Knox High School has a new assistant principal. R. Scott Frye was appointed to the position by the Knox School Board Tuesday, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox High School Graphic Arts Department Helping Supply Face Shields to Health Care Workers
Knox High School has been doing its part to keep health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school’s graphic arts department had made 400 face shields using 3-D printers as of the May 5 school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Continue with Summer Meals for Students
The Knox Community School Corporation will continue providing students with meals this summer through the USDA Summer Food Program.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Offer Hazard Pay to Support Staff Working during COVID-19 Closure
The Knox Community School Corporation is offering hazard pay for support staff working during the coronavirus closure.
Continue readingGlenn Barnes Recommended for Knox High School Principal Position
A recommendation has been made for the Knox High School principal position. Assistant Principal Glenn Barnes has been selected for the job, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. The transfer will be up for the school board’s approval tonight.
Continue readingBonds Sold for Knox Schools’ $20 Million Building Project
Financing is now in place for the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project.
Continue readingKnox Bus Driver, Grandson Called Heroes after Noticing Gas Leak while Delivering Meals
A Knox Community School Corporation bus driver and his grandson are being called heroes, after noticing a gas leak while delivering lunches Monday.
Continue readingKnox, Oregon-Davis Updating School Bus Fleets
New school buses are coming to Knox and Oregon-Davis. The Knox School Board recently approved the purchase of two Blue Bird buses from MacAllister Transportation. They’ll end up costing just over $201,000, after the trade-in of three old buses.
Continue readingKnox School Building Project Site Work to Start Today
Site work on the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project is set to begin today.
Continue readingKnox School Corporation Donates Equipment to Starke County EMS
The Knox Community School Corporation graciously donated personal protective equipment to the Starke County EMS Department.
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 School Board Accepts $1,000 from Community Foundation for Redskins Closet
The Redskins Closet is becoming a valuable resource for Knox students, thanks to growing support from the community. The program was begun by Knox Middle School students as a way to make sure their classmates have access to toiletries, clothing, and other necessities.
Continue readingTwo Injured after Car Reportedly Hits School Bus Delivering Meals in Starke County
Two people were hurt, when a school bus delivering meals apparently pulled into the path of a passenger car. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just after 12:30 Thursday afternoon at the intersection of State Road 23 and County Road 200 North.
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 Community Schools to Offer Breakfast, Lunch Free of Charge during School Closure
The Knox Community School Corporation continues to adjust its plans in response to the coronavirus.
Continue readingKnox School Board Passes Responsible Bidding Practice Resolution
As the Knox Community School Corporation prepares to embark on its $20 million building project, the school board is putting some stipulations in place for companies hoping to work on it.
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 readingSale of Weinberg Gym Floor Sections Begins Ahead of Replacement Project
Knox School Board Finalizes Policy Updates
Policies related to suspended students, extra pay for teachers of AP classes, and reporting inappropriate behavior by coaches were finalized by the Knox School Board Tuesday. One update requires that students who are suspended or expelled be given the chance to complete their school work.
Continue readingSearch Underway for Next Knox High School Principal
The search for a new Knox High School principal has begun. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that the job opening has been posted.
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