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Forest Glen Fifth Graders Spread Christmas Cheer to IPS students
The students in Mrs. Maxfield’s fifth grade class wanted to spread some holiday cheer to young children who might otherwise not receive any. They decided to “adopt” a first grade class at IPS school number 55. Right away, they began to bring in gently-used clothing to share. They also brought in school supplies and games. [...]
Newly Elected Councilman Holds Swearing-in Ceremony at local Elementary School
Students at Crestview Elementary School were special guests at the swearing in of Michael McQuillen, newly-elected City-County Councilman representing District 12, on Tuesday morning. McQuillen chose to have his official ceremony in front of Deb Graudin’s second graders and Gwen Papacek’s third graders, perhaps “Mr. Mike’s” biggest small supporters. McQuillan frequently visits Crestview where his [...]
Lawrence North Art Teacher Wins Digital Design Contest; Entry on display Dec. 11-13
Digital Design teacher Brian Atkinson received First Place in the first annual Designing for Digital Contest by DCG: Digital Color Graphics. Atkinson, who is also the visual and performing arts department chairman, submitted his series that includes “My Spiritual Connection” and “My Cathartic Expulsion. Atkinson said he feels it’s important to be a working artist [...]
Two McKenzie Students are nominated for Awards for Excellence
Two McKenzie Students have beed nominated for the Awards for Excellence for Career and Technical Education. Allison Metzger (Lawrence Central) and Taylor Chenoweth (Lawrence North) are both students interested in a career in engineering. Both have taken classes from Project Lead the Way and both intend to attend college and get a degree in engineering. [...]
McKenzie receives grant to create ‘Supply Chain Academy’
McKenzie Career Center has been awarded a $32,000 grant to create a Supply Chain Academy. Partnering with the University of Indianapolis, McKenzie math and entrepreneurship teachers are writing lesson plans that demonstrate supply chain with hands-on activities that use math and business skills. The grant will also support a second year of Young Executive Camp. [...]
Belzer Student Council Seeks Donations for Troops Overseas
The student council members at Belzer Middle School are accepting items to send to troops overseas for the holidays. The items will be gathered and distributed to the soldiers from a list that will be gathered by the student council. The following is a list of items that are allowed by military guidelines: · [...]
Kindergarten Tours available by reservation
The Early Learning Centers of Lawrence Township are offering Kindergarten tours for the 2008-2009 school year. In order to minimize classroom interruptions, we ask that only adults attend. Reservations are required. Please call your Early Learning Center to sign up for a tour. If you are not sure which center your child will attend, please check our website [...]
MSDLT to destroy special education records from 1985-2001
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Special Services Department announces that the special education records of former students who attended the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township during 1985 – 2001 will be destroyed after December 21, 2007. If you were a student and received special education services during this time, you are entitled [...]
Crestview Clothing Drive runs through Nov. 30
Fifth grade students in Faye Duffey’s class at Crestview Elementary School have undertaken a Clothing Drive to collect gently used adults’ and children’s clothing items. Recognizing a need to help provide warm clothing as the cold weather approaches, the students will be collecting, sorting, folding and distributing the donations through Friday, November 30. “This is [...]
Lawrence Township School Foundation announces Officers
The Lawrence Township School Foundation is pleased to announce its officers for 2007/2008: President, Jan Keefer, Bingham McHale LLP; Immediate Past President, Dr. Joerg Schreiber, White Arrow Consulting LLC; Vice Presidents: Tom DiMartino, professional musician with the band NEXUS, Janet Harris, Mission Coffee and Tea Company, Inc., Moriag McCarthy, Lawrence Township parent volunteer; Treasurer, Jeff Yu, Column [...]
