By Syndicated Content
May 24, 2021 | 9:37 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– After months of community meetings and closing both West Vigo and Deming Elementary to address enrollment issues,
VCSC superintendent, Dr. Rob Haworth, said $7,000 from the United Way of the Wabash Valley for summer work at the new Deming Early Learning Center was exciting.
“When I think as our community understands what’s happening with the Deming building. I think what we’re seeing with not only united way but other community groups rally behind this early childhood education initiative,” he explained.
Along with repurposing Deming Elementary, West Vigo Elementary will be the new home to Vigo County schools administrative staff.
By Syndicated Content
Mar 8, 2021 9:32 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) As Vigo County School Corporation moves forward with consolidation plans and looks toward future projects, administrators are planning a series of public meetings to provide more details and answer questions from the community.
During Monday s regular school board meeting, superintendent Dr. Rob Haworth said he will hold eight community meetings beginning in April. Haworth noted he’s currently working with the United States Department of Agriculture to discuss funding for a West Vigo High School renovation project.
He will go into further detail on those plans at the community meetings, scheduled for April 8 at Lost Creek Elementary, April 13 at Riley Elementary, April 14 at DeVaney Elementary, April 15 at Rio Grande Elementary, April 19 at Terre Town Elementary, April 20 at Dixie Bee Elementary, April 27 at Fayette Elementary and April 29 at Sugar Grove Elementary.
Declining enrollment has become a critical issue for the Vigo County School Corp., and district officials suggest a more "robust" virtual program that serves students both within and outside the
50 people attended in-person the first of three community meetings, which took place at the West Vigo Elementary Conference Center. Another 60 attended virtually.
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