Education

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – Stabilized enrollment, balanced budgets and expanded preschool were just a few of the highlights discussed at Wednesday night’s first-ever Muncie Community Schools “State of the Schools” community meeting. The 90-minute program at Southside Middle School included remarks from outgoing MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski, Governor Eric Holcomb, MCS Board of Trustees President Jim Williams, Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns, incoming MCS CEO Dr. Chuck Reynolds and others. Each…

By Dr. Greg Hinshaw, Superintendent of Schools— YORKTOWN, IN—Teachers, students, and leaders from Yorktown Community Schools broke ground on Friday, May 10, for a major improvement and expansion project at Yorktown High School.  Construction will begin this summer and is scheduled to be completed before the 2025-26 school year begins. The project will include comprehensive renovation of science classrooms in the school as well as improvements to the front entrance which will be designed to enhance security and visibility.  A…

By Megan Orbin— MUNCIE, IN—Woof Boom Radio is happy to announce the winners for the 10th Annual Morry Mannies Woof Boom Radio Scholarship. We want to congratulate each of the nominees for their achievements this season and overall career as student-athletes. We have awarded $34,200 to 34 student-athletes in the last ten years. Woof Boom Radio funds a scholarship program for athletes from the schools we cover each year, be it through WMUN “The Talk of Muncie” or on Oldies…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Ava Capes, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship and the Bobby Watters Scholarship. Ava plans to study Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics at Anderson University. She is the daughter of Amanda Capes and Matthew Capes. Megan Cook, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Carolyn A. Lucas Scholarship. Megan plans to…

By University Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University next month will confer approximately 3,000 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees at its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony. The University’s 198th Commencement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, in the Quad, followed by individual college ceremonies throughout the day at Worthen Arena and Emens Auditorium. Stedman Graham, a New York Times bestselling author, educator, business advisor, and 1989 Ball State University graduate, will deliver the address…

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN– West View Elementary School’s Kelly Agnew has been named an Indiana University Armstrong Teacher Educator Award winner, one of only 12 recipients throughout the state. The 4thgrade teacher will work with IU faculty and undergraduates over the next year to help aspiring educators hone their skills and prepare them for a classroom of their own. “This is an unexpected honor and I’m excited to be part of this accomplished cohort of teachers,” she said. “It’s…

By University Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities and Burris Laboratory School have reaffirmed their positions as leading high schools in Indiana, according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. In the “2024 Best U.S. High Schools” listing, the Indiana Academy secured the No. 2 spot in the state, while Burris Laboratory School climbed two spots to No. 12, continuing their tradition of excellence. Both institutions are operated by Ball…

By Jo Cox, YCS— YORKTOWN, IN—The Yorktown Community Schools School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2023 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success. The Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) are conferred annually to school boards across four levels of distinction. Board awards are based on points earned by each member for attending ISBA seminars, workshops, conferences, and other learning events, as well…