MCS Partnership Project 4/18/2023, 9:59am

Grant worth more than $1.3 million to revitalize civics education in Muncie Community Schools and beyond

CREATE project partnership with Ball State professors and Muncie Community Schools seeks to make Muncie a “civics capital” for Delaware County, the State of Indiana, and beyond.

MCS Partnership Project 4/16/2023, 10:00am

Letters to the Editor: Muncie Community Schools educators speak on partnership

Partnership Project 4/13/2023, 5:59am

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Why we do the Muncie Community Schools Partnership Project

As the Ball State Daily News releases its annual Muncie Community Schools Partnership Project paper, the editor in-chief took some time to explain its purpose. 

Local School Meals 2/2/2023, 9:59am

Most meals in Delaware County’s schools are no longer free, adding an extra stress on families

Though only one public school corporation in Delaware County’s meals are free to all students after the pandemic, the economic climate still makes it necessary for some families. Two parents of children in the Delaware Community School Corporation explain why there may always be a need for free meals in public schools.

Board of Trustees 9/30/2022, 10:41pm

Board of Trustees discusses first-year enrollment as David Letterman makes surprise appearance

Jim McAtee, Executive Director for Career and Professional Development for Indiana Connection Lounge and Experience, was just beginning his presentation when David Letterman walked into the meeting.

Computer Science 9/29/2022, 9:59am

From Social Work to Computer Work

Though Dave Largent initially secured a social work major in college, he has made a career out of computer science. Largent won the 2022 Ball State University Most Outstanding Faculty Award due to his work for the university and with local K-12 schools.

Day of Action 9/8/2022, 8:59am

A Helping Hand

Ball State’s Office of Community Engagement holds its annual Day of Action Friday, Sept. 9, to help Delaware and surrounding counties with providing basic necessities. 

School Safety 8/29/2022, 8:59am

Safety in the Schoolyard

With August comes a new school year, and schools in Muncie are or will soon be filled with students of all ages, in cafeterias, at bus stops and in school hallways. Families may ask for bus drop-off and pick up times and how the cafeteria works, but they may also ask – ‘will my loved one be safe?’

MCS Project 8/25/2022, 12:59pm

Ball State University awarded $1.3 million grant for Civics Education in Muncie Community Schools

A grant worth more than $1.3 million over a three-year span has been awarded to Ball State University from the United States Department of Education August 25. Ball State, along with Muncie Community Schools (MCS) aims to use this grant in its project, Civic Renewal through Education for Agency (CREATE). 

Muncie Community Schools 8/8/2022, 5:58pm

Muncie Community Schools announce Teachers of the Year for 2021-22

As announced August 8, 2022, Kira Zick and Kim Kowalski have been selected as Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) primary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, for the 2021-22 school year. 

Muncie Community Schools 7/12/2022, 5:58pm

Muncie Community Schools granted large funds from the Indiana Department of Education

June 11 it was announced that Muncie Community Schools (MCS) received $234,265 in funding from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to expand students’ exposure to high-demand career opportunities.

Muncie Community Schools 6/16/2022, 10:00am

Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees announce five administrative positions have been filled, including two new principals

June 14, 2022, the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees announced two new principals, two new assistant principals and one new teacher and director of English Learners are set to join the district during their regularly scheduled meeting. 

High School Graduation 6/7/2022, 6:11pm

Muncie Central High School bids farewell to class of 2022

June 6 in Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana, Muncie Central High School (MCHS) held their graduation, honoring the 2022 class graduates.

Muncie Community Schools 6/3/2022, 10:00am

Muncie Community Schools' 2022 summer meal sites

During the months of June and July, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) is set to provide free summer meals (breakfast and lunch) for those 18 years and younger. These meals are set to be provided across four MCS locations from June 6-July 29, Monday-Friday each week. 

Muncie Central High School 5/31/2022, 6:00pm

Muncie Central High School named Mentor School for successful Early College program

Muncie Central High School’s Early College program has been recognized as one of the best in Indiana by the Urban College Acceleration Network (UCAN), a new initiative of the University of Indianapolis’ (UIndy) Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). CELL recently invited MCHS to serve as a Mentor School to other Indiana high schools so they can successfully implement a program similar to that of Muncie Central High School's. 

Brief 5/28/2022, 9:00am

Muncie Community Schools’ Board of Trustees approve SRO proposal

Tuesday, May 24, Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) Board of Trustees approved a proposal from Legacy Life Security. Legacy Life Security’s proposal outlines a security plan where a director of security will be employed to oversee eight Student Resource Officers (SROs).

Partnership Project 4/16/2022, 12:00pm

Teaching to Teach: Ball State professors help Muncie Community Schools teachers grow professionally

Susanna Benko, Ball State director of English education and associate professor of English, only had one answer when she was approached by representatives of the Teachers College asking her if she would want to help teachers in the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) district.

Partnership Project 4/14/2022, 3:00pm

Letsinger's Legacy: After 22 years teaching at Muncie Central High School, Lisa Letsinger is retiring and leaving behind a legacy

The artwork-lined hallways of Muncie Central High School (MCHS) have been Lisa Letsinger’s second home for 22 years. Since January 2000, when she rolled textbooks classroom to classroom on a cart to teach accounting and personal finance, Letsinger has rooted herself at the heart of MCHS and in the hearts of her students.

news 4/11/2022, 4:00pm

Muncie Community Schools introduces family navigators to improve children’s educational experiences

While some teachers may consider a student who can’t sit still in class a distraction, Rahmed Paige tries to understand the root of that student’s behavior.