Education

The Inuit Inukshuk

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Students at Huntington Catholic Middle Building were challenged to experience a piece of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Each student created their own Inukskuk... Read More...

Download Roanoke's March schedule

By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Roanoke Elementary School has released its March calendar so download it now.

Student's ride raises funds for village

By Rick Henly on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University senior Matt Friedlund, along with his younger brother, Andy, and friend, Morgan Jones, both students at Albright College in Reading, Pa., plan to ride their bikes cross-country this summer in an effort to raise $5,300 to build a well for Marale, a small village in the African country of Uganda with a population of 2,000 people... Read More...

Candie Cooper visits Lancaster

By Beth Husband on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Lancaster's fourth graders were visited by jewelry designer, Candie Cooper, on Friday, February 19th. She teaches workshops nationally and internationally. She is a writer of several published books.

Crestview's Humane Shelter Drive

By Jennifer Jennings on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Three Crestview students approached student council about having a Humane Shelter Drive. They are Chloe Spencer, Stephanie McElhaney and Kylie Frederick. With the help of student council, the students collected various items such as dog/cat food, newspapers, bleach, clay kitty litter, blankets and beds... Read More...

Accounting degree information session

By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 8th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will hold an informational meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Mon., March 15, in room 125 of the university’s Science Hall. This free-of-charge event is open to anyone interested in completing a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting... Read More...

HU students have spring missions

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 8th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN— Instead of a week at the beach or at home relaxing, students from around Huntington University are setting off this spring break with another goal in mind.

Service is the focus for numerous students this March 15-19 as they travel to Benton Harbor, Mich... Read More...

Riverview students earn 'humane' treats

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Riverview’s sixth grade gold team students enjoyed ice cream as part of their community service project.

Their project goal was to collect donations for the Huntington County Humane Shelter.

For the 'Furry Friend Friday', Breyers Ice Cream donated popsicles for students who donated supplies or money for the shelter... Read More...

Northwest students try sushi

By Doug Hinthorn on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Master Chef JD Cheney, the father of Cameron Cheney (2nd grade student in Mrs. Wenning's class), just returned from sushi training in Hawaii.

Our Significant Knowledge Key Point stated that "Various cultures preserve their history through traditions, customs, and celebrations. Many of which revolve around food! Mr... Read More...

Roanoke students have 'Egg Drop'

By Tammy Winans on Monday, March 8th, 2010

The 4th graders at Roanoke Elementary School had an "Egg Drop" on Friday, March 5th.

The students were to design a container that would keep an egg safe after being tossed off of a ladder by one of our 4th grade teachers (our official egg dropper), Mrs. Kristin May... Read More...

Crestview February Students of the Month

By Jennifer Jennings on Friday, March 5th, 2010

Every month teachers at Crestview nominate students that are being successful. Students that were nominated in February were treated to a pizza party with Mr. Werth, Assistant Principal at Crestview. Crestview strives to recognize students that are doing their Personal Best in all areas of their school career... Read More...

Peace elected president of Educators

By Rick Henly on Friday, March 5th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN— Dr. Terrell Peace, professor and director of teacher education at Huntington University, has been elected president of the Association of Teacher Educators. He is the first president to come from the University in the organization’s 90-year history.

Peace, who has taught at the University since 1998, was installed as president on Feb... Read More...

No Child Left Behind Act

By Jeff Hoover on Friday, March 5th, 2010

At noon on Friday (3/5/2010), Dr. Bob Sabol, President of the National Art Education Association, will be speaking on his recent research study on the “No Child Left Behind Act” and its effect on teaching and the arts. The event will take place in Room 150 in the Merillat Centre for the Arts (MCA)... Read More...

Indiana not among phase 1 finalists

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, March 4th, 2010

IDOE release March 4, 2010

Indiana was not among the Phase 1 Race to the Top finalists announced today by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). Sixteen states were notified today and will travel to Washington, D.C. to present their applications for final consideration.

The Race to the Top competitive grant program was announced by U... Read More...