1985 Bluffs schools hearing Baby Boom 'echo.' January 10, 1986 Bluffs school lunches: Prices up, but we're cheaper than Omaha. August 26, 1986 Only minor woes as school begins. September 2, 1986 Rural schools face falling enrollments. September 17, 1986 Lewis Central enrollment up, city dips some. September 17, 1986 Schools say lice cases no cause for alarm. September 19, 1986 Schools turn down free book covers, give own programs. October 2, 1986 State awards presented to Bluffs schools. October 1, 1986 Students given a lesson in classroom of politics. November 2, 1986 Bluffs school officials dispute woes cited in national study. November 16, 1986 Schools seek to improved programs. November 27, 1986 CB schools get artist residency funding. January 3, 1987 Suicide session brings a real crisis to life. February 28, 1987 Baby Boom 'echo' set to swamp U.S. schools. April 20, 1987 State accreditation standards 'take a shot' at small schools. April 20, 1987 New rules to raise school costs. April 30, 1985 Legislators: Teacher pay bill historic. May 11, 1989 Four students earn Merit scholarships. April 8, 1987 Ethnic dishes spice School lunch Week. October 14, 1987 Bluffs schools OK Spuds, but not beer. October 13, 1987 C.B. area schools ban 'party animal'. October 13, 1987 Foreign languages becoming more popular in area schools. November 23, 1987 C.B. schools ready for winter weather. November 30, 1987 Punishment, grades kept separate in C.B. December 3, 1987 Reasons why parents select church schools. January 31, 1988 Little school censorship seen. January 14, 1988 National Merit finalists named. February 25, 1988 C.B. schools cited for excellence, innovation. April 3, 1988 Report: Most students are computer Illiterate. April 5, 1988 Plans develop leader skills. May 8, 1988 14 groups earn 1 ratings at state music competition. May 9, 19888 Teens get taste of leading city. May 19, 1988 19 C.B. students enter inventions in state contest. May 23, 1988 900 class days later, Monica Roth perfect. May 25, 1988 Branstad eyes 'report card' rating Iowa public schools. August 5, 1988 New No. 2 post filled in schools. August 8, 1988 Students protest Clarinda busing. September 14, 1988 Hot issues, candidates spur SWI school turnout. September 14, 1988 Canvas makes few changes in school board vote totals. September 17, 1988 Area students National Merit semifinalists. September 18, 1988 C.B. students may see report card changes. September 19, 1988 Iowa leads nation in scores on college entrance exams. September 20, 1988 Leadership rally to focus on C.B. schools' progress. September 26, 1988 Drop in C.B. students will cut '89-90 budgets. September 29, 1988 Rats teach students. October 16, 1988 Survey: School fund plan favored. October 30, 1988 Audits gives C.B. schools good rating. November 2, 1988 C.B. sixth graders take own vote. November 6, 1988 Panel to chart learning needs. November 11, 1988 Low bid is $69,990 for C.B. Schools warehouse project. November 14, 1988 School fire, safety manuals funded. November 20, 1988 Contract mediation sought by L.C., C.B. school unions. November 21, 1988 Students put food on tables. November25, 1988 More science OK'd. December 7, 1988 New instructional programs, mandated standards face schools. January 1, 1989 Iowa State names 106 SWI students achievers. January 5, 1989 Schools fear costs of granting prayer. January 16, 1989 Asbestos removal power sought. January 22, 1989 SWI speech teams on to state contest. January 28, 1989 Enrollment bill forces schools to make grade. January 29, 1989 SWI educators favor open enrollment. January 29, 1989 100 SWI youths will compete in academic meet. February 10, 1989 Student testers decide if menu makes grade. February 