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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
VCSC holds Annual Construction Trades Student Recognition Banquet
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) —The Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) honored students in their construction pathway program during a lunch banquet on Monday. The Annual Construction Trades Student Recognition Banquet started back in 1986, and since then, students in the Vigo County School Corporation have built homes for the community while earning college credits, all before graduating high school. Technical Education Director for the school corporation, Doug Dillion, said this program exposes students to new and different experiences in the workforce. 'So programs like this expose kids to those different career opportunities that use their hands. A lot of people, they don't want to sit at a desk for the rest of their life and be what's called a pencil pusher. These kids, when they graduate, will be able to go out and pick something they really love, and they've got some skills with their hands, and they will be able to work in different environments. You know, every day is a different day,' said Dillion. Jackson Page is a Junior at Terre Haute North High School and said the hands-on experience he has gained from the program is even helping him do better in school. 'Sitting in a classroom, I don't really pick up on knowledge that well, but learning hands-on has definitely helped me a lot with just having a better time at school and also learning what I need to… There is never a dull moment when your their working together. I mean, I got many stories I could tell about things that have happened in this class. I always go home with something new to tell them,' said Page. Page said after graduation, he plans on doing five years in the Carpenters' Union, and then once he gets his Journeyman Card, he will attend Ivy Tech in the hope of getting a degree in construction management. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Project Lead the Way Launch Program set to start at Fayette Elementary School
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Monday evening, the Vigo County School Corporation approved funding for the Project Lead the Way Launch Program grant. The grant is in the amount of $20,000 and the funds will be distributed between the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 school years. The purpose of this grant is to provide students with engaging stem learning experiences that prepare them for emerging careers and educational opportunities. Busseron Creek and Wildlife Area to open this week This funding will also support the training and participation fees, along with the investment in stem modules. 'Anytime you can have students learn in a hands on environment it defiantly helps them be able to make connections to the curriculum. And so it's not just about building things, it's about taking those things and enhancing that learning knowledge,' Deputy Superintendent John Newport said. This will be for Fayette Elementary School with the possibility of expanding to other schools later on. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Legislation could bring improvements to local school corporations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An amendment authored by State Senator Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) has been added to a bill that would allow Vigo County to transfer funding to the Vigo County School Corporation to help meet the district's needs. According to a press release, Amendment 33 to House Bill 1002 would create a local oversight board to ensure transparency and accountability in managing county resources for potential school improvements. 'The legislation comes after months of work with local leaders in Terre Haute to bring interested parties together to help make much-needed improvements in our school district,' said Sen. Goode. Greg Goode hosts free speech event with Rich Lowry The press release goes on to say the oversight board would be made up of members appointed by local government offices as well as the business community. 'These leaders understand what the Wabash Valley needs to be successful for decades to come, and I thank them for working with me on this legislation,' Goode said. House Bill 1002 will now move to the Senate Committee on Appropriation for further consideration. Sen. Goode said this bill is similar to Senate Bill 382, which was authored by himself and Senator Darly Schmitt (R-Jasper) and passed the Senate earlier this year. Senate Bill 382 'provides that, if a county transfers or gifts any unencumbered funds to a school corporation, the county executive may establish a local board to have oversight and manage the use of the funds. Provides that the expenses of the local board shall be paid by the county,' according to the Indiana General Assembly. Terre Haute Symphony's long-time conductor honored by Senate Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
VCSC invites students to attend annual Athletics Leadership Conference
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Friday, the Vigo County School Corporation held its annual Athletics Leadership Conference. Nearly 100 middle and high school students from Vigo County schools attended the event. They heard from the Indiana High School Athletics Association Commissioner, about how to succeed on the court, in the field, and in life. This conference helps give students the tools they will need, to lead their peers. Updates on the VCSC 2025 budget 'We have a bunch of different speakers come in and talk about leadership and just about what the IHSAA is about and how athletics are run and how you can change your team atmosphere and impact the community through your actions.' said Kylie Lloyd, President of the Student Athletic Council at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. 'Not only having these speakers come in help us, they are sort of showing us how to have good sportsmanship and how to be a better leader within our community.' said Emma Martin, Vice President Of The Student Athletic Board At Terre Haute North Vigo High School) School officials say this is just one of the many ways they are showing students a path to leadership. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
VCSC cancels extracurriculars due to storm warnings
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Many extracurriculars are being canceled Wednesday by the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) in response to the possible coming storms. According to a news release from The Chief Communications Officer with the VCSC, all middle school practices and activities Wednesday evening are canceled. The releases also stated that all high school activities and practices would end no later than 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening. The Vigo County Aquatic Center has also canceled all practices including middle school swim and Terre Haute Torpedoes. Tonight's Public Policy meeting has also been canceled. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
