Manchester board hears construction update NEW FRANKLIN The Manchester Local Schools Board of Education heard an update on construction projects April 18. Board member Joe Hercules said footers have all been poured for the new high school except for the elevator pit, some of the electric has been run and walls are going up.
Highland board accepts teacher retirement GRANGER The Highland Local School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of a longtime teacher April 17. The board approved the retirement resignation of high school English teacher Tim Snook effective May 31. Snook has taught at the high school since 1989 and was the head football coach
NORTON The Norton City Schools Board of Education discussed the progress made with the district 121 Program and integration of Chromebooks with students. Technology Director Angie Wagler said she surveyed students from grades three to 12 and teachers in all grades about the use of Chromebooks in the 121 Program. Both the majority of
NORTON The Norton City Schools Board of Education reviewed a new program on emotional development for preschoolers and kindergarteners Feb. 13. According to district officials, the course will include eight weeks of lessons on social-emotional development, with students to learn skills for learning, empathy, emotion management and friendship skills. Officials added the program is
NORTON The Norton City Schools Board of Education introduced the new Big Ideas Math Program for students at its Dec. 12 meeting. Curriculum Director Amy Olivieri said the program, which will be implemented in K-12 classes, will help to advance students in classwork and in passing state tests, but also in applying lessons that