NP, MV school boards earn awards
HANCOCK COUNTY – The school boards of New Palestine Community Schools and Mt. Vernon Community Schools both recently received Exemplary Governance Awards.
The awards were given by the Indiana School Boards Association for the 2023 calendar year for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success, according to a press release.
Board awards are based on points earned by each member for attending ISBA seminars, workshops, conferences, and other learning events, as well as the board’s completion of certain additional criteria, such as a retreat with an outside facilitator and goal setting to elevate student achievement outcomes.
This year, 105 school boards are receiving awards through the EGA program. The New Palestine board received the level 2 advanced award, according to the ISBA website, while Mt. Vernon board received a level 1 commendable award. MV board member Phil Edwards also received an individual commendable award, based on earning points through ISBA events and activities.
New Palestine Community School Board members received an Exemplary Governance Award. Pictured from left are board member Dan Walker, Secretary Jon Hooker, President Laura Haeberle, Vice President Dr. Matt Ackerman, and board member Brian McKinney.
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The Mt. Vernon Community School Board members received an Exemplary Governance Award. Pictured from left is Kellie Freeman, Shannon Walls, Chad Gray, Phil Edwards and Meghan Britt. Edwards also received an individual award from the Indiana School Boards Association.
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STEM camps coming to local schools
HANCOCK COUNTY — Camp Invention is returning to local schools in Hancock County, offering elementary students a summer experience with science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Camp Invention, a national program, is for students entering grades 1-6. Cost is $270 but a discount is available at registration and for siblings.
Mt. Comfort Elementary School in the Mt. Vernon district offers the program June 3-7, while J. B. Stephens Elementary School in Greenfield offers it July 22-26. Learn more at invent.org/camp or email [email protected].
Summer enrichment camps coming to New Pal
NEW PALESTINE — New Palestine community schools will host 17 camps this summer covering a wide range of subjects for children.
Programs include mind mazes, Spanish, cooking, robotics, kindergarten readiness and more. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the New Pal school district to apply, however, priority registration will be given to NP students should the classes become full. Cost is $125 per camp. For a link to a complete list of programs and how to register, visit newpal.k12.in.us.
G-C Alumni Hall of Fame open
GREENFIELD – Nominations are open now for the next class of the Greenfield-Central Alumni Hall of Fame.
The 2024 award will honor and celebrate the successful lives and impactful contributions of Greenfield-Central graduates, including those from Eden, Greenfield, Hancock Central and Maxwell high schools. It recognizes the education provided by Greenfield-Central schools and is honored by the Greenfield Central School Foundation, which seeks to connect the community to the classroom.
Deadline for nominations is May 1. Visit gcschoolfoundation.com/g-c-alumni-hall-of-fame for a nomination form, profiles of past recipients and more on the award.
MV enrollment applications opening
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon schools are opening a window of time in which families that are out of district but would like to transfer to the corporation may apply.
While the first window was in April, the second window opens May 3-13. Parents and guardians will need to complete a separate application for each student who currently lives outside of the school district, or who anticipates moving out of the district before the 2024-25 school year begins. By completing an application, students are entered into a pool and requesting to attend the schools. It does not guarantee enrollment, but priority will be given to current out-of-district and transfer students, their siblings and employees’ children. All applicants will receive notice by May 31.
Visit mvcsc.k12.in.us for details, or visit the website during the windows to apply.
Kindergarten 101 in July
GREENFIELD — A free, week-long experience helping youngsters prepare for kindergarten is returning this summer.
Kindergarten 101 is July 22-26 at JB Stephens Elementary School, 1331 N. Blue Road, Greenfield. Students enrolling in the 2024-25 school year will be able to participate in common kindergarten activities, such as lunch, recess, small group activities, daily read alouds and more. The goal is to install a love of learning and excitement to prepare for a successful school year.
The program is hosted by Purdue Extension Hancock County; contact Mandy Gray with questions at [email protected] or 317-462-1113. Space is limited. Follow the link to sign up through Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation’s Facebook page.
Free college courses available this summer
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana high school students grades 9-12 can enroll in free courses this summer at Ivy Tech Community College.
Free summer courses provide an opportunity for students to explore possible career options while earning college credits. Students who qualify for courses will receive free tuition and textbooks, with no limit on the number of courses students can take. To qualify, students must be Indiana residents at any high school, including current eighth graders entering ninth grade, graduating seniors, homeschool students and students at adult high schools.
For more, visit ivytech.edu/programs/special-programs-for-students/high-school-programs/free-summer-classes-for-high-schools-students.
