Category: School

Handerson Represents Woodlan at State Meet

Woodlan will be represented at the Indiana High School Athletic Association state track meet on June 2nd as Sam Handerson moved on for the Warriors. Handerson advanced to the state meet with a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash, finishing with a time of 10.85 seconds. He also placed in the 200-meter dash but just…

Antwerp Elementary May Students Of the Month

Antwerp Elementary May Student of the Month are: Back Row: Lilly McKay, Colt Lockhart, Jordan Steel, Chance Lehman. Middle Row: Grace Kobee, Rylee Slattman, Olivia Bennett, Soren Conley, Hadley Bissell. Front Row: Ensley Parisot, Whitney Miller, Wyatt Hankinson, Paula Lopez, Alizae Gutierrez, Adaly Parrish. Not Pictured: Jameson Malfait

EACS Announce Class OF 2023 Valedictorians/Salutatorians 

WOODLAN HIGH SCHOOL Lucy Gongaware was named Valedictorian (4.34GPA). Her parents are Micki and Jeff Gongaware. She plans to attend Indiana University Fort Wayne pursuing Pre-Dental and Dental Technology. “I chose this field of study because dental has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.” Her extracurricular activities include: soccer,…

Graduation at Ann’s Bright Beginnings

Graduation was recently held at Ann’s Bright Beginnings.   We held our celebration outside and entertained our guests with songs before being presented with their well deserved diplomas and special awards.  Pictured here (l-r) Lyrik Longstreth, Nathan Sizemore, Noah Sears, Holland Witkouski and Mylann Good.  Congratulations, graduates!

Hicksville Schools Awarded Grant

Hicksville Schools was recently named a Grief-Sensitive School by New York Life Foundation and awarded a $3,000 grant.  Teachers and staff within the district completed additional training and made the commitment to help provide a more supportive environment for students who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Pictured below: Anthony Marlin from NY…

Harlan Christian School Class of 2023 Top Scholars!

Kaitlyn Brown GPA – 11.31 or 3.9 College/work plans & why? Western Governor University to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. I have always wanted to teach children and help them learn the fundamentals as well as be an example of Christ to them. Extracurricular/community activities: I played volleyball and basketball throughout my junior…

‘MAY’ YOU MAKE TIME FOR YOU!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the students at Hicksville Elementary spent Wednesday, May 10th participating in a variety of activities that promoted self-awareness and self-regulation.  One of the highlights of the day was a yoga class led by Heidi Stark of H.J. Wellness and Consulting. Students were also invited to decorate coffee sleeves…

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Finishes School Year

Wayne Trace Junior-Senior High School is wrapping up its 2022-2023 school year with a variety of PBIS activities and give-aways, thanks to our local sponsors including Integrity Ford, R&L Truss, Fiesta Habaneros, Samaritan Foundation, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, Van Wert Savings Bank, First Financial Bank, Paragon Tempered Glass, Cooper Farms, Grover Hill VFW, Van Wert…

Hicksville HS hosts District Art Show

On Friday, May 12 Hicksville Schools hosted the District Art Show, showcasing art from students in grades K-12.  Mr. Chris Gaghan and Mr. Joey Stevenson collaborated in the annual event that is held as a fundraiser for the art program. Parents and community members are given the opportunity to purchase student art while also seeing…

PEVS Staff Recognized for 30 Years

Paulding Exempted Village Schools held a Staff Appreciation breakfast on May 12, 2023. During the annual staff gathering, teachers with 30 years of service at PEVS were honored.  Their experience and commitment to education at Paulding Schools have benefitted many young people! Pictured here (l-r): Krisi Williams and Pam Holtsberry. Missing from the photo was Caroline…

Paulding Exempted Village Schools 2023 Retirees

Paulding Exempted Village Schools is saying goodbye to four long-time employees at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.  At the annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast on May 12, 2023, PEVS honored their retirees. Each employee received a personalized crock handmade by Sandy Dobbelaere to commemorate their time at PEVS.  From left:  Marcy Retcher, Jr. High Secretary (30 years);…