The Oregon-Davis School Board has finalized the calendars for the next two school years. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the only major change from this year’s calendar is that parent-teacher conferences will be held in the middle of the first and third quarters, rather than at the end.
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Oregon-Davis is looking to become a STEM-certified school corporation. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school board got an update from Elementary School Principal Bill Bennett last week on the school corporation’s efforts in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is planning for upgrades to the schools’ heating and cooling systems. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the HVAC systems in both buildings are nearing the end of their lifespan.
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Oregon-Davis High School will offer new food science and interior design courses next school year. The school board last week approved the addition of four classes to the Course Description Guide, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board is gearing up for summer school. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the 2020 summer school program was officially approved during last week’s meeting.
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The Oregon-Davis Boys Basketball team is getting a financial boost, in memory of a former teacher. Industrial arts teacher Ron Henigsmith passed away December 31. A $640 anonymous donation is his memory was accepted by the school board last week, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
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The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is updating its policies when it comes to employees’ use of communication devices and social media. A number of updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA were approved by the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Corporation is working to address students’ social and emotional health. The school board Monday approved an agreement with the Bowen Center to launch a Student Assistance Program, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingSoftball could soon be coming to Oregon-Davis. Athletic Director Jerry Miller discussed the possibility of adding a softball program during Monday’s school board meeting, and Superintendent Dr. Don Harman estimates that about 20 student athletes and parents were there to show their support.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board recently got an update on how the Hamlet Lions Club continues to partner with the school corporation. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says club member Mitch Semans gave a presentation during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Corporation continues to benefit from the community’s generosity. Several donations were accepted by the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board is switching its president and vice president for 2020. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the board elected officers Monday.
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The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is building up its Rainy Day Fund. The school board passed a resolution Monday to transfer $300,000 in leftover Operations Fund money, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman
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Open enrollment continues to create challenges for the Oregon-Davis School Corporation. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation recently shared some details from the Indiana Department of Education’s fall transfer report with the Hamlet Town Council.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board accepted more than $2,100 in donations last week. A large chunk of that was for student lunch accounts, including $500 from VFW Post #748, $400 from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, and $250 from an anonymous donor. The Knox Masonic Lodge donated $665 for the schools’ music department, and Farm Fertilizers provided more than $200 for the Oregon-Davis FFA chapter.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Corporation is laying out strategies to boost test scores and attendance. The school board approved the 2019-2020 school improvement plans last week, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
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Efforts to boost housing development in Starke County were shared with the Oregon-Davis School Board last week.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board continues moving forward with the process of doing away with board member districts. Back in October, board members passed a resolution to make the change in the board’s organizational plan. On Monday, they approved another resolution as the next step, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingOregon-Davis High School students will be able to take courses in fashion and critical thinking, starting next school year. They will be using the best serger for beginners to be able to learn quickly. The school board approved the junior/senior high school’s 2020-2021 Course Description Guide Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingTwo state lawmakers addressed some of the challenges facing local schools during Monday’s Oregon-Davis School Board meeting. Senator Mike Bohacek and Representative Jim Pressel had a good discussion with board members, according to O-D Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
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