The Knox Community School Corporation graciously donated personal protective equipment to the Starke County EMS Department.
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Knox School Employees, Parents Teaming Up to Deliver Meals to Growing List of Children
As the state’s stay-at-home order continues, local schools continue making sure that students don’t go hungry.
Continue readingUPDATED: Knox School Corporation Announces Plans for eLearning, Meal Delivery, Graduation
The Knox Community School Corporation continues to update its plans in response to COVID-19. School officials say eLearning will be suspended after Monday, March 23, through spring break, and until April 13.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Turns On New Electronic Sign
The Knox Community School Corporation’s new electronic sign is now up and running. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Monday that the sign at Main Street and Redskin Trail was turned on that morning.
Continue readingKnox, North Judson-San Pierre Schools Announce eLearning Schedules
Local school corporations are sharing their eLearning plans for the coming weeks. The Knox Community School Corporation has scheduled eLearning days for Tuesday, March 17; Wednesday, March 18; Friday, March 20; Monday, March 23; Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27.
Continue readingLocal Schools to Offer Meals to Students during School Closure
Several school corporations will offer meals to students during the time schools are closed.
Continue readingNew Electronic Sign Installed at Knox Community Schools
Visitors to the Knox Community School Corporation will now be greeted by a new electronic sign at Main Street and Redskin Trail. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the base was poured Monday and the sign was put into place on Tuesday. “So we have Busse Electric coming to hook up power, and as soon as we get the power hooked up, the sign will become active,” he says.
Continue readingIllnesses Prompt Knox, Oregon-Davis to Hold eLearning Day Friday
Two local school districts are keeping students home Friday because of illness. The Knox and Oregon-Davis school corporations have both made February 7 an eLearning day. Knox school officials cite student, bus driver, and staff illness. This marks the corporation’s fourth eLearning day in a week.
Continue readingKnox Middle School Principal Reports Over $1,000 Worth of Donations to Redskins Closet
A student-led effort to make sure classmates have access to toiletries, clothing, and other necessities is off to a good start. Knox Middle School Principal Jake Skelly told the school board Tuesday that the Redskins Closet is going extremely well.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Purchase of Electronic Sign
The Knox School Board has approved the purchase of an electronic sign, after more than a year of discussion. On Monday, board members approved a bid for just under $45,000 from Vanadco Signs.
Continue readingKMS Students Start ‘The Redskins Closet’ to Provide Necessities to Those in Need
A handful of Knox Middle Schoolers are making an effort to assist fellow students with a special project entitled ‘The Redskins Closet’.
Continue readingSheriff’s Department’s No Shave November Fundraiser Benefits Starke County Students
Last month, the Starke County Sheriff’s Department held a fundraiser in conjunction with national ‘No Shave November’ campaign. They gathered a total of $3,700 and donated it to local schools to pay off negative lunch account balances.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Considers Vote Center Staffing
The number of poll workers for potential Starke County vote centers was a topic of concern during last week’s election board meeting. Board Member Harrison Fields noted that Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel’s preliminary proposal didn’t call for any sheriffs.
Continue readingKnox BOW Waives Building Permit Fees for Knox School Corporation
The Knox School Corporation recently submitted a request to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Mayor Dennis Estok provided a little background information about the request when members met this week.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Require Visitors to Show ID before Entering Buildings
The Knox Community School Corporation will soon require visitors to have a state-issued ID to enter one of the buildings during school hours. The school corporation will be putting its Raptor system in place after fall break, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Partner with Zingo BP to Raise Funds for Security Equipment
The Knox Community School Corporation is teaming up with a local gas station to raise funds for security upgrades. A “GO for School Safety” campaign will take place at the Zingo BP in Knox, according to Elementary School Assistant Principal Cory Masson.
Continue readingBowen Center Skills Coaching Services Provide Knox Students with Additional Support
Knox High School Students in need of some additional emotional support and guidance are able to get that help through the Bowen Center’s Skills Coaching Services.
When the Knox School Board met for their first meeting of the month, they were informed more about the program which was first implemented last school year.
Continue readingMultiple Former Students Return to Knox Schools as Faculty Members
Knox School officials welcomed back a number of former students while approving personnel recommendations Tuesday evening.
Continue reading1st Source Bank Donates Backpack Reflectors to Area Schools
Representatives from 1st Source Bank went to several school locations on Thursday to drop off a donation of reflectors for elementary school students to put on their backpacks.
This safety feature allows the student to choose a flashing function, a strobe-like function or a solid glow to alert drivers that they are on the move to and from school.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Informs BOW of Temporary Change to SRO Position
There will be a temporary change to the Student Resource Officer (SRO) position at Knox Schools, according to Police Chief Harold Smith.
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