Video Highlights from the choir concert!
- Supt. Ross
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I attended the SDMS & SDHS Choir Concert last night and it was amazing! Mr. Francis and his students put on an incredible show! Our concert choirs and show choirs allow our talented students to shine! Great job to all involved - I am so proud of you! 🎶
- Supt. Ross
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Aurora Elementary School and South Dearborn Middle School Drama Club students shared a stage Thursday night and brought "Cinderella's Glass Slipper" to life together. Around 30 Knights stepped into the South Dearborn High School auditorium on May 7th, performing for their families and the community. Elementary and middle schoolers, side by side, under the lights. Stepping onto a stage that size takes nerve. Every one of them had it. Congratulations to the entire cast! 🎭

In honor of Mental Health Week AES participated in a door decorating contest. Mr. Redlegs from the Cincinnati Reds was the guest judge! They were all good, but Mr. Redlegs narrowed it down to 2 winners per wing:
K-2 Wing:
🥇Mrs. Forand
🥈 Mrs. Sturgeon
3-5 Wing:
🥇 Mrs Blankenhorn
🥈 Mrs. Lowe’s
Thank you to INcompass Healthcare for organizing this and Mr. Redlegs for being a judge! We appreciate him thoroughly entertaining the building for a few hours yesterday!
Of course, I was a big kid (and Reds Fan) and had my picture taken with Mr. Redlegs too! ⚾️
Special thanks to AES for inviting me to be a part of this event!
- Supt. Ross
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Last night I attended Senior Night at the golf match! It was great celebrating our senior: Ben Shorten and watching our Knights in action! ⛳️ - Supt. Ross #GoKnights #YouKnighted #WeAreSD

Last night I attended Senior Night at the golf match! It was great celebrating our senior: Ben Shorten and watching our Knights in action! ⛳️
- Supt. Ross
#GoKnights
#YouKnighted
#WeAreSD

Dillsboro Elementary School students walked down to the Arts Friendship Gallery for Dillsboro Main Street's "Dillsboro in Bloom" event. During their Chalk Up walking field trip, each class designed their own section of the pavement outside the Arts Friendship Gallery. They brainstormed together, sketched it out, and brought their collaborative creative visions to life! The students also enjoyed touring the gallery for inspiration. Thank you, Thom Maltbie, for making this happen!

I was able to attend Aurora Elementary School’s 1st Annual Walk-A-Thon today. The event raised money for a school store that they plan to launch next school year to encourage positive behavior! Our students had a great time walking, encouraging one another, and showing their school spirit. They raised just over $4000 - impressive! - Supt. Ross #SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve #YouKnighted #WeAreSD

I attended Harry Potter Day in Mr. Grigsby’s classroom today. The students had so much fun! - Supt. Ross #SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve #YouKnighted #WeAreSD

The featured staff member of the week is Mr. Darryl Gibbs! A proud South Dearborn alum, Mr. Gibbs has dedicated his life and career to supporting students, families, and the community he proudly calls home. After earning his bachelor’s degree in human services and mental health from Northern Kentucky University and later completing his master’s degree in school counseling from Xavier University, he began a career centered on helping others succeed both personally and academically. Before entering education, Mr. Gibbs spent eleven years working at the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) as a counselor and therapist. He then continued making an impact on young people through 20 years at ROD Special Services as a school counselor before joining South Dearborn High School, where he has spent the last six years serving students in the same role. Throughout his career, he has been a steady source of encouragement, guidance, and support for countless students and families. Mr. Gibbs and his wife have been married for fourteen years and together have four children and two grandchildren. Outside of school, he enjoys coaching basketball and baseball, spending time with family, camping, attending athletic events, and being outdoors whenever possible. A fun fact about Mr. Gibbs is that he recently built a new home for himself and his wife! As Mr. Gibbs prepares for retirement, he shared that it has truly “been an honor to work with kids.” His dedication, compassion, and commitment to students have left a lasting impact on the South Dearborn community, and he will certainly be missed. Thank you, Mr. Gibbs, for your years of service and for making a difference in the lives of so many Knights! #SuccessDriven #GrowExcelAchieve #YouKnighted #WeAreSD

Ms. Helton's PE class at South Dearborn Middle School was fired up to rotate between games of volleyball and cornhole! These Knights did not need any convincing to show up and compete!

With hands over hearts and eyes on the flag, Ms. Weinbender and Mrs. White’s first-grade classes at Dillsboro Elementary School stood in the schoolyard this week and learned what the Pledge of Allegiance actually means. Together, with the help of Ms. Kathy and Ms. Thelma, they raised and lowered the flag, studied how it's changed since the first 13 stars, and learned the right way to care for one too worn to fly. Civic education that sticks. What's a patriotic moment you remember from your own school days?

Reminder! Dillsboro Elementary School’s Kindergarten Knight is coming up next week on Wednesday, May 13th in the evening! This event is a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten students and their families to complete registration, visit the school, meet staff, and start building excitement for the year ahead at South Dearborn. If you haven’t already, be sure to complete the pre-registration form. Once submitted, a Dillsboro Elementary School staff member will contact you to schedule your specific time for Kindergarten Knight. Get started here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7oNWagdko11tXEodIZaoaS6lN0FWz2mhE2M1XEhbnjRLuaA/viewform We look forward to welcoming our newest students very soon!

On their feet and moving, Mrs. Cady's first graders at Aurora Elementary School measured everything they could find, using everyday school supplies—instead of rulers—to figure out how long, how wide, how tall other classroom objects were. This is what it looks like when math stops being numbers on a page and students start to develop a sense of scale across different familiar items. Mrs. Cady's class is learning to see the world in relatable measurements!

Now Hiring For Our Food Service Team! 🍎 We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to join our food service team! If you enjoy working with others, being part of a team, and making a difference for students every day, please apply today! • Multiple Positