Enrollment is holding steady at the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Garnish Income Tax Refunds to Collect Unpaid Fees
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is looking to intercept income tax refunds to collect outstanding debt. The school board Monday approved a memorandum of understanding to use the state’s Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Gets New Athletic Trainer, Thanks to Partnership with Hospitals
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation recently got a new athletic trainer, thanks to a partnership involving Pulaski Memorial Hospital and Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves 2021-2022, 2022-2023 Calendars
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved the calendars for the next two school years Monday. Superintendent Dara Chezem says that one of the big changes is that fall break will be a week later both years.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Board of Finance Gets Annual Update
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation Board of Finance got its yearly look at the school district’s fiscal indicators Monday. Superintendent Dara Chezem says there were no major areas of concern.
Continue reading‘An Ornament Filled with Hope’ Brightens Holidays for Eastern Pulaski Student
In a school year filled with challenges, the Eastern Pulaski Schools community is making sure it’s also a year of hope.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Chooses New President, Attorney
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has some new leadership. Newly-elected board members Scott Hanson and Jimmy Terry took their oath of office last week, along with returning members Beth Ruff and Rob Zeider. Tim Rausch was elected board president. Zeider takes over as vice president, while Ruff was elected secretary.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Teachers Association President Voices Concern with Vaccine Distribution Plan
Local teachers are voicing their concern with Indiana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Last week, state officials announced that the next phase of the vaccine rollout will be by age, with those 80 and older being the first group eligible to get it.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires Tremco to Conduct Study of Elementary Roof
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting an assessment of the roof at the elementary school.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Teacher Contract, Extends Superintendent’s Contract
COVID-19 Surge Prompts Eastern Pulaski Schools to Limit Outside Use of Facilities
The surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation to stop renting out some of its facilities.
Continue readingLongtime Winamac Middle School Science Teacher to Retire
A longtime Winamac Middle School teacher will soon be stepping down. Science teacher Steven Slaven will retire at the end of the semester.
Continue readingMasks, Hand Sanitizer Donated to Eastern Pulaski Schools
The local community continues chipping in, to keep Eastern Pulaski students safe during the pandemic. Superintendent Dara Chezem says the school board recently accepted donations of disposable and washable masks, as well as hand sanitizer from Casey’s General Store and the Star City Lions Club. There was also an anonymous donation to pay off negative student lunch accounts, according to the draft meeting minutes.
Continue readingEnrollment Drop Continues at Eastern Pulaski Schools
Eastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Donations of Piano, Cleaning Supplies
A piano and a number of cleaning supplies were among the donations accepted by the Eastern Pulaski School Board last month. Superintendent Dara Chezem told board members that there had been several very generous donations. “Standard Industrial donated over $2,000 worth of items, including washing machine soap, dish soap, floor cleaners, caps for the cafeteria workers,” she said.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Retirement of Longtime High School Teacher
Winamac High School will soon be saying goodbye to longtime social studies teacher Don Darda. He plans to retire at the end of the semester.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Adjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has adjusted the pay structure for substitute teachers. Board members approved the change this month, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem. “Our sub pay is extremely difficult to track, based on the current policy,” she explained. “Currently, subs get paid one rate for their days one to 20 and then another rate for days 20 plus, and that’s not consecutive days.”
Continue readingLocal Schools to Offer Free Meals for Students
Local schools are taking advantage of the USDA’s offer of free meals for students. Normally, the USDA gives funding to schools and other organizations to offer children free meals during the summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s been extended to the end of the year.
Continue readingBench Honoring Football Program Donated to Winamac High School
Winamac High School’s sports history is being honored with a new installation at the football field. Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dara Chezem says the school board accepted a donation from Scott Roudebush earlier this month.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Hires NEOLA to Help with Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is looking to overhaul its corporation policies. The school board last week agreed to start working with policy consultant NEOLA to update and publish policies going forward, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
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