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GOVERNOR HOLCOMB AWARDS SUPERINTENDENT HISSONG WITH THE ‘DISTINGUISHED HOOSIER AWARD’

During the East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees meeting on Tuesday, November 7th, State Representative Dave Heine and Senator Tyler Johnson surprised and presented the Governor’s Distinguished Hoosier Award to Superintendent Marilyn Hissong. The Distinguished Hoosier has been awarded by Governors for more than fifty (50) years to recognize outstanding Indiana residents. The…

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…

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,…

IT’S TIME TO ENROLL YOUR KINDERGARTENER

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, is the day to enroll Kindergarteners for the 2023-24 school year at East Allen County Schools. Please visit the school website or call the school office for details on how to start the enrollment process or go to Student Services/Kindergarten Early Entrance www.eacs.k12.in.us. • Cedarville Elementary:  260-446-0110  • Heritage Elementary:…

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES RECOGNIZE CUSTODIAL STAFF

At a recent board meeting, the board of school trustees recognize the custodial teams for their hard work and dedication in maintaining buildings and grounds in a visually attractive manner that characterize the values of East Allen County Schools. The custodial teams pay close attention to details by making the entire campus safe, clean and…

Meet the New Principal of Southwick Elementary School

Meet Mrs. Megan Cripe, the new principal of Southwick Elementary School! What made you want to change schools to become principal? What made you want to apply for this position? In my first year as assistant principal at Southwick, I quickly fell in love with the students, staff, and community. The uniquely diverse community provides…

MEET THE NEW PRINCIPAL OF NEW HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL

Meet Ms. Patty Meadows the new principal of New Haven High School! Ms. Meadows began her teaching career in Parke County, Indiana and then taught in South Carolina for a total of seven years prior to joining the East Allen County Schools team as the Paul Harding High School Athletic Director in 2002. Over the…

EACS Teachers of the Year

KURT DAGER – LEO ELEMENTARY Grade teaching: 6th Grade Education: Master’s in Elementary Education Years of teaching: 25 Years Favorite teaching memory: I have so many great teaching memories because of all of the students I have been fortunate to have taught. One of my favorite memories is when I went back to the classroom…

Congratulations 2022 East Allen County School Graduates!

Woodlan High School  KAYLIN SNYDER was named 2022 Valedictorian of Woodlan High School. Her parents are Aaron and Kelly Snyder. Her GPA is 4.356. After graduation, Kaylin, plans to attend Purdue Fort Wayne to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. “I’ve had the opportunity to intern with many brilliant elementary teachers, including my mom, and…