A strong tradition of excellence BY: RACHEL WUMKES The start of a new school year is often a blur. Parents run from store to store gathering the appropriate supplies. We buy backpacks and lunchboxes, and everyone gets a new pair of shoes. The social media sites are flooded with photos of excited children and, quite...
End of Summer Vibes BY: RACHEL WUMKES Yesterday was the official kick-off to the school year. We welcomed the faculty and staff at the Clear Lake Community School District back in style at the 10th annual Educator Appreciation Breakfast. With growing numbers, it was moved to the newly expanded school entrance near the...
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES Every year, the teachers and staff of the Clear Lake Community School District are welcomed back with a hint of flair and a splash of flashy pizzazz. Beginning with a catered breakfast fit for a King, they are then lavished with incredibly amazing gifts from local...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES On Sunday night it happened… teachers around the area set an alarm for the next day. Time to get up, get moving, get back into the swing of a new school year. Their goal? Not only enhancing the cognitive abilities of our young people, but also guiding them, helping them along the journey of life to...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are not many activities less enjoyable in life than shopping for school supplies. I mean, its supposed to be fun and exciting and Moms everywhere should be rejoicing, right? Wrong. It’s awful. Typically stationed in small areas within the store filled with screaming, unruly children. Frazzled...
Photocredit: rollerlandskatecenter.com BY: RACHEL SMITH It’s here. You guys, I’ve been counting down the days for the past few weeks. Silently, patiently. Scrolling through the photos of Facebook friends and acquaintances as they post photos of their children holding backpacks, wearing new clothes, new shoes,...
photocredit: yelp.com BY: RACHEL SMITH In a few days, the streets of downtown Clear Lake will again be flooded with people. Tourists and locals will flock to see the many vendors, to grab some delicious food from one of the many trucks on site, and listen to the musical talents of the band for the night, Kiljoy....
