Students attending the Knox Community School Corporation are benefiting from the services provided by Porter-Starke Services.
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Knox School Board Approves 2019-2020 Student Handbooks
New visitor and reunification procedures are among the highlights of the Knox Community School Corporation’s 2019-2020 student handbooks.
Continue readingKnox Schools Building Project Proceeds to Design Phase
The Knox Community School Corporation’s building project is officially moving ahead. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the $20 million project has been approved.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Retirement of Longtime Athletic Director
The Knox Community School Corporation will say goodbye to its longtime athletic director this summer. The school board Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of Phil Owens, effective June 30.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves First Round of Resolutions, Ahead of Potential Building Project
The Knox School Board has taken its first officials steps toward financing a potential building project. Board members passed a series of bond-related resolutions Monday.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hold Second Public Hearing on Building Project Tonight
Residents will have another chance to weigh in on Knox Community Schools’ building project tonight.
Continue readingCheryl Lyn Welter Foundation Awards Grants to Knox Educators
Three grants from the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation were presented during Tuesday’s Knox School Board meeting.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered during Public Hearing on Knox Schools’ Proposed Building Project
The first official public hearing over Knox Community Schools’ proposed $20 million building project drew no comments during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Building Project Tonight
The first of two official public hearings over Knox Community Schools’ proposed building project will be held tonight.
Continue readingNo Major Concerns Voiced with Knox Schools’ Building Plans during Informational Meeting
No major concerns were raised during a public presentation on the Knox Community School Corporation’s proposed building project Monday. Current plans call for the demolition of the elementary school’s Palmer Wing, and the construction of a new addition extending south from the newer portion of the school.
Continue readingKnox School Board Receives Grants from Starke County Community Foundation
More than $18,000 in grant funding was presented to the Knox School Board Monday. The school corporation is once again getting $15,000 for Kindergarten Countdown from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Peggy Shidaker told board members that the Countdown camp is designed for any incoming kindergarten student who hasn’t attended preschool.
Continue readingKnox School Board Agrees to Issue Notice for Building Project Hearings
The Knox School Board took another step forward with a potential building project Monday. Board members authorized the publication of notice of the official public hearings set to take place next month. They’re a required step, in order for the school corporation to secure financing for the project.
Continue readingTwo Public Input Sessions on Knox Schools’ Building Plans to be Held this Month
Local residents have a couple chances to learn about Knox Community Schools’ proposed building project this month. Public input sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 9 and Monday, April 22.
Continue readingTomorrow’s Block Party at KCES Will Emphasize the Importance of Imaginative Play
The fifth annual Knox Elementary School Block Party will be held this Thursday!
It will be held from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the KCES Gymnasium and this year’s theme is “We’re Building up Some Fun.”
Continue readingKnox School Bus Drivers to be Trained in Spotting Child Abuse, Homelessness
The Knox Community School Corporation will be training its bus drivers this week on how to spot child abuse and homelessness.
Continue readingKnox Police Cracking Down on Cars Blocking Streets Near Elementary, Middle Schools
Knox School officials are beginning to see some success with updated drop-off and pickup procedures. Previously, cars had been lining up on local roads around the elementary and middle schools. Knox City Police have asked elementary school parents not to arrive to pick up students before 2:20 p.m. Officers say any cars standing on Culver Road will be issued a ticket.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider Corporation Treasurer’s Resignation Tonight
More personnel changes will be up for approval during tonight’s Knox School Board meeting.
Continue readingBody Safety Presentation Delivered to Knox Students
Several parents of students in the Knox Elementary and Knox Middle School joined their students in learning tools on how to advocate for themselves.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Purchase of 50 Apple Computers
Knox Elementary School staff members will soon get new Apple computers. The school board Tuesday approved the purchase of 50 computers, for a total cost of almost $65,000.
Knox Elementary School Reports Success with New Pickup Procedure
A new student pickup procedure is proving to be successful for Knox Elementary School. Principal Michelle Tarnow told the school board last week that the new system is working “beautifully.” She said that on a typical day, the school is able to handle about 100 cars in roughly 14 minutes.
