The North Judson-San Pierre School Board recently approved about $13,000 worth of repairs to the middle school gym area. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the school corporation’s custodial and maintenance staff was removing the damaged stage floor.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Mask Mandate
North Judson-San Pierre is the latest local school corporation to mandate face masks. The school board approved the mask mandate during a special meeting Wednesday by a vote of four-to-one, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider a three-week mask mandate during a special meeting Wednesday.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Air Conditioning Repair Bill Tops $200,000
Recent air conditioning repairs have cost the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation more than $200,000. The school board last week ratified the emergency chiller repairs undertaken by Johnson Controls, I’m even thinking on changing for a 12 volt air conditioner online.
Continue readingMasks Still Optional at North Judson-San Pierre Schools
Masks will remain optional at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, at least for now. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Board President Derrick Stalbaum said they’re not planning any changes to the COVID-19 policies at this time.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board to Review COVID-19 Plan Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will review its COVID-19 plans tonight. School officials will also take comments on teacher compensation, before contract negotiations begin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Turns to Online Spanish Classes due to Lack of Available Teachers
A shortage of Spanish teachers has North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School turning to online options. The school board last month approved an agreement with the Central Indiana Educational Service Center to use the Indiana Online program.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council, N.J-S.P. School Board Approve Land Acquisitions for Sidewalk Project
Plans continue moving forward for the State Road 10 sidewalk project in North Judson. Both the town and the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation recently approved agreements letting INDOT acquire small portions of their property along the highway.
Continue readingFormer Leader of Gary, Griffith Schools Hired As N.J.-S.P. Elementary Principal
The former leader of the Gary and Griffith school systems is now the principal of North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School. Dr. Peter Morikis was officially hired by the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider Budget-Related Resolutions Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider a number of budget-related resolutions tonight. The 2022 capital projects and bus replacement plans will be up for adoption, along with a reduction to the advertised budget. The budget adoption itself is up to the Starke County Council, since North Judson-San Pierre has an appointed school board.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Reminds Qualifying Families to Apply for Fee Assistance
School officials continue to remind families that help is available for textbook fees. North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says that while school meals are free this year, families still need to apply to get other types of assistance.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Accepts $2,000 Donation to Reduce Student Debt
North Judson-San Pierre families who’ve fallen behind on school fees have had some of their debt removed. The school board recently accepted a $2,000 donation from the Starke County Community Foundation’s Verhagen Family Fund.
Continue readingMasks Optional in North Judson-San Pierre Continuous Learning Plan
Masks will be optional and there will be no virtual option, when North Judson-San Pierre students return to class next month. The school board approved a continuous learning plan Tuesday.
Continue readingParents Can Weigh In on North Judson-San Pierre’s Continuous Learning Plan Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will take comments tonight on an updated continuous learning plan. As of last month, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin was planning to drop the virtual learning option.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Welcomes New Member
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has a new member. Cameron Stalbaum took the oath of office during the board’s annual reorganization Thursday, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Handbooks for Elementary Students, Non-Certified Staff
North Judson-San Pierre’s fourth, fifth, and sixth grades will move to the former middle school while the elementary building is under construction, and that means those students will get to use lockers. A locker policy was included in the 2021-2022 elementary school student handbook approved by the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingOrkis Hired As North Judson-San Pierre High School Principal
North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School has a new principal. Brian Orkis was officially hired by the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider Salaries, Elementary Handbook Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider salaries for the upcoming year tonight. Administrative contracts, plus salaries and hourly pay rates for support staff will be up for approval.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre High School Tweaks Dress Code, Attendance Policies
North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School is tweaking its dress code and attendance policies. The school board approved an updated student handbook last month.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. to Provide Transportation for Migrant Students Attending Summer Program
Helping children of migrant workers access educational opportunities is the goal of a program being offered in North Judson this summer. SEEDS Early Learning, a preschool housed in the former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School, plans to offer a five-week class through the federal Migrant Education Program, according to N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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