The Argos School Corporation is halfway through their multi-faceted construction project according to Superintendent Ned Speicher.
Continue readingArgos Superintendent Discusses Progress Related to Multi-Faceted Construction Project
Argos School Superintendent Highlights Educational Element of Solar Energy Project
Argos School Superintendent Ned Speicher recently had an opportunity to highlight the schools’ upcoming solar energy project, plans to include solar panel cleaning Grand Junction services, and its innovative educational component.
Continue readingArgos Schools to Start Cold Weather Bus Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups Next Week
In order to prepare for inclement colder weather, the Argos School Corporation will once again offer bus pick-up and drop-off points to assist the students who may normally walk to and from school.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Resolution Related to Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Argos School Board members recently considered a resolution related to a new state-wide requirement and the Teachers’ Retirement Fund (TRF).
Continue readingArgos Officials Create School Resource Officer Fund
Argos Town officials recently created a fund related to the School Resource Officer position that was established last school year.
Continue readingPortion of Argos Schools’ Energy-Savings Project to Protect from Peak Usage
There is an additional element of the Argos Schools’ upcoming Guaranteed Energy Savings project that is going to help save the corporation more money in the long run.
Continue readingArgos Police Officer to Attend School Resource Officer Training This Month
Multiple entities in the Town of Argos continue to work together to secure the safety of students in the community.
Over the last few months, officials from the Argos Community School Corporation, the Town Council and the Police Commission have been coordinating with one about hiring a School Resource Officer (SRO).
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney mentioned that Officer David Carrell will be attending training this month to learn the skills necessary to serve as an SRO. Continue reading
Argos School Board Approves Sale of Property
Argos School Board members approved the sale of some property when they met last Monday.
Superintendent Ned Speicher shared that several lots to the south of the school property were recently sold to another Argos entity for a housing project. Continue reading
Indiana Department of Education Announces School Accountability Grades
When it comes to the latest A through F School Accountability Grades released by the Indiana Department of Education, multiple local school corporations saw an improvement or remained consistent with last year’s grade. Continue reading
Projects at Argos School Corporation Expected to Wrap Up Next Month
Renovation projects at Argos Community School Corporation are expected to wrap up soon, according to Superintendent Ned Speicher. Continue reading
’17-’18 School Year Accomplishments and Goals Shared During Argos School Board Meeting
Some accomplishments, as well as a few ongoing goals, were shared during the Argos School Board meeting on Monday.
The successfully implemented Argos Pre-School program was acknowledged as an accomplishment, as well as the corporation’s two nominations from the Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program offered through the University of Notre Dame. Continue reading
Teacher Performance Grants Awarded to Several Local Schools
Educators at several local schools will receive a share of the $30 million in Teacher Performance Grants awarded by the state to more than 1,300 schools. Funds were given to schools with students earning ISTEP+ or end of course assessment passing scores of 72.5 percent or above or with a growth in graduation rates of 5 percent ore more from the previous year. Teachers who are rated effective or highly effective under Indiana’s teacher evaluation system for the 2013-2014 academic year will be paid based on student performance. Continue reading
