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Monday, 05 August 2024

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Greetings Knight Families, The South Dearborn Community School Board, administration, faculty, and staff are excited to celebratethe start of the 2024-2025 School Year with our students and families. The first day of school will be onWednesday, August 7, 2024. Open houses will be held at the elementary schools on Monday, August 5,2024 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. We hope to...

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1 hour(s) ago

Manchester Elementary School students in Mrs. Black's third grade music class are spreading holiday cheer through song! 🎵 Students are warming up their voices as they rehearse their songs for their upcoming holiday choral concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00pm at South Dearborn High School. Their families and friends are in for a treat when they showcase their hard work and festive spirit. ❄️

5 hour(s) ago

The South Dearborn High School Business Professionals of America, led by Mrs. Kelly Pettit will compete at the BPA District 12 Regional Leadership Conference tomorrow at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, Indiana. The 13 BPA students competing in 26 separate events are Taylor Compton, Callie Davidson, Sophia Ferguson, Cain Hopkins, Luka Jones, Dasha Martin, Malia Martin, Olivia Mclane, Carson Osborne, Isabel Pearson, Zander Schaefer, Emily Steigerwald, and Gracie Vanwinkle. Some of the many events students will be competing in include Accounting, Finance, Interview Skills, Human Resources, Legal Procedures, Medical Procedures, Speech, Graphics, Web Design and more. If the students place at the Regional Leadership Conference, they will qualify for the State Leadership Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana from March 9th to 11th in 2025. Good luck to these excited young business professionals as they showcase their skills and represent SDHS with pride!

7 hour(s) ago

The South Dearborn High School Business Professionals of America, led by Mrs. Kelly Pettit will compete at the BPA District 12 Regional Leadership Conference tomorrow at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, Indiana.
The 13 BPA students competing in 26 separate events are Taylor Compton, Callie Davidson, Sophia Ferguson, Cain Hopkins, Luka Jones, Dasha Martin, Malia Martin, Olivia Mclane, Carson Osborne, Isabel Pearson, Zander Schaefer, Emily Steigerwald, and Gracie Vanw...inkle.
Some of the many events students will be competing in include Accounting, Finance, Interview Skills, Human Resources, Legal Procedures, Medical Procedures, Speech, Graphics, Web Design and more. If the students place at the Regional Leadership Conference, they will qualify for the State Leadership Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana from March 9th to 11th in 2025.
Good luck to these excited young business professionals as they showcase their skills and represent SDHS with pride!

9 hour(s) ago

The South Dearborn Band Boosters are holding their Movie Night fundraiser tomorrow evening in the SDHS auditorium from 6:30 to 9:00pm. For just $10 per person (and $5 for additional siblings), students from kindergarten through sixth grade can enjoy popcorn, a hot dog, a drink, and a viewing of the Disney and Pixar film "Elemental." Doors will open at 6:00pm for registration. A parent or guardian must accompany a student inside for registration and be present for pickup

1 day(s) ago

South Dearborn High School students in Mrs. Johnson's and Mrs. Andrew's Principles of Agriculture classes recently completed a lab exploring the density of sugar. Students created seven different solutions of sugar and food coloring dye to represent the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet colors of the rainbow. The solutions each had their unique density so that when they were all poured into the graduated cylinders from the funnel, the solutions separated to form the correct order of the colors of the rainbow vertically! The class then enjoyed discussing together what worked or did not work as each group attempted to successfully accomplish this colorful feat of liquid density.

1 day(s) ago

South Dearborn High School students in Mrs. Johnson’s and Mrs. Andrew’s Principles of Agriculture classes recently completed a lab exploring the density of sugar. Students created seven different solutions of sugar and food coloring dye to represent the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet colors of the rainbow. The solutions each had their unique density so that when they were all poured into the graduated cylinders from the funnel, the solutions separated to form the correct order of the colors of the rainbow vertically! The class then enjoyed discussing together what worked or did not work as each group attempted to successfully accomplish this colorful feat of liquid density.

2 day(s) ago

Mrs. Gainor's class at Aurora Elementary School spent last week learning all about turkeys! 🦃Students began with an informational writing piece about turkeys. Students extracted facts from the text they read to write their own informational article about turkeys. Students and families also worked together at home to create a disguise for their turkey. Finally, students created turkeys with watercolor feathers using coffee filters and markers.

