First day of school for students is Tuesday, Aug. 22.

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Publication of Vigo County School Corporation
AUGUST 2006
Welcome back!
First day of school for students
is Tuesday, Aug. 22.
Last spring, these Fayette Elementary School third- and fifth-graders were getting a good dose of physical exercise—as well
as a workout for their brains in the classroom—so they could become happy, successful, well-grounded adults.
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Superintendent’s Message
‘Let’s Expect the Best!’
Welcome back to another great
year in the #1 school corporation in
the State of Indiana, the Vigo County
School Corporation! The entire staff is
looking forward to greeting each new
and returning student, as they begin the
2006–07 school year.
We are proud of our Vigo County students, and you
will read about many of their accomplishments throughout
this newsletter, including the corporation-wide fundraising
project, which resulted in students raising over $25,000 for
Riley Children’s Hospital.
We are proud of the quality of education our
excellent teaching staff offers, and we applaud all of their
accomplishments, both in the classroom and beyond, including:
• Doug Dillion, Honey Creek Middle School Technology
teacher, who was selected from 75,000 applicants as a
Walt Disney Teacher of the Year.
• Mick Newport, North Vigo High School principal, who
was named High School Principal of the Year for District 8.
• Jim Boland, North Vigo High School Special Education
teacher, who was chosen Vigo County Teacher of the Year.
We are also proud of the successes of our dedicated support
staff, including Dawn Kemper, cafeteria manager at McLean
High School, who received the Senator Richard Lugar Food
Service Employee of the Year award; and North Vigo cafeteria
manager Lyndia Cahill, who is serving as President of the
Food Service Association for Indiana.
As students and staff return to school on Aug. 22, many
changes will be evident. Perhaps the most dramatic will be
the addition of a new gym, band room and retro-fitted fitness
center at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Students at South
Vigo will have a new principal, Troy Fears, who served as
assistant principal until the recent retirement of Principal
Jim Freese.
Vigo County School Corporation would not be what it is
without the ongoing support of parents and the community,
who continue to make an investment in the future of our
children. We encourage parents to stay involved in their child’s
life by monitoring homework and attending school activities.
As we begin this new school year, we have no reason to
be anything but optimistic about the progress we will make.
Whether you are a student, parent or staff member, let’s
determine together to expect the best, not only from ourselves
but from everyone else in Vigo County School Corporation!
—Daniel Tanoos, Superintendent of Schools
No doubt Crystal Harris, teacher at Fayette Elementary, “expected the
best” from Merceedes last school year. Here, a little personal attention
helped the fourth-grader excel.
Kids Caring & Sharing Project—
Mission Accomplished!
The Vigo County School Corporation raised more than
$25,000 for Riley Hospital through the Kids Caring & Sharing
project of the Indiana Association of School Principals, which is
committed to providing philanthropic support to the hospital.
The fundraiser was in honor of Dr. Sharon Pitts, Woodrow
Wilson Middle School principal, who served as the 2005–06
President of IASP. During the association’s fall conference,
Superintendent Daniel Tanoos announced a pledge of $25,000 to
Riley, and the mission was launched.
Each VCSC school developed its own fundraising approach,
and the entire community accepted the assignment. Events
included spirit days, hat days, read-a-thons, holiday crafts sales,
talent shows, bake sales, mismatch day, coin collections and even
a cut-off-your-principal’s-tie event.
The Kids Caring & Sharing mission—to give K–12 students
the opportunity to participate in fundraising activities to benefit Riley
Hospital for Children and help other kids without the appeal of an
incentive or reward—became “mission accomplished” when Angie
Christian of the Riley Foundation traveled on May 30 to Terre
Haute to accept the $25,024.50 check from Dr. Pitts and the Vigo
County School Corporation.
Jim Freese Retires
Jim Freese, principal at Terre Haute South Vigo High
School for the past seven years, retired in June. Freese started
his educational career as a math teacher and coach and spent 34
years in public school administration.
