Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb made a stop in Culver Tuesday to applaud the achievements of Culver Elementary’s fourth-grade class in the “You and Me Vape Free” campaign. Indiana State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver joined Holcomb for the event.
Continue readingOfficials Investigate Bomb Threat Called into Culver Community Middle/High School
Officials investigated a bomb threat that was received at the Culver Middle/High School Tuesday, January 9 at 10:51 a.m. ET via a phone to another county.
Continue readingGym Floor Renovation Ongoing at Culver Community Middle/High School
Work is being done to install a new gym floor at the Culver Community Middle/High School.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Discusses Culver Youth Club Space at School Buildings
The Culver Community School Board members discussed the placement of the Youth Club within the Elementary and Middle and High School buildings.
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 readingCulver School Board Hires Elementary Teachers
Culver Elementary School will have a few new teachers when students return to class this week. The school board approved another round of hirings during a special session last week.
Continue readingParking Restricted by Culver Elementary School in Ordinance Amendment
Parking will be restricted by the Culver Elementary School on Lake Shore Drive to enhance safety.
Continue readingCulver Elementary School to Get Outdoor Classroom, Thanks to $5,000 Grant
Culver Elementary School is getting a new outdoor classroom, and volunteers are being sought to help with the installation. The school recently got a $5,000 grant from the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education, according to a school press release. That money will be used to install an outdoor classroom, which will include covered seating, an art area, space for gardening and science projects, and bird watching tools.
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 readingCulver Middle/High School Staff Moving into New Office Area, Restroom Upgrades Wrapping Up
Culver Community Middle/High School Restroom Upgrades Halfway Done
Enrollment Up at Culver Community Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is reporting some positive enrollment figures. Superintendent Karen Shuman shared the results of last Friday’s official count during Monday’s school board meeting. “We are up 24 students [over] last year, so we’re at 774, where last year, we were at 750,” she said. “So that is good.”
New Entrance Nearly Ready at Culver Community Middle/High School
Culver Community Middle/High School’s new main entrance is just about done. “All glass is in,” Superintendent Karen Shuman told the school board Monday. “All rooms are created. All plumbing is into the nurse’s station. All painting is completed. All furniture has been delivered. And all carpet has been replaced that needed replaced. So at this point, we are just waiting for trim to be finalized and cleaning of the whole zone to make it shine.”
Culver Elementary School Pre-K Program Now Eligible to Receive State Vouchers
It’s now easier for underprivileged kids to attend Culver Elementary School’s new pre-K program. Principal Erin Proskey told the school board Monday that the program was officially designated a legally licensed exempt preschool by the state last week. Continue reading
Culver Elementary School PTO to Host Ice Cream Social During Meet the Teacher Night
A meet and greet and a sweet treat are in store for Culver Elementary School students and their parents this evening. Continue reading
Culver Elementary School Finalizing Preparations for Pre-K Program
Culver Elementary School is getting ready to welcome its first preschool students. “We are full-fledged still going forward,” Superintendent Karen Shuman told the school board last week. “We have two sections of preschool in place. [Transportation Director] Paul [Widman] and I have worked out the transportation routes, so they’ll be attending the same number of hours as the regular students, and we’ll keep mapping that out as registration comes.”
Crossroads Church Helps with Landscaping Upgrades at Culver Elementary School
Culver School Board Updated on Middle/High School Construction Project
Culver School Board Approves Middle/High School Book Rental Fees
Culver School Board Approves Elementary School Book Rental Fees
The Culver School Board finalized elementary school book rental fees for the upcoming school year Monday. Fees will vary depending on grade level. Second grade will be the lowest at $84, while kindergarten will be highest at $123. Superintendent Karen Shuman said those amounts include book rental as well as other expenses throughout the course of the school year. Continue reading