“Joy”ful teachers conference returns to EHHS
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Joy Jam returns this summer to Eastern Hancock schools.
The educational conference will be July 15-16 at Eastern Hancock High School. The event is designed to bring joy to educators, not only with speakers, but also a candy room, coffee shop and a puppy room for participants to enjoy. Registration is open now; follow the link via facebook.com/EasternHancockSchools.
MV seeks host families
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon High School is seeking host families for foreign exchange students for the 2024-25 school year.
Students will be arriving from Denmark, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Finland and the Netherlands.
Those interested in learning mor can email [email protected].
School supply orders online for EH Elementary
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Eastern Hancock’s Parent Teacher Organization is starting an online school supply ordering system for the 2024-25 school year.
Order between now and June 16 and supplies are delivered to the teacher’s classroom prior to meet the teacher night. For more, visit educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks and use the code EAS337. For more information, visit facebook.com/EasternHancockPTO.
529 system rebranded
INDIANAPOLIS — Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott recently announced that Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans has rebranded to Indiana529.
The new name and updated look reflect the expansion of 529 plans to provide more opportunities for families.
“Over the years, 529 plans have evolved to become more inclusive of all higher education pursuits, including college, technical school, apprenticeships, and beyond,” Elliott said in a press release. “This rebrand is an exciting representation of that.”
Indiana529 is the state-sponsored investment plan, offering a simple and tax-smart way to save for future education expenses. For every dollar invested, savings grow tax-free and can be used for qualified expenses like tuition, fees, and equipment at eligible schools across the country, including 2- and 4-year colleges, tech and trade schools, graduate schools, and registered apprenticeship programs.
Indiana taxpayers may also be eligible for a state income tax credit of 20 percent of contributions to an Indiana529 account, up to $1,500 ($750 for married couples filing separately) per year.
Visit MyIndiana529.com to learn more and get started.
Universities recognize local honor students, graduates
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several students with Hancock County ties were recently honored by colleges and universities.
Ashton Wilis of Shirley graduated this spring with a degree in animal science from South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. Willis was also named to the president’s list of the university for maintaining a grade point average of 4.0 with a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Molly Reece of McCordsville was named to the honors list at Concordia University in Seward, Neb. The list is for those who earn a 3.9 GPA while completing at least 12 credit hours.
Cedarville University in Ohio named Abigail Himes of McCordsville and Benjamin Hulet of New Palestine to the dean’s honor list for the spring 2024 semester. The honor goes to those who obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher. Hannah Kinion of Greenfield and Marco Leombruni of McCordsville were named to Cedarville’s dean’s list for obtaining a 3.5-3.75 GPA.
Trine University in Angola listed several local students: on the spring president’s list for obtaining a 3.75-4.0 GPA were Garrett Adams, Greenfield; Merica Anderson, New Palestine; Valentina Brooks, Greenfield; Rachel Campbell, Greenfield; Josiah Findley, Greenfield; Mia Griesmeyer, Greenfield; Taylor Koch, Greenfield; Logan Lara, Fortville; Lucas Tutrow, Greenfield; and Nikolas Uhler, Charlottesville. Trine’s dean’s list for a 3.5-3.749 GPA included Macy Huber, Greenfield; and Kegan Schalk, New Palestine.
Local spring graduates of Trine University included Samuel Blocher, Greenfield, with a degree in mechanical engineering; Valentina Brooks, Greenfield, with a degree in psychology and criminal justice; Matthew Crawford, New Palestine, with a degree in design engineering technology; and Tyler Murphy, Greenfield, with a degree in design engineering technology and a master of business administration.
