By Sherry Missler
Times Bulletin Staff Writer
smissler@timesbulletin.com
VAN
WERT – It was an evening for laughter, tears, and applause as students
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VWCS educators honored at 26th annual banquet
Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Thursday, May 6, 2021 9:05 AM 10 students read letters to educators that had an impact on them during the 26th annual educator s banquet. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart)
VAN WERT – Wednesday evening, students and educators from Van Wert City Schools gathered at Willow Bend Country Club to honor teachers who had a special impact on students and those who will be retiring this school year.
“We look forward to this evening of wonderful tributes to our educators,” said Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley. “Educators past and present with the Van Wert City Schools are recognized and appreciated for what they do to prepare the youth for the journey they are about to take.”
VWCS teacher appreciation banquet again live this year
VWHS senior Elizabeth Rutkowski shares a laugh with her favorite teacher, Jeff Kallas, after reading a humorous anecdote from her time in his classroom during Wednesday’s 26th annual Van Wert City Endowment Fund for Educators’ teacher appreciation banquet.
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For more than a quarter of a century, Van Wert High School seniors have been telling their favorite teachers how much they mean to them, thanks to VWHS grad and former school psychologist Randy Gardner’s wish to create a program dedicated to three teachers who were important to him.
Van Wert City Schools Board of Education approves contracts Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:42 PM Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley addresses the Board during its meeting Wednesday. (DHI Media/Sherry Missler)
BY SHERRY MISSLER
smissler@timesbulletin.com
VAN
WERT The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education met Wednesday. A
presentation on the Van Wert Elementary School Regulation Unit led off
the meeting. The Board was also informed that two employees have
advanced or will advance on the salary schedule due to additional
college coursework. Jessica Small has moved from Masters to Masters plus
15 effective April 1. Traci McCoy will advance from Masters to Masters