“Joy”ful teachers conference returns to EHHS
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Joy Jam returns this summer to Eastern Hancock schools.
The educational conference will be July 15-16 at Eastern Hancock High School. The event is designed to bring joy to educators, not only with speakers, but also a candy room, coffee shop and a puppy room for participants to enjoy. Registration is open now; follow the link via facebook.com/EasternHancockSchools.
Preschool events available for families
GREENFIELD – Local preschools are hosting open houses this week, giving parents and children a chance to look into schools prior to signing up for the 2024-25 school year.
Cougar Cubs’ two preschool locations will have open houses this week. An event is from 5-6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Cougar Cubs East, 1331 N. Blue Road, Greenfield; 5-6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Cougar Cubs West, 700 N. Broadway St., Greenfield. A preschool enrollment application will be available Feb. 1 at cougarcubs.gcsc.k12.in.us.
Zion Lutheran Preschool in New Palestine will host parent informational meetings Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 at 6513 W. 300 S., New Palestine. Learn more about the school at zionnewpal.org; enrollment opens Feb. 16.
Shoe recycling competition this week
HANCOCK COUNTY – Local school children will be collecting shoes this week for the annual “No Cold Feet” Shoe Recycling Challenge.
The program, from Jan. 22-26, donates gently used shoes to Changing Footprints and poor-condition shoes are recycled into playground mulch. The event is sponsored by Recycle Hancock County: the school that brings in the most pairs of shoes per enrollment wins a school trophy. The class from each participating school that brings in the most pairs of shoes wins a prize for each student. Shoes should be tied together with a rubber band or shoe laces; they should be delivered to the student’s homeroom teacher.
Youth philanthropy award available
GREENFIELD – High school juniors may apply for the 2024 Martha Beckenholdt Youth Philanthropy Award.
The award, through the Community Foundation of Hancock County, recognizes a junior who has contributed outstanding time, talent and energy to philanthropic endeavors– attributes of the woman whom the award honors.
The award recipient selects a Hancock county nonprofit organization or agency to receive a $1,000 grant in his or her name.
For more, visit celebratehancock.org or facebook.com/CelebrateHancockIN.
