A tentative graduation date has been set for seniors at West Central High School.
Continue readingWest Central to Continue Paying Support Staff during School Closure
The West Central School Board took action last week to pay support staff while regular classes are canceled. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says employees will be paid their regular amounts during the emergency school closure, which will last until at least May 1.
Continue readingWest Central School Staff Working on Textbook Rental Fees
The staff members at the West Central School Corporation are looking into textbook rental fees for the 2020-2021 school year.
Continue readingWest Central School Administrators to Discuss Coronavirus
West Central administrators will be meeting today to discuss strategies concerning the coronavirus.
Continue readingEnrollment Drops at West Central Schools in Second School Year Student Count
Enrollment numbers dropped at the West Central School Corporation on the second student count day of the school year.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Discusses Incorporating Chromebook Fee with Textbook Fees
The West Central School Board members held a lengthy discussion last week on how to incorporate Chromebook fees into textbook fees in an upcoming school year.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Discusses New CDL Requirements
The West Central School Board members considered an amendment to the corporation’s policy concerning CDL testing.
Continue readingWest Central School Board to Consider Policy Allowing Homeschooled Students to Participate in Athletics
The West Central School Board members continued a discussion last week on allowing homeschooled students to participate in athletics at the corporation.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Continues Discussions Concerning Sixth Grade Move
More research will be conducted into a potential move of the sixth grade from the West Central Middle/High School back to the Elementary School.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Naloxone Policy
West Central School Board Holds Discussion Concerning Homeschooled Students and Athletics
Homeschooled students could help increase participation numbers in athletics at the West Central School Corporation. That topic was explored, in brief, by the school board members last week.
Continue readingArea Farmers Learn about Opportunities to Bring Technology to Their Fields
Digital technology has the potential to change agriculture, and on Tuesday, area farmers had the chance to learn how they can be on the cutting edge. The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network discussed the “internet of things” and its impact, during an event hosted in cooperation with the West Central School Corporation.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Reviews Naloxone Policy
The West Central School Board members reviewed a proposed Naloxone policy during their board meeting Thursday night.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Discusses Purchase of New Doors for Safety Upgrade
The West Central School Board members considered the purchase of new doors at the elementary school.
Superintendent Dan Zylstra said the purchase is over $200,000, but a Secured School Safety grant award in the amount of $100,000 will be used toward the claim.
He stated in a previous meeting that the classroom doors are original to the building. Some doors will be keyed differently to secure different parts of the building and the grant funds will also help with that cost.
The school board unanimously approved the requisition as presented.
The board also unanimously approved the renewal of computer licenses as listed in the requisitions list.
West Central School Board Reviews School Improvement Plans
The building principals at the West Central School Corporation presented the school improvement plans to the school board last week.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Reviews Bids for Secured School Safety Grant Project
Two companies submitted bids for consideration for the proposed safety project at the West Central School Corporation.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Bus Purchase
The West Central School Board members took action last week to purchase two new buses, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Discusses Intersection Safety Project
An intersection near the West Central School Corporation will undergo a safety upgrade.
Continue readingNew Treasurer Named at West Central School Corporation
The West Central School Board members took action last week to appoint a new corporation treasurer.
Continue readingNew Technical Program Proves Positive at West Central Schools
The West Central School Board members were intrigued with the success teachers are having with a new piece of technology purchased for the corporation earlier this year, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
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