Under Freese’s leadership, SVHS students have celebrated
some outstanding successes. Of the 22 state championships won
during the school’s history, 16 were earned during his tenure,
including two in athletics.
“I’m proud of the success of our students,” says Freese. “Our
math team has won the Rose Hulman Central States Competition
for the past seven years, including when the team won at every
level, which has never happened in the history of the competition.”
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Freese says he will miss the enthusiasm and excitement
of students, as well as interaction with students, teachers,
administrators, central office staff, parents and people in
the community. He plans to devote more time to his favorite
activities—golf, biking, traveling and reading about U.S. history.
“The students and staff members at South Vigo High School
are outstanding,” says Freese, “and I encourage all students to
work at their highest academic level and keep the tradition of
academic excellence going!”
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First Financial Bank Introduces “First Payroll Plus”
Opening School
An added benefit of direct payroll deposit will be available this
fall to all VCSC employees through a joint partnership with First
Financial Bank. The direct deposit account package—First Payroll
Plus—may be obtained by opening a new checking account with
First Financial Bank, or simply converting
an existing one there.
Textbook Rental Fees
Elementary Schools
Half-day kindergarten . . . . . . . . $ 60
All-day kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Grades 1–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Middle Schools
Grade 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $122
Grades 7–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High Schools
Fees are based on courses taken.
Breakfast and Lunch Costs
Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10
Elementary school lunch . . . . . 1.85
High school lunch . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Reduced-price lunch . . . . . . . . . .40
Reduced-price breakfast . . . . . .30
Assistance Available for Lower-Income Families
Parents and students will obtain an application for
reduced-price lunches upon registration. Check the income
and family-size guidelines to see if you are eligible and, if so,
you are encouraged to apply.
Income verification is required at the time of application.
Applicants need to complete only one application per family.
Application may be made during registration at the
Superintendent’s Office or at individual school offices.
Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006, TO JUNE 30, 2007
Family Size
Yearly
Monthly
1
$18,130
$1,511
2
24,420
2,035
3
30,710
2,560
4
37,000
3,084
5
43,290
3,608
6
49,580
4,132
7
55,870
4,656
8
62,160
5,180
For each additional family member add:
+$6,290
+$525
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Weekly *
$349
470
591
712
833
954
1,075
1,196
+$121
* Remember: There are generally 4.33 weeks in a month.
Immunizations
Indiana law says any child enrolled in a school
corporation for the first time must show written proof
of immunization or file a current religious or medical
objection. This should be provided at enrollment or by
the first day of school.
Please contact your county health department,
physician or school nurse to ensure your child has
all necessary immunizations before school starts. All
sixth-graders are required to have two doses of the
MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine prior to
the resumption of school.
How direct payroll deposit works
Each payday, the VCSC electronically
direct deposits your payroll funds into your
First Payroll Plus checking account. A
non-negotiable receipt containing payment
information will be provided to you by
the VCSC, and you’ll have immediate
access to your funds without ever having
to make a trip to the bank. This is a much
safer, quicker and economical way of
compensating employees.
The First Payroll Plus package provides employees with:
• A checking account with no monthly service charges that also
pays interest if a minimum balance is maintained.
• A 0.25 percent rate reduction on installment loans with auto
payment from your First Financial account.
• $100 discount on (both) mortgage loan and home equity
closing costs.
• First Check card with no annual fee, and free online banking
with bill pay.
• Interest rate premium on a companion First Financial savings
account.
• Free periodic financial reviews.
“We’ll be available this fall to assist employees with starting
these accounts or to answer any other banking questions they may
have,” said Phil Garrigus, assistant vice president and administrator of
First Financial Bank’s new First Payroll Plus program.
Once they have the First Payroll Plus account, employees need
only to inform the school corporation’s payroll department (Sharon
Massey) of their desire to have their funds directly deposited, and
that’s all there is to it.
“We sincerely appreciate this opportunity to join with the Vigo
County School Corporation in bringing this quality banking product
to their employees,” Garrigus adds.
