The Randall School Board pledged to get a way to identify the origins of telephone calls to the school in the wake of an incident involving a death threat naming a student that was called into the school attendance line last month. The issue was addressed Wednesday because the parents of the student who was threatened made [...]
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Randall School Board standing firm with lice policy
Despite another lengthy statement from a concerned parent asking for changes, the Randall School Board Wednesday asserted that it is sticking with its current policy on head lice. Resident Valerie Lass read a statement that asked the board to institute three head checks for lice per school year. But board President Bill Jones said such checks have [...]
Petition presented calling for Randall School lice policy changes
A 300-signature petition asking for changes in Randall School’s lice policy was presented to the School Board Wednesday night. The petition was in reaction to changes in the school’s policy for dealing with head lice. The new policy does not call for children to be sent home immediately upon detection of lice and allowed them to return earlier than in the past. Resident [...]
Randall School Board gets update on open enrollment numbers
As of Wednesday, Randall School has 45 of the 57 students who were approved for open enrollment into the district say they will attend Randall this fall. The numbers could change some, however, district administrator Steve Bloom pointed out. Students’ families had until Friday to confirm their intent to attend Randall. Those that did say yes, could still change their mind and attend [...]
Randall School looking for staff leader for breakfast program
The Randall School Breakfast Bar, started as a student-run program this year, will need to find a staffer to supervise the students who otherwise operate the program if it is to continue for the 2010-11 school year. The School Board, at its regular meeting Wednesday night, heard a presentation on the program this year from the Breakfast [...]
Rescue responding to Randall School for asthma attack
At 9:40 a.m., Twin Lakes Rescue is responding to Randall School for what appears to be a student having an asthma attack.
O’Connell, Jones elected to Randall School Board
Incumbent Bill Jones and newcomer Jim O’Connell have been elected to the Randall School Board according to unofficial results supplied by the Randall and Twin Lakes clerks. Vote totals are: O’Connell, 329. Jones, 260. Jan Brockway, 246. Shari Kuwik, 129.
Randall approves open enrollment applications
The Randall School Board approved 58 incoming applications for open enrollment Wednesday night. The district also approved 19 applications for Randall District students to open enroll elsewhere. Open enrollment allows public school students who reside in one district to attend school tuition free in another district, if accepted. School districts often try to encourage incoming [...]
Randall School primary results
Preliminary vote totals in the Randall School Board primary show Linda Smith being eliminated from the field that will compete for two seats this April. Receiving the most votes was James O’Connell with 140. Incumbent William Jones received 85 votes. Janice Brockway received 68 votes. Shari Kuwik received 54 votes. Smith received 36 votes. The [...]
Primaries Tuesday in Paddock Lake, Salem and Randall School District
There will be non-partisan primary elections Tuesday in Paddock Lake, Salem and the Randall School District, which includes portions of Randall and Twin Lakes. Polls will be open where necessary from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those who survive Tuesday will face off again in April. If you’d like to catch up on the stances of [...]
Early Randall open enrollment numbers reported
Randall School Board members got a peek at what their open enrollment picture is looking like so far. District administrator Steve Bloom said at Wednesday’s School Board meeting that as of 2:30 p.m. the school had received about 47 applications for open enrollment to attend Randall and nine applications for Randall students to attend elsewhere. The [...]
Randall School taking Packers’ Play 60 Challenge
Randall School is one of only 10 schools in Wisconsin chosen by the Green Bay Packers to participate in a physical fitness program called the NFL Play 60 Challenge. Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades will be will be participating in this program. Students will work to accumulate at least 30 minutes of activity [...]
Rescue called for ill teen at Randall School
At 9:13 a.m., Twin Lakes Rescue is being called to Randall School for a 14-year-old who is ill. The student reportedly has hives and is feeling itchy, scanner transmissions said.
Randall School Board candidates air their views at forum
Candidates for the Randall School Board gave their views on six topics at a forum Monday afternoon sponsored by the district’s teachers’ union. All five candidates appeared at the forum and answered questions that they were given ahead of time. About 17 people attended, most of them being school staff. Following is video of each candidate telling a little about [...]
Dog parks may get $12,000 donation
The effort to raise $25,000 in matching funds to build two off-leash dog parks in Kenosha County may get a big boost if an anonymous person’s pending $12,000 donation is completed. Mark Modory, the county supervisor who has been spearheading the drive to build the parks, said a person has approached the county about buying naming rights for the [...]