17, 1989 Students love first-hand puppet theater experience. February 19, 1989 SWI lawmakers eye school funding pie. February 26, 1989 School officials say no need for censor. February 27, 1989 $39.6 million budget draws few school board comments. March 1, 1989 2 C.B. school teams to enter Brain Bowl. March 8, 1989 'Doohickey' wins spelling bee. March 19, 1989 SWI students named state of Iowa scholars. April 3, 1989 SWI pupils advance in history test. April 17, 1989 25 SWI students selected for foundation scholarships. April 26, 1989 Pace quickens for yearbook staffs. March 25, 1991 C.B. pupils bone up on nutrition. March 29, 1991. New teachers love the children. April 5, 1991 P.E. gets mixed reviews. April 8, 1991.,Rue, Franklin win FINE awards. April 10, 1991 Late aid payments may force schools to borrow funds. May 13, 1991 Schools beating heat with fans and water. May 29, 1991 Classes winding down at Bluffs schools. May 30, 1991 School supplies, prices on rise. August 20, 1991 Schools should be ready next week. August 24, 1991 Students face long, hot day. August 26, 1991 One extra 'student' picked up hanging around outside school. August 29, 1991 L.C. 'throws rascals out.' September 11, 1991 Fremont spends $795 per person and leads a list. September 11, Current affairs just that. September 12, 1991 Vocational program to start next year. October 5, 1991 Students help start recycling. October 5, 1991 Open houses set at 'new schools.' October 14, 1991 Bands marching to another tune. October 16, 1991 Red Ribbon week events to promote drug-free youths. October 17, 1991 Motels, liquor stores asked to turn in homecoming partiers. October 15, 1991 Bluffs schools conducting host of drug-free activities. October 22, 1991 Abraham Lincoln group takes theater to youngsters in Bluffs. October 23, 1991 Iowa schools record increase of 8,030 in enrollment this year. October 24, 1991 No major surprises reported as Bluffs parents meet teachers. October 13, 1991 'Schools' 'catch 22' students. November 1, 1991 'No surprises' in school report. November 20, 1991 School boards focus on cuts. November 21, 1991 Students look forward to turn of century. November 24, 1991 Environment top concern for graduates of year 2000. November 25, 1991 Schools, cars top list of changes. November 25, 1991 Future hard to grasp for the class of 2004. November 25, 1991 A.L. seniors see gambling mecca. November 25, 1991 Seniors not optimistic about local job market. November 25, 1991 Freshmen stress college degrees. November 25, 1991 Tykes talk turkey, kindergarten cooks. November 25, 1991 'Waldo' look-alikes help stock pantry. November 27, 1991 Bluffs educators chosen for panel on TV town meeting. November 29, 1991 All-day classes bridge kindergarten gaps. November 29, 1991 Tests show students who need all-day classes. November 19, 1991 Grade schools earn high marks. December 4, 1991 Over half students eligible for cut-rate meals. December 12, 1991 History to flavor school cookbook. December 16, 1991 Program groups three classes into one. December 20, 1991 Schools find shortage of substitutes. December 2, 1991 Average age of Bluffs teachers i down. December 28, 1991 School guards find rewards in children. January 29, 1992 Sidney, Hamburg wary of sharing. January 29, 1991 Districts' plans on again, off again. January 29, 1992 Students support sharing. January 29, 1992 Irwin-Kirkman, Manilla set to merge. January 29, 1991 Tre-Center consolidation solved schools' problems. January 29, 1991 Student teaching an 'eye-opener.' February 3, 1992 It's report-card time for Bluffs students. February 6, 1992 Jobs routine for most students. February 7, 1991 Volunteers help young readers. February 22, 1991 Schools