Category: School

Antwerp softball takes a loss to Wayne Trace

The Lady Raiders of Wayne Trace played the Lady Archers on their home field on Tuesday, April 21st. Antwerp was the home team because of a last minute location change. This change was a disadvantage for Antwerp allowing Wayne Trace to use the home field advantage and clinch a win for their high school softbal…

Jay County beats Woodlan in HS baseball

By: Jeff Abbott Jay County pounded out 10 hits and scored 11 runs to beat Woodlan in ACAC boys’ baseball at Warrior Field. The top three in the batting order scored 7 runs for the Patriots and had 5 of the hits, including a 2-run home run by Levi Long. Lead-off batter Shawn Kitzmiller scored…

Antwerp Hires New Super and New English Teacher

Since Pat Ross announced her upcoming resignation the Antwerp School Board has been looking to fill the position for the 2015-2016 school year. They selected Dr. Martin Miller from over 20 candidates applied for the Superintendent position to be left open after Pat Ross retires. Dr. Martin Miller was born and raised in Paulding County…

Divine Mercy Receives Donation of Music

Pictured here is Mrs. Stoller’s 3rd and 4th grade class with Mr. John Morse. Mr. Morse generously donates his time weekly to teach the 3rd through 6th grade classes about musical instruments. Students are taught a lesson about the instrument, given a history of its use, and given an opportunity to play the instrument. Today’s…

EACS BOARD HONORS ACADEMIC ALL-STATE ATHLETES

At a recent board meeting, the Board of School Trustees along with Dr. Ken Folks, Superintendent honored the Academic All-State Fall athletes. To receive this distinguished All-State award, an athlete must have played in 70% of games this season, have a minimum of a 3.40/4.0 or 9.1/12.0, and a minimum SAT of 1660 or a…

Rotary Club to Sponsor Exchange Student

The Antwerp Rotary Club learned they will be hosting an inbound exchange student from Germany for the 2015-2016 school year. “Hanne” (pronounced Hannah) arrives in August and will reside with three different host families during her stay. The club is also sponsoring Derek Reeb as an outbound student from Antwerp School who will be traveling…

Parent Mentor Program at Western Buckeye

“SPRING into SUMMER EXPO” Coffee & Dessesrt Parent–Professional Training A “Spring into Summer Expo” will be presented by the Parent Mentor Grant Program and Western Buckeye, ESC on Thursday, April 30, 2015, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This training expo will be located at Parc Lane Board of D.D., 900 Fairground, Paulding. Parents, caregivers, district staff, and…

2015 Antwerp high school hoops for heart

This year’s Hoops for Heart event was the greatest year yet for Antwerp, raising $4,954.07! The top money raisers were Becca Johanns with $200 and Chelsea Johanns with $200. In the Junior High, Keaton Altimus, Cole Seslar, and Jason Dunstan won the 3 on 3, while Jayvin Landers took the free throw contest and Garret…

Holy Week Lessons with Mrs. Conley

Mrs. Conley, Religious Educator Director of Divine Mercy Parish, visits the Divine Mercy Catholic School weekly. She shares in each classroom. This week, she spoke about Holy Week with the children. Together, they recreated Jesus’ footsteps through Jerusalem by making a 3D model. Mrs. Conley is pictured here with grades 1 and 2.

Celebrating a Life Well-Lived

By: Ottawa Hills Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin S. Miller, former Paulding County resident You didn’t know Steve Hall. Actually, he crossed some of your paths years ago, but it was a blip on the screen—you didn’t even notice. He was a member of the Wayne Trace baseball team back in 1986. That was one…

WOODLAN HIGH STUDENT RECEIVES LILLY SCHOLARSHIP

Victoria Cook, senior at Woodlan High School received the surprise of her life when representatives from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne visited her calculus classroom when she was taking a test. They presented her with the 2015 Lilly Scholarship Award! Victoria will use the full tuition scholarship to attend an Indiana college or…