North Judson-San Pierre students in grades seven through 12 will continue with eLearning through Wednesday, August 25, while repairs are made to the high school’s air conditioning unit.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Jr./Sr. High School to Switch Again to eLearning Thursday and Friday
North Judson-San Pierre students in grades seven to 12 will get two more eLearning days, while the high school’s air conditioning unit is being repaired. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the rebuild of the unit is underway and will be complete in a few days.
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 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. Jr./Sr. High School to Switch to eLearning Thursday, Friday
North Judson-San Pierre students in grades seven through 12 are switching to eLearning Thursday, August 12 and Friday, August 13, due to ongoing air conditioning issues at the junior/senior high school.
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. 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.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. May Revisit Virtual Learning this Summer
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation may be joining some of its neighbors in dropping the virtual learning option for the 2021-2022 school year. The school board recently voted to keep its continuous learning plan the same for now, but Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says she may recommend some changes later this summer.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre to Go after Income Tax Refunds to Collect Unpaid Debt
North Judson-San Pierre will now be able to intercept state income tax refunds to collect unpaid debt. The school board last week approved a memorandum of understanding for the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System (TRECS), after members generally voiced their support last month.
Continue readingNew State Budget Directs Schools to Raise Teacher Pay
Indiana teachers may be getting a pay raise in the coming years. During the Northwest Indiana Forum’s legislative wrap-up last week, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch highlighted the $1.9 billion earmarked for K-12 education in the new state budget.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Jr./Sr. High School Principal Stepping Down
The North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School principal is stepping down. Jim Polite’s resignation was accepted by the school board Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said he’s taken a position closer to home.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Takes Steps to Let Students Take Digital Devices Home
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will officially let students take their digital devices home next year. The school board recently authorized school officials to proceed with an updated lease agreement with Apple.
Continue readingMore Schools Looking to Go After Income Tax Refunds to Collect Unpaid Debt
The Knox Community School Corporation is the latest local district to decide to go after unpaid debt by intercepting state income tax refunds, while North Judson-San Pierre is considering it. The Knox School Board recently approved a memorandum of understanding for the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System (TRECS), according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Partners with Pulaski Memorial Hospital to Vaccinate Students at School
North Judson-San Pierre students will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at school. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the school corporation is partnering with Pulaski Memorial Hospital to host a vaccine clinic.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Scoreboards, More Gym Improvements
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has finalized more than $300,000 worth of additional building improvements with remaining bond money. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin presented a list of bids to the board Tuesday.
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