Randall School Board candidates to address questions at union-sponsored panel discussion
Randall School’s Teachers’ Union is sponsoring a panel discussion for the five residents that are running for the school board in the Feb. 16 primary election. Each candidate will be given 20 minutes to answer a list of selected questions. Each candidate will be given the list of the questions prior to speaking to the [...]
Bristol Shootout: Lakewood and Randall champs
Today was the final day of the Bristol Shootout grade school A and B teams boys basketball tournament at Bristol School. Lakewood took the A team bracket championship. Randall took the B team bracket championship. Here are today’s results, supplied by Salem B Coach Jim Valentine: A teams Lakewood (first) defeated Williams Bay (2nd) 46 to 24. Salem [...]
Randall School race requires primary
The number of candidates filing to run for Randall School Board will require a primary, the only such school board race in Western Kenosha County. Two positions ultimately will be filled. Filing to run are: William Jones, an incumbent. Shari Kuwik. Janice Brockway. James O’Connell. Linda Smith. The top four vote getters in the Feb. 16 primary will proceed [...]
Bristol Shootout results: Day 1
Note: Updated with photos. Thanks to Linda Valentine for sharing them. Bristol School is hosting its annual Bristol Shootout boys basketball tournament this weekend. Here are the results from tonight (thanks to Salem School B team coach Jim Valentine): A Games Bristol 26 – St. Al’s 21 Williams Bay 30 – Brighton 23 Salem 49 [...]
Rescue, fire departments busy with multiple calls
From about 3:15 to 3:30 p.m., Randall and Twin Lakes fire and rescue personnel were busy responding to calls: An injured skier at Wilmot Mountain. A skier hit his head hard enough to crack a helmet, but apparently not seriously injured. A driver of a car in the ditch in the 7600 block of Highway O is apparently having a diabetic reaction. A student [...]
Randall School honors their sacrifice
Randall Consolidated Grade School paid tribute to all veterans today with a presentation that followed lunch in honor of their service to our country. The fifth through eighth grade choirs, and the concert band entertained veterans as well as provided power point presentations that honored current and former members of the armed forces. Randall Student [...]
Salem host preseason girls basketball tournament
The Salem Booster Club hosted a preseason girls basketball tournament Saturday. Playing were Salem, Randall, Bristol and Wheatland. Salem defeated Randall in the championship game. Here’s some video from the Bristol-Randall matchup: Here’s some video from later in the day with Bristol vs. Wheatland:
New Randall copier satisfies supervisor’s national security concerns
What started as a seemingly routine renewing of a lease for a copier in July instead turned into a process that resulted in a significant upgrade in technology for Randall officials and staff, adding color, networking and eliminating old equipment. But perhaps most important to Supervisor Robert Gerhing, the new deal, which he researched, also will [...]
Schools to handle swine flu cases differently this year
Health officials are advising a shorter stay at home for students who may have the H1N1 or swine flu virus this school year, the Randall School Board learned Wednesday night. Randall School nurse Mary Kay Kempken gave a presentation to the board based in large part on how the county Health Department wants to handle [...]
Buses approved for Randall guided study students
Randall School students who participate in the after school guided study program may get the option of having a late bus take them home. The extra buses were approved in concept by the School Board Wednesday night. The estimated $3,000 will have to be worked into the budget and drivers found to handle the routes before [...]
Measuring is believing for Randall School Board
If you are someone who thinks elected officials aren’t hands on enough take a look at the above photo. Members of the Randall School Board were concerned a new concrete walk under construction outside the school might be narrower than specifications. After the matter came up a couple of times during a board meeting last [...]
Randall wants buses to use cul de sacs
Schools that pick-up children by bus in Randall will be getting a letter asking bus drivers to avoid making three-point turns rather than using cul de sacs. The issue arose because of complaints about a Randall School bus doing a turnaround at 377th Avenue and 89th Place instead of driving down to a cul de [...]
Twin Lakes marks Memorial Day
Twin Lakes held its annual Memorial Day ceremony and parade Monday. Joseph M. Nilles, commander of American Legion Post 544, summed up the meaning of the day at the ceremony following the parade at Legion Park: The ceremony also included a gun salute: Here’s some photos from the day: [...]
