Graduation is upon us for the 2025-2026 school year. Here are dates and times for local Commencement ceremonies, by county:
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Starke County’s first Citizen’s Police Academy held graduation this week
A press release from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office states: On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Starke County Sheriff’s Office proudly held its first-ever Citizens Police Academy graduation.
Continue readingIndiana 2025 Graduation Rate Highest On Record
This week, the Indiana Department of Education shared information stating that Indiana’s class of 2025 marks the third consecutive year of improved graduation rates.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Congratulates Latest Academy Graduate
The Knox City Police Department announced on Saturday that Officer Matt Borkholder has graduated from the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academny, or NILEA, Class 25-53.
Continue readingCulver Community Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2025
Culver Community High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
Continue readingKnox High School Graduation Pushed Back One Day
Knox Schools to Consider Letting Quarantined Students Attend Graduation
Knox High School seniors who are supposed to be in COVID-19 quarantine could still be allowed to attend graduation. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week that he’s trying to come up with ways to make sure students don’t have to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Pushing Back Start of 2021-2022 School Year by a Week
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is pushing back the start of the 2021-2022 school year by a week. The school board recently approved a calendar adjustment that moves the first day of class to August 12.
Continue readingWinamac High School to Move Graduation to Sunday, Starting in 2022
Starting in 2022, Winamac High School is moving its graduation from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. The Eastern Pulaski School Board recently approved the change, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem.
Continue readingUPDATE: Knox High School to Hold Single Graduation Ceremony After All
Knox High School’s graduation plans have changed yet again. In a Facebook post Friday, the school announced that it’s gotten approval to hold a single ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Community Field. It had previously planned to split graduation into three groups. Additionally, each graduate may now bring six guests, instead of four.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Testing Hours Adjusted due to Knox High School Graduation Ceremonies
The COVID-19 testing site at Knox High School has shortened tomorrow’s hours, due to the school’s graduation ceremonies. Saturday testing will now take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT, according to Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch.
Continue readingWinamac High School Adjusts Graduation Plans after Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
An uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted some adjustments to Friday’s Winamac High School graduation. It’s scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT at the football field.
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Hold Graduation Tonight
The seniors at Oregon-Davis High School will get their diplomas in a ceremony set for tonight at 6 p.m. CT at the school’s soccer field.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre, Oregon-Davis Share More Graduation Details
North Judson-San Pierre and Oregon-Davis are sharing more details about their graduation plans.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board to Consider Non-Teacher Pay Schedules Tonight
Pay levels for North Judson-San Pierre’s non-teaching staff will be up for the school board’s approval tonight. Administrative salaries, non-instructional salaries, the non-instructional hourly pay schedule, and the transportation department’s pay schedule will all be considered.
Continue readingKnox High School to Celebrate Graduates with Parade Saturday
Knox High School will be honoring its seniors with a graduation parade tomorrow. Graduates will set off from Wythogan Park at 1:00 p.m. and head down Main Street to Knox High School.
Continue readingWinamac High School to Hold Outdoor Graduation July 10
Winamac High School is holding graduation on the football field this year. The school announced on Facebook Tuesday that commencement will be held Friday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Continue readingWest Central Graduation Date Set for June 21
Graduating seniors from West Central High School will get their diplomas in an outside graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. ET at the football field.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Announces Graduation Information
The Knox Community School Corporation will hold a graduation ceremony for seniors on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. CT at Community Field.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Prepares for End of School Year, Sets Graduation Date
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is finalizing plans for the end of the school year. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin reviewed the end-of-year plans with the school board Tuesday. Today is the last official eLearning Day, and all assignments are due by Sunday.
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