First grade Manchester Elementary School students in Mrs. Metz’s class read about firefighters in their early reader book. The class took turns reading it together by "popcorn reading," with one student picking the next student to read the next part after they read a part aloud. After popcorn reading, they discussed the various roles in a firehouse and reflected on the dedication and hard work of firefighters.

South Dearborn Community School Corporation will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 22nd, due to the extreme wind chills early in the morning.
Stay safe, Knights!

On Saturday, Manchester Elementary School's robotics team won the Teamwork Excellence Award and the Skills Challenge Award at the Perry Township Winter Event! 🏅
The team started the day with a tournament-high score of 69 points during a teamwork match with a team from Perry Meridian Sixth Grade Academy. This impressive score set the tone for the rest of the event, resulting in a tournament average of 45 points. In the finals of the teamwork challenge, they scored 44 points wi...th the same team from Perry Meridian Sixth Grade Academy to secure the Teamwork Excellence Award!
In the skills competition, the team achieved 100 points on their skills drive and 52 points on their programming drive. Following the competition, the team is now ranked 7th in the state of Indiana, 1,118th in the country, and 419th in the world!
The team consists of sixth-grade students Grayson Merida, Lane Witte, Gabe Cole, and fourth-grade students Cora Pfaffl, Grant Redwine, and J.J. Stroud.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication to honing their robotics skills and their outstanding teamwork!

On Tuesday, February 5th, South Dearborn students from sixth grade through twelfth grade will have the opportunity to hear an inspiring message from Marc Mero, former WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion, during special school-day sessions.
The South Dearborn community is also invited to attend a special evening presentation at 6:00pm in the South Dearborn High School auditorium!
During Marc Mero’s “Choices” tour, Marc shares his powerful story of resilience, determination, and the... life-changing impact of making positive choices. From athletic triumphs to overcoming adversity, Marc’s message will leave you inspired to see life in a new way.
Event Details:
📍 Location: South Dearborn High School auditorium
🕕 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 5th at 6:00pm
🎟️ Cost: FREE (thanks to our generous sponsors: Dearborn County Health Department, Aurora Public Library District, and Dearborn County CASA)
🅿️ Parking: Available throughout campus; please enter through the high school’s main entrance
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All are welcome! If children attend, we kindly ask that they are accompanied by a parent or guardian
Don’t miss this chance to hear an incredible story of transformation and hope. We are excited to see you there!

South Dearborn Community School Corporation is excited to highlight one of our recent initiatives to support our students!
Through a partnership with Indiana Learns, an IDOE program facilitated by The Mind Trust, we are now offering high-dosage tutoring at Aurora Elementary School, Dillsboro Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School, and South Dearborn Middle School.
High-dosage tutoring is a growing, evidence-based practice that can help schools shrink learning gaps an...d accelerate learning through intensive, personalized student support. This grant-supported program provides targeted, personalized tutoring services to eligible elementary and middle school students, helping them build confidence, strengthen skills, and achieve academic success.
We are proud to offer this valuable resource to help our students thrive!