More than 50 years have passed since Homestead High School opened its doors, and now that COVID-19 restrictions are relaxing, the Spartan community is ready to celebrate. Read more
Science Central in Fort Wayne will host a teacher resource fair on Sunday, Aug. 1, that will give educators the opportunity to learn more about the programming available from Science Central, as well as nine other entities. Read more
Park Ginder is the new superintendent of Southwest Allen County Schools. The Homestead High School principal was confirmed June 23, in a 5-0 vote that concluded a 5-minute special meeting of the school board. Read more
Park Ginder is the new superintendent of Southwest Allen County Schools. The Homestead High School principal was confirmed June 23, in a 5-0 vote that concluded a 5-minute special meeting of the school board. Read more
Passion can sometimes help people excel in what they love. It also can help people earn Presidential Awards. Read more
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School physical education class is teaching kindergartners how to ride bicycles. "Riding a bike is an excellent way to get students active, increase balance, and boost their confidence," the school said in a news release. The kindergarten PE program include… Read more
Southwest Allen County Schools Superintendent Phil Downs has announced he will retire at the end of the 2021 calendar year. Read more
Homestead High School is in the second phase of its ongoing reconstruction project, which will result in new additions and renovations throughout the entire campus. Read more
Nov. 24 - SACS extends remote learning through rest of semester; FWCS going virtual through November
Southwest Allen County Schools announced Nov. 24 that its shift to all remote learning at the secondary level is being extended through the remainder of the current semester. Read more
Breaking cultural barriers: Whitley County welcomes first African American basketball coaches (copy)
WHITLEY COUNTY — Though it may have gone unrecognized by some, it was a historical moment in Whitley County on Saturday as the county’s first two Black varsity basketball coaches faced off in a game at Whitko. Read more
Seven students from Fort Wayne high schools received a scholarship during the fifth annual 360AWARDS on Sept. 13. Read more
The East Allen County Schools, Southwest Allen County Schools and Northwest Allen County Schools districts are receiving roughly $400,000 in state grant money to provide connectivity to students attending school remotely while not having access to broadband internet. The money will aid in th… Read more
With the return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, Highmark of Fort Wayne, a designer of exhibit systems, has begun to produce safety shields and partitions for students and educators. Read more
Aug. 12 was the first day of their school careers for the youngest students at the six Southwest Allen County elementary schools. It was the first test of expanded precautions for staff and students of all nine SACS schools, as school buildings reopened almost five months after shutting the … Read more
The Fort Wayne Community Schools district and its teachers are preparing for a very different school year. Read more
July 6 marked a reopening for summer activities at schools throughout Allen County — the first time students have stepped foot on many school properties since COVID-19 effectively ended in-person academics in March. However, fall reentry plans are still a moving target. Read more
There was no playing of “Pomp and Circumstance” and no handing out of diplomas, but the Indiana Black Expo Fort Wayne Chapter’s virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 27, was heavy on sound advice for graduates, provided by some of Fort Wayne’s most renowned leaders. Read more
Seniors missing out on important life events has been the theme of the past couple months for schools across the region. As the COVID-19 virus swept across the globe, teens had to come to grips with a reality that didn’t include spring break, graduation ceremonies or spring sporting events. Read more
It could be mid-July before Northwest Allen County Schools parents know whether or not their children will return to their school buildings this fall. During a June 8 meeting of the NACS Board of School Trustees, Superintendent Chris Himsel said it could even be early August before he has an… Read more
Although he’s cleaning out his classroom, Rollie Clements still plans to return for the Carroll High School boys soccer team’s 2020-21 season after two of the most successful campaigns in his two decades as the Chargers’ head coach. Read more
Fire truck sirens blared in the lead of a parade of 89 decorated vehicles. Members of the 2020 Leo High School senior class wound its way Friday evening from the school through area neighborhoods to the cheers of watching supporters along the route. May 29 was chosen for the parade because i… Read more
It’s still unclear whether high school extracurricular activities will resume in the fall. However, even if Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana plan goes according to schedule through the target reopening date of July 4, Parkview Health officials don’t expect sporting events to look th… Read more
Patrick Frerking just finished his first school year as principal of a Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran High School navigating a global pandemic, but he’s a seasoned veteran when it comes to weathering infectious diseases within a school community. Having taught in countries across Asia for nea… Read more
Ella Miller of Fort Wayne has been awarded one of two 2020 Legacy Scholarships from the Hoosier State Press Association. Ella will graduate from Carroll High School and will study music education at Anderson University. Ella is the daughter of Cory and Brooke Miller of Fort Wayne. Cory is a … Read more
Although students won’t return to their school buildings for classes until August at the earliest, Parkview Health officials believe now is the time for school corporations to think about back-to-school plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Parkview, in partnership with Greater Fort Wayne Inc. a… Read more
Although school calendars are on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Homestead High School personnel stood in the north parking lot on April 30 to hand out graduation caps and gowns to the Class of 2020. Students stayed in their cars to accept the items from teachers and administrators we… Read more
When students left Homestead High School the afternoon of Thursday, March 12, they knew they were leaving for the weekend. Friday would be a flex day, with staff meeting for a professional development day. Read more
When school closings were announced on March 13, parents and teachers quickly realized that home would become school for the immediate future. Social media erupted with funny posts that all contained a grain of truth about what was in store for parents: Read more
The Southwest Allen County School Board voted March 17 to buy new computers for Grades 9-12. Read more
Public and private schools throughout Allen County are closed to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The closings will continue for an extended time. Read more
Public and private schools throughout Allen County are closed to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The closings will continue for an extended time. Read more
Public and private schools throughout Allen County are closed to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The closings will continue for an extended time. Read more
Public and private schools throughout Allen County are closed to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The closings will continue for an extended time. Read more
Southwest Allen County is considering a new spring break schedule for the 2020-2021 school year, and administrators want the public’s feedback. Read more
Blackhawk Christian School will present “Fiddler on the Roof” on March 13 and 14. It’s a dream-come-true for director Rich Luedeke, who said he has wanted to stage “Fiddler on the Roof” for several years. Read more
HUNTINGTON — Huntington County Community School Corp. will host an informational meeting for the public featuring Professor Larry DeBoer from Purdue University on Wednesday, March 25, at Crestview Middle School, 151 500 N. Huntington. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Read more
The world opened its doors to the Homestead High School community Feb. 20 for A Taste of Homestead. Read more
The world opened its doors to the Homestead High School community Feb. 20 for A Taste of Homestead. Read more
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