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5 hour(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 wer...e 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!
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 wer...e 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!
10 hour(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!
1 day(s) ago
🏀 It’s that time of year again—get ready for the iconic Rivertown Classic 2025! South Dearborn High School is ready to take the court and bring the energy as our boys and girls varsity basketball teams compete against the best in the region. Plus, don’t miss the excitement of the varsity cheerleading competition! Here’s everything you need to know:
Boys Basketball Team Schedule:
📅 Tuesday, January 14th
🕢 7:30pm: South Dearborn takes on Rising Sun at South Dearborn
📅 Tuesday, January 21st
🕕 6:00pm: Consolation game OR
🕢 7:30pm: Championship game—both at South Dearborn
Girls Basketball Team Schedule:
📅 Friday, January 17th
🕢 7:30pm: South Dearborn faces Rising Sun at South Dearborn
📅 Saturday, January 18th
🕕 6:00pm: Consolation game OR
🕢 7:30pm: Championship game—both at Lawrenceburg High School
Varsity Cheerleading Competition:
📅 Saturday, January 18th
🕑 2:00pm: Cheer your hearts out for our talented squad at Lawrenceburg High School
Let’s pack the stands, show our South Dearborn spirit, and cheer on our Knights! 📣
1 day(s) ago
🏀 It’s that time of year again—get ready for the iconic Rivertown Classic 2025! South Dearborn High School is ready to take the court and bring the energy as our boys and girls varsity basketball teams compete against the best in the region. Plus, don’t miss the excitement of the varsity cheerleading competition! Here’s everything you need to know:
Boys Basketball Team Schedule:
📅 Tuesday, January 14th
🕢 7:30pm: South Dearborn takes on Rising Sun at South Dearborn...
📅 Tuesday, January 21st
🕕 6:00pm: Consolation game OR
🕢 7:30pm: Championship game—both at South Dearborn
Girls Basketball Team Schedule:
📅 Friday, January 17th
🕢 7:30pm: South Dearborn faces Rising Sun at South Dearborn
📅 Saturday, January 18th
🕕 6:00pm: Consolation game OR
🕢 7:30pm: Championship game—both at Lawrenceburg High School
Varsity Cheerleading Competition:
📅 Saturday, January 18th
🕑 2:00pm: Cheer your hearts out for our talented squad at Lawrenceburg High School
Let’s pack the stands, show our South Dearborn spirit, and cheer on our Knights! 📣
Boys Basketball Team Schedule:
📅 Tuesday, January 14th
🕢 7:30pm: South Dearborn takes on Rising Sun at South Dearborn...
📅 Tuesday, January 21st
🕕 6:00pm: Consolation game OR
🕢 7:30pm: Championship game—both at South Dearborn
Girls Basketball Team Schedule:
📅 Friday, January 17th
🕢 7:30pm: South Dearborn faces Rising Sun at South Dearborn
📅 Saturday, January 18th
🕕 6:00pm: Consolation game OR
🕢 7:30pm: Championship game—both at Lawrenceburg High School
Varsity Cheerleading Competition:
📅 Saturday, January 18th
🕑 2:00pm: Cheer your hearts out for our talented squad at Lawrenceburg High School
Let’s pack the stands, show our South Dearborn spirit, and cheer on our Knights! 📣
1 day(s) ago
South Dearborn Middle School students in Mrs. McCune’s class delved into financial literacy by studying personal finance and reading articles on the subject. They practiced the critical skill of budgeting for college while also researching scholarships they could pursue, equipping themselves with valuable knowledge for future academic and financial success!
1 day(s) ago
South Dearborn Middle School students in Mrs. McCune’s class delved into financial literacy by studying personal finance and reading articles on the subject. They practiced the critical skill of budgeting for college while also researching scholarships they could pursue, equipping themselves with valuable knowledge for future academic and financial success!
4 day(s) ago
Greetings Knight Families & Staff,
Not having school this week has disrupted my weekly communications: the Staff Update and the Knightly News. Weeks like this are challenging for staff, students, and families. Childcare, Internet connectivity, ensuring that eLearning activities are completed, shoveling driveways, getting to work, etc. all take our time and focus when there is already a million other things on our plates. Please know that I always want students in school. I th...ink students learn best when they are in our schools learning from our teachers in person. I also recognize how important the breakfasts and lunches we offer are to our students. When we are out of school students miss out not only on meaningful learning opportunities, but also extracurricular activities.
