Debate over EVSC discrimination policy dissolves into shouting match at board meeting

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Education, Community

Monday's school board meeting felt like a war zone as the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. board staff and community members engaged in a series of shouting matches during the nearly two-hour meeting.

Among the meeting's most intense altercations, EVSC Attorney Pat Shoulders and Tri-State Alliance (TSA) President Wally Paynter verbally sparred over issues concerning the school corporation's non-discrimination policy.

Holiday Shop gives EVSC students chance to shop for family, friends

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Culture, Community, Education

Fifth-grader Lauren Brece and her friends did their best to curb their excitement as they sat outside Stringtown Elementary's Holiday Shop's doors.

But as they passed through the entrance, glancing around the room's extensive gift display, they couldn't help but convey their feelings of anticipation during the school's weeklong annual program. The event, put on by Parent-Teacher Association members, allows the kids to pick out gifts to give family and friends.

EVSC middle school band first in Evansville history selected for statewide performance

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Music, Education

After capturing one of the biggest accomplishments in Helfrich Park STEM Academy history, Band Director Doug Goodwin remained tight-lipped on the program's historic feat.

What does EVSC's non-discrimination policy cover? A closer look at the district’s approach.

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in LGBTQ, Community, Education

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.'s non-discrimination policy has been at the center of a recent controversy involving a School Board member.

A video released by Tri-State Alliance purports to show EVSC Board Member Ann Ennis appearing to make a transphobic statement toward LGBTQ activists after last week's board meeting. Ennis though said the comments were taken out of context.

Cry me a river: EVSC board member accused of dismissing transgender suicide in viral video

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Community, Education, LGBTQ

A video of Evansville Vanderburgh County School Corp. Board Member Ann Ennis shouting at transgender advocates has grabbed national headlines with many calling for her removal from the board, but Ennis said it was taken out of context.

Warrick County educator selected as the state's top principal

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Community, Education

A local principal was named Principal of the Year this past weekend receiving recognition for her work to better both her school and community.

Sharon Elementary School Principal Ashlee Bruggenschmidt was named the 2019 State Elementary Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Sunday.

Fairlawn students participate in career-focused workshops at Ivy Tech, part of new program

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Education, Community

As Fairlawn Elementary School students weaved through the halls of Ivy Tech Community College Friday, fifth-grader Julissa Fuqua was surprised by the day's activities.

Fuqua and nearly 70 of her classmates were split into groups and guided into four different classrooms, each filled with work stations.

Warrick County school celebrates after winning county's first Blue Ribbon Schools award

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Education, Community

Loge Elementary Principal Lynne Pierce was shocked to see a gymnasium full of students and faculty all thanking her for the work she's done to ensure the school's recent recognition.

As Pierce's emotions began to surface, they applauded from their bleacher seats in honor of her daily efforts, which led to Loge becoming the first school in Warrick County history to receive the National Blue Ribbon School award.