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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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4 minute(s) ago

Attention incoming ninth-grade students: Freshmen Orientation Day is coming up on Thursday, July 24th from 9:30am to 1:00pm at South Dearborn High School. This is a great and fun opportunity to get familiar with your new school, meet classmates, and get set for a successful year ahead! Review the full schedule and activities here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tM6s0jBdZ1o-VtG_HhELM6FBeLxKB1FK/view We are excited to welcome the Class of 2029 to South Dearborn High School! Have any questions? Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Bender at sally.bender@sdcsc.k12.in.us or Mr. Gibbs at darryl.gibbs@sdcsc.k12.in.us.

1 day(s) ago

July 2025 Board Meeting

1 day(s) ago

South Dearborn families, mark your calendars for the Class Act Carnival and get ready for a day of games, prizes, food, and back-to-school fun—all with free admission!
📅 Saturday, July 26
🕙 10:00am to 3:00pm
📍 Tom Tepe Auto Center
426 E Indian Trail, Milan, IN 47031
This family-friendly event has everything to get kids geared up for the new school year:
✂️ Free haircuts
🎒 Free school supplies
📸 Complimentary back-to-school photos
Don’t miss this great opportunity to celebrate the end of summer and prep your student before they head back to class!
Questions? Contact morgan@tomtepe.com.

2 day(s) ago

What could be better than free school supplies and a meal with local first responders to celebrate the final days of summer? South Dearborn families are invited to the End of Summer Christmas in July Lunch hosted by Aurora Churches from 11:00am to 12:30pm on Friday, July 25th at Aurora City Park. They will also have activities and prizes for attendees ready to get into the holiday spirit in the heat of summer!

2 day(s) ago

Greetings Knight Families and Friends,
It is with regret that we share the resignation of Mrs. Amber Probst from the SDCSC School Board, due to personal reasons. Mrs. Probst has served with dedication and integrity since January 2021. We are grateful for her years of committed service to both the Board and the greater SDCSC community.
The Board will share information soon regarding the process for filling the vacant seat.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Mr. Scott Willoughby
SDCSC School Board President

5 day(s) ago

South Dearborn families are invited to attend a FREE community event offering everything their student needs to start the school year strong—plus fun extras and helpful services!
Here’s what’s available:
✔️ School supply giveaway
✔️ 100 free backpacks
✔️ Free vaccines
✔️ Hearing checks
✔️ Community resources and more
The first 50 attendees will also receive a $10 Kroger gift card!
Event details:
📅 Friday, July 18
🕘 9:00am–12:00pm
📍 272 Bielby Rd, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
This event is being hosted by the Dearborn County Health Department, the Dearborn County Soil & Water Conservation District, and other local partners.

7 day(s) ago

School supply lists for the 2025–2026 school year are now available for both Aurora Elementary School and Dillsboro Elementary School. Families can now view, download, and print their student's supply list using the links below to get a head start on their back-to-school shopping: 📚 Aurora Elementary School View AES Supply List: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RpHTI6xjcZo2m0We43UZThnsZlPmpjJ/view 📚 Dillsboro Elementary School View DES Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17C3XG19it_y4s454Cweal-8hfgkgtD1nhBDc5FeCM34/edit?tab=t.0 We look forward to welcoming students back next month. Let’s make it a great next school year!

12 day(s) ago

Happy Independence Day! 🎆Today we celebrate freedom, unity, and the spirit of a nation built on bold ideas. South Dearborn Community School Corporation wishes everyone a safe and joyful Fourth of July!

