SYRACUSE — After being denied the first time, Mercedes Pratt rewrote a grant request for heart rate monitors and the second try proved to be successful. Pratt, a PE teacher at Milford School, was awarded a $35,000 grant from the K-21 Foundation for heart rate monitors to be … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — When it came time to make a final decision on who to hire as the next head coach of the varsity football team at Wawasee High School, administrators chose someone already quite familiar with the system. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School … Read More
SYRACUSE — Some Wawasee Middle School students recently completed a project involving life choices and sharing what they learned with elementary level students. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Jan. 15, in Syracuse, a few of the WMS students talked about what … Read More
SYRACUSE — Teachers Kristin Bonner and Mindy Coblentz have dreams and goals for Wawasee Performing Arts. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Dec. 11, in Syracuse, the two teachers shared those goals and also gave a presentation about a fall break trip … Read More
MILFORD — Joy Goshert, assistant superintendent, gave her student report to the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, and noted 27 high school students took the ACT test in 2018. ACT is a test used to determine college readiness of students. Goshert also noted Cory Howard with … Read More
MILFORD — Since the tragedy Oct. 30 in Fulton County claiming the lives of three students, the spotlight has been placed on school bus safety, even on a national level. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, at Milford School, the … Read More
SYRACUSE — Though she did not get the most votes in her own township, incumbent Mary Lou Dixon was still reelected to the Wawasee School Board representing District 2 during Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 6. Her overall margin of victory was only 126 votes as she had 2,132 … Read More
SYRACUSE — An incumbent and two challengers are seeking the only contested Wawasee School Board seat in the Nov. 6 election. Mary Lou Dixon, the incumbent in District 2 covering Turkey Creek Township, is being challenged by Steven Baut and William “Bill” Cripe. Rob Fisher, District 1 (Tippecanoe … Read More
SYRACUSE — Three candidates seeking the only contested Wawasee School Board seat this year appeared at a forum hosted by the Wawasee Community Educators Association Tuesday evening, Oct. 23, in the lecture room at Wawasee Middle School. Mary Lou Dixon, the incumbent for District 2 covering Turkey Creek … Read More
SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community Educators Association is hosting a forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Wawasee School Board. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the lecture hall at Wawasee Middle School, 9850 SR 13, south of Syracuse. There is only a … Read More
SYRACUSE — A small group of Wawasee High School students flying the Confederate flag on their pickup trucks and also wearing some form of the flag on their clothing has apparently attracted plenty of local attention and even some national attention. During the regular monthly meeting of the … Read More
SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Syracuse, the board heard a brief report from Kim Nguyen, Wawasee High School principal, about a partnership being formed with the Jobs For America’s Graduates program. JAG is a state-based, national non-profit … Read More
MILFORD — Milford residents and others gathered on a cool evening, Saturday, Sept. 29, for the second annual Milford Block Party, hosted by Harvest Coffee and held in the public parking lot on Main Street. The event featured music, games and several community organizations, including the Milford Public … Read More
SYRACUSE — Only about a month into the school year next summer’s school renovation projects are already being planned. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Sept. 18, in Syracuse, the board approved resolutions for projects to proceed in three different categories. Those … Read More
SYRACUSE — During a presentation by Alan Tehan, owner of Technical Services, to the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Aug. 21, in Syracuse, there was a photo on the BenQ interactive board showing a robotic corn planter. It essentially summed up Tehan’s thinking about how to train students … Read More
SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, the board approved a $2,000 donation from the Wawasee Property Owners Association to the Wawasee Yacht Club. Funds will be used to cover Wawasee High School student fee costs when attending outdoor sports classes. The … Read More
