The Knox Community School Corporation’s alternative high school has gotten a $1,000 boost. The school board recently accepted an anonymous donation for the Redskin Academy.
Continue readingKnox Schools Looking to Add High School Ag, Early Childhood Learning Programs
The Knox Community School Corporation is looking into adding high school agriculture and early childhood learning programs.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hold Work Session on Building Project Tonight
The Knox School Board will get an update on the school corporation’s building project tonight. A public work session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the Knox Schools Administrative Office.
Continue readingKnox Schools’ Enrollment Drop Continues
The Knox Community School Corporation’s enrollment continues to drop.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider Policy Updates, JESSE Agreement Tonight
The Knox School Board will consider a number of policy updates tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Start Contract Negotiations with SCEDF
The Starke County Commissioners will begin negotiating a contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation next week.
Continue readingKnox Student Lunch Debt Paid Off Thanks to Donations
Knox students who’d fallen behind in their lunch payments have had their debt erased, thanks to the generosity of the local community.
Continue readingKnox School Board Moves School Start Date, Following Calendar Error
Knox students will head back to class a day later than previously thought next school year, after school officials apparently miscounted the number of class days. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week that the 2021-2022 school calendar had an extra student day in the first semester.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Pay Raise for Substitute Teachers
The Knox Community School Corporation has raised the pay rates for substitute teachers. The new pay rates were approved by the school board last week, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox School Board Members Sworn into Office, More Students Return for In-Person Learning
The Knox School Board welcomed its two newest members, as more students returned for in-person learning. Newly-elected board members Mike Lord and Autumn Ferch took their oaths of office during Tuesday’s meeting, along with reelected members Kirk Bennett and Wendy McIntire.
Continue readingOutgoing Pulaski County Officials, Knox School Board Members Recognized
The end of 2020 means the end of the terms of several long-serving elected officials who did not seek reelection. Jay Sullivan leaves the Pulaski County Council after 20 years in office, several of those as council president. He took time during his final meeting to thank the county’s citizens for giving him the honor of serving them.
Continue readingKnox Schools Building Project Ahead of Schedule
The building additions to Knox Elementary and High schools continue to take shape. Crews were busy working on the elementary school’s new third and fourth grade wing, as School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart gave a tour last week. “This is really far along,” he noted. “We’ve got drywall on. We’re painting.”
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Administrative and Classified Staff Stipends
Knox school administrators and support staff are getting some extra money.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Schools to Allow Close Contacts of COVID-19 Cases to Keep Working
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is easing COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, following adjustments to state and federal guidelines. Starting Monday, staff members who’ve come into close contact with someone who’s tested positive but aren’t showing symptoms themselves will have the option to return to work.
Continue readingKnox Schools Looking to Ease Quarantine Requirements following New State Guidelines
The Knox Community School Corporation is adjusting to changing COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.
Continue reading2021-2022 School Calendar Approved by Knox School Board
The Knox School Board approved the corporation’s 2021-2022 school calendar last week, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “It echoes what we have done in the past with our previous calendars,” he explains.
Continue readingHigh Schools Restricting Spectators at Sporting Events
The rise in COVID-19 cases is leading to restrictions on spectators at high school sporting events. Knox School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says attendance at Saturday’s girls basketball game will be limited to family members only, “And that is parents, step-parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. There will be no one else allowed for the girls game with John Glenn because of COVID-related issues.” Reichhart says that policy will be reevaluated for each game.
Continue readingKnox School Board Adds Administrative Office Renovations, Parking Lot Work to Building Project
The Knox School Board has expanded the scope of the upcoming renovations to the administrative office. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says another $200,000 in renovations there has officially been added into the school corporation’s building project.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Use CARES Act Funding to Offer Teacher Stipends
Knox school officials have finalized the 2020-2021 teacher contract. The school board ratified the document of agreement last week, following almost unanimous approval from the Knox Federation of Teachers, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
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