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2 day(s) ago
The featured staff member of the week is Mrs. Alisa Pruss. Mrs. Pruss is a proud South Dearborn graduate. After high school, she attended Ball State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. After college, she taught kindergarten at Saint Lawrence for eight years. She then taught preschool for two years prior to joining South Dearborn Community Schools, where she is in her tenth year of teaching kindergarten at Dillsboro Elementary School.
Mrs. Pruss is married (20 years—wow!) to her high school sweetheart, who is also a proud South Dearborn graduate. Together, they have four children: one SD graduate, and three other SD students in second, sixth, and tenth grade. For fun, Mrs. Pruss enjoys spending time with her family, supporting her kids and watching them do what they love, going boating, and relaxing by the pool. A fun fact about Mrs. Pruss is that she and her family lived in Malaysia for a little over a year while her husband worked abroad. We are so blessed to have her serving our students and community for the past decade!
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Mrs. Pruss is married (20 years—wow!) to her high school sweetheart, who is also a proud South Dearborn graduate. Together, they have four children: one SD graduate, and three other SD students in second, sixth, and tenth grade. For fun, Mrs. Pruss enjoys spending time with her family, supporting her kids and watching them do what they love, going boating, and relaxing by the pool. A fun fact about Mrs. Pruss is that she and her family lived in Malaysia for a little over a year while her husband worked abroad. We are so blessed to have her serving our students and community for the past decade!
#SuccessDriven
# GrowExcelAchieve
2 day(s) ago
The featured staff member of the week is Mrs. Alisa Pruss. Mrs. Pruss is a proud South Dearborn graduate. After high school, she attended Ball State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. After college, she taught kindergarten at Saint Lawrence for eight years. She then taught preschool for two years prior to joining South Dearborn Community Schools, where she is in her tenth year of teaching kindergarten at Dillsboro Elementary School.
Mrs. Pruss is married (20 years—wow!) to her high school sweetheart, who is also a proud South Dearborn graduate. Together, they have four children: one SD graduate, and three other SD students in second, sixth, and tenth grade. For fun, Mrs. Pruss enjoys spending time with her family, supporting her kids and watching them do what they love, going boating, and relaxing by the pool. A fun fact about Mrs. Pruss is that she and her family lived in Malaysia for a little over a year while her husband worked abroad. We are so blessed to have her serving our students and community for the past decade!
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# GrowExcelAchieve
2 day(s) ago
Mr. Wisman’s science classes at South Dearborn Middle School celebrated Earth Day by bringing vibrant color and environmental awareness to campus. Students worked together to plant flowers in garden beds and pots, combining teamwork with hands-on learning. It was a meaningful way to care for their school grounds while showing pride in protecting and beautifying the planet.
2 day(s) ago
Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and South Dearborn Community School Corporation is proud to celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff who help nourish and support our students each and every day.
From planning and preparing meals to greeting students with kindness and care, these dedicated team members make a lasting impact far beyond the lunch line. We are so grateful for all their hard work and friendly service to our students each and every day.
To all of our school lunch heroes—thank you for all that you do!
2 day(s) ago
Mr. Wisman’s science classes at South Dearborn Middle School celebrated Earth Day by bringing vibrant color and environmental awareness to campus. Students worked together to plant flowers in garden beds and pots, combining teamwork with hands-on learning. It was a meaningful way to care for their school grounds while showing pride in protecting and beautifying the planet.
2 day(s) ago
Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and South Dearborn Community School Corporation is proud to celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff who help nourish and support our students each and every day.
From planning and preparing meals to greeting students with kindness and care, these dedicated team members make a lasting impact far beyond the lunch line. We are so grateful for all their hard work and friendly service to our students each and every day.
To all of our school lunch heroes—thank you for all that you do!
From planning and preparing meals to greeting students with kindness and care, these dedicated team members make a lasting impact far beyond the lunch line. We are so grateful for all their hard work and friendly service to our students each and every day.
