Ball State professor Kate Elliot talks to her class about creating bookmarks for United Way: Day of Action Sept. 1. Elliot is on the board of this foundation and is looking to introduce it to her students by having them participate in making inspirational bookmarks. Meghan Sawitzke, DN Day of Action 9/8/2022, 8:59am A Helping Hand By Hannah Amos Ball State’s Annual Day of Action will be on Sept. 9 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 By Elissa Maudlin 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 By Staff Reports 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 By Staff Reports 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 By Staff Reports 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 By Staff Reports 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 By Rylan Capper 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 By Staff Reports 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 By Staff Reports 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 By Staff Reports 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 By Maya Wilkins 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 By Taylor Smith 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 By Grace McCormick 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.
Partnership Project 4/8/2022, 12:00pm Muncie Community Schools records increased financial performance, enrollment By Jamie Strouts Below are some charts showing the financial stance of Muncie Community Schools (MCS) in 2022, which were provided by Brad DeRome, MCS chief financial officer. “Prior to the [Ball State] partnership in 2018, the district was losing around 500 students or so each year,” Klotz said via email. “That then subsided to around 100 students for a couple years before actually seeing a gain of 100+ students last year – the first enrollment increase at MCS in 15 years.”
News 2/23/2022, 10:00am Muncie Community Schools lift mask mandate By Staff Reports The Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees approved lifting the school district's mask mandate Feb. 22, no longer requiring students, staff or visitors to wear a mask inside MCS buildings.
news 2/17/2022, 11:27am Muncie Central High School mascot celebrates 100th birthday By Anna Chalker A tradition Muncie Central plans to keep, even for another 100 years.
news 8/4/2021, 12:00pm Muncie Community Schools requires masks regardless of vaccination status By Staff Reports At a special board meeting Aug. 3, the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees unveiled its reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year, which includes required face masks for all students, staff, volunteers and visitors regardless of their vaccination status.
news 7/28/2021, 10:00am Muncie Community Schools raises support staff hourly pay By Staff Reports Two months after approving pay raises for teachers, the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees voted to increase the hourly pay of support staff to $14 an hour at its meeting July 27.
news 5/26/2021, 12:00pm MCS teachers to receive unprecedented pay raises By Staff Reports Less than a month after approving $1,000 stipends for all active school district employees for the additional work required due to COVID-19, the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees is boosting teachers’ pay again. The board approved salary increases for all teachers ranging from $2,400 to $5,200 annually. It has also raised starting teacher pay to $42,000, up from $38,500.
news 5/20/2021, 3:00pm MCS, Ball State staff share thoughts on new middle school civics requirement for 2023 By Dorian Ducre After one of the United States' more memorable presidential elections, Indiana congress members saw a need for expanding civics education.
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