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Thanks to the generous donors to Washington County Community Fooundation, a $14,500 grant was awarded to the YMCA Substance-Free Alternative Events. This grant will help provide increased regional awareness and the value of substance-free alternative events while driving opportunities for those citizens living near county borders to engage in safe environments. Thank you, donors!

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Bradie Shrum Elementary Students Go To The Polls

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Nov

Bradie Shrum Elementary Students Go To The Polls

06 Nov 2024

Bradie Shrum Elementary (BSE) students got the exciting chance to vote at school yesterday! However, their ballots might have looked a little different from yours. Instead of voting for who would be the next President of the United States of America, students were able to vote on which food items they prefer. With choices such as cheesy bread, chicken legs and chicken smackers, it was hard to make a bad decision. Below are some photos ...

West Washington Students Honored By College Board National Recognition Program

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Nov

West Washington Students Honored By College Board National Recognition Program

05 Nov 2024

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West Washington Star Student November 1

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West Washington Star Student November 1

01 Nov 2024

Congratulations to West Washington's most recent Star Student, Ella Chambers! Keep up the good work!

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Nov

Nominate Local Indiana Teachers for Top Agricultural Educator Award

01 Nov 2024

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West Washington Star Students

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West Washington Star Students

29 Oct 2024

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Bradie Shrum Elementary Fall Festival Oct. 29

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Bradie Shrum Elementary Fall Festival Oct. 29

25 Oct 2024

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Bradie Shrum Elementary Veteran's Day Program Nov 11

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Bradie Shrum Elementary Veteran's Day Program Nov 11

25 Oct 2024

By Monika Spaulding, Writer The fifth grade students at Bradie Shrum Elementary School will present a Veterans Day program, “The Brave” on Monday, November 11 at 9 a.m. in the school’s multi-purpose room. The program will include patriotic music, inspirational messages from students, and a slideshow containing photos of veterans related to students and staff at BSE. Several students will be sharing personal tributes to family veterans. ...

Students Learn The Importance Of The Election Process

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Students Learn The Importance Of The Election Process

23 Oct 2024

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Oct

Salem High School Students Win Old Settlers Days Art Contest

22 Oct 2024

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West Washington Perfect Attendance Students

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West Washington Perfect Attendance Students

22 Oct 2024

103 students at WWES had perfect attendance for the first nine weeks of the school year. A drawing was held for these students in each grade level for a $20 gift card to Lincks Clothing and Shoes. The winners were: Kindergarten: Adeline Mendizabal, 1st grade: Thane Rippy, 2nd grade: Traxton Williams, 3rd grade: Mickaha Ray, 4th grade: Aubrey Nokes, 5th grade: Hunter Hensley, 6th grade: Ava Waddell. Congratulations to the winners and t ...

Mr. Wolfe Named WW Gold Star Teacher

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Mr. Wolfe Named WW Gold Star Teacher

22 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Mr. Wolfe for being nominated by Leauna Springer and selected to be West Washington's Gold Star Teacher!

Keep up the great work, and continue to be an inspiration to your students!

Bradie Shrum Elementary Star Students Oct 14-18

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Bradie Shrum Elementary Star Students Oct 14-18

21 Oct 2024

Congratulations to last week's Bradie Shrum Elementary Star Students! Keep up the good work! Congratulations Ella, Xyler, Aiden, Carter, Salem, and Diesel! Congratulations Kinley, Alieana, Sage, Peyton, and Casyn! ...

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Oct

Indiana Educators Integrate Creativity into the Classroom with Fellowship

17 Oct 2024

the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that 20 educators from across the state have received funding to support artist residencies in their classrooms through the Indiana Educator Fellowship for Creative Teaching. The Fellowship for Creative Teaching is a program of the IAC, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, that celebrates and supports outstanding educators throughout the state in ...

Braeden Meredith Named West Washington Star Student

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Oct

Braeden Meredith Named West Washington Star Student

17 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Braeden Meredith who was named West Washington's most recent Star Student!

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WW PreK Students Visited By Local Firefighters

16 Oct 2024

PreK students at West Washington were recently treated by a wonderful visit from the Blue River and Livonia Volunteer Fire Departments. The students had a great opportunity to meet firefighters and learn about fire rescue equipment as well as lessons in fire safety. Thanks to the local volunteer fire departments, students at West Washington were given an experience they won’t soon forget! ...

Maggie Gibson Earns Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jacket Success Grant

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Maggie Gibson Earns Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jacket Success Grant

16 Oct 2024

BEREA, OH (10/16/2024)-- Maggie Gibson of Salem (47167) was among over 660 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace (BW) University campus this fall who earned more than $12.6 million in merit scholarships. Gibson, a graduate of Salem High School majoring in sport management, earned a $12,000 BW Yellow Jacket Success Grant based on outstanding academic achievements in high school. BW's merit scholarships are awarded ...

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Maci Muchler Is This Week's Senator Star Student!

15 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Maci Muchler, who is this week's Senator Star Student at West Washington!

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Oct

West Washington Senior Ryli Skinner Wins Indiana "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest

15 Oct 2024

Congratulations to West Washington Senior Ryli Skinner! Her art was selected from submissions across the state for the "I Voted" sticker competition. Her artwork will be printed and distributed at polling locations across the state! In addition, she will be honored at the state house. Secretary of State Diego Morales said, "I am incredibly proud of the young Hoosiers who participated in the 'I Voted' Sticker Design Contest. Cr ...

Digital Communication Students Compose Video Highlighting WW Early College Initiative

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Oct

Digital Communication Students Compose Video Highlighting WW Early College Initiative

15 Oct 2024

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14 Oct 2024

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Lyla Arnold Is Star Student

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Lyla Arnold Is Star Student

14 Oct 2024

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Congratulations To BSE Star Students

09 Oct 2024

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IU Southeast Garners 2025 Best Colleges Rankings from U.S. News & World Report

30 Sep 2024

Indiana University Southeast garnered several prestigious rankings from the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings. Among citations, IU Southeast ranked #50 in Top Public Schools, #82 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, #138 in Regional Universities Midwest, and #218 in Top Undergraduate Nursing (BSN). IU Southeast’s rankings placed them first or second within each category compared to other colleges and univers ...

Local Students Make SNHU Dean's List

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Local Students Make SNHU Dean's List

26 Sep 2024

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West Washington Meeting Minutes and Personnel Report

24 Sep 2024

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East Washington High School Homecoming Ceremony Photos

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East Washington High School Homecoming Ceremony Photos

20 Sep 2024

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Salem High School Homecoming Ceremony Photos

17 Sep 2024

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Indiana Leads The Nation For The Share Of High Schoolers Earning College Credits Before Graduation

13 Sep 2024

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Eastern High School 2024-25 Football Homecoming Court

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Eastern High School 2024-25 Football Homecoming Court

13 Sep 2024

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INDOT Seeks Applicants for Engineering Scholarship Program

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INDOT Seeks Applicants for Engineering Scholarship Program

13 Sep 2024

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