The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is changing the way the Berg Scholarship is administered. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Transfers Scholarship Funds to Community Foundation
The Starke County Community Foundation Awards $5,000 to Local Non-Profits
For the first time this year, The Starke County Community Foundation has adopted an open grant-cycle meaning that grant applications will be accepted and awards will be given year-round. $5,000 worth of grants were recently distributed to several local non-profit organizations. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Approves Grant Applications for Yellow River Access Site Project
The Starke County Park Board is moving ahead with a couple grant applications for a Yellow River access site at Range Road. The project involves the construction of a gravel lane and parking area, as well as an EZ dock kayak launch, for a cost of just over $53,000.
Starke County Park Board to Discuss Grant Opportunities, Bass Lake Beach and Campground
The Starke County Park Board will discuss some potential sources of grant funding during tonight’s meeting.
Knox Elementary School to Add Second Kindergarten Countdown Camp
Knox Elementary School will be able to expand this year’s Kindergarten Countdown, thanks to some help from the local community. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Peggy Shidaker told the school board Monday that the program typically helps students with no preschool experience adjust to kindergarten. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Learns About ‘Girls on the Run’ Program
Students at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School have been learning self-confidence through running. Girls on the Run is a 10-week program for girls in grades three through five. Continue reading
Preschool Offers Essential Developmental Skills, Learn More at Tonight’s Pre-K Fair
The Starke County Community Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Preschool Fair for local children and their families this evening at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox. Several local preschools will be represented, including Marshall-Starke Head Start. Education Director Dawn Wallen says regardless of which school you choose, structured learning is essential to development. She says 85 percent of brain development occurs between birth and age 5. Continue reading
SCCF Touts Importance of Early Childhood Education
The Starke County Community Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Preschool Fair for local children and their families tomorrow evening at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Development Director Sarah Origer says a number of local programs will be represented at this one-stop shop. She encourages families to look seriously at early childhood education opportunities. Continue reading
Families Invited to Starke County Preschool Fair
Parents and guardians of preschool age Starke County children can learn about education options during the 4th Annual Starke County Preschool Fair. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Grant applications are available from the Starke County Community Foundation for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Some of the awards have deadlines, while others do not. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Revamps Grant Deadlines
The Starke County Community Foundation has removed deadlines from most of its grant applications in an effort to make funds for community projects more accessible. Continue reading
Knox Council to Discuss Band Stage at Wythogan Park
The next Wythogan Park improvement project is on tonight’s Knox City Council agenda. The Starke County Community Foundation will speak to the council about the performance stage under construction in the park during this evening’s 7 p.m. meeting. The project is on hold until the weather breaks but should be ready for performances by Memorial Day. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Announces 2017 Lilly Scholar
A Culver Community High School senior is the Starke County Community Foundation 2017 Lilly Scholar. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Reports Generous #GivingTuesday
The Starke County Community Foundation hosted a profitable 20th anniversary open house at its new location in conjunction with #GivingTuesday. The local nonprofit raised $1,120 to help better the quality of life in Starke County. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Hosting #GivingTuesday Open House
Get into the spirit of the holiday season by observing Giving Tuesday today. The movement to encourage thoughtful, charitable giving to start the Christmas season is in its fifth year. Continue reading
Adventure Island Preschool to Lease Space at Former N.J.-S.P. Middle School
The former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School building will have another new tenant come January. The school board voted last night to lease the former family and consumer science classroom to Adventure Island Preschool through May for $350 per month. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Honors Tri Kappa’s Generosity
The Starke County Community Foundation recently honored a local nonprofit organization for the outstanding work they do in the community. The Zeta EtaTri Kappa Chapter received the 2nd annual James R. Hardesty Leadership in Philanthropy Award during the SCCF 20th anniversary celebration. Continue reading
Psi Iota Xi Holds Craft and Vendor Show to Benefit Scholarship Funds
Get some of your holiday shopping done while increasing educational opportunities for Starke County students. Psi Iota Xi Sorority of Knox is hosting its annual Winter Wonderful craft and vendor show tomorrow. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation to Lease Space in Former N.J.-S.P. Middle School
The Starke County Community Foundation will soon be renting some office space in the former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School building. A lease agreement was approved Tuesday by the N.J.-S.P. School Board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Annette Zupin. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board to Discuss 2017 Budget, Starke County Community Foundation Lease
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider several items related to the corporation’s 2017 budget when it meets this evening. According to the advance agenda, members of the public will have a chance to offer input on the budget, including the Capital Projects Fund and the Bus Replacement Fund. Continue reading
