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Monday, 05 August 2024

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Greetings Knight Families, The South Dearborn Community School Board, administration, faculty, and staff are excited to celebratethe start of the 2024-2025 School Year with our students and families. The first day of school will be onWednesday, August 7, 2024. Open houses will be held at the elementary schools on Monday, August 5,2024 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. We hope to...

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22 hour(s) ago

It was awesome watching our Knight wrestlers compete in the conference meet on Saturday! - Supt. Ross #GoKnights!

22 hour(s) ago

It was awesome watching our Knight wrestlers compete in the conference meet on Saturday!
- Supt. Ross
#GoKnights!

22 hour(s) ago

Today, South Dearborn Community School Corporation honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who inspired change through courage, compassion, and a vision for unity. As we reflect on his contributions, let us all strive to foster kindness, understanding, and respect in our schools and communities. Together, we can continue building a brighter future for everyone.

24 hour(s) ago

Today, South Dearborn Community School Corporation honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who inspired change through courage, compassion, and a vision for unity.
As we reflect on his contributions, let us all strive to foster kindness, understanding, and respect in our schools and communities. Together, we can continue building a brighter future for everyone.

3 day(s) ago

It was great seeing the Lady Knights basketball team 🏀 advance to the RTC Finals last night! Way to go girls! - Supt. Ross #GoKnights

3 day(s) ago

It was great seeing the Lady Knights basketball team 🏀 advance to the RTC Finals last night! Way to go girls!
- Supt. Ross
#GoKnights

3 day(s) ago

Here is this week’s edition of the Knightly News!
#SuccessDriven
#GrowExcelAchieve

3 day(s) ago

The featured staff member of the week is Mrs. Michele Mitchell. She is a proud graduate of South Dearborn High School. After high school, she attended the College of Mount Saint Joseph’s, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education. Later, she earned her master’s degree in education from Ball State University. Mrs. Mitchell has taught at South Dearborn Community Schools for 35 years. Currently, she teaches special education at South Dearborn Mid...dle School. She is now seeing third generation students (some of her current students are the grandchildren of former students).
Mrs. Mitchell has been married for 35 years. Together, she and her husband have two children and two dogs. For fun, Mrs. Mitchell enjoys spending time with her family, camping, reading, making crafts (she even has a side business where she sells what she makes), and traveling (especially cruises). A fun fact about Mrs. Mitchell is that she was an extra in the movie “A Girl Named Sooner”. We are so blessed to have had Mrs. Mitchell serving our Squires for three and a half decades!
#SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve

3 day(s) ago

The featured staff member of the week is Mrs. Michele Mitchell. She is a proud graduate of South Dearborn High School. After high school, she attended the College of Mount Saint Joseph’s, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education. Later, she earned her master’s degree in education from Ball State University. Mrs. Mitchell has taught at South Dearborn Community Schools for 35 years. Currently, she teaches special education at South Dearborn Middle School. She is now seeing third generation students (some of her current students are the grandchildren of former students). Mrs. Mitchell has been married for 35 years. Together, she and her husband have two children and two dogs. For fun, Mrs. Mitchell enjoys spending time with her family, camping, reading, making crafts (she even has a side business where she sells what she makes), and traveling (especially cruises). A fun fact about Mrs. Mitchell is that she was an extra in the movie “A Girl Named Sooner”. We are so blessed to have had Mrs. Mitchell serving our Squires for three and a half decades! #SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve

4 day(s) ago

Seventh grade South Dearborn Middle School students in Ms. Gabbard’s computer science class began their new semester focused on strengthening their problem-solving skills through the engineering design process. As a hands-on challenge, teams constructed towers using only paper, with the tallest measuring an impressive 79.5 inches. This exercise not only fostered teamwork but also encouraged innovative thinking!

4 day(s) ago

Reminder: All South Dearborn Community School Corporation schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

4 day(s) ago

Seventh grade South Dearborn Middle School students in Ms. Gabbard's computer science class began their new semester focused on strengthening their problem-solving skills through the engineering design process. As a hands-on challenge, teams constructed towers using only paper, with the tallest measuring an impressive 79.5 inches. This exercise not only fostered teamwork but also encouraged innovative thinking!

4 day(s) ago

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!

4 day(s) ago

Sixth grade students in Mr. Lee’s Dillsboro Elementary School class created their own 3D solar system models! While students were allowed to be creative in the materials they used, they needed to properly scale the size of their sun, planets, and Pluto. They also included in their solar system models the Main Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter and the Kuiper Belt that houses Pluto and lays far beyond Neptune. Stellar work, students! 🌟

5 day(s) ago

South Dearborn High School students in Mr. Thayer’s class built woodworking projects from scratch! Using tools like drills, saws, and sanders, students created practical items such as under-bed storage units, shelves, and custom epoxy designs. This hands-on course teaches technical skills, safety protocols, and problem-solving while fostering creativity and craftsmanship. 🪚

5 day(s) ago

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 and 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!

6 day(s) ago

Mrs. Ewald’s first grade class at Dillsboro Elementary School embarked on a creative journey to explore cultural connections through art! Students discovered the significance of animals in various cultures while honing their observational drawing skills by crafting intricate feather designs. By experimenting with lines and vibrant colors, they seamlessly wove elements of art into their unique creations, blending imagination with cultural understanding. 🪶

7 day(s) ago

In early December, Mrs. Cotton’s fourth grade class at Manchester Elementary School participated in a Google Meet video call with two Google employees, Rawn Hakeem and Hiro Konno. This virtual meeting was scheduled as part of a Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) program. Ms. Hakeem and Mr. Konno shared with the students some facts and history about Google before they then presented a challenge to the class. The students were asked to work in groups and generate conceptual ideas to create a better backpack. They then went through three steps of the design process. After each step, the two employees shared what types of jobs are needed at each stage of the design process and what that concretely looks like at Google. We are so grateful for Ms. Hakeem and Mr. Konno taking time to give our students powerful insights into both Google and careers that require design thinking!