Knox students who’d fallen behind in their lunch payments have had their debt erased, thanks to the generosity of the local community.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Donations for Security Equipment, Student Lunch Accounts
The Knox Community School Corporation is reporting success with its new security procedures. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week that the principals say the new Raptor system is working well.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Accepts Donations for Student Lunches
North Judson-San Pierre students struggling to keep up with their lunch payments are getting some help from the local community. The school board Tuesday accepted a total of $1,100 in donations.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Accepts Donations for Lunch Accounts, Music Department
The Oregon-Davis School Board accepted more than $2,100 in donations last week. A large chunk of that was for student lunch accounts, including $500 from VFW Post #748, $400 from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, and $250 from an anonymous donor. The Knox Masonic Lodge donated $665 for the schools’ music department, and Farm Fertilizers provided more than $200 for the Oregon-Davis FFA chapter.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts $500 Donation for Delinquent Student Lunch Accounts
Knox students struggling to pay for lunch are once again getting some help. The school board last week accepted an anonymous $500 donation for delinquent student lunch accounts.
Continue readingLocal Business Donates Funds for Culver Community Schools Student Lunch Accounts
Some students at the Culver Community Schools Corporation will get help paying for lunch. A donation from First National Bank of Monterey was accepted during last week’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Touts Success with Food Service Program
Efforts to make sure students are getting the proper nutrition were highlighted during Monday’s Oregon-Davis School Board meeting. Board members got an update from Food Service Director Jeff Messer, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Guidance Counselor Receives $1,000 Grant
Some recent grants and donations were highlighted during last week’s Knox School Board meeting. Elementary School Principal Michelle Tarnow announced that Guidance Counselor Tara Nantz was recently awarded a $1,000 grant from the Department of Education.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Donations for Emergency Bags, Student Lunch Accounts
Knox school officials will be better equipped to respond to off-site emergencies, thanks to some recent donations from Starke Hospital. Last week, the school board accepted a $500 donation for the purchase of emergency bags.
Continue readingO-D School Board Accepts Donations for T-Shirts, Lunch Accounts, Signage
A number of donations were accepted by the Oregon-Davis School Board Monday. Some students will getting new t-shirts, thanks to a pair of donations from Lee Nagai, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “[He] donated $100 to help with the cost of first [and second] grade t-shirts and then also 35 t-shirts that were purchased for the pep band,” Harman explains. “So we appreciate Lee Nagai’s assistance there.”
Starke County Sheriff’s Department Fundraiser Helps Pay Off Negative Lunch Accounts at Local Schools
Starke County elementary school students in need of some financial assistance recently benefited from a fundraising effort through the Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading