The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has announced the dates and details for its Kindergarten and Pre-K Round-Ups.
Continue readingOregon-Davis announces details of Kindergarten and Preschool Round-Ups
Oregon-Davis Taking Low-Tech Approach with Revived Preschool Program
The Oregon-Davis preschool program is back up and running. The school board got a tour of the preschool classrooms last month, but teacher Tish Cooper says there’s one thing you won’t find there.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to Consider Director of Student Services Hire Tonight
The Oregon-Davis School Board will decide whether to hire a director of student services tonight. Superintendent Bill Bennett had proposed adding the position with federal ESSER III money. The school board will also get an update on the preschool program and consider the schedule for the upcoming budget process.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Preschool Program Certified by State
Knox Elementary School’s preschool program has gotten its state certification. School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says that will allow the school to accept federally-funded vouchers to help cover the cost for families meeting income guidelines.
Continue readingKnox School Board Debates Preschool Fees
Whether or not Knox Elementary School should charge families for preschool was briefly debated during last week’s school board meeting. School officials are looking at charging $40 a week for five half-days of preschool a week*, while making arrangements to reduce the cost for families who can’t afford it.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Reports Strong Enrollment for Revived Preschool Program
Oregon-Davis’s revived preschool program is seeing a considerable amount of interest. “We’re getting close to 40 kids for preschool, which is outstanding, but then when you factor in the kids who are going all day, there’s a good chance we could use two classrooms,” Superintendent Bill Bennett recently told the school board.
Continue readingKnox Schools May Cut Teaching Positions due to Declining Enrollment
Oregon-Davis School Board Revives Preschool Program
The preschool program will be offered to children again at the Oregon-Davis School Corporation.
Continue readingCulver School Board Accepts Donation to Cover Unpaid Pre-K Fees
Families of Culver Elementary School’s pre-k students are getting some help, thanks to an anonymous donor. The school board Monday accepted a donation of over $500 to cover any unpaid preschool fees from last semester.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Grant Funding for Preschool Program
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is hoping to launch a new preschool program in January. Principal Jill Collins told the school board last week that the school has received grant funding to purchase materials and hire an instructor.
Continue readingEnrollment Continues for Expanded On My Way Pre-K Program
A program to help bring preschool within the reach of low-income families is now available in all 92 Indiana counties. The On My Way Pre-K program continues enrolling students for the 2019-2020 school year.
Continue readingPreschool Transportation Issues Have Knox School Officials Calling for Changes in State Law
Knox school officials hope action from state lawmakers will allow them to resume offering preschool transportation.
Continue readingCulver School Board Updated on ISTEP Scores, Preschool Program
The Culver School Board got an update last week on the schools’ ISTEP scores and the steps being taken in response, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingPreschool and Kindergarten Information Available at O-D Elementary Tonight
Prospective preschool and kindergarten students and their families are invited to Oregon-Davis Elementary School today to get more information about education opportunities this fall. Continue reading
O-D Preschool Openings Available
Oregon-Davis Elementary School has openings available for its preschool program. Principal William Bennett says it’s open to children who’ll be four years old by December 1. Continue reading
Preschool Block Party Planned at Knox Elementary
Starke County families with children ages birth through kindergarten are invited to a free educational event at Knox Elementary School. The Block Party will take place Thursday, March 17 from 5 until 6 p.m. in the gymnasium. Continue reading
West Central Seeks Feedback Regarding Potential Preschool
The West Central School Corporation is considering adding a preschool program in 2016. Continue reading
Preschool scholarships available at SCCF
Many local preschools still have openings for children to ensure your child is ready for kindergarten.
Full and partial scholarships are still available at several local preschools through the Starke County Community Foundation’s Preschool Scholarship Program. Preschools participating in the scholarship program that still have openings include Foundations Preschool and Little Lambs Preschool, both located in Knox plus adventure Island Preschool and St. Peter Lutheran Preschool in North Judson.
Enrollment for Kindergarten, Preschool at O-D Set for April 16
Kindergarten and preschool registration for Oregon-Davis students will be Wednesday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT at the elementary school.
30 Students Approved for KCES Preschool Program
The Knox Community School Board members received an update on the Title 1 preschool screening process at their meeting this week.
Instructor Jana Hazelton explains the process.
“We did a two-day screening for preschool where families brought in their little one in. The screening consisted of language, math concepts and gross and fine motor concepts. We had a testing team consisting of three teachers and we did the evaluation of the results based on readiness for our program,” explained Hazelton.
