Stories tagged with "marion county"

Lawrence Township school board seeks to trim $3 million by Gretchen Becker

Lawrence Township School Board members will discuss how to cut $3 million from the district’s budget, a challenge that might include closing an elementary or a middle... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Lindsey Elderbrook by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Kindergarten through third grade, sixth grade and seventh grade deaf and hard of hearing; Winding Ridge Elementary, Early Learning Center at Amy... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Natasha L. Mikus by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Sixth-grade science and science department chair, Eastwood Middle School, Washington Township. Number of years teaching: 10. Work e-mail: nmikus... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Cyndy Moriarty-Meier by indystar

Grade/subject/school: Grades 5 and older, Space Science/Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis. Number of years teaching: 30. Work e-mail: cmoriarty@msddecatur .k12.in.us.... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Kevin Michael Ryan by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Math, Pike High School, Pike Township. Number of years teaching: Five. Work e-mail: kmryan@pike.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Currently working on... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Friends Forever by indystar

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS Brandy Age: 2. Breed: Labrador retriever/American pit bull terrier mix. Sex: Female. Background: Brandy is a shy dog and would do well in a home with... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Westlane Middle has best Chinese teacher in state by Gretchen Becker

A Washington Township instructor has been named the state’s best Chinese teacher. Westlane Middle School teacher En-Ming “Grace” Heebner was named Indiana Chinese... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Singing songs of fairy tale chocolate by Cindy Marshall

W illy Wonka’s chocolate factory will come to life this week as Southport High School presents the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s literary classic. The... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:36 PM in South Marion County

Friends jump at chance to perform in parade by William Booher

Franklin Township residents are among group of nation’s best rope jumpers Performing next Thursday in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is just the latest... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:34 PM in South Marion County

Younger students are first to get H1N1 vaccine by Cindy Marshall

H1N1 immunization clinics are under way at several southern Marion County schools, but it is unclear when Johnson County schools will have them. The Marion County Health Department... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:31 PM in South Marion County

Schilling brings basketball message to kids by indystar

After stints in college and the NBA, Ed Schilling brings his basketball message to kids Ed Schilling has been around basketball all of his life. The Park Tudor boys coach has... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM in East Marion County

Indy's own 'Survivor,' Rupert Boneham still helping others by indystar

He’s the guy who stole the other tribe’s shoes on “Survivor: Pearl Islands.” Then he was awarded a cool million for being the fans’ favorite... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM in East Marion County

Gift of wolf pelt is treat for Greenbriar class by Gretchen Becker

Greenbriar Elementary third-grade students don’t believe in the Big Bad Wolf. Third-grade students in Kathy Robbins’ class have learned about how wolves live in the... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM in North Marion County

'Damn Yankees' hits stage at North Central by Gretchen Becker

Classic comedy sends school into the ’50s Just weeks after the New York Yankees took home their World Series pennant, North Central High School students will step back into... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM in North Marion County

North Marion County sports notes by Nat Newell

* Cathedral High School’s Samantha Peszek, a 2008 Olympic silver medal gymnast, has signed to compete at the collegiate level with UCLA. Peszek was a member of the U.S. National... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM in North Marion County

McClelland students paint mural on airport plow by Bruce Smith

A group of students from McClelland Elementary School will have the satisfaction of knowing that their artwork will not only look good but also will be visible to many visitors to... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:28 PM in West Marion County

Main Street groundbreaking Thursday is 1st step of Speedway's redevelopment by Josh Duke

After years of planning and talk, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking Thursday. Town and Marion County... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM in West Marion County

Indianapolis man shuns family car for bicycle by Daniel Lee

Rain or shine, rider uses bike to get wherever he needs to go Steve Allen opens his garage door at his Northside Indianapolis house just before sunrise and prepares for one of... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:05 AM in Marion County

Former Indiana excise officer sues over his firing by Heather Gillers

Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed after reporting bad behavior Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed, punished, denied opportunities and eventually fired by the Indiana State... – Nov 18, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Marion County

IPS football decision stands, superintendent says by agammill

Despite pleas, jeers from backers, IPS chief says 3 high schools will lose programs Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene White said Tuesday there is no chance he will... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County