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Hayfield mourns loss of band director; Dennis Conroy, 54, dies suddenly at his home
Published 8:31am Thursday, December 7, 2017On Wednesday, the Hayfield School District website carried four words, but they were powerful: “We will miss you.” No name was needed; in this small ... Read more
Cool for School: New ‘EL’ teachers are eager for the first day
Published 9:00am Saturday, September 2, 2017The I.J. Holton classroom signs says, “We all smile in the same language” — and both Janna Akkerman and Katy McGrane are more than ready ... Read more
AVID expands during second year
Published 10:09am Tuesday, January 26, 2016The second year of AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, has expanded to 11th-grade students at Austin High School. Read more
Scientifically speaking; Neveln gets new science lab space, expands its library to fill up a hall
Published 7:01am Sunday, September 6, 2015Austin Public Schools is launching a new curriculum and space at Neveln Elementary School to help prepare students for I.J. Holton Intermediate School and the ... Read more
The flow of Austin’s music; Austin schools experiencing an influx of band students
Published 1:01pm Sunday, February 15, 2015Austin Public Schools is filled with music, and that doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Read more
Futuristic throwdown; Sixth-grade robotics team heading to state
Published 10:37am Friday, January 23, 2015The I.J. Holton Engineers sixth-grade robotics teams will take on high school and college students at the State Championship this weekend. “I’m nervous but I’m ... Read more
Holton, Woodson end summer school with awards, carnival
Published 9:31am Tuesday, August 26, 2014Austin Public Schools recognized student accomplishment last Thursday. That marked the last day of Targeted Services Summer School. Woodson Kindergarten Center and I.J. Holton Intermediate School ... Read more
Austin schools welcome nearly 50 new teachers
Published 10:04am Tuesday, August 19, 2014Monday morning was the start of a new school year for about 50 new teachers coming to the district. “[I’m] very excited because I get to ... Read more
Sixth-graders constructing new lessons
Published 7:01am Sunday, October 27, 2013Build a dome, the teachers said. Take wrapped up sheets of the Austin Daily Herald, tape them together in intricate geometric shapes, then connect them ... Read more
School turns another page
Published 11:13am Wednesday, August 7, 2013For Randal Heise, supplying the newest school in Austin with library materials is a special opportunity. Read more
School board to talk budget, school policies
Published 4:59am Sunday, June 9, 2013Graduation may have just finished, but the Austin Public Schools board is already looking to next year. During its Monday evening meeting, the board will ... Read more
Inquiry-based learning at I.J. Holton Intermediate
Published 4:28pm Saturday, May 25, 2013By Jean McDermott I.J. Holton principal Austin Public Schools is opening a new school in August 2013 that will house all fifth- and sixth-grade public ... Read more
U of M, teachers honing curriculum at Austin’s Holton school
Published 8:10am Tuesday, May 21, 2013After months of collaboration, teachers at Austin’s new I.J. Holton Intermediate School have a better idea how they will employ an interwoven science, technology, engineering, ... Read more
Holton school taking shape, construction scheduled for completion in July
Published 12:06pm Thursday, May 2, 2013Jean McDermott stepped over building supplies, mud still caked to her shoes from the recent rain. The principal of the upcoming I.J. Holton Intermediate School ... Read more
STEAM team continues work on new school
Published 10:12am Friday, April 12, 2013By Jean McDermott I.J. Holton principal Austin Public Schools is opening a new school in August 2013 that will house all fifth- and sixth-grade public ... Read more