Updates to Eastern Pulaski’s student handbooks will be considered by the school board next month.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Summer School Classes
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of 100 Chromebooks for Elementary School
Changes to standardized testing have Eastern Pulaski Elementary School updating its technology. The school board Monday approved the purchase of 100 Chromebooks for third, fourth, and fifth graders, according to Superintendent Dan Foster. Continue reading
Asphalt, Concrete Work Means Traffic Restrictions around Eastern Pulaski Schools
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s asphalt and concrete project is underway. That will mean some temporary traffic restrictions around the schools’ campus starting today, according to Superintendent Dan Foster. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Considers Removal or Renovation of High School Awning
Whether the awning in front of Winamac High School should be torn down or refurbished was a topic of debate during Monday’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of Phase Loss Protection System
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is taking steps to protect its equipment from electrical problems. On Monday, the school board approved the installation of a phase loss protection system. “Last year, if you recall, we had a problem with storms and power, and when you knock out one phase on a three-phase system, you can basically have some damage, which we did – $14,000, $15,000 worth, I think, something like that,” explained Superintendent Dan Foster. “We did go to insurance and we got a lot of that back, but this is a way to protect that.”
Eastern Pulaski School Board Adopts Policies on Suicide Prevention, Religious Liberty
A suicide awareness and prevention policy was adopted by the Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday. Among other things, it requires all school employees to undergo training on how recognize the risk factors and how to respond. For students, educational materials are to be integrated into their health classes. “That’s something that we’ll be talking about in pretty good detail in coming months,” Superintendent Dan Foster said, “with Rachel’s Challenge and some things coming down the pipe, plus some training that we have to do through the state legislature.”
School Safety Update Given to Eastern Pulaski School Board
Local school officials continue reevaluating their safety procedures, following last month’s school shooting in Florida. The Eastern Pulaski School Board got an update Monday from the corporation’s school safety specialists, Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson and High School Principal Rick DeFries, along with Chris Schramm from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Eastern Pulaski Schools to Host Rachel’s Challenge Tuesday
Rachel’s Challenge is coming to Eastern Pulaski Schools Tuesday. The program aims to reduce school bullying and violence, and encourage acts of kindness.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Awards Paving Project Bid
The Eastern Pulaski Schools campus will get major paving and sidewalk upgrades in the coming months. The school board awarded a $2.4-million construction bid to Rieth-Riley Construction Company Monday.
Eastern Pulaski Schools to Host Rachel’s Challenge Program Next Month
Reducing school violence and bullying is the goal of a program coming to Eastern Pulaski Schools next month.
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School’s Jump Rope for Heart Program Continues Fund Raising Success
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School students have made a big impact over the years, when it comes to raising money for heart health. The school board got an update last week on the Jump Rope for Heart program from PE teacher Denise Parcel.
Winamac High School Science Students to Visit Nuclear Plant, Fermi National Accelerator
Some Winamac High School students will soon get some firsthand science lessons with a pair of upcoming field trips. Chemistry II and Environmental Science students will be visiting the Cook Nuclear Plant in Stevensville, Michigan.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved amendments to a couple school policies this week. Superintendent Dan Foster says the policy regarding the use of seclusion and restraints got a minor update. “What that was is mostly for special education students, who sometimes pose a threat to themselves and/or others, if they become violent,” he explains. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is getting a couple new school buses. The school board voted Monday to buy the two buses through Midwest Transit. “We had approval for a 78-passenger bus and then a 48-passenger bus,” explains Superintendent Dan Foster, “and that replaces one of our smaller buses that we use right now. It goes daily to Logansport. Actually, surprisingly, the prices weren’t much different for a 48-passenger to a 78-passenger.”
Pulaski County Commissioners Seeking Members for Community Corrections Advisory Board
Cass-Pulaski Community Corrections needs some Pulaski County residents to serve on its advisory board. Pulaski Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn told the county commissioners last week there are several openings to be filled, in order to reach equal representation from both counties.
Eastern Pulaski Schools Looking to Bring in Rachel’s Challenge Program
A program to reduce bullying and violence may soon be coming to Eastern Pulaski Schools. Superintendent Dan Foster told the school board last week that he’s been speaking with the three principals about bringing Rachel’s Challenge to Eastern Pulaski. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Schools to Upgrade Equipment with Rural and Low-Income Schools Grant Funds
Eastern Pulaski Schools’ STEM programs will get some new equipment, thanks to the Rural and Low-Income Schools grant.
Eastern Pulaski’s Graduation Rate Exceeds State Average
Winamac High School’s graduation rate remains strong, but there may be some challenges ahead. Superintendent Dan Foster shared the latest figures with the Eastern Pulaski School Board last week. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Readjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation is once again adjusting pay levels for substitute teachers. Substitutes who are licensed teachers will again be paid five dollars more per day than other substitute teachers.
