Education

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN—Community Health Workers (CHW) are the frontline of community outreach initiatives. These individuals act as a link between health and social services, increasing the knowledge and access for community residents. They serve the community through outreach, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. This summer, Ivy Tech Muncie-Henry County will be offering an 8-week in-person blended human services course that leads to becoming a certified Community Health Worker. This certification is credentialed by the Indiana Community Health…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Waverley Daugherty, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship and the Dr. William J. and Thelma V. McNabney Memorial Scholarship. Waverly plans to study Psychology at Purdue University. She is the daughter of Tim Daugherty and Karen Daugherty. Daelin Green, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is a recipient of the Jerry Parrish Scholarship. Daelin plans to…

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – Stabilized enrollment, balanced budgets and expanded preschool were just a few of the highlights discussed at Wednesday night’s first-ever Muncie Community Schools “State of the Schools” community meeting. The 90-minute program at Southside Middle School included remarks from outgoing MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski, Governor Eric Holcomb, MCS Board of Trustees President Jim Williams, Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns, incoming MCS CEO Dr. Chuck Reynolds and others. Each…

By Dr. Greg Hinshaw, Superintendent of Schools— YORKTOWN, IN—Teachers, students, and leaders from Yorktown Community Schools broke ground on Friday, May 10, for a major improvement and expansion project at Yorktown High School.  Construction will begin this summer and is scheduled to be completed before the 2025-26 school year begins. The project will include comprehensive renovation of science classrooms in the school as well as improvements to the front entrance which will be designed to enhance security and visibility.  A…