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IU Southeast Appoints Nine to Board of Advisors
12 Nov 2024
Indiana University Southeast has welcomed nine new members to its Board of Advisors.
“We are very fortunate to welcome these new board members who will continue to help connect IU Southeast to our local mission of serving our students and our region,” said Joe Glover, vice chancellor for University Relations. “Each new member has deep roots in the community and brings skills that will help our campus grow and thrive.”
Lan ...
SHS Student Media Wins Multiple Awards At IUS Media Day
12 Nov 2024
By Monika Spaulding, Writer
The Salem High School Media students had a BIG day last Friday at the IUS Media Day. Salem Lions News Network, which encompasses the SLNN news broadcast, live streaming and radio, as well as SHS Newspaper and Digital Media students, won multiple awards, including second place for Best News Organization of the Year!
Teachers J.D. Wade-Swift and Monika Spaulding are extremely proud of their students’ ha ...
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
05 Nov 2024
Students from West Washington High School have been awarded the College Board National Recognition Rural and Small Town Award. This annual award recognizes top-performing high school students who belong to communities that have historically been underrepresented on college campuses.
Congratulations to Ava Woods, Leauna Springer, Paige Wofford, Caleb Pavey, Gaven Mancine and Will Johnson for their outstanding academic performance in the ...
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!
Nominate Local Indiana Teachers for Top Agricultural Educator Award
01 Nov 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2024) — Agriculture educators play a crucial role within their communities by investing countless hours to prepare and empower students for successful careers in the industry.
In recognition of their invaluable contributions and to offer additional resources for their programs, Nationwide introduced the Golden Owl Award in 2018.
Since its inception, the Golden Owl Award has awarded nearly hal ...
West Washington Star Students
29 Oct 2024
Congratulations to the most recent West Washington Star Students Keaton Stone and Phillip Carlton! Keep up the great work! ...
Bradie Shrum Elementary Fall Festival Oct. 29
25 Oct 2024
By Cynthia Elliott, Student Writer
Bradie Shrum Elementary is getting into the fall spirit with plans for a Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Title 1 as a Title 1 Family Involvement Activity.
The festival will involve games, treats, a dance party, art projects, a scavenger hunt, a cookie walk, photo booths, an art and craft show, a pumpkin walk and a story walk. All activities are free, ...
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
23 Oct 2024
By Monika Spaulding, Writer
Hoping to better educate students on how the government works in the United States of America, the state of Indiana is requiring schools to go over the election process and the importance of a democratic society leading up to the November 5 general election.
As part of the process, the history/social studies department at Salem High School has created five-days of lessons for teachers to present during home ...
Salem High School Students Win Old Settlers Days Art Contest
22 Oct 2024
Hard work and talent was on display at Old Settlers Days when 3 Salem High School students were selected as the winners of the art contest. Congratulations!
1st Place - Junior Jaylyn Hamilton
2nd Place - Junior Gabrielle Curtis
3rd Place - Senior Chloe Zink ...
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
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
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! ...
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
17 Oct 2024
Congratulations to Braeden Meredith who was named West Washington's most recent Star Student!
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!
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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 ...
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!
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
15 Oct 2024
West Washington digital communications students have created a video informing viewers of the benefits of enrolling in West Washington and taking advantage of the Indiana Early College Site status that the school holds. Boasting up to 150 college credits available, watch the video below to see how West Washington can give a jump start to the college process.
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Farm to School Movement has Exploded Across the U.S.
14 Oct 2024
CENTER for RURAL AFFAIRS
Farm to school movement has exploded across the U.S.
By Sandra Renner, Chief People Officer
Farm to School is a win for students, a win for farmers, and a win for communities. It strengthens our food system and our local economies, and it provides opportunities for students to develop new skills, such as agricultural or livestock production, and marketing, business, and entrepreneurship.
...
Lyla Arnold Is Star Student
14 Oct 2024
West Washington congratulates Lyla Arnold on being a Star Student.
Congratulations To BSE Star Students
09 Oct 2024
Allie, Brooklynn, Kaydon, Madelynn, Zephram, and Ella
Aubrey, Keylee, Millie, Emma, Chesney, and Sophia ...
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 ...
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