16 day(s) ago

We’re proud to share that South Dearborn has been nominated in the Cincinnati Enquirer / Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Year spring season contest! • Top 2024–2025 NKY/IND Baseball Team – South Dearborn • Top 2024–2025 NKY/IND Small-School Baseball Player – Mason Hamlett Let’s show our South Dearborn pride and support our student-athletes by casting your vote through the link below! https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/06/30/cincinnati-enquirer-spring-high-school-athletes-of-the-year-2024-2025/84387871007/

19 day(s) ago

Last week I participated in the 4H Celebrity Showmanship Competition at the Dearborn County Fair. I showed a sheep and a goat and was absolutely owned by both. It was fun and supported a good cause. I wasn’t the only SD “celebrity” at the event. SD’s very own Kloey Clark was in attendance and she was recently named the 1st Runner Up in the Miss Dearborn County Fair Contest. Congratulations to Kloey! - Supt. Ross

21 day(s) ago

Aurora Elementary School is looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals to join our school community in the following roles: 🔹 ROD Paraprofessionals 🔹 School Secretary 🔹 Night Shift Custodian If you are passionate about supporting students, creating a positive environment, and being part of a hardworking team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply online today through the link below: https://skyward.sdcsc.k12.in.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rappljoblst484.w?hqrbgrtid=2180

26 day(s) ago

Moratorium week is scheduled for June 30 through July 6. During this time, all athletic activities will be paused to give student-athletes a chance to rest and reset. When activities resume on Monday, July 7, all student-athletes must have a current IHSAA physical form—dated April 1, 2025, or later—on file in order to participate in South Dearborn Athletics. Please be sure all forms are submitted in advance to ensure eligibility.

1 month(s) ago

Dear SDCSC Community, I typically refrain from responding to social media posts, especially in public forums. I respect that individuals are entitled to their own perspectives and how they choose to share their experiences. However, when false claims or misinformation are shared that impact our school community, I believe it is important to provide accurate information. Earlier today, a community member alleged that SDCSC had carelessly or intentionally emptied the sewage tank at Manchester Elementary School (MES), allowing waste to flow onto their property. This claim is categorically false. All restrooms at MES were shut down on June 2nd and have not been used since. Our plant manager is in the process of safely emptying and decommissioning (“mothballing”) the waste system in accordance with proper procedures. This is being done to preserve the system in the event that a future owner may wish to repair and utilize it. Let me be clear: SDCSC would never permit or overlook the release of waste into our community. We remain committed to responsible stewardship of our facilities and the well-being of the families we serve. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Warm regards, Dr. Ron Ross Superintendent

1 month(s) ago

Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Ingle’s class at Dillsboro Elementary School wrote heartfelt letters of appreciation to teachers and staff members who made a meaningful impact on them this year. Through this thoughtful activity, they practiced gratitude, reflection, and expressive writing—spreading kindness and joy throughout the school community as they honored those who helped shape their school year.

1 month(s) ago

In the food lab, Mrs. Petitt’s South Dearborn High School students crafted pizzas from scratch as part of the Frillio’s Pizza Simulation. Alongside their culinary creations, they designed marketing materials and completed business-related paperwork. This immersive, hands-on project fostered culinary techniques, sparked creativity, and developed real-world business acumen—equipping students with valuable skills for future careers in the culinary arts or marketing fields.

1 month(s) ago

As the school year came to a close, South Dearborn Middle School students took time to exchange signatures, messages, and memories in each other’s yearbooks—capturing the laughter, friendships, and shared experiences that defined their year. Teachers joined in the celebration, offering heartfelt notes and well-wishes that students will carry with them into the summer and beyond.

1 month(s) ago

Aurora Elementary School is hiring! We are looking for dedicated, student-centered individuals to join our team in the following roles: • Pre-K Special Education Teacher • Long-Term Substitute Teacher – 1st Grade • Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Kindergarten • ROD Paraprofessional If you are passionate about helping young learners grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today through the link below! https://skyward.sdcsc.k12.in.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rappljoblst484.w?hqrbgrtid=2180

1 month(s) ago

First-grade students from Mrs. McBroom and Mrs. Patton’s classes at Aurora Elementary School recently embarked on an exciting field trip to the zoo! Each student selected an animal to research, diving into fun facts and fascinating details to become a true expert. Back in the classroom, they put their new knowledge to work—building research, critical thinking, and presentation skills as they shared what they learned with their peers.

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