2 day(s) ago

Mrs. Gainor’s class at Aurora Elementary School spent last week learning all about turkeys! 🦃Students began with an informational writing piece about turkeys. Students extracted facts from the text they read to write their own informational article about turkeys. Students and families also worked together at home to create a disguise for their turkey. Finally, students created turkeys with watercolor feathers using coffee filters and markers.

3 day(s) ago

Author Bethany Van Meter and her incredible dog, River, visited students from all three South Dearborn Community School Corporation elementary schools last week! River, who is blind and has his eyes sewn shut, joined Bethany as she shared her three inspiring illustrated children’s books about River: “I See with My Heart,” “I Got a Cat for Christmas,” and “River Has a Purpose and So Do You!” Students not only listened to these heartwarming tales but also had the opportunity to ask questions and share their own stories about their pets. Bethany’s powerful message to “be boldly kind” left a lasting impression on the students. What an unforgettable day of storytelling, learning, and connection! We are grateful for Bethany and River visiting and spending time with our students!

3 day(s) ago

Prior to break, AES held a canned food drive. It was a huge success, thanks to the generosity of our amazing students, staff, and families. They collected over 2,000 cans of food to donate to the Aurora Blessing Boxes. A special shoutout to Mrs. Petty’s class for collecting the most cans! Their incredible effort truly made a difference. We’re so proud of our school community for coming together to support those in need! Shoutout to Mrs. Ivy Schmeltzer for sharing this story with me! As superintendent, I love it when our schools are able to support the communities we serve. The communities of SDCSC are so supportive and generous and in great to see that reciprocated by our schools! Way to go AES! - Supt. Ross #SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve

6 day(s) ago

Mrs. Kleindienst’s kindergarten students at Dillsboro Elementary School reflected on gratitude with their “Thankful Turkeys!" Each colorful feather highlights something the students are thankful for, from family and friends to favorite hobbies. This thoughtful project helped students express their appreciation and celebrate the Thanksgiving season.

7 day(s) ago

I was able to attend the Boys Basketball opener Tuesday night. The Knights kicked off the holiday break with a 19 point victory over Rising Sun! Way to go! 🏀 - Supt. Ross #GoKnights

7 day(s) ago

On Tuesday I was able to participate in the Trucks & Trade Expo at SDMS put on by Ms. Sonya Gabbard. There were lots of different trucks representing different trades. Nothing was more popular than the coffee truck ☕️ 🚐! The students had fun and learned about different careers they could go into after high school from owning a food truck to working for the highway department to being a first responder and anywhere in between. Special thank you to all of the vendors who brought their truck and shared their trade! - Supt. Ross #SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve

9 day(s) ago

South Dearborn High School is excited to announce that we have hired Mr. Austin Bowling to become our new head varsity baseball coach! Mr. Bowling is a lifelong Lawrenceburg native and him and his wife are expecting their first child in May! Mr. Bowling has been coaching football and baseball for the last three years. Mr. Bowling is excited to join SDHS. When asked about what this meant for him, Mr. Bowling shared, "Taking on the role of head coach at South Dearborn High School is a thrilling opportunity, and I’m fired up to bring my passion, energy, and commitment to this incredible community. Together, we’ll push the limits, build a culture of excellence, and make this program something every athlete, student, and fan can be proud of!" Welcome to the team, Mr. Bowling! ⚾

10 day(s) ago

In Ms. Ziegler’s fifth grade class at Aurora Elementary School, students learned about early American history with a lecture on Jamestown and the Powhatan people, discovering the interactions between Native Americans and colonial settlers.

13 day(s) ago

The featured staff member of the week is Mrs. Heather Ewald. Mrs. Ewald graduated from Milan High School, but she attended Dillsboro Elementary School through fifth grade. She earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts and painting at the University of Indianapolis. She later received her transition to teaching degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Currently, she teaches art at Dillsboro Elementary School and this is her first year of teaching. Mrs. Ewald is married. She and her husband have four children. Her two daughters currently attend Dillsboro Elementary School. Things that Mrs. Ewald enjoys doing include spending time with family, being outside, hiking, gardening (she even has a green house), baking, and painting professionally. A fun fact about Mrs. Ewald is that she is also a licensed EMT and has gone on several medical mission trips. She even knows how to write prescriptions in Spanish! We are so blessed to have her serving our Bulldogs! #SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve

13 day(s) ago

Dillsboro Elementary School students in Ms. Mahin’s third grade class created posters of the 50 states! Each poster included the border of that state, the state’s flower and bird, and three fun facts about that state!

14 day(s) ago

Due to the threat of inclement weather this afternoon, all South Dearborn Community School Corporation after school activities are canceled today.