Judging from Thursday evening’s Christmas program, I would argue that second grade is the best of all. The children were idyllic. Neat as a pin. Well-behaved. And enthusiastic.  Such behavior is learned.  Before the program…

Iola Elementary School’s second- and fifth-graders presented “Christmas at the Movies” Thursday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Students took turns explaining the story behind each song before they sang such classics as “You’re…

USD 257’s combined preschool classes sang, danced and waved jingle bells during their Christmas concert Tuesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. 

Second grade students in Jackie McIntyre’s class at Jefferson Elementary School perform “Wonderful Christmastime” during the school’s Christmas program Thursday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS

Iola’s 63rd Christmas Vespers program is taking shape. The Christmas music concert, presented as a gift to the community, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Iola’s First Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals will begin at…