The Knox Community School Corporation could soon be cutting teaching positions.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Reports Successful First Month of School
The Knox Community School Corporation’s first month of class went as well as could be expected, given the circumstances. That’s what Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week.
Continue readingKnox Students Return to Class Today
It’s the first day of school for students at the Knox Community School Corporation. They’re the first local students to return to the classroom since March.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Textbook/Technology Fees, Student Handbooks
Book rental and technology fees are going up at Knox Elementary School. The fees were approved by the school board last month.
Continue readingKnox School Board Gets Update on Donations, Grants
A Knox High School program that pairs special needs students with buddies in the general ed population has gotten a funding boost for one of its activities. The school board Tuesday accepted a $700 Target Field Trip Grant. That will help with the cost of tickets for the Best Buddies program’s upcoming trip to see a live production of The Lion King in South Bend.
Continue readingKnox Schools Continue Dealing with Student Illnesses
Illnesses continue to create challenges for the Knox Community School Corporation. Schools were back open Tuesday, but many students were absent.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Adjusts Drop-Off Procedures
Knox Elementary School is once again adjusting its student drop-off procedures. Principal Michelle Tarnow told the school board Tuesday that parents are no longer allowed to drop students off at the circle drive.
Continue readingKnox School Bus Drivers to be Trained in Spotting Child Abuse, Homelessness
The Knox Community School Corporation will be training its bus drivers this week on how to spot child abuse and homelessness.
Continue readingKnox Police Cracking Down on Cars Blocking Streets Near Elementary, Middle Schools
Knox School officials are beginning to see some success with updated drop-off and pickup procedures. Previously, cars had been lining up on local roads around the elementary and middle schools. Knox City Police have asked elementary school parents not to arrive to pick up students before 2:20 p.m. Officers say any cars standing on Culver Road will be issued a ticket.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Guidance Counselor Receives $1,000 Grant
Some recent grants and donations were highlighted during last week’s Knox School Board meeting. Elementary School Principal Michelle Tarnow announced that Guidance Counselor Tara Nantz was recently awarded a $1,000 grant from the Department of Education.
Continue readingKnox Teachers Reviewing eLearning Plans, Following Recent Stretch of Cancellations
The recent winter weather has given Knox school officials a chance to look at what works and what doesn’t, when it comes to eLearning.
Continue readingKnox School Resource Officer Getting Acquainted with Students
The Knox Community School Corporation’s new school resource officer says the job has gotten off to a good start. Officer Travis Schieber gave an update to the school board Monday.
Continue readingBody Safety Presentation Delivered to Knox Students
Several parents of students in the Knox Elementary and Knox Middle School joined their students in learning tools on how to advocate for themselves.
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