Archive for October 1st, 2009

The Fine Arts program at Neuqua was recently chosen as a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National Schools of Distinction in Arts Education. Being the only public school awarded, Neuqua has upheld its status as a noteworthy school of excellence in the fine arts category. It was also one of five...
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Year after year, academic resource rooms have stayed the same, previously being home to two or three different subjects in each room. This year, however, each subject is being split up into its respective hallway. The math room, for example, even though it previously was already in its own respective hallway, has changed locations....
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Once decorating the center of the front courtyard area at Neuqua Valley, the commemorative bricks are something many students remember. Over the summer, however, the bricks were removed without a trace and everyone is wondering where they went. Not to worry, the bricks haven’t gone away for forever. The administration found that having the...
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The answer lies in the effectiveness of advisory at the main campus. “There is a general consensus among the faculty that advisory at the gold building is meaningful and it’s purposeful,” Principal Bob McBride clarifies. For freshman acclimating to the massive campus and student body of Neuqua Valley, advisory provides structure, mentorship, and a...
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After 30 years in the district, former Neuqua Principal Kathy Birkett became the new superintendent on July 1st. Rising from a teacher to having a lake named after her, Dr. Birkett has come a long way. She earned her Master of Education as well as her doctorate of Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University...
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Even with a new high school now open, it seems Neuqua’s buses are just as crowded as ever. With 29 buses servicing thousands of students, overcrowding is bound to happen. However, it is getting out of hand on some buses, and the school has acknowledged this problem. With a normal capacity of 44-47 students,...
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Metea Valley has already become an important part of the district. There are only 615 Freshmen and 550 Sophomores, but the size of the school does not prove a challenge. “ a climate that’s best for the students…we established a LIFE statement,” Principal Jim Schmid said. “Live with integrity, Inspire passion for learning, Foster...
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