More than half of West Central Elementary School students are taking part in a religious education pullout program. Principal Mike Carlson told the school board Thursday that about 169 students are attending Lifewise Academy, according to draft meeting minutes.
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The West Central Elementary School was recently awarded an Indiana Manufacturer, Innovation and Design Studio grant through Purdue University.
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The West Central School Corporation is moving forward with plans outlined in the school’s Secured School Safety Matching Grant.
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The West Central School Corporation has received a couple of grants to assist with elementary school literacy skills. Continue reading
West Central Elementary School students will benefit from a recent fundraiser sponsored by the school’s Parent-Teacher Council. West Central Superintendent Don Street says the PTC’s “No Hassle Fundraiser” raised almost $4,000. Continue reading
West Central Elementary School is working to keep students and their parents reading during the summer months, and it’s getting some help, thanks to funding from the Pulaski County Public Library. The corporation’s Summer Bookmobile program is returning this year. Continue reading
The West Central Elementary School recently received a grant from the Pulaski Alliance Community Education, or PACE, organization.
Superintendent Don Street said the $15,000 grant helps gives books to students for special occasions, including the summer Bookmobile. The money also assists in the purchase of management of reading diagnostic software.
PACE activities range from support for preschool programs to coordination of adult education initiatives.
The West Central Elementary School is the recipient of a school grant.
Superintendent Don Street said the board members were informed of the grant during their recent meeting.
The West Central School Board members hired a new Elementary School Principal at their meeting Thursday night. West Central School Superintendent Charles Mellon said he will be a great addition to the staff.
“Daniel Zylstra is our new Elementary Principal. He is coming from the Hammond School Corporation. He was at the meeting to sign his contract so he will be ready to jump in and get things rolling here in the near future,” said Mellon.
The West Central School Board discussed some summer projects the Board members have been planning this year.
“One is to refinish our gym floor at the high school,” said Superintendent Charles Mellon. “We had some funding left over from our lighting and ceiling tile project in the gymnasium and that leftover funding will be more than enough to cover the gym floor.”
