Another four COVID-19 cases have been reported at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. In a Facebook post Monday, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the cases involve three junior/senior high school students and one elementary school staff member.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Schools to Allow Close Contacts of COVID-19 Cases to Keep Working
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is easing COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, following adjustments to state and federal guidelines. Starting Monday, staff members who’ve come into close contact with someone who’s tested positive but aren’t showing symptoms themselves will have the option to return to work.
Continue readingTwo More North Judson-San Pierre Students Test Positive for COVID-19
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has reported another two cases of COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said Thursday that an elementary student and a junior/senior high school student have tested positive.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Jr./Sr. High School Reports Third Student COVID-19 Case in Less than a Week
North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School is reporting its third student case of COVID-19 in less than a week. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin reported another case on Tuesday. She says all close contacts have been notified.
Continue readingAnother N.J.-S.P. Jr./Sr. High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
Another COVID-19 case is being reported at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says school officials learned Monday that a junior/senior high school student has tested positive.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Switching to Virtual Learning after Elementary Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is switching to virtual learning until Thanksgiving. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says an elementary teacher has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the number of close contacts that will have to quarantine, the school corporation won’t have enough staff available for in-person classes.
Continue readingNorth Judson Business Pitch Winners Move into Former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School
A locally-based gaming software developer has set up shop in the former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School. The school board recently agreed to lease the old middle school office to Abrams Studios for $400 a month. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation says the move was complete as of November 2.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Jr./Sr. High School Reports Another Student Case of COVID-19
North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School reported another student case of COVID-19 Thursday. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says contact tracing is complete and all close contacts have been notified.
Continue readingHigh Schools Restricting Spectators at Sporting Events
The rise in COVID-19 cases is leading to restrictions on spectators at high school sporting events. Knox School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says attendance at Saturday’s girls basketball game will be limited to family members only, “And that is parents, step-parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. There will be no one else allowed for the girls game with John Glenn because of COVID-related issues.” Reichhart says that policy will be reevaluated for each game.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Reports Enrollment Drop
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reporting another enrollment drop, but Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says school officials were prepared.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Superintendent Plans to Keep School Open As Long As Staff’s Available
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has been “very fortunate” when it comes to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Get Update on Elementary School Project, COVID-19 Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get an update on COVID-19, as well as the elementary school expansion and renovation project tonight. Preliminary plans call for the construction of a new gym, allowing the existing one to be repurposed, as part of a larger $10 million project. But architecture firm Fanning Howey is expected to present more detailed drawings and cost estimates tonight, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Capital Projects, Bus Replacement, Crisis Plans
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board finalized a number of annual plans last month. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the corporation’s crisis plan is similar those used by other schools. “It does have resources available in it, roles, responsibility, who’s responsible for different situations, and recommended protocols,” she explained.
Continue readingAnother North Judson-San Pierre Jr./Sr. High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation says another one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin reported the case Friday. She says both this one and the one reported Thursday involved students at the junior/senior high school.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation says one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says anyone considered to be a close contact has been notified directly. She didn’t specify which school the student attends.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Removes Planned eLearning Days from School Calendar
North Judson-San Pierre students will not have planned eLearning days this school year. The school board recently voted to replace the two planned eLearning days with regular school days in the school calendar.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Staff Member Reportedly Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member at North Judson-San Pierre Junior-Senior High School has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said everyone who was considered to be in close contact has been notified.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Accepts Longtime Treasurer’s Retirement
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s longtime treasurer has announced his retirement. Guy Richie will step down at the end of February.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Agreement for Teacher Stipends
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has formalized the process of offering extra payments to teachers with both virtual and in-person classes. During Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin explained that while many schools have decided to pay certain teachers more in response to the pandemic, it was never technically agreed upon.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Digital Device Rental Contract, Repair Policy
North Judson-San Pierre students planning to use virtual learning this year will be able to rent a digital device from the school. A contract outlining those arrangements between families and the school corporation was recently approved by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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