When making decisions about school and extracurricular activity delays and cancellations there are many factors to consider, such as:
- road conditions (especially county roads)
- temperature
- bus turnarounds
- width of road clearance for cars and buses to pass one another safely
- depth of snow that students will stand in while waiting for the bus
- teenage drivers on the road
- risk of refreeze / black ice
- travel advisory level
- time of the event (buses start getting on the road between 5:30 and 6:00 AM)
- predicted forecasts
- our ability to clear sidewalks and parking lots
- several other factors
Student safety is always my top priority when making these decisions. I’d rather be wrong and everyone be safe than be wrong and someone get hurt. It is my goal to always be as transparent and as communicative as possible regarding cancellations and delays. I try to acquire as much information as possible and make the call giving everyone as much notice as possible. I appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we have navigated a challenging week. It is my hope that we will be back in school on Monday.
I want to publicly thank our maintenance, custodial, technology, and transportation teams who have all helped in a variety of ways this week. The maintenance crew has especially logged lots of hours trying to keep up with the snow and I am grateful for their hard work and dedication.
Have a great weekend and stay warm Knights!
- Supt. Ross
Not having school this week has disrupted my weekly communications: the Staff Update and the Knightly News. Weeks like this are challenging for staff, students, and families. Childcare, Internet connectivity, ensuring that eLearning activities are completed, shoveling driveways, getting to work, etc. all take our time and focus when there is already a million other things on our plates. Please know that I always want students in school. I th...ink students learn best when they are in our schools learning from our teachers in person. I also recognize how important the breakfasts and lunches we offer are to our students. When we are out of school students miss out not only on meaningful learning opportunities, but also extracurricular activities.
When making decisions about school and extracurricular activity delays and cancellations there are many factors to consider, such as:
- road conditions (especially county roads)
- temperature
- bus turnarounds
- width of road clearance for cars and buses to pass one another safely
- depth of snow that students will stand in while waiting for the bus
- teenage drivers on the road
- risk of refreeze / black ice
- travel advisory level
- time of the event (buses start getting on the road between 5:30 and 6:00 AM)
- predicted forecasts
- our ability to clear sidewalks and parking lots
- several other factors
Student safety is always my top priority when making these decisions. I’d rather be wrong and everyone be safe than be wrong and someone get hurt. It is my goal to always be as transparent and as communicative as possible regarding cancellations and delays. I try to acquire as much information as possible and make the call giving everyone as much notice as possible. I appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we have navigated a challenging week. It is my hope that we will be back in school on Monday.
I want to publicly thank our maintenance, custodial, technology, and transportation teams who have all helped in a variety of ways this week. The maintenance crew has especially logged lots of hours trying to keep up with the snow and I am grateful for their hard work and dedication.
Have a great weekend and stay warm Knights!
- Supt. Ross
4 day(s) ago
Though our students have had eLearning days all week, we hope you have been enjoying seeing more of what our students were doing in the classroom prior to winter break.
Aurora Elementary School students in Ms. Ziegler’s fifth grade class brought history to life by crafting their own 3D models of Jamestown settlement houses. After completing their detailed creations, students showcased their work through engaging presentations, highlighting their understanding of early colonial life and their impressive creativity.
5 day(s) ago
Mrs. Espich’s fourth grade students at Dillsboro Elementary School took literary analysis to the next level through collaborative book club discussions. Divided into small teams, students read chapters together, with each member taking on a specific role—analyzing the plot, diving into character development, or exploring new vocabulary. This teamwork fostered critical thinking, deeper comprehension, and a shared love for reading. 📙
6 day(s) ago
Good Evening Knight Families,
We have been made aware that not everyone has received all of the SchoolMessenger notification calls placed over the last few days. Today, we contacted the provider (PowerSchool) regarding these reported issues and they informed us this is a known issue being experienced by all of their customers. They are currently working on resolving these issues and confirmed there is nothing anyone at South Dearborn can do in order to resolve them because they are beyond our control. We apologize for this inconvenience. We will continue to send the school messenger alerts via call, text, and email. We will also post on social media and notify media outlets. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please help us share any school delay / cancellation notices via social media.
Thank you,
Supt. Ross
6 day(s) ago
Mrs. Cotton’s fourth grade class at Manchester Elementary School brought their imaginations to life by crafting vivid and adventurous stories about snowmen. Through their descriptive writing, students showcased their boundless creativity and the power of their open minds to create captivating tales. ☃️
7 day(s) ago
South Dearborn High School students in Mr. Miguel’s class embraced the art of authentic Spanish cuisine, crafting traditional dishes like torrijas—a delightful Spanish twist on French toast—and savory Spanish omelets made with potatoes, cheese, and onions. Through this hands-on culinary experience, students honed their skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for Spanish culture and flavors.
8 day(s) ago
Seventh grade computer science students in Ms. Gabbard’s class at South Dearborn Middle School enjoyed a deep exploration of AI tools last semester. We are grateful for IT Specialist Cynthia Basham for sharing her insights on the significance of AI in today’s educational landscape. Her presentation highlighted the potential of AI to support students in their academic and professional careers!