First Financial Bank looks forward to talking with other area
employers as well about
the benefits of direct
deposit for their business.
“We know that
companies like to
provide the best benefits
to their employees in as
many areas as possible,
such as compensation,
insurance and pensions;
and this is a way they
can provide their
employees the best
banking deal around,”
Garrigus said.
For more information
about First Payroll Plus,
please call Phil Garrigus
at 238-6729 or stop by
any First Financial Bank
location.
(Pictured from left) Phil
Garrigus, First Payroll
Plus administrator; Sharon
Massey; Danny Tanoos;
and Donna Wilson.
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And ever the twain shall meet! J.T. (the
spittin’ image of Tom Sawyer?) thumbs
through the American classic in seventhgrade literature class at West Vigo Middle
School last spring.
Chelsea, a Meadows Elementary thirdgrader last year, enjoys her photo op.
A plucky fifth-grader last school year at Terre
Town Elementary, Emalie bows for the camera.
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All-School Calendar, 2006–07
Aug. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teacher Workday
Aug. 22 . . First Full Day for Middle and high school students;
. . . . . . . . . . . . Half-Day for Elementary (elementary students
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dismissed at 11 a.m.)
Sept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day (no school)
Oct. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Service Day, Elementary Schools
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(elementary students dismissed at noon)
Oct. 13–16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Break
Nov. 6–9 . . . . . . . . . . Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
. . . . . . . . . (elementary students dismissed at noon each day)
Nov. 7–9 . . . . . . . . Middle School Parent/Teacher Conferences
. . . . . . . . . . . (middle school students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.)
Nov. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veterans Day (no school)
Nov. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Service Day; First Trimester Ends
. . (middle and high school students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.)
Nov. 23–24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 22–Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter Break
Jan. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Resumes
Jan. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Service Day; First Semester Ends
. . . . . . . (elementary students dismissed at noon; middle and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .high school students at 12:45 p.m.)
Jan. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Jan. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Semester Begins
Jan. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Service Day, Middle and High School
. . (middle and high school students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.)
Feb. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presidents Day (no school)
Feb. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Service Day; Second Trimester Ends
. . . . . . . (elementary students dismissed at noon; middle and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high school students at 12:45 p.m.)
April 2–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Break
April 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Resumes
April 18–19 . . . . . . In-Service Days, Middle and High School
. . (middle and high school students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.)
April 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Service Day, Elementary Teachers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(elementary students dismissed at noon)
May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Day
May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Day
May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day (no school)
June 1 . . . . . . . . . . Second Semester and Third Trimester End;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Teacher Records Day and In-Service Meetings
. . . . . (elementary students dismissed at 11 a.m.; middle and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .high school students at 11:45 a.m.)
June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduation: McLean and Washington
June 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduation: North, South and West Vigo
NOTE: Beginning Aug. 22, all days for students are full days unless
noted. If necessary, snow days will be used to make up student
instructional days, and any additional day missed beyond the two
designated snow days will be added to the end of the school year.
Jabari, a seventh-grader last year at Woodrow Wilson Middle School,
knows that computer knowledge is the key to success, no matter what
his future job might be.
There’s nothing like a good book to brighten your outlook! Erin, a fourthgrader last year at Fayette Elementary School, couldn’t be happier with
her choice of reading material.
Focusing on their education, North Vigo High School ninth-graders
Caitlin and Chelsea get a close-up and personal look at something
interesting through the microscope in biology class last spring.
Information on School
Delays and Closings
When the weather is inclement,
the superintendent will decide if
school will be delayed or closed.
Please tune to local radio, TV
stations or the school district
website for announcements. School
will be in session for 180 days. See
calendar for information about
snow days. After-school programs
will not meet on days when school
is dismissed early or closed.
Bryan, a Lost Creek Elementary
School first-grader last year, is ready
to jump into a new class this fall after
the long summer recess.
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Read All About It at West Vigo HS
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New Wing Awaits Students!
