Oregon-Davis students have a chance to get a Jump Start on the school year, beginning next week. The two-week summer school program let students in grades one through eight brush up on their skills before school officially starts August 10. A one-week kindergarten Jump Start will also be offered, starting July 31.
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation hopes to improve the health of its students and reduce the number of sick days. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis students will be paying more for lunch next school year. Continue reading
A new club at Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School will mean more community service opportunities for students. Superintendent Don Harman says the school board this week approved the addition of a Leo Club. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is changing the way it handles student suspensions. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Board got an update Monday on the corporation’s plans for summer school. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is getting a new school bus. Superintendent Don Harman says the school board approved the purchase of a 2018 Bluebird 72-passenger bus Monday. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is looking to sell some unneeded equipment. On Monday, the school board gave permission to sell a warmer from the cafeteria. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Board got an update Monday on the corporation’s curriculum overhaul. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is planning some energy efficiency upgrades in the coming years. Continue reading
The Knox Community School Corporation will once again observe a balanced calendar for the upcoming school year. Superintendent A.J. Gappa says classes for students will start Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 and end May 25, 2018. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis High School students may soon be able to become certified lifeguards as part of their coursework. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis High School is trying to put an end to cell phone use during the school day. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis students will return to school a week later this fall. The school board approved a few changes Monday as part of the 2017-2018 calendar. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Board is weighing school calendar options for the 2017-18 academic year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman has suggested they consider starting classes a week later to accommodate 4-H participants. He’s also proposed a shorter fall break, as that’s when sophomores take the PSAT. Spring break would also be reduced from two weeks to one under the proposal because of ISTEP and other high-stakes assessments. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is considering changes to its school calendar. Oregon-Davis is in its second year of using the balanced calendar, but now the corporation says it’s researching various options. A range of factors are being considered, including the Starke County 4-H fair, high-stakes testing, and the overall “academic and social growth of all Oregon-Davis students.” Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Board elected new officials for 2017 Monday. The president elected is Chris Lawrence. The vice president elected is Andrea Macintosh, and elected as secretary is Kurt Hayes. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has canceled two days of classes due to weather, but Superintendent Don Harman says students will be able to make them up from home. Continue reading
