Archive for October 2023
Smile
What makes Ka’Lena Cuevas smile? “Only the worst cliches come to mind when trying to answer this question, but it reminds me of one of my favorite Shakespeare plays: ‘The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief,’” said the Fishers resident, who is often found producing local community theater productions. On Monday, she earned…
Read MoreNew Contract For Noblesville Teachers Aims To Keep District Competitive
Noblesville Schools announced Tuesday that they have settled on a new two-year contract with the Noblesville Teachers’ Forum. The agreement aims to keep Noblesville Schools competitive as the teacher shortage and salary increases by area districts continue to make recruiting and retaining top academic talent a challenge. Over the life of the contract, Noblesville teachers…
Read MoreHHSC Celebrates Principals As Part Of National Principals Month
October marks the celebration of a special group of leaders in our community – our school principals. These dedicated individuals play a pivotal role in shaping our students’ futures and the trajectory of our education system. This month-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize and thank our principals for their unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: October 26, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 8:08 a.m.SET: 6:54 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 77 °FLOW: 62 °F Today is…: • National Pumpkin Day• Vote Early Day• National Mule Day What Happened On This Day: • 2001 Patriot Act Comes into Effect in the US. Signed into law by President George W. Bush as a result of the September 11,…
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New Performance Report Cards Go Live On Each Indiana School’s Website, Replacing A-F Grades
By: Casey Smith To increase transparency around Indiana students’ education performance, new report cards issued by the state education department are now required to be posted on nearly every Hoosier school’s website. Beginning Oct. 15, each public and state-accredited non-public school must post online a performance report from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) that…
Read MoreCity Of Fishers Opens Applications For 2024 Arts & Culture grant
$142k+ in funds distributed to 37 projects over last four years The City of Fishers is now accepting applications for the 2024 Fishers Arts & Culture Commission Grant. This program aims to foster creative partnerships within the Fishers arts community by providing funds for a wide variety of arts and cultural related activities within the…
Read MoreIndiana’s Favorite Ghoul Sets Sights On Unclaimed Property
With Halloween just around the corner, Indiana icon Sammy Terry is partnering with the Attorney General’s Office to remind Hoosiers to search for unclaimed treats at IndianaUnclaimed.gov. Sammy Terry, the longest running TV horror host in the world, is featured in radio and TV ads this fall to reunite Hoosiers with their unclaimed property. “We’re…
Read MoreWelcome Home Vietnam Era Veterans Open House
In gratitude of the service of Vietnam War Era veterans (1955-1975) an Open House Gift Event is being held on Wednesday, November 1 at the Noblesville Township Community Center (Corner of 8th and Division Streets) from 1:00-4:00 P.M. All branches of service, Reservists, & National Guard, whether stateside or deployed, are invited to attend. Everyone…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Offers Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a popular holiday in this country and many children will be out dressed up as their favorite superheroes, cartoon and television characters. The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region has tips that parents can follow to keep their kids safe during the festivities. Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen. Use face…
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