To all of our school lunch heroes—thank you for all that you do!
3 day(s) ago
South Dearborn Community School Corporation is here to help connect families with food resources during the summer months.
You can opt-in and find nearby meal programs by:
• Texting “summermeals” (or “verano” for Spanish) to 914-342-7744
• Calling the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-348-6479 (or 1-877-842-6273 for Spanish)
• Or contacting The Clearinghouse at 812-926-1198 for local assistance
No child should go hungry this summer—these services can help make sure they don’t. Please share with anyone who may benefit.
3 day(s) ago
Today is School Principals Day, and we’re proud to recognize our outstanding leaders at South Dearborn Community School Corporation. From fostering a positive school culture to championing student growth and supporting staff, our principals go above and beyond each day to make our schools thrive.
Thank you to Krista Hensley (Aurora Elementary School), Kyle Miller (Dillsboro Elementary School), Mary Bailey (Manchester Elementary School), David Ladner (South Dearborn Middle School), and Steve Ohlhaut (South Dearborn High School) for the passion, dedication, and leadership you bring to our school community. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom!
4 day(s) ago
Mr. Karasek’s history class at South Dearborn High School took a deep dive into the Great Depression, exploring how the economic collapse of the 1930s shares striking similarities with more recent crises, such as the 2008 recession. Students examined key factors like unemployment, stock market instability, and the role of government intervention in stabilizing the economy. Through thoughtful analysis and discussion, they developed a broader understanding of economic cycles and the long-term impact of public policy and social safety nets during times of financial hardship. By drawing connections between history and the present, students strengthened both their economic literacy and historical perspective.
4 day(s) ago
Last night was the SDMS National Jr. Honor Society induction. We are so proud of the students who received this prestigious honor. Mr. Rodney Morgan deserves a huge shoutout for stepping up to sponsor this activity for our very deserving students!
- Supt. Ross
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4 day(s) ago
Friday evening my family and I attended the Aurora Elementary School Carnival. There were games, food, and awesome prizes! My little guy just wanted to play with the dinosaurs in the “Dino Dig” 🦕 🦖 We had a great time and it seemed like everyone else did as well!
- Supt. Ross
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4 day(s) ago
South Dearborn Middle School invites incoming sixth-grade and seventh-grade families to attend the Rise of the Knights Parent Summits in the SDMS gym. Incoming seventh-grade (current sixth-grade) families are invited to attend on Tuesday, May 6th, from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Incoming sixth-grade (current fifth-grade) families are invited to attend on Thursday, May 8th, from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
This event is designed to help students and their families make a smooth transition to middle school. Families will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet staff, learn about course offerings, athletics, and student clubs, and gain helpful information about school policies and procedures. Students interested in joining the sixth-grade band can try out instruments with Mr. Pallada, and a representative will be available to discuss rental or purchase options. While student attendance is welcome, it is not required unless they plan to try out for band.
We look forward to welcoming our future SDMS Knights!
4 day(s) ago
Aurora Elementary School and Dillsboro Elementary School are excited to welcome new families to their upcoming Open Houses, offering a chance to explore the school environment, meet staff, and learn more about the programs and opportunities available to students. Aurora Elementary will host its Open House on Wednesday, May 7th, followed by Dillsboro Elementary on Tuesday, May 13th. Both events will take place from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
5 day(s) ago
Sixth-grade and kindergarten students at Manchester Elementary School experienced a heartwarming and educational collaboration thanks to Ms. Williams and Mrs. Teke’s classes.
In one group, older students read "Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems and guided their younger peers through a maze and addition practice. Another group dove into "The Lost Sea Treasure of Atlantis," solving themed puzzles and activities together.
To take the fun even further, sixth-grade students designed breakout room-style centers to help kindergartners with number sequencing, counting, and logic—all while building their own leadership and mentoring skills in the process.