MVHS band to host mattress fundraiser
FORTVILLE – The sixth annual mattress fundraiser is coming to Mt. Vernon High School, with a portion of proceeds from the purchase of mattresses going to the MVHS band program.
The sale is from 11 .m. to 6 p.m. at the school, 8112 N. 200W., Fortville. Name-brand mattresses will be on display at the MVHS cafeteria, with prices up to 50% below retail, according to Custom Fundraising Solutions.
UA names locals to honor lists
HANCOCK COUNTY – Students with Hancock County ties were recently named to the University of Alabama’s honor lists.
Mason Mounts and Andrea Hayes of McCordsville were named to the president’s list for having an academic grade point average of 4.0 during the fall semester.
Sterling Hibdon of McCordsville and Carinne Strubbe of New Palestine were named to the dean’s list for a 3.5 or above GPA. The university is located in Tuscaloosa, Al.
MV enrollment applications opening
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon schools have announced windows of time in which families that are out of district but would like to transfer to the corporation may apply.
The first window is April 12-22, while the second window is May 3-13. Parents and guardians will need to complete a separate application for each student who currently lives outside of the school district, or who anticipates moving out of the district before the 2024-25 school year begins. By completing an application, students are entered into a pool and requesting to attend the schools. It does not guarantee enrollment, but priority will be given to current out-of-district and transfer students, their siblings and employees’ children. All applicants will receive notice by May 31.
Visit mvcsc.k12.in.us for details, or visit the website during the windows to apply.
EHEF to host trivia fundraiser
GREENFIELD – Eastern Hancock Education Foundation will host a trivia event fundraiser at 6 p.m. March 8 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield.
Registration is open now for the event, and sponsorships are available. Email [email protected] for details, or sign up through facebook.com/EasternHancockEdFd.
Preschool open houses coming up
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several local preschools will host open houses or events in the coming weeks so families can connect with early learning programs prior to signing up for the 2024-25 school year.
Greenfield Parks and Recreation Preschool will have a community open house from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21; enrollment begins Feb. 22. The preschool is located at the Patricia Elmore Center, 280 N. Apple St., Greenfield. Call 317-477-4340 for details.
Faith Lutheran Preschool, 200 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield, will host an open house from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 29. Call 317-468-0610. Bradley Preschool, 210 W. Main St., Greenfield, will have an open house from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 27; call 317-462-2662.
In New Palestine, Little Learners Early Childhood Center will have an event from 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 7.
Southern Hancock will have a pre-kindergarten roundup from 5-7 p.m. March 7, with kindergarten roundup set for 5-7 p.m. April 11. Visit newpal.k12.in.us or call 317-861-4463 for details.
MVEF announces gala plans
FORTVILLE – The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation has announced plans for its 2024 Black and Gold Gala.
“Together We Are Illuminating Futures” is the theme of the event set for 5:30-11:30 p.m. April 6 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
The foundation is looking for sponsors, silent auction donations, volunteers and guests. Email [email protected] for details.