get tough on fighting. February 22, 1992 School levy to go up 3 [cents]. February 26, 1992 Bluffs teachers get 2.9% raises. March 9, 1992 3.2 percent cap on administrator raises approved. May 20, 1992 Board to act on new phones for 4 schools. January 7, 1992 Kindergartners like school. January 11, 1991 Bluffs students to hear King's 'Dream' speech. January 13, 1992 Truancy program seems to be working. February 1992 Student fees on the rise for summer driver's ed. April 9, 1992 Survey says drug classes No. 1 need. April 16, 1992 Mother says gang 'jumped' teen. April 21, 1992 Parents promote 'prom purity.' May 1, 1992 Holder retires after 41 years. May 16, 1992 Tea scheduled Sunday for retiring school workers. May 16, 1992 Bluffs schools to trim budget by $145,000. May 20, 1992 Bluffs grad classes bit larger this spring. May 21, 1992 Teachers save life of another. May 21, 1992 As days count down, students look ahead to summer vacation. May 29, 1992
Council Bluffs Schools--Thomas Jefferson High School
photo of new Thomas Jefferson High School Field House / Gymnasium, looking southwest from South 25th Street
photo of the brick and stone sign in front of Thomas Jefferson High School, along with events calendar. On calendar: February [1986] Events 11 G. BASKETBALL PARENTS NIGHT 12 INSERVICE 13 WRESTLING PARENTS NIGHT 14 B BASKETBALL BL PV
C.B. Schools--Thomas Jefferson High School 2501 W. Broadway NOTE: Field House is two words Cap boto words when "Thomas Jefferson Field House: lower case if used alone. T.J. building completed 1922 First T.J. graduation class 1924 Field house first used Jan., 1954; dedicated 4/22/54 Parking lot purchased 5/53
T.J. Fieldhouse Will Seat 2,200: Board Goes Over Preliminary Plans. October 14, 1952 Plans Basement for TJ Fieldhouse; Board Names New Schol for Edison. October 24, 1952 Tee Jay Has Long Had Gym Problem; Pledge $215,000 From Bonds for New Unit. March 2, 1952 Break Ground for T.J. Gym; Honor Miss Rupp at Brief Ceremony. February 27, 1953 Buy Property for T.J. Parking Lot; Filling-in Work to Start About June 1. May 27, 1953 Honor T.J. For Freedom Work; Only School In Iowa Cited For Top Award. February 22, 1954 Long Dream Fulfilled As T.J. Dedicates Fieldhouse. April 23, 1954 To Form Thespian Troupe At Tee Jay. October 30, 1954 Birthday Edition, The Signal. February 8, 1957 School Board Buys Block Of Ground Newar Tee Jay; At Price Of $25,000. My 14, 1957 Special Song Written For T.J. Choir. May 12, 1958 Non-profit Group Offers Parking Site Near Tee Jay To School System. September 30, 1958 Tee Jay Play Set Wins First In National Test. February 8, 1959 Rare Hand Press Presented To Tee Jay High By The Nonpareil. October 1, 1959 School Board Postpones Action On Accepting The T.J. Carpark; Pending Legal Opinion. March 2, 1960 Electronic Teacher At Tee Jay High. September 22, 1960 Student Paper Is 40 Years Old; T.J. students Mark Signal Anniversary. February 9, 1963 Vocational Training Students. July 28, 1963 Tee Jay Additions. April 19, 1962 Animals And Birds Keep Watch Over T.J. Pupils; In Biology Classroom. March 24, 1963 T.J. Students Face Problems That Aren't Found In Books; School Buldges At Seams. January 31, 1965 Change ROTC Unit At Tee Jay. February 12, 1964 3-Story Addition Planned For Tee Jay High School; Board, Architect Meet. April 30, 1965 Contracts For Tee Jay Addition Are Let To Three Omaha Firms; Total Price $21,554 Under Estimate. July 10, 1965 C.B. School Officials Confident T.J. Construction Schedule Will Be Met. July 18, 1965 T.J. Addition Will Have Overhanging Appearance; Construction Under Way. September 30, 1965 Approves Equipment For Tee Jay Addition; To Cost About $110,000. October 26,1965 The New Brick Construction. August 