Knox High School is once again aiming to encourage students to continue their education, thanks to some state grant funding. The school is one of 13 recipients of the 2019 School and Community Partnership Grant, announced by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Continue readingAge of Students Involved in KHS Incident Limits Information that can be Publicly Divulged
In order to address questions that are being posed about an incident that occurred at Knox High School on Wednesday, August 28th, a press release has been issued by the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue readingKnox School Board Hears from Winners of National Flexo Competition
Knox High School continues to be a leader in graphic arts education. This past spring, Knox teams placed first and fifth at a national flexography competition known as the Phoenix Challenge. The Knox School Board had the chance to meet with the winning team on Monday.
Continue readingKnox 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 readingOregon-Davis School Board Hires Three Teachers
After leading Knox High School’s alternative school program for its first year, Rhonda Cavinder is leaving the school corporation for Oregon-Davis. O-D Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says Cavinder has been hired as a junior/senior high school special education teacher.
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 Hires High School Guidance Counselor, Business Teacher
Knox High School will be getting a new guidance counselor next school year. On Monday, the school board approved the hiring of Sarah Richard. “I’m excited to be home,” she told board members.
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 readingSpecial Needs Prom Discussed with Knox School Board
Students from around the area gathered at Knox High School last week for the Special Needs Prom. Principal Dr. Elizabeth Ratliff reviewed the event during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
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 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 readingKnox High School Receives $10,000 Grant to Help Students Explore College and Career Options
Knox High School is getting $10,000 to help students explore college and career opportunities. The school board approved an agreement with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education Tuesday, allowing the school to receive that grant funding.
Continue readingLast Week’s Women’s Self-Defense Class Reviewed during Knox School Board Meeting
Last week’s women’s self-defense class is getting a positive reaction from participants. The Knox Police Department organized the event, which was held at Knox High School.
Continue readingBowen Center to Provide Mental Health Services to North Judson-San Pierre Students
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is stepping up its mental health services for students. A memorandum of understanding with the Bowen Center was approved by the school board Tuesday.
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