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Author: Yomi Akinyemi

Test scores improve, but continue to lag state averages; temporary campus needed

January 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board ponders choice of campuses, timing of move; red ink worries auditors

December 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Moving day is Dec. 19: Lakeview campus nearly ready, except for gym

December 6, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Lafayette accorded national citation; board plots film, theater and television school

December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

RSD offers assistance for student transfers as board relinquishes charter

November 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Flawless audit shows adequate funds for current year; school tour and fair planned

November 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

No serious injuries from bus-car crash; new janitorial service chosen

November 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Principal warns that tougher tests are coming and state must play catch-up; teachers lauded

October 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Hynes hits two-year performance goal in just one year; December calendar tweaked for move

October 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Budget looks good; math and reading scores need work; two board candidates introduced

October 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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