The news at Terre Haute West Vigo High School this fall is
The historic Woodrow Wilson School was built in 1926 and
the return of Viking Press, the school newspaper, to be published
last renovated in 1981. At that time, the proposed auxiliary gym
monthly starting
was cut from plans because building
in October. English
costs exceeded projections. In the interim,
teacher Tina Ginoplos,
the gym has become overcrowded, with
who worked for the Terre
multiple PE classes meeting at the same
Haute Tribune-Star, will
time.
We’re excited about the additional
bring her expertise to the
school newspaper staff.
gym and the expansion of activities offered
Two years ago,
to students. Because we’re moving and
we added a creative
renovating our fitness center, we’ll be able to
writing course, taught
provide a more complete fitness program for
by Ginoplos. A small
students and staff. With physical fitness high
group of talented
on the agenda at local, state and national
writers from that class
levels, the renovation will allow fitness to be
will form the nucleus
an integral part of our overall program.
of the newspaper
The band room was built in 1981
Pictured with English Department chair Cheryl Dean are students
staff, along with other
but wasn’t accessible to those with
who worked on “School Zone” last year (from left): Dana, Mary Ann,
students who have a
disabilities. We’ll now have a band room
Sarah, Dean, Amber, Britany and Anne.
desire to write.
that accommodates all students, and the
School publications
location of the room and bus driveway
play a vital role in the climate and culture of a school. As ideas
will permit safe loading and unloading of band instruments.
are shared, common links and bonds are established. We’re
The Wilson school community always has been proud of
expecting an enthusiastic response to Viking Press from students.
trying to give all students equal opportunities. The new $2.8
Last year, we had a feature article in the “School Zone”
million wing will make this even more possible.
section of the Tribune-Star almost every week. Cheryl Dean, chair
Wilson students celebrated many successes in 2005–06,
of the English Department and yearbook sponsor, worked hard
including winning the regional Geography Bowl, placing second
to make this happen, and as a result our school received a lot of
in the regional Spell Bowl and placing third in the MathCounts
positive press. Thank you, Mrs. Dean and the yearbook staff!
regional competition.
As we begin 2006–07, we encourage all students at West Vigo
Wilson’s music groups received one Silver and four Gold
High School to:
ratings at the Indiana State School Music Association contest.
• Take full advantage of all of the opportunities offered.
• Engage yourself in school life.
• Be proud to be a Viking.
Together, let’s continue to make West Vigo High School the
best small high school in the state of Indiana!
The New School Year—a Fresh Start for All!
After serving as assistant principal of Terre Haute South
Vigo High School for the past two years, Troy Fears is looking
forward to becoming principal of the school he graduated
from in 1989. For the past two years, he has had the privilege of
working with Jim Freese and the excellent staff at South Vigo
High School. Freese led with strength and was a good mentor.
His dedication to students and staff was outstanding.
The biggest change at South Vigo High School this fall
will be a noticeable increase in enrollment. More than 70 new
students will join the student body, necessitating the addition of
a fourth lunch period. Let’s make our new students feel at home
as they begin new challenges in a new school.
Students, you can accomplish great things. For that to happen:
• Be self-challenging.
• Take courses that interest you.
• Be the best person you can be.
The 2006–07 school year represents a fresh start for
all of us in one of the finest schools anywhere—South
Vigo High School.
Freshman Orientation is set for Aug. 17, and the
Open House is Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. Please attend these
important events. Welcome back, students and staff!
Goggles and test tubes ready! Andrew, a junior in Chemistry class
last year, is geared up for his senior year at North Vigo High School.
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2005–06 Wilson Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Nearpass, has received
distinguished awards at Louisville, Bloomington and Purdue jazz
festivals, in addition to performing at the Indiana Association of
School Principals convention.
The WWMS choir, under the direction of Lerene Salisbury,
was invited to participate in the National Anthem Project in
Washington, D.C., as well as the Mayor’s Character Awards
program in May.
Athletic teams winning county championships included
Grades 6–8 boys and girls cross country; Grades 6–8 boys track;
Grades 6 and 8 boys basketball; and junior varsity volleyball.
The Drama Club production of “Rest Assured” last spring
was a huge success and plans are in the works for another play.
Lauren Siefers, new Student Council president, says this
about the start of school: “I’m looking forward to the gym and
to being an eighth-grader. I think we’ll have more opportunities
with the new band room and gym. The 2006–07 school year will
be our best ever!”
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Schools and Community Partner for Success
Backed by quality teachers at Rio Grande Elementary School, these
students won the Character Award and contributed in a major way to
the school’s high standards of achievement.
Hoosier Prairie Student Council
Works for a Better School
We’re proud of the work of Hoosier Prairie Elementary
School’s Student Council, which promotes school spirit by
sponsoring such monthly spirit events as Pajama Day, Crazy
Sock Day, Silly Hair Day and the annual Hat Day.
The entire student body is involved in the election of officers
every November, which makes the election process more exciting
and meaningful. Council members are responsible for morning
announcements, including leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The
group sponsors the sale of school T-shirts and sweatshirts. Last
year the SC raised money to build a memorial to two students
who passed away.
‘Tech Town’ Teacher Wins Disney Award
Educating your elementary-age child takes a
partnership among parents, the school and the community.
We encourage parents to become involved in their child’s
classroom activities and education. Teachers always need
extra helping hands, especially on field trips and day-to-day
routine activities. Please contact your child’s teacher to
ask how you can help at home and in the classroom.
Simple activities can keep the lines of communication
open between you and your children and help them succeed:
• Read with your child regularly.
• Talk about the world around you.
• Use math together in real situations.
• Watch the news together.
• Visit the library.
• Work on spelling words together.
• Study math basic facts together.
• Play games.
Boland Vigo County Teacher of the Year
Special Education teacher Jim Boland has been chosen as
Vigo County School Corporation Teacher of the Year. Boland,
who teaches social studies to mildly mentally-disabled students,
also is responsible for 37 in-school work-experience students and
facilitates 28 out-of-school work-experience students.
Since Boland began teaching special education at North Vigo
High School in 1972, enrollment has grown from 30 students and
one teacher to close to 430 students and 17 teachers.
Boland says he views the award as a formal
acknowledgement of special education and the importance of
including all students in Vigo County School Corporation’s
mission statement.
“The field of special education is ever-evolving and never
boring,” says Boland, “and it’s very rewarding to work with special
needs students. I’m pleased to have been selected for this award.”
Doug Dillion (pictured at right), technology
education teacher at Honey Creek Middle School for 14
years, was selected as a Walt Disney Teacher of the Year,
an honor only 44 of 75,000 teacher-applicants received.
Dillion received $10,000 from Disney and a trip to
the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, in late
July. In addition, Disney awarded $5,000 to Honey Creek
Middle School.
Disney Teacher Awards don’t simply honor one
teacher; they also make an investment in that teacher’s
educational community. In October, Disney will fly
Dillion and Honey Creek Principal Pat Sheehan to the
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, for a sixday professional development institute.
Creativity is a key element in Dillion’s classroom. He
says that Tech Town USA is his most popular teaching
activity. Students also have homework that gets their
parents involved in research with their children.
With part of his winnings, Dillion plans to start
a foundation to benefit technology education. He also
anticipates using Disney’s professional development
to help create more standards-based activities that
encourage higher-level cognitive skills and don’t depend
on textbooks.
“Winning the award shows the nation,” says Dillion,
“what I have known all along—that I have the best
students in the United States!”
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You’re Invited!
Lyndia Cahill President of State Association
You are cordially invited to attend upcoming sessions of the Board of School Trustees
of the Vigo County School Corporation.
The meetings are scheduled to start at
7 p.m. in the Board Room of the
Administration Building. For meeting
dates, call the Administration Office.