27, 1967 Relaxation Theme Of New Counseling Center At T.J. $10.7 Million In C.B. School Improvements in 18 years. May 26, 1968 "There've Been A Few Changes." June 29, 1969 T.J. Cheerleaders Win Honors At National Clinic. July 20, 1968 Cheerleaders Place In Foundation Meet. August 4, 1969 T.J. Hosts A.L. Faculty: Tour Vocational Wings. September 12, 1969 Trade-Industry Plan Geared To Majority Of T.J. Seniors: In The Halls Of Learning. October 22, 1969 Showing Off. March 5, 1970 NCA Concludes T.J. Report; Makes Recommendations. December 3, 1970 Gov. Ray To Attend T.J.'s 50th Jubilee. September 9, 1971 Yellowjackets Nest 50 Years Old; Tee Jay Marks Birthday. September 10, 1971 Thomas Jefferson Marks Its Golden Anniversary. September 6, 1971 T.J. Students Can't Wait To Start In-School Radio Station. April 5, 1972 Thomas Jefferson Staff Using New Form For Evaluations. April 1, 1973 Working In The Radio Station. January 11, 1974 Mini-Courses At Tee Jay Considered. January 19, 1974 Tee Jay Kitchen To Be Remodeled; Work Will Also Aid Learning. January 22, 1974Plans Going Smoothly For Big T.J. Reunion. June 30, 1974 50-year Memories For T.J. Graduates. July 26, 1974 Checking A 1936 Menu. July 27, 1974 Showing The Way. July 28, 1974 Working Along The Buffet Line. July 28, 1974 Tee Jay Graduates Celebrate At Peony. July 28, 1974 New T.J. Kitchen 'Roomy;' Schools Personnel Takes Tour. August 30, 1974 At Thomas Jefferson High School. December 28, 1974 T.J. 'Godspell' Cast Is Bubbling; Rock Musical Opens Tuesday. March 8, 1975 Tee Jay students one jump away from a job. February 5, 1977 North Central to grade Thomas Jefferson work. November 28, 1977 NCA team aims at helping T.J. November 29, 1977 Dedication for T.J. gymnasium. November 30, 1977 Evaluation says to cooperate. December 1, 1977 Students find body interesting; Course offers in-depth study. January 7, 1978 Tee Jay debate squad members given honors. April 15, 1978 T.J. girls are...Working on spirit. August 26, 1978 T.J. students awarded scholarships and honors. May 3, 1978 T.J. mini-courses ends school year with hobbies. June 3, 1978 T.J. youths win writing awards. November 4, 1978 T.J. club best in state. April 28, 1979 T.J. students cited for honors. May 2, 1979 T.J. class of '79 closes high school scrapbook. May 15, 1979 All smiles for T.J.'s cheerleading sisters. August 4, 1979 Students strike up the band. September 22, 1979 Students out earning a living; Still getting school credit. October 21, 1979 T.J. on to state festival. February 16, 1980 Israelis visit Bluffs. February 23, 1980 Twirp Week is spring fever cure. March 15, 1980 No guidelines for school prayer. June 3, 1981 Petition on prayer gets 400 names. June 4, 1981 Prayer suit sent to Bluffs. June 5, 1981 Prayer suit involves law, not religion, plaintiff says. June 8, 1981 School to get lawyer for suit defense. June 17, 1981 C.B. school officials sued over prayers. June 2, 1981Prayer suit dismissal asked. July 1, 1981 Union defends rights, not people. July 24, 1981 School can file in prayer suit. September 10, 1981 Prayer injunction denial requested. September 21, 1981 'Little effect' on local suit. October 5, 1981 Judge sets hearing in school prayer suit. November 12, 1981 Testimony heard in prayer suit. November 21, 1981 Briefs filed in prayers suit. December 9, 1981 Abramson awarded damages. January 20, 1982 Mixed reactions to prayer ruling. January 21, 1982 TJ 'attitude problem' challenged. December 7, 1983 Schools collaborate in 'Oklahoma!' July 13, 1983 Oklahoma! to Bluffs! July 13, 1983 $11,000 to TJ music students. August 17, 1983 Cause unites sports rivals. September 27, 1984 'Vandals' smash for school spirit. September 29, 1984 Bluffs bands take top honors at Clarina fest. October 8, 1984 Student hopes mural of Jefferson proves to be an inspiration. December 22, 1984 Swing choir; It's real sporting competition. May 4, 1985 Board members tour school construction. August 4, 1985 Bands to perform in Iowa State fest. October 12, 1985 T.J. library right on (new) schedule. November 17, 1985 T.J. class an egg-citing experience. January 18, 1986 Dream becomes reality at T.J. February 17, 1986 TJ marching band invited to play for president. September 23, 1986 Politics won't stop T.J. band. September 24, 1986 T.J. band plays, others protest at Reagan's area appearance. September 25, 1986 World traveler filled with nostalgia in return to C.B. Students overcome fear, learn from handicapped. October 31, 1986 Thomas Jefferson will be site for state speech competition. January 30, 1987 Dog corners intruder at T.J. High School. February 6, 1989 T.J. sweeps Academic Decathlon. February 13, 1989 T.J. qualifies for Academic Decathlon. February 14, 1988 TJ turns its image into a good sign. February 28, 1987 T.J. team among top 10 in Academic Decathlon. March 7, 1988 T.J. students earn all-state speech award. March 17, 1988 Payments OK'd for late finish of T.J. library. April 16, 1987 Food bars keep T.J. students from seeking lunch elsewhere. April 19, 1987 T.J.' comedy full of foolery. May 7, 1987 Vandalism of sign tied to initiation rite. August 28, 1987 Football players to practice pending vandalism probe. August 29, 1987 T.J. team wins state award. February 21, 1989 T.J. wins Academic Decathlon. March 5, 1989 T.J. team captures second. March 16, 1989 Coache's resignation OK'd without debate. March 22, 1989 T.J. squads sweep performance. April 2, 1989 T.J. team gets second in quiz bowl tourney. April 10, 1989 T.J. students fight fires when not attending class. April 18, 1989 T.J.'s Academic Decathlon team set for national meet. April 28, 1989 Trip pleases T.J. decathlon coach. May 1, 1989 T.J. students to canoe, study acid rain. June 11, 1989 Jeff Foust is attending honor program. June 17, 1989 T.J. journalism students honored for school paper. September 28, 1989 C.B. students disciplined after war protests. January 18, 1991 Students privileges suspended after fight. January 19, 1990 T.J. officials mum on after-game fight. January 16, 1990 T.J. students showing environment concern. September 30, 1990T.J. takes second in Brain Bowl. October 1, 1990 New lights brightening TJ. School. October 6, 1990 Police investigate. T.J. equipment theft. February 21, 1991 T.J. is Brain Bowl semi-finalist. April 1, 1991 T.J. Booster Club earns state award. April 11, 1991 Shenandoah, TJ place in KMA Brain Bowl. April 18, 1991 T.J. Booster Club gets state award. April 20, 1991 New T.J. policy leads to hike in suspensions. December 4, 1994 TJ can't bridge dangers of rails; Track record too good to get state funding. December 26, 1994
Council Bluffs Schools--Thomas Jefferson High School--File 2
T.J.'s Leggett leads Iowa DECA. November 3, 1990T.J. academic decathlon team travels north; Students conduct research, tour sites in Minneapolis. August 7, 1974 Thomas Jefferson classroom phones to enhance safety. November 20, 1991 Students go into business. January 13, 1992 '73 vintage year at school. February 4, 1992 Thomas Jefferson advances to state Academic Decathlon. March 11, 1992 Thomas Jefferson takes third place at state decathlon. March 29, 1992 Half of Thomas Jefferson grads continue education. June 28, 1992 School expels student for threat to teach. April 9, 1992 Parents, students plead for walkway over tracks. April 8, 1993 Youth suspended for setting fire in school locker. April 13, 1992 T.J. band bound for WWII salure. June 4, 1994