The Knox Community School Board approved the hire of a new Middle School principal Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Hire of Middle School Principal
Knox Community School Corporation Looking for Middle School Principal
Officials at the Knox Community School Corporation are looking to hire a new Middle School principal.
Continue readingKnox Middle School Principal Claims Success with Saturday School Remediation Program
The threat of Saturday school was apparently successful in helping Knox Middle School students improve failing grades. The number of students with at least one failing grade dropped by nearly three-quarters in a one-week period thanks to the program, according to Principal Jake Skelly.
Knox Middle School Receives $25,000 Grant for New Maker Space
Knox Middle School will be getting a new “maker space,” thanks to a $25,000 grant from the 1st Source Foundation. 1st Source representatives formally presented a check to Principal Jake Skelly during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
More Than 40 Knox Middle Students Getting Math, Language Arts Help, With New Tutoring Program
Knox Middle School is reporting success with its new after-school tutoring program. Principal Jake Skelly told the school board last week that between Math and English/Language Arts, about 44 students have been taking part. If you are one of many needing help with languages, view this post to get help translating entire documents
Knox School Board Gets Update on New After-School Tutoring Initiative at Middle, High Schools
Another way to help students who have fallen behind is being put in place at Knox Middle and High schools.
$25,000 Worth of Equipment Donated to Knox High School Graphic Arts Department
Knox High School’s Graphic Arts Department is getting a major equipment upgrade, thanks to a recent donation. Compliance Signs gave the school two Roland wide body printers, valued at $12,500 each. On top of that, CutCardStock of Valparaiso has donated $450 worth of paper. The donations were officially accepted by the school board last week.
Knox Schools Continue Adjusting Student Drop-Off, Pickup Procedures
Knox Elementary School is rolling out a new student pickup procedure. Principal Michelle Tarnow recently told the school board that the goal is to make the process more efficient and convenient, but above all, safer.
Knox School Board Updated on Facility Upgrades
The Knox Community School Corporation is making progress with its facility upgrades. Continue reading
Local Schools See Success with Recruitment Efforts at Starke County Fair
Last week’s Starke County Fair turned out to be a successful recruitment event for local schools. Area school corporations set up booths, to try to attract some out-of-district students.
Knox School Board Approves 2018-2019 Student Handbooks
The Knox School Board approved the 2018-2019 student handbooks last week.
Safety Plan Updates Presented to Knox School Board
The Knox Community School Corporation is looking at a few ways to boost school safety. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday he’s looking at adding a school resource officer.
Knox School Board Approves New Assignments for School Administrators
Several Knox school principals and assistant principals will soon be switching positions.
Knox Volleyball Regional Champions
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The Knox volleyball team won the school’s first ever Regional Championship. The Lady Redskins began by winning the Kankakee Valley Sectional, defeating Griffith 3-0, K.V. 3-1, and Andrean 3-0. They then went on to win the Knox Regional by defeating Hammond Gavit 3-0, before losing to Yorktown 3-0 at the Plymouth Semi-State. Knox ended their season with an overall record of 33-5 including a perfect 7-0 in the Northern State Conference. Congratulations to the Knox Lady Redskin volleyball team on an incredible year!