Lyndia Cahill, cafeteria manager at Terre Haute North Vigo High School for the
past nine years, was installed in April as president of the Indiana School Nutrition
Association. Cahill has worked in school food service for 19 years, including one year
as satellite head for Consolidated Elementary in West Terre Haute and nine years as
cafeteria manager of Deming Elementary, prior to coming to North Vigo High School.
The Indiana School Nutrition Association offers its members professional
development opportunities, promotes public awareness and addresses legislative
issues in order to provide quality nutrition programs for schools and the communities
they serve. The School Nutrition Association has 55,000 members in the United States,
1,200 in Indiana and 120 in Vigo County.
“The children we feed every day is what I like best about being in the food service
profession,” says Cahill. “When they come through the line and are excited about the
nutritious, hot meals awaiting them, it’s very rewarding. The contributions school
food service people make to a child’s wellness is an important part of the educational
process, and our association is doing an important job educating members how to
provide nutritious, wholesome meals.”
VCSC Board of School Trustees
Gene Shike..........................................President
Jackie Lower............................... Vice President
Mel Burks............................................Secretary
Paul Lockhart.......................................Member
Dr. Joseph Minnis................................Member
Michael Tom.........................................Member
Guille Cox.............................................Member
Feedback Is Welcome
Crossroads welcomes its readers’ letters,
comments and critique. Write to us at Editor,
Crossroads, Vigo County School Corporation,
686 Wabash Ave., P.O. Box 3703, Terre Haute,
IN 47803-0703. Or call (812) 462-4011.
Our Phone Numbers
Administration
Administration Office.......................... 462-4011
Transportation.................462-4341 or 462-4243
Elementary Schools
Davis Park.............................................462-4425
Deming..................................................462-4431
DeVaney................................................462-4497
Dixie Bee................................................462-4445
Farrington Grove..................................462-4423
Fayette ..................................................462-4451
Franklin.................................................462-4441
Fuqua.....................................................462-4304
Hoosier Prairie......................................462-4236
Lost Creek.............................................462-4456
Meadows...............................................462-4301
Ouabache...............................................462-4493
Riley.......................................................462-4449
Rio Grande............................................462-4307
Sugar Creek Consolidated..................462-4443
Sugar Grove..........................................462-4416
Terre Town.............................................462-4385
West Vigo...............................................462-4418
Middle Schools
Chauncey Rose.....................................462-4474
Honey Creek.........................................462-4372
Otter Creek............................................462-4391
Sarah Scott.............................................462-4381
West Vigo...............................................462-4361
Woodrow Wilson..................................462-4396
Cafeteria Manager Cleans Up by Winning State Award
Dawn Kemper, cafeteria manager
for two years at McLean High School and
Education Center, is no ordinary cook.
Indiana’s new Food Service Employee of
the Year takes her job seriously and loves
doing it!
Before coming to McLean, Kemper
worked in food service for two years
at North Vigo High School. Her staff at
McLean consists of one other person,
Sondra Cagle. “We are a team,” says
Kemper. “Without her, I couldn’t have
won this award.”
In addition to meeting Indiana
Senator Richard Lugar and receiving a
letter and plaque from him, Kemper was
awarded $500.
When school resumes, students at
McLean will have an opportunity once
more to enjoy their favorite cafeteria
food: taco salad, chicken-fried steak,
chicken and noodles, broccoli and cheese,
and cheesecake.
“Children are our greatest gift,” adds
Kemper. “When you treat them with love,
understanding and respect, it comes back
to you.”
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PAID
Plymouth IN
Permit #29
Vigo County School Corporation
Administration Office
686 Wabash Ave.
P.O. Box 3703
Terre Haute, IN 47803-0703
*****ECRWSS
Postal Customer
High Schools
Booker T. Washington..........................462-4427
McLean Education Center .................462-4330
North Vigo.............................................462-4312
South Vigo.............................................462-4252
West Vigo . ............................................462-4282
Did kindergartner Katie appreciate the food
service at Fayette Elementary School last
school year? You bet!
Check out our website at:
www.vigoschools.org