Hammond schools could be exempted from the state s $1 law if it were to sell the Gavit Middle/High School building, under legislation proposed by state Sen. Dan Dernulc.
The Skillman Corporation updated the School City of Hammond s Board of Trustees on the progress of the new high school at its meeting Tuesday night. The update included photos of
HAMMONDÂ â African Americans have âprovided significant contributions to every walk of life,â including education, said Councilman Barry Tyler, D-3rd.
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., the Department of Community Development, the Black History Coalition Committee and the Hammond Human Relations Commission hosted a virtual Black History Month celebration Friday at City Hall. The theme was â2021 Leadership in Educationâ and honored black principals and assistant principals.
Tyler said the celebration can âshine light on local heroes,â and provide reminders of the prejudices their predecessors faced.
âWe see you and we appreciate you,â Tyler said.
The honorees were:
⢠Dr. Johnny Goodlow Jr., principal; and Malline Morris, assistant principal, Hammond High School;