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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

Grant to help HCCSC in Math

By HFP Reporter on Monday, April 26th, 2010

STATEHOUSE—Huntington County Community School Corporation (HCCSC) was announced by the Department of Education (DOE) as one of 18 winners for the Innovation in Mathematics grant. The HCCSC will be awarded with $189,318 in grant money to start a pilot program for digital mathematics curricula during the 2010-2011 school year... Read More...

HCCSC will host Conference

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Submitted by HCCSC

Huntington County Community School Corporation will serve as the host site for The Center for Effective Learning’s 2010 Schools Exceeding Expectations Conference in Huntington, Indiana. Conference participants receive the most current and updated information on brain-compatible teaching and learning, along with dynamic presentations by Master Educators and guest speakers, as well as author, and creator of the Highly Effective Teaching Model, Susan Kovalik... Read More...

Immunization Update for Elementary Age

By Cari Lindsey on Monday, March 22nd, 2010

The Indiana Legislature recently passed into law that beginning with school year 2010-2011 students entering Pre K will need to have new required immunizations. They are 2 doses of varicella vaccine (chickenpox) on or after the first birthday separated by 3 months OR a physician written documentation of history of chickenpox disease, including month and year of disease... Read More...

Immunization Update Middle/High School

By Cari Lindsey on Monday, March 22nd, 2010

The Indiana State Legislature recently passed into law, new immunization requirements beginning with school year 2010-2011. Students in GRADES 6-12 will have to have a tetanus booster with pertussis (Tdap), meningitis (Menactra), and 2 varicella vaccines (chickenpox), 3 months apart OR parent documentation that the child has had the chicken pox disease... 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...

Four Star Schools

By HFP Reporter on Monday, February 22nd, 2010

HUNTINGTON – Huntington County residents can be proud of the efforts of local teachers, students, and parents as the hard work they have invested has paid off with three of the 11 public schools in the district attaining Four Star status for the 2008-09 school year. Lancaster, Northwest and Roanoke elementaries are among 188 of the state’s 2011 public schools awarded the distinction, Dr... Read More...

HCCSC make up days listed

By Cari Lindsey on Friday, January 22nd, 2010

HCCSC students and staff enjoyed Thursday and Friday off this week, however, these days must be made up. Students will now attend school on Monday, March 22 and Friday May 14.

HCCSC Announces Calendar Change

By Cari Lindsey on Friday, January 15th, 2010

HCCSC has announced a change to their 2009-2010 school calendar. Friday, March 19, 2010 was originally designated as a "Snow Day", and Friday, April 23, 2010 was designated as a full day of professional development pending a waiver from the IDOE. Due to the IDOE's denial of waiver, Friday, March 19, 2010 will no longer be a "Snow Day" and is now a regular student attendance day... Read More...

State annouces 4-Star School Ratings

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Indiana Department of Education - Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett today announced Indiana’s Four Star School Awardees for the 2008-2009 school year. The Four Star School Award, the state’s highest distinction, was given to 188 schools for their attendance rates, student achievement and performance on the I-STEP+... Read More...

Patrick joins School Board Study Council

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Indiana Department of Education - Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett announced today the creation of a School Board Study Council and a Principals Study Council whose members will work with Bennett and the Department of Education to provide input on issues affecting Indiana schools... Read More...

HCCSC Teachers Kick Off New School Year

By Cari Lindsey on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

HCCSC teachers are off to a strong start after a "kick off" breakfast sponsored by Teachers Credit Union. After enjoying breakfast teachers, staff, and administration were welcomed back with a few words from Superintendent Tracey Shafer. Principals introduced their new faculty and staff... Read More...

HCCSC BUS ROUTES

By Tom Stong on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Hello Parents!!! Its that time of year again and we have the HCCSC Bus Routes here for you to plan your child's timely trip to and from school this year.

Just click on the link below where your child will be attending school, and find the bus # and route that you need.

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