Kansas state assessment test scores in Jackson County’s three school districts increased from the 2024-25 school year to 2025-26, but there is still improvement to be made to keep up with the rest of the state in many areas, according to information provided by the school districts.
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Santa Claus is coming to town!
The jolly old elf will be visiting Holton on the next three Thursdays (Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18) at Santa’s Workshop, located on the southeast corner of the Jackson County Courtyard next to the Courtyard gazebo, to hear Christmas wish lists from kids of all ages....
Starting Jan. 1, the new quarter-percent sales tax in support of Holton Community Hospital will go into effect.
The quarter-percent sales tax was approved by Jackson County voters at the Nov. 4 general election and will be effective for 10 years, generating revenue to support the hospital’s...
The Holton High School Spirit Squad, which includes the cheer and dance teams, excelled at the recent Class 4A Spirit Showcase organized by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Holton Wildcat Cheer placed third in the state in Class 4A, and Lady Paws Dance finished fourth during the...