Education

By American School Counselor Association— YORKTOWN, IN—This year, 101 schools in 21 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the American School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling programs. Yorktown Elementary and Yorktown Middle School will be among the schools honored at this event. These counseling departments are led by Lisa Harvey from Yorktown Elementary School and Julie Hansell and Katie…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Branch of the American Association of University Women will sponsor its used book sale at the end of May as it has done for more than 40 years. Donations of new and gently used books of all genres, puzzles, DVDs and CDs (music and books) may be taken to the Ball State University Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave. and next to the Ball State football stadium, starting Monday, May 22, from 7:30 a.m….

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Central High School seniors planning to go to college after graduation have until Wednesday, May 3, to apply for the Harris-Jones Scholarship, which is worth $5,000 and can be renewed for up to four years. Students may secure an application from the Muncie Central Guidance Office to apply for the scholarship, which is managed by the Muncie Central High School Alumni Association. Sherry Harris-Jones, a 1962 Muncie Central graduate, and her husband, Ralph Jones, established…

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN. – Like a lot of 8-year-old boys, Asher Mann loves Minecraft, Roblox and Legos®. He also loves his pet rat, Rattata. Asher is a pretty resilient kid. Born at just 36 weeks, his first eight days on earth were spent in the infant intensive care unit. Later, he was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis and some bone deformities. Then, last month, another major physical challenge – a brain tumor. Shortly after that diagnosis, Hank Voss was…

Minimum starting salary now $51,000 By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN– For the fourth consecutive year, the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees has approved significant salary increases for its teachers. All current, full-time certified teachers will receive a minimum raise of $3,000 beginning in the 2023-24 school year. Teachers deemed “highly effective” will receive an additional $2,000 in salary while those classified as “effective” will get an additional $1,000. The latest increase will keep MCS near the top of…

Nation’s largest singly accredited community college holding statewide Ivy Tech Day on April 11 By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE,IN—For students carving out a career, a day can mean everything. On April 11, Ivy Tech alumni, friends, and people across Indiana can help the College develop the next generation of Hoosier healthcare professionals, manufacturing specialists, entrepreneurs, and others by participating in Ivy Tech Day, the College’s first-ever Day of Giving. Starting at midnight – for 24 hours – alumni and friends everywhere…

Editor’s note: The dates and times below have been updated. Preschool registration for 4-year-olds also available By Andy Klotz, MCS— MUNCIE, IN –Muncie Community Schools (MCS) will be holding kindergarten roundup in each of its six elementary schools next week. This is an opportunity for families to register their 5-year-olds for the 2023-24 school year and to ask teachers and administrators any questions they may have. The schedule will be as follows: Grissom Elementary:  Wednesday, April 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. West…