The final tally is in and students at Riverside Intermediate School in Plymouth have raised hundreds for a charitable cause.
Fifth graders and teachers constructed a doghouse as part of an after-school mentoring program in an effort to raise money for the Marshall County Humane Society.
Students at Riverside Intermediate School have completed a project that they hope can raise a bit of money.
According to information provided by the Plymouth School Corporation, the students constructed a dog house with the help of several teachers from various subjects. The dog house along with lick mats for dogs, which is considered quite elaborate, is on display in the entry at Riverside.
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Plymouth High School has decided to recognize one of its teachers.
This past weekend marked an induction ceremony into the National Honor Society for 35 students. The organization recognizes students who have performed well in their academic pursuits.
The Culver School Corporation is preparing itself for reduced funding levels.
Now that the state of Indiana has determined new school funding formulas, the Culver School Corporation stands to lose revenue. Many rural school districts are facing a similar predicament due to reduced student populations.
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The Culver School Board may be able to help improve some summer programs.
Tom Kearns, a member of the Culver Park Board, addressed school board members on Monday night. The aim was to improve communication between the two bodies, especially in the areas of youth offerings.
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Students achieving academic success at Plymouth High School will be recognized this weekend.
U.S. News and World Report recently recognized the high school for the college readiness of students.
Students participating in an extracurricular at Culver High School were able to raise a considerable amount of cash in a short amount of time.
It was announced during Monday night’s Culver School Board meeting that Business Professionals of America students will be able to attend a national competition this month.
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The Culver School Corporation is hoping students find other classes to take after a decision on Monday night to eliminate an academic program.
Lacking student participation and enrollment prompted administration with Culver Schools to propose scrapping the Industrial Technology classes at the high school and middle school. The classes are more commonly known as “shop.”
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The Culver School Board continues to work through budget issues.
During last night’s meeting, members begrudgingly approved a Reduction in Force notice for two positions. Reductions in Force are often proposed as a temporary measure to reduce costs while awaiting additional revenue, but can be permanent.
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Area schools are recognizing the work of their teachers over the next several days.
National Teacher Appreciation Week is being celebrated across the country, and the Indiana State Teachers Association says the recognition will remind teachers their efforts are being noticed.
The Culver School Corporation will be considering RIF notices in the near future.
During tonight’s school board meeting, members will consider a resolution for the Reduction in Force. Removing positions from the books is often an annual process that allows the school corporation to bridge gaps in funding from the state or property tax levy.
A Plymouth High School student is now considered one of the top poetry readers in the country.
According to information provided by the Plymouth School Corporation, Emma Libersky has been selected to advance beyond the first round of the National Poetry Out Loud competition.
Fine Arts students at Plymouth High School will be showcasing their talents on Friday and Saturday.
The students have assembled their spring production which, this year, will once again be a variety show. Over 100 students involved in different groups, such as: the Pit Band, Chorus, Crimson Connection, Winter Guard, and Drum Line will participate. According to a press release, the show is being called “Time Machine.”
Work continues on the campus of Ancilla College.
The two-year liberal arts school is in the process of constructing a residence hall for freshman students. The building is expected to be finalized before the fall semester begins in August.
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Ancilla College will be giving prospective students some time to access their campus.
The Catholic based liberal arts school periodically hosts “Access Ancilla” Days. It’s designated as an open house to offer tours to interested students.
The second round of the ISTEP test will be administered starting next week in area schools.
Students took the first portion of the test in March of this year – which covers English, Math, and for some students: Science and Social Studies. ISTEP is used to help measure student performance in a handful of subject areas.
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The Culver Board of Education has accepted a couple of donations.
During last night’s School Board meeting, a donation was received from the Culver Kiwanis Club for $800. The funds will be donated for Culver High School’s Business Professionals of America Club.
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An area hospital will be providing services for women, this week.
As part of her senior service project, Olivia Sever – who attends Culver Academies – is organizing mammogram health screenings at the school. Mammograms are often used in the detection of breast cancer.
The Plymouth School Board may be able to better predict how students will perform on future SAT exams.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, PSAT data from the Class of 2017 was reviewed. The PSAT is designed to be given to High School Juniors. Plymouth Schools, however, have sophomores and a select group of juniors take the test. The state of Indiana helps fund the assessment.
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Despite scheduling three virtual learning days, the Plymouth Board of Education needed to take additional action.
During last night’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Dan Tyree recommended adding an extra day of class to the end of the school year. Plymouth is implementing the extra day due to the number of weather related school cancellations.
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