The Starke County Public Library has announced a free dinosaur encounter to take place at Knox Elementary School tomorrow, Tuesday June 9th.
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Knox Elementary School Kindergarten Class Planted Class Tree
Knox Community Schools recently shared that the Knox Elementary School Kindergarten class participated recently in the annual Kindergarten Tree Planting event. The event is hosted by Science Teacher Jamie Shireman; and this is the seventh year that Mrs. Shireman has provided this activity for Knox kindergarteners.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Fence Repairs Cost Nearly $4,000
An early July police chase that reportedly ended with an SUV crashing into a fence at the Knox Elementary School playground resulted in almost $4,000 of damage to school property, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Preschool Program Certified by State
Knox Elementary School’s preschool program has gotten its state certification. School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says that will allow the school to accept federally-funded vouchers to help cover the cost for families meeting income guidelines.
Continue readingKnox School Board Debates Preschool Fees
Whether or not Knox Elementary School should charge families for preschool was briefly debated during last week’s school board meeting. School officials are looking at charging $40 a week for five half-days of preschool a week*, while making arrangements to reduce the cost for families who can’t afford it.
Continue readingSinkholes to be Repaired in Knox Middle School Parking Lot
Several sinkholes in the Knox Middle School parking lot will soon be repaired thanks to action taken by the Knox Community School Board Monday night.
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 readingCrews Making Progress on Knox Elementary, High School Additions
Work continues on the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project. Construction manager Larson-Danielson recently gave an update to school officials, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Distribute Food in Hamlet, Knox
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will distribute food in Hamlet tomorrow. A drive-through healthy mobile food distribution will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the James R. Hardesty Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center.
Continue readingFood Banks to Visit Knox, Monterey Tomorrow
A mobile food pantry will be heading to Monterey tomorrow. The Food Finders Food Bank will hold a drive-through pickup starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Monterey Lions Club at 6194 E. Main St.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana Will Distribute Food in Knox Tomorrow, Next Friday
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is continuing its Friday visits to Knox. Drive-through distributions will be held tomorrow, May 15 and next Friday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at Knox Elementary School.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Distribute Food in Knox Again Tomorrow
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will have another drive-through food distribution in Knox tomorrow, May 8. It will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at Knox Elementary School.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana Will Again Distribute Food in Knox Friday
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is continuing with its weekly visits to Knox. Another drive-through distribution will be held tomorrow, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at Knox Elementary School.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Leading to Increased Food Bank Usage
The COVID-19 emergency has more Hoosiers using food banks. During state officials’ daily briefing Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb said that food distribution is up about 154 percent.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana Will Again Distribute Food in Knox Tomorrow
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is bringing its mobile food pantry back to Knox tomorrow, April 24. Another drive-through distribution will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at Knox Elementary School.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Distribute Food in Knox Friday
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be distributing food in Knox on Friday, April 17. A drive-through distribution will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at Knox Elementary School.
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 Corporation Cutting Items from Building Project to Reduce Costs
The Knox Community School Corporation is making some significant changes to its $20 million building project.
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