West Central Middle/High School’s principal is stepping down. Scott Ritchie’s resignation was accepted by the school board Thursday.
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West Central School Board Approves Student Services Agreement with Four County
West Central students will be able to get expanded social and emotional support. The school board recently approved an agreement with Four County Counseling Center for a student services program, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingOngoing Enrollment Decline Prompting West Central to Look at Staff Reductions
West Central is bracing for continued enrollment decline. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school corporation is looking to reduce staff through attrition, but he isn’t ruling out a reduction in force.
Continue readingWest Central Continues Planning for HVAC Upgrades, Summer Projects
The West Central School Corporation continues planning for some facility upgrades. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school corporation is looking at using some of its COVID-19 stimulus money to upgrade its HVAC systems.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Moving Ahead with Religious Pullout Program
West Central students will get to leave campus for religious education during the school day. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says a released time religious instruction agreement was recently approved by the school board.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Votes Five-to-One to Oppose School Funding Adjustments
The West Central School Board has joined in the opposition to school funding adjustments being considered by the Indiana General Assembly. Last week, the board passed a resolution opposing “the use of public funds to non-public entities” by a vote of five-to-one.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation Researching Energy-Saving Projects
The West Central School Corporation is looking into some possible energy-saving upgrades. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says Performance Services recently did an audit of the schools’ HVAC systems and energy usage.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Learns More about Religious Pullout Proposal
The West Central School Board learned more about a potential religious education pullout program. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says a group of parents discussed Lifewise Academy during this month’s meeting.
Continue readingWest Central Getting New Softball Press Box, Thanks to Grants and Donations
West Central’s athletic facilities are getting an upgrade. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says work is starting on the new softball press box.
Continue readingLocal Churches Looking to Develop Religious Pullout Program for West Central Students
West Central students could soon have a new option for religious education. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says a group of local churches has expressed interest in setting up a program.
Continue readingWest Central Considers Food Service Director Position, Welcomes New Board Member
The West Central School Board welcomed its newest member last month. Jake Tanner took his oath of office, along with returning members Amanda Sharpe, Dennis Gutwein, and Jonathan Gutwein, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Moves $50,000 from Rainy Day Fund to Education Fund
Declining enrollment is prompting the West Central School Corporation to dip into its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board agreed this month to transfer $50,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Education Fund.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Pay Raise for Support Staff
The West Central School Corporation is giving its support staff a raise. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board approved a pay increase for non-certified employees Thursday.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Make-up Days
West Central School Corporation students will need to make up school days that were missed last month due to events that led to the two-day closure of the school corporation.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Teacher Appreciation Grants
The West Central School Board members took action last week to approve Teacher Appreciation Grants.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Finalizes Master Teacher Contract
West Central teachers and support staff will be getting a pay raise. The school board approved the 2020-2021 Master Teacher Contract last week, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Plan Bus Barn Improvements
The West Central School Board members are looking to make improvements to the corporation’s bus barn, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Holds Public Hearing on Master Teacher Contract
The West Central School Board members held a public hearing Thursday night concerning the terms in the Master Teacher Contract.
Continue readingWest Central Students to Continue with Virtual, In-Person Learning
Students in the West Central School Corporation will continue with a different type of schedule that was implemented to deal with COVID-19.
Continue readingCOVID-19, Internet Outage Prompt West Central to Close for Monday, Tuesday
West Central schools will be closed Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says it’s due to a combination of COVID-19 and an internet outage caused by wind damage.
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