SH superintendent search input sought
NEW PALESTINE – Southern Hancock schools are seeking community input on a new superintendent.
The school board is using a university search team to aid in the process. A group of professors from Ball State, Indiana State, Indiana and Purdue universities are collecting data about what the community believes are strengths, challenges and other important aspects to help select the next superintendent. The link to the survey is at https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_db2Zfqcrc0Wbqtw.
No individual responses will be reported; rather overall results will be prepared for the school board. Direct questions to Dr. Michele Moore, Indiana University clinical assistant professor, at [email protected].
EH hall of fame nominations open
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Nominations are open for the Eastern Hancock High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.
The award was founded to recognize and celebrate the positive accomplishments and contributions of Eastern Hancock High School alumni. Graduates of Eastern Hancock as well as Charlottesville, Westland, and Wilkinson High Schools are all eligible for consideration.
It is the purpose of the hall of fame to recognize such individuals who have through their performance, conduct, and achievement, brought credit and honor to themselves and Eastern Hancock High School. Their public example will hopefully serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit
Honorees will be recognized for outstanding achievement in their chosen field, leadership, the arts, and volunteer/community service. Nominees with outstanding records of achievement deserving of special recognition are eligible.
Nominations are due by Jan. 15, 2024. Visit easternhancock.org for more information.
Community may donate to student lunches
GREENFIELD – Feed the Future is available as a donation program to help local students with unpaid meal debts at Greenfield-Central schools.
Students who do not qualify for the meal benefit program but lack money on their student account to cover the cost of the meal result in unpaid meal charges, since students are not denied a meal. Donations to help families pay off their debt can be made at EZSchoolPay.com. Create an account or continue as a guest and search Greenfield-Central Schools. Select “Feed the Future Donation” and complete a payment with a card. All donors will receive a digit confirmation receipt for tax purposes.
JAG hosts Pacers fundraiser
GREENFIELD – An Indiana Pacers game coming up in February could bring in money for a local organization.
Greenfield-Central’s Jobs for America’s Graduates is selling tickets for the Feb. 28 Pacers game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The game is Feb. 28; the JAG program gets a designated dollar amount from each ticket sold. Tickets are $12 for upper balcony, $20 for lower balcony; $40 for corner; and $60 for center. Alternative games are available in March and April. Order tickets at nba.com/pacers/school-night/2324/pelicans. For questions, email Darren Turner, [email protected]. Deadline to order tickets is Jan. 25.
Mentor program coming to EHMS
CHARLOTTESVILLE – The Hancock County Youth Assistance Program is partnering with Eastern Hancock schools to help provide adult mentors for middle school students.
Mentoring connects a student with a responsible caring adult with the goal of developing a positive relationship with the student. The program is currently seeking mentors and donations.
Visit facebook.com/EasternHancockSchools for updates and more information or email [email protected].
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.
