Academics

Don't be surprised if Christopher Verdin gives Starbucks a run for its money. That's because the West High School junior has hit upon the brilliant idea of starting a teen-friendly cyber-cafe. In fact, Christopher didn't just create the concept, he is also its ideal customer. "I like coffee and I'm always on my computer," he ... READ MORE

Next week, Sioux City Community Schools will resume in-person learning for the first time since March. Many modifications have been made to school buildings, classrooms, and education practices. One of the most notable aspects to this modified school experience deals with capacity and social distancing. "Only 50% of our on-site learners will be in a ... READ MORE

Sioux City Community Schools students from East and North were selected to participate in the University of South Dakota Invent-to-Innovate Entrepreneurial Competition held virtually in April. Students from the Sioux City Career Academy entrepreneurial pathway submitted their entries online, and then the judges watched the video submissions by each team to determine the winners. This ... READ MORE

In April, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa schools would remain closed through the end of the year, causing teachers to make some big adjustments to their lesson plans that are now online. “I’m thankful that we are in a time period in technology where I can still see my students and talk to them,” ... READ MORE

More than 55 million students enrolled in K-12 education have shifted to digital learning as the coronavirus pandemic prompted school closures – but online classes have presented challenges for some districts.      “We’ve got somewhere between 20 and 30 percent of our student population that does not have Internet connectivity at home that’s robust enough for online ... READ MORE

Many Sioux City students now have a new collection of books to read while classes are suspended for the rest of the school year. Thanks to a donation from "New York Life," students could pick up one or two brand new books from Morningside Elementary. While paper lessons and school-supplied meals have been available for ... READ MORE