Knox Elementary School is rolling out a new student pickup procedure. Principal Michelle Tarnow recently told the school board that the goal is to make the process more efficient and convenient, but above all, safer.
Bowen Center to Provide Mental Health Services to Knox High School Students
The Knox Community School Corporation has entered into another agreement for mental health services. Last month, the school board approved a one-year contract with Porter-Starke Services for the elementary and middle schools, with the understanding it could be expanded to the high school in the future. But during this week’s meeting, board members approved a contract with the Bowen Center for services at the high school.
Porter-Starke Services to Provide Expanded Behavioral Health Care to Knox Schools
Knox Elementary and Middle School students will soon be able to get increased mental health care, thanks to a new agreement with Porter-Starke Services. Porter-Starke President and CEO Matthew Burden discussed the new program with the Knox School Board Tuesday.
The Lowe’s Operation Playground Project at KCES is Complete!
Some brand new playground equipment will be waiting for Knox Elementary School students when they return to class this August.
Back in March, the elementary school was awarded approximately $40,000 through the Lowe’s Operation Playground grant. The grant money was put toward new equipment and additional funds raised by the Lil’ Redskins Fan Club covered the cost of installation and mulch. Continue reading
Knox School Registration to Take Place Later This Month
The Knox Community School Corporation has set registration dates and times for the 2018-2019 school year. Continue reading
Knox School Board Hires Elementary School Assistant Principal
The Knox Community School Corporation has finalized its list of administrators for the upcoming school year. Continue reading
Knox School Board to Consider Elementary School Assistant Principal Hire
The Knox School Board is expected to hire a new assistant principal for the elementary school tonight. Cory Masson is being recommended for the position, according to the advance meeting agenda. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves New Assignments for School Administrators
Several Knox school principals and assistant principals will soon be switching positions.
Knox Elementary School to Offer Free Meals to Children this Summer
Children 18 and younger will be able to get free meals this summer at Knox Elementary School. Between June 4 and June 28, breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., and lunch will be available from 10:30 to 11:30, Monday through Thursday.
Knox Kindergarten Countdown Program Gets $15,000 Grant from Hardesty Fund
Knox School Board Votes to Move Fifth Grade to Middle School
The Knox fifth grade class is moving to the middle school this fall. The move was officially approved by the Knox School Board Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said it will help give students and staff the best learning environment and facilities possible. “We feel that’s critical to this move,” he said, “that when you look at the middle school and that environment, and the facilities that we have there are outstanding, compared to what our fifth graders have here at the elementary.”
Knox School Board to Consider Moving Fifth Grade, Hiring New Corporation Treasurer
The Knox School Board is expected to consider the relocation of fifth grade classes tonight. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart brought the idea to the school board last month, after a recent facilities study found some extra space at Knox Middle School.
Board members will also decide whether to approve the hiring of a new corporation treasurer and business manager. According to the advance meeting agenda, Dawn Bailey has been recommended to replace Sherry Fort, who’s retiring at the end of next week.
In other business, the Knox School Board is scheduled to hear a park board presentation and get information about the Starke County Community Foundation’s Hardesty Memorial Endowment. Tonight’s Knox School Board meeting starts at 6:30 at the Knox Schools Administrative Office.
Knox Elementary School Gets $40,000 Grant for New Playground Equipment
Knox Elementary School’s playground equipment will be getting some major upgrades, thanks to Lowe’s Operation Playground grant of more than $40,000. Representatives from the Plymouth Lowe’s store presented a giant check to the Lil’ Redskins Booster Club and other school officials during Thursday’s Basketball Bonanza event. That, along with $16,000 raised by the booster club, will be used to replace the west end playground used by first and second graders.
Knox Fifth Grade Class May Be Moving to Middle School
The Knox Community School Corporation is looking into moving the fifth grade from the elementary school to the middle school. “There is a rumor going around that fifth grade is moving, possibly, to the middle school, and I want to say that yes, that rumor is true,” Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday. “We have lots of rumors that go around and that one we are looking at, based upon our facilities study by Schmidt.”
Knox Elementary School Gets $500 Donation for Student Lunch Accounts
Knox Elementary School students who need help with school expenses will get some assistance. A $500 donation for delinquent lunch accounts from A.L. Olson Real Estate was formally accepted by the school board last week.
Knox Elementary School to Reevaluate Student Pickup and Drop-off Procedures, Following Accidents
Some recent traffic accidents have Knox Elementary School reevaluating its pick-up and drop-off procedures. Last week, a mother and daughter were taken to the hospital after they were injured in an alleged hit and run incident in the drop-off area.
Proposed School Accountability Rule Raises Concerns from Knox School Officials
Local school administrators are keeping an eye on proposed changes to school accountability standards.
One Arrested in Accident at Knox Elementary School
One person was arrested Wednesday afternoon after reportedly striking a mother and her daughter with a vehicle as they were crossing the street at the crosswalk in the student drop-off area at the Knox Elementary School.
Two Injured in Accident at Knox Elementary School
Knox Community School Board Holds Public Hearing for Building Improvements
The Knox Community School Board held a public hearing Monday night to gather comments on the corporation’s proposal for updates to the Knox High School and additional projects at the two other schools and corporation office.
