Education

NELMSC has two new Huntington members

By Rick Henly on Monday, July 26th, 2010

The Northeast Lakes Middle School Conference has two new local members.  Crestview and Riverview are joining the NELMSC for the 2010-2011 school year.  This is an exciting opportunity for the students as they will be able to compete in a variety of academic and athletic competitions including:  Academic Super Bowl, Spell Bowl, Geography Bee, Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Wrestling, Golf, and Track... Read More...

Raising Money for Mertz Center Van

By Lamont Neal on Monday, July 19th, 2010

 Fundraising efforts at the 15th Annual “Flash Back to the 60s” Car Show on July 16 garnered $390.84 for the Huntington University Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service.

The money will go toward the purchase of a new van.

The Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service is a student-directed organization that mobilizes the campus community for Christian service... Read More...

EXCEL to launch three new online degrees

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will offer two
new online degree programs in the fall in addition to one in the spring.

In August, EXCEL will roll out an Associate of Science degree program in Organizational
Management and a Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Administration... Read More...

HCS announces volleyball camp

By Martha Bickel on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Volleyball camp for students of  Huntington Catholic School  in grades 5-8 will be daily August 2-6 from 4:15-6:15 p.m.

It will be held in the Middle Building gym. This is a MANDATORY CAMP.   The fee for  camp is $10.00.

You must have permission slip and physical turned in by August 2 in order to participate... Read More...

HCS will hold Orientation Day

By Martha Bickel on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

On Wednesday, August 4,  Huntington Catholic School K-8 families are asked to attend one of the sessions which will be held at the Primary Building on Cherry Street.

The first session will be from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and the 2nd session will be from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of the Orientation Day is to inform parents of different school procedures and the various opportunities at the school... Read More...

EXCEL to host information session

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will hold an information session from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thurs., July 8, at Espresso Gallery Inc., 10357 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne.

This free-of-charge event is open to anyone interested in the possibility of pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree... Read More...

Texas Drum and Bugle Corps at HNHS

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

The 200 marching members, staff members and volunteers of the Crossmen World Class Drum Corps invite the community to visit during their upcoming rehearsals in Huntington, Indiana. If you love the big brass and percussion sounds of competition marching groups, you will love the jazz sounds of the Crossmen... Read More...

Roanoke Elementary Honor Roll

By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Roanoke Elementary announce their Honory Roll for the 2009-2010 school year.  

Below are a list of names of students of Roanoke Elementary school that achieved Honor Roll  distinction either 3 of the 4 nine week periods, or , all 4 nine week periods. Congratulations to the kids for all of their hard work... Read More...

HCCSC 2010 Teacher of the Year

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Congratulations to Mr. Gary Baltzell who is the HCCSC 2010 Teacher of the Year. Pictured from left to right Mr. Tracey Shafer, Superintendent; Mr. Gary Baltzell, HNHS Language Arts Teacher; Mr. Jeremy Gulley, HNHS Principal; and Mr. Kevin Patrick, President of HCCSC Board of School Trustees.

Teachers of the Year by school:
Andrews Elementary - Patty Jacobs; Flint Springs Elementary - Bonita Price; Horace Mann Elementary - Jenna Mumaw; Lincoln Elementary - Brandi Cross; Northwest Elementary - Cindy Mast; Salamonie School - Kathy Salzmann; Crestview Middle School - Jan Dafforn; Riverview Middle School - Kent Hoopingarner; Huntington North High School - Gary Baltzell
 

HCCSC buildings in transition...

By Rick Henly on Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Huntington County Community School Corporation is now in its summer mode.

The buildings no longer have the voices of children scurrying to make classes on time. Yes, there are summer classes that some children will take at Huntington North but, for the most part, the buildings are quiet... Read More...

Northwest hands out year-end honors

By Marcia Henly on Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Northwest Elementary has released their final honors for the 4th quarter and the year at the school.

ALL YEAR PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Jaclyn Boyd, Ashley Campbell, Ryan Conwell, Megan Deck , Reid Eckert, Ethan Fisher, Sydney Fisher, Dalton Fruit, Madison Fruit, John Groves, Peyton Harvey, Reagan Harvey, Micah Holder, Alivia Hughes, Timothy Jacobs, Brett Kaylor, Kylie Kaylor, Dawson Koontz, Cade MacAleese, Madison Miller, Andrew Nash, Joshua Peare, Aden Plasterer, Morgan Stout... Read More...

EXCEL to hold information session

By Heather Barkley on Saturday, June 12th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will hold an information session from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tues., June 15,  in room 150 of the university’s Science Hall.

This free-of-charge event is open to anyone interested in the possibility of pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree... Read More...

HU Students finding jobs

By Martha Smith on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, Ind. — Successes at Huntington University span beyond commencement day. They are shown through the careers that lie ahead for students. 

A recent survey of the Class of 2009 showed that 72 percent of the 159 graduates surveyed had acquired full-time employment within eight months after graduation... Read More...

Lincoln Elementary awards scholarships

By Rick Henly on Monday, June 7th, 2010

Four Huntington North High School seniors: Ashley Arquette, Jessica Beaty, Eric Denney, and Joshua McIntyre, have been awarded the Lincoln Elementary Heith Garner Scholarship in the amount of $250 each.

Ashley Arquette is the daughter of Billy Arquette, Jr. and Angela Stratton... Read More...

Pillowcase Challenge at Lincoln School

By Adam Drummond on Friday, June 4th, 2010

"Can you cut?  Do you know how to measure?  Can you press fabric?  Can you sew a straight line? Do you like to shop?  Do you like to spend money?  Do you like to donate money to a good cause? Would you like to participate in a Staff-wide Social Political Action Project? 

If you answered yes to ANY of these questions, we NEED you to join us Monday and Tuesday, June 14th and 15th at Lincoln Elementary for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge (no, we are not making a million, just contributing to the 1 milllion)... Read More...