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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
26 Sep 2024
MANCHESTER, NH (09/25/2024)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits o ...
West Washington Meeting Minutes and Personnel Report
24 Sep 2024
West Washington School Corporation
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
September 16, 2024
The Board of School Trustees of West Washington School Corporation met in REGULAR SESSION at 7:00 P.M. in the library of West Washington High School on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Present: &nb ...
East Washington High School Homecoming Ceremony Photos
20 Sep 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 East Washington High School Homecoming Court!
Prince Brody Temple
Princess Bailey Smith
King Kaleb Bongibault
Queen Allie Arvin
...
Salem High School Homecoming Ceremony Photos
17 Sep 2024
Congratulations to the Salem High School Homecoming Court!
- Heart Throb and First Runner up King Rafe Wells
- 1st Runner Up Queen Peyton Maynard
- King Hunter Trainor
- Sweet Heart and Queen Morgan Humphrey
Photos by Editor Nathaniel Smith ...
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Indiana Leads The Nation For The Share Of High Schoolers Earning College Credits Before Graduation
13 Sep 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – As high school students across Indiana return to the classroom, Ivy Tech Community College today announced a new milestone for the College’s dual credit and dual enrollment program. Last year, more than 7,200 Indiana high schoolers earned over 9,200 college credentials through Ivy Tech before graduation – an all-time high for the program. This school year, approximately 450 schools will offer st ...
Eastern High School 2024-25 Football Homecoming Court
13 Sep 2024
Congratulations to the following students for being nominated to the 2024-2025 Football Homecoming Court!
Pictured from left to right are:
Aubrey Mollet, Liam Moore, Bailey Smith, Brayden Sosnicki, Abby Fowler, Brody Temple, Bracie Jackson, Garret Drury, Riley Brown, Gunner Drury, Allie Arvin, and Kaleb Bongibault.
Homecoming will take place on Friday, September 20th at 1100 N Eastern School Rd, New Pekin. ...
INDOT Seeks Applicants for Engineering Scholarship Program
13 Sep 2024
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking applicants for its Engineering Scholarship Program, available for undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients receive financial assistance, as well as opportunities for paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation.
Students must be accepted or enrolled full-time in one of Indiana’s accredited Civil Engineering schools. The program must also be certified by Indi ...
West Washington Schools Outperform Area Schools
12 Sep 2024
West Washington Schools have demonstrated remarkable academic success across all levels from elementary through high school.
West Washington Elementary:
Highest Total Pass Rates on ILearn in 8 surrounding counties
Highest 5th Grade Math Pass Rate in the State of Indiana
3rd Highest 6th Grade Language Arts Pass Rate in the State of Indiana
In 2024, West Washington Elementary School (WWES) once a ...
East Washington School Board To Address Superintendent Contract Proposal
12 Sep 2024
On Tuesday September 24th, a public hearing will address the contract proposal between the East Washington School Corporation and Superintendent Rebecca Jones. The meeting will be in the boardroom of the main administration building at 5:00 p.m., located at 1050 North Eastern School Road in Pekin. The proposed contract will be for employment for 2024-25 through 2026-27, with the annual proposed salary being $117,000 as well as a ...
Indiana529 To Give $10K Scholarship Award
11 Sep 2024
In celebrating College Savings Month, Indiana529 is holding an education sweepstakes through the month of September in which one Hoosier family will be selected to win $10,000 to use for a college or apprenticeship program of their choice.
In order to win, participants 18 years of age and older are required to complete the entry form by 11:59 p.m. on September 30th. The winner will then be randomly selected for the deposit into an Indi ...
Salem Band Invitational Will Be September 7th
04 Sep 2024
The Salem Band Invitational is back this year! The event will be held Saturday, Spet. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. There are six area bands competing: Southwestern, Northeast Dubois, Eastern (Pekin), Henryville, Silver Creek and Orleans.
The Marching Lions will perform in exhibition at 8 p.m. with awards presented at 8:30 p.m.
The cost to get into the event is: Adult $7, students $5 and children under 3 are free.
(Photos ...
Salem High School Homecoming Will Be September 13th
04 Sep 2024
Salem High School will hold its Homecoming Ceremony on September 13th immediately prior to the start of the home football game at 7 p.m. Join fellow community members in supporting the candidates and Salem Lions Football. Candidates this year are:
Seniors: Hunter Trainor, Braxton Backus, Abby Maynard, and Morgan Humphrey
Juniors: Finn Kritzer, Rafe Wells, Brynan Barton, and Emma Loyd
Sophomores: Mason Abbot, Aiden Cole ...
"Try It Tuesday" At Bradie Shrum Elementary School
30 Aug 2024
The Bradie Shrum Elementary School cafeteria is holding a special “Try It Tuesday” lunch for students. Approximately once a month, students are greeted at lunch with optional samples of new menu items in addition to the regular lunch menu for the day. The sampled lunch item will then be served on the following Thursday. The initial launch of “Try It Tuesday” occurred just last week on August 20th. The students were given samples of Mexi ...
IU Eskenazi Students To Showcase Rural Placemaking Studio Designs August 27
22 Aug 2024
Comprehensive design students from the IU Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design will showcase their innovative designs for rural southern Indiana communities from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, at The Mill at 642 N. Madison Street in Bloomington. The event is presented by the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement and the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design.
Rural community partners include Bl ...
"The Witching Hour' Is The Theme For The Marching Lions' Season
21 Aug 2024
By Monika Spaulding
This Friday, the Salem Marching Lions will take the field for the first time this season during halftime of the home football game.
Band Director Brittany Hildenbrand is excited for the community to see this year’s theme: "The Witching Hour." The show will specifically focus on the time and how things are progressively more spooky as it gets closer to 12 a.m.
Hildenbrand said, “the show opens with the color ...
Grades 3-5 Salem Star Students Of The Week
19 Aug 2024
Congratulations to Jameson, Wyatt, Lilly, Gavin, and Ellyeanna for being grades 3-5 Salem Star Students of the Week!
Grades K-2 Salem Star Students Of The Week
19 Aug 2024
Congratulations to Summer, Kase, Easton, Maggie, Remington, and Lila for being grades K-2 Salem Star Students of the Week!
Salem High School Turf Field Dedicated To Jim Ralston
19 Aug 2024
By: Nathaniel Smith, Website Editor
On Friday, August 9th, the new turf field at the Salem High School was officially completed and dedicated to former coach and principal, Jim Ralston.
This highly anticipated project was made possible by the Wilson Education Service Center (WESC) along with Hellas. It was led by WESC Executive Director Brent Minton who attended Salem Community Schools as a student and football player, later taught as ...
Community Foundation Of Southern Indiana Scholarship Applications Now Available
12 Aug 2024
After awarding more than 160 scholarships worth $847,000 in student financial assistance last year, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana (CFSI) is excited to announce the re-opening its scholarship program for the 2024-25 school year.
Beginning Monday, August 12, students throughout Clark, Floyd, and surrounding counties can begin applying for scholarships offered through the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana.
While man ...
IU Southeast School of Business Makes Princeton Review “Best of” List For 18th Year
05 Aug 2024
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (August 5, 2024) – For the 18th consecutive year, the IU Southeast School of Business has been named an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review®. The education services company recently named the school’s on-campus MBA program to its list of Best Business Schools for 2024.
The program has been so honored every year since 2006.
"All of the b-schools that made our list for 2024 del ...
Police Remind Motorists To Stop For School Buses Or Face The Consequences
05 Aug 2024
As students head back to the classroom, state and local law enforcement agencies are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for school bus stop arms. As school begins, officers will be increasing patrols to prevent stop-arm violations, speeding, and reckless driving around school buses and school zones.
The patrols are part of the Stop Arm Violation Enforcement campaign – better known as SAVE. These patrols are funded by the ...
Buckle up for Back to School Month: Safety Tips For Parents And Communities
02 Aug 2024
As students prepare to head back to school in August, parents and community members are reminded of critical safety information to keep kids safe.
“Sending students back to school is an annual reminder of our duty to keep the kids of our community safe,” said Sheriff Brent Miller. “Parents and community members must respect the law and follow this crucial guidance to promote a safe learning environment for our kids. When we all do our ...
SHS Turf Football Field Nears Completion
29 Jul 2024
By: Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The new artificial turf installation is under way at the Salem Lions football field. The Salem School Board approved the turf and a new press box at their January 18 meeting.
The turf field costs $1.7 million and the press box $481,413.
The field is named after Jim Ralston, who was the coach from 1977 to 1996. After that Ralston was principal at the high school, retired, and the ...
East Washington Schools Calendar 2024-2025
29 Jul 2024
July *31 PROSSER AM/PM Begins
August *5-6 Teacher Work Day - NO STUDENTS *7 First Student Day
September * Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
October *4 Quarter 1 Ends (42 days) *7-11 Fall Break - NO SCHOOL *14 Quarter 2 Begins *18 Parent Conferences (E-Learning for Students)
November *27-29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
December *20 Quarter 2 Ends (47 days) *23-31 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January *1-2 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL *3 ...
Salem Community Schools Calendar 2024-2025
29 Jul 2024
July *31 PROSSER AM/PM Begins
August *5-6 Teacher Work/Prof Day *7 First SCS Student Day
September *2 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
October *4 Quarter 1 Ends (42 days) *7-11 Fall Break - NO SCHOOL *18 eLearning/Parent/Teacher Conferences (assistants work)
November *27-29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
December *20 Quarter 2 Ends (47 days) *23-31 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January *1-2 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL *3 Teacher Day ...
West Washington Schools Calendar 2024-2025
29 Jul 2024
August *5-6 Teacher Day - NO SCHOOL *6 Open House *7 First Student Day
September *2 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
October *7-11 Fall Break - NO SCHOOL *17 Virtual Day - NO SCHOOL (Parent teacher conferences)
November *27-29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
December *23-31 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL (End of semester 1)
January *1-2 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL *3 Teacher Day - NO SCHOOL *20 Snow Make-up Day
February *10 Snow Make-up ...
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