Knox school officials continue to address concerns about the planned elimination of block scheduling at the high school. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that no one had taken him up on his offer to schedule an appointment to discuss the change.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Reviews Recent Court of Appeals Visit
The Indiana Court of Appeals’ visit to Knox High School this month proved to be a great civics lesson for students, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “A lot of us just see ‘Judge Judy’ and we think that’s how all the court cases are, and so it was good for our students to be able to participate in that,” Reichhart recently told the school board.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Change in Builders for Pole Barn Project
The Knox Community School Corporation is switching builders for an upcoming pole barn project.
Continue readingParents Voice Concern with Potential Schedule Change at Knox High School
Potential changes to Knox High School’s class schedule are drawing concerns from parents.
Continue readingIndiana Court of Appeals Hears Oral Argument in Starke County
What is a police officer’s responsibility when offering a suspected intoxicated driver a chemical test was at the center of an Indiana Court of Appeals hearing held in Knox Monday. The three-judge panel heard an oral argument in the case of Jacob T. Kingma v. State of Indiana, as part of the “Appeals on Wheels” program.
Continue readingIndiana Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Argument at Knox High School Today
For the first time ever, the Indiana Court of Appeals will conduct a hearing in Starke County this morning. As part of the “Appeals on Wheels” program, the court will hear an oral argument at the Knox High School auditorium starting at 10:30 CST.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Reports Good Turnout for Second Women’s Self-Defense Class
The Knox City Police Department is reporting success with its second women’s self-defense class of the year. The free training session was held at Knox High School on November 23.
Continue readingKnox High School Named Recipient of Indiana Commission for Higher Education Grant
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.
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