Oregon-Davis students will hold the 18th mini Relay for Life event Friday, May 19.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Close to Reaching Playground Donation Goal
The Oregon-Davis School Board gave an update on the Elementary School playground project.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Schools Receives Grant for SkillsUSA Program
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is the recipient of a $13,500 grant from Lowe’s to participate with SkillsUSA through the National SkillsUSA Total Participation Plan.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Reopening Plan Approved by School Board, Already Being Updated
The Oregon-Davis School Board approved a reopening plan last week, but Superintendent Bill Bennett says it’s already had to be updated. “We now have a mandatory mask mandate, so that is one part of the plan that will be adjusted,” he explains. “We originally had strongly recommended, so we will now be wearing masks and taking them off when we can adhere to social distancing.”
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Postpone Start of School Year by Three Days
Oregon-Davis is delaying the start of the school year by three days. That moves the first day of class to Tuesday, August 11, according to a letter to parents from Superintendent Bill Bennett.
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Hold Graduation Tonight
The seniors at Oregon-Davis High School will get their diplomas in a ceremony set for tonight at 6 p.m. CT at the school’s soccer field.
Continue readingKnox Police Investigate Accident Involving School Bus
Officers from the Knox City Police Department were called to a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 35 in Knox at the intersection of Lake Street on Tuesday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Students Build Morale with Local Authorities during ‘Shop with a Cop’
Several Starke County students will be heading back to school with some new clothing thanks to the Kankakee Valley Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P) and the local agencies who participated in the annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event.
Continue readingOregon Davis School Board Approves Recommendation for Jump Start Staffing
The Oregon-Davis School Board considered a recommendation for Jump Start staffing when members met last Monday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Lunch Prices Will Remain the Same Next School Year
The Oregon-Davis School Board took action on lunch prices for the 2019-2020 school year when members met Monday night.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to Meet in Jr./Sr. High Cafeteria
The Oregon-Davis School Board is expected to take action on recommended administrative changes at the Jr./Sr. High when members meet tonight.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Students to Hold Mini Relay for Life
Oregon-Davis students engage in a fight against cancer every year with the Mini Relay for Life event on campus. This year will be their 15th annual event with funds going to the American Cancer Society.
Continue readingKnox City Council Amends Salary Ordinance to Account for School Resource Officer
Knox City Council members amended the Salary Ordinance for 2019 in order to account for a new School Resource Officer position.
Continue readingStarke County Students Encouraged to Utilize Available Resources to Report Bullying
Bullying is a serious issue that many students face and unfortunately with the introduction of new technology, it no longer stays in the schoolyard.
It can infiltrate multiple aspects of a child’s life to the point where they feel they’ve lost control. In order to raise awareness about this prevalent problem, October is recognized as Bullying Prevention Month. Continue reading
Calling Job Seekers of All Ages: SCEDF to Host Career Fair Today & Manufacturers Day Tomorrow
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation wants to help community members of all ages find a job that’s right for them. That’s why they’re hosting a few different events this week that will highlight a variety of local career options.
Today, WorkOne is teaming up with the SCEDF to host a career fair from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Knox Middle School auxiliary gym. Job seekers are invited to attend this event to find out more about the kind of opportunities that are out there. Attendees are asked to enter through door number five. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Officials Look to the Future Following Results of Referendum Tax Levy
Now that the Oregon-Davis School referendum tax levy has passed, school officials are evaluating various aspects of how the corporation is run in order to ensure the additional revenue will be spent practically and proficiently.
Superintendent Dr. Don Harman said officials are assessing staffing, programs and everything about the corporation’s operations in order to prioritize needs. Continue reading
Starke County Youth Club Seeks Funds to Expand Programs
The Starke County Youth Club is able to provide after-school programs to students K-12 across the county thanks to grant funding.
One grant the club utilizes is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. SC Youth Club Executive Director Irene Szakonyi said they’re reapplying for that grant this year and the deadline for it is coming up soon.
Szakonyi explained that and a part of the grant process, Youth Club representatives are working with their partners to determine particular needs. She said their partners include all the county schools, the public library system, the Starke County Economic Development Foundation and Purdue Cooperative Extension Services.
“We really do work together to make sure that there are high quality programs for kids in this community that address academic outputs, and personal success for kids.”Szakonyi continued, “Things like homework help and tutoring, science, technology engineering, and math, life skills, college and career readiness. All of those things that make sure that a kid is prepared to be successful in school and in work and in life.” Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board to Hold Public Work Session About Fiscal Strategic Planning
The Oregon-Davis School Board is holding a special work session on Monday to deliberate and receive public input about fiscal strategic planning for future operations. Specifically, the meeting will pertain to the general and referendum funds of the Oregon-Davis School Corporation.
Any visitor has the opportunity to speak but they must inform the school board president in advance by registering before the meeting begins. A registration sheet will be available at least thirty minute prior to the meeting. Continue reading
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Manufacturer’s Day
The theme of this year’s Starke County Economic Development Foundation’s Manufacturer’s Day is “Focus on Your Future”. Students from Oregon-Davis, North Judson-San Pierre, Culver and Knox Community Schools will attend today’s event at Knox Middle School with their sights set on future employment.
More than 350 7th grade students and 200 senior students are anticipated to attend the program which is intended to ensure that students are aware of the available job opportunities within the county and the required skills, training and education needed to obtain a position and keep it.
Representatives from more than ten industries from around the county will be available to share any details about what their jobs entail and what they look for in potential employees. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Corporation Introduces New Health Service This School Year
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation recently received a grant from the Indiana Rural Health Association that allowed them to implement a special health service when school began this year. At the new telehealth clinic, an on-site medical assistant utilizes telecommunication technology that allows a student to be seen by a health care provider without leaving school grounds.
Although the clinic is located in a private room at the elementary school, it is available to all Oregon-Davis students from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on school days. Between August 10th and September 26th, the telehealth clinic had 12 students come in for assistance. Continue reading
