Political Action Committee Forming for N.J.-S.P. Tax Referendum

 
 

Political efforts are beginning to mobilize in the North Judson – San Pierre area.

The school corporation has authorized a referendum to appear on the November General Election ballot that would raise the property tax levy. According to officials with the school corporation, funds raised will help maintain key services without reductions in staff or cuts to student activities.

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Education Bill Favors New Testing Standards, Reporting Requirements for Private Schools

Indiana Statehouse
Indiana Statehouse

A bill introduced in the Indiana Senate could make the playing field between public and private schools a bit different.

That’s according to North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson. Senate Bill 470 would allow for schools eligible to accept choice scholarships to use another nationally recognized assessment as opposed to the ISTEP program.
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Eastern Pulaski, Culver Schools Report Enrollment Drop; NJSP Shows Increase

North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson

Eastern Pulaski and Culver Community Schools reported a drop in enrollment after this year’s Average Daily Membership, or ADM, count.

North Judson-San Pierre School Superintendent Lynn Johnson reported an increase in enrollment. The preliminary ADM report indicates that the school corporation increased by 25 students. This is a $125,000 fund increase for the school.

Johnson said this is great positive move for the school as it has had problems with funding losses for the past few years.

North Judson vs. Oregon-Davis

Johnnie Shelton gets one of his three hits against the Bobcats.
Steve Bailey hits one of his two doubles.
Zach Taylor gets ready to face a Blue Jay batter.

The North Judson San-Pierre Blue Jays played host to Starke County rival Oregon-Davis on Thursday. The Jays emerged victorious over the Bobcats 21-3, behind 20 team hits. Brenner Cruce got the win for North Judson, going four innings, striking out eight batters, and giving up just one hit. Oregon-Davis scored all three of their runs in the third inning.

Bi-County Track Meet

Boys 110 M Hurdle Finals
Girls 4x100 Relay
Marissa Hamilton Ties Bi-County High Jump Record.
Gavun Henry's 2nd Place Throw.

The Bi-County Track Meet took place Friday, April 29th at North Judson-San Pierre High School. Winamac took 1st place as a team for both the boys and the girls, Knox placed 2nd in the boys competition, North Judson came in 3rd, West Central was 4th and Oregon-Davis came in 5th. For the girls, North Judson placed 2nd, Oregon-Davis was 3rd, West Central came in 4th, and Knox finished in 5th. Congratulations to all of the athletes and coaches of these five schools on a very exciting evening!