The Culver Community Schools Corporation is moving forward with upgrades to its heating and cooling systems. Last week, the school board gave its approval for a new HVAC control unit, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Updates to Policies Regarding Student Health, State Testing
The Knox School Board finalized the latest round of policy updates last week, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “We had NEOLA policies from the previous meeting that we did, and the board approved all those policies without any comment,” he says.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Scholarship Arrangements, List of Food Service Suppliers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized arrangements for this year’s School Board Scholarship. Alyssa Cornwell was chosen as this year’s scholarship recipient, according to outgoing Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingWork Continues on Serenity Gardens Mural in Downtown Knox
After having to put the project on hold for several months due to inclement weather and scheduling conflicts, work is once again being done on the Serenity Gardens mural in downtown Knox.
Continue readingKnox Schools Building Project Proceeds to Design Phase
The Knox Community School Corporation’s building project is officially moving ahead. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the $20 million project has been approved.
Continue readingCulver School Board Sets Book Rental Fees, Considers Breakfast/Lunch Prices
The Culver School Board has finalized book rental fees for the coming school year. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the cost will vary, depending on grade level and course selection.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Urged to Clean Up Properties
The Town of Hamlet is making sure residents are keeping their properties clean. Town Marshal Clint Norem discussed his efforts with the town council Wednesday. “We sent out 32 letters to people on the 19th, a notification, whether it be grass, debris. So far, everybody – it’s looking real good.”
Continue readingVerhagen Family Discusses ‘Our Kids Excel’ Fund With NJ-SP School Board
A local family interested providing assistance to North Judson-San Pierre students is collaborating with the Starke County Community Foundation and school officials to make it happen.
Continue readingKnox City Council Denies Tax Abatement Request
The Knox City Council denied a tax abatement request that came before them Tuesday evening.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Extends Administrators’ Contracts, Recognizes Retirees
Some Eastern Pulaski school administrators have had their contracts extended by a year. Last week, the school board voted to extend the contracts of Elementary School Principal Jill Collins, Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson, and Athletic Director Bill Ball through June of 2021, according to board documents. Board members also agreed to add 10 days to the contract of incoming High School Principal Jeremy Tucker.
Continue readingStarke County F.A.R.M to Host June Sale This Saturday
The Starke County F.A.R.M. program has a variety of new items for the community to check out during their June sale this Saturday.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Aiming for Construction of 22 New Homes by 2022
Hamlet’s town council president has a new housing goal. “I think that an ‘unrealistic’ goal – I kind of thought of this and just to kind of throw it out at you guys to see what you thought – is ’22 by ’22,’ and what I mean, 22 houses by 2022,” Dave Kesvormas told the rest of the council Wednesday.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Superintendent’s Contract
The Culver School Board has approved a contract extension for Superintendent Karen Shuman. She says the agreement was approved as presented, during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Renews Elementary Principal’s Contract
As the Oregon-Davis School Board considers restructuring the high school administrative staff, board members have agreed to renew the elementary school principal’s contract. The school board voted Monday to renew Bill Bennett’s administrative contract for the 2019-2020 school year.
Continue readingContractors Continue Discussing Eastern Pulaski Paving Project Problems
Cracked asphalt continues to be a concern for Eastern Pulaski school officials. The pavement apparently began cracking a few months after last year’s $2.4 million project.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Permits Superintendent to Apply for Title 1 Funds
When North Judson-San Pierre School Board members met last Tuesday, school officials discussed the Title 1 program.
Continue readingKnox Police Department Prepares for Golf Cart Obstacle Course Event
The Knox Police Department wants to put your skills to the test with their Golf Cart Obstacle Course at Wythogan Park this weekend.
Continue readingDeadline to Submit Family Fun Day Parade Applications is This Friday!
There’s still time to sign-up to take part in the annual Family Fun Day parade in Knox.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Urged to Address Declining Enrollment
The Oregon-Davis School Board is being asked to step up its recruitment and retention efforts. During Monday’s discussion about a proposed high school administrative restructuring, several community members felt the school corporation needed a long-term strategy for addressing ongoing enrollment decline.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires Administrator Assistance to Help with Superintendent Selection
Following the official resignation of Dan Foster, the Eastern Pulaski School Board recently took action to get their superintendent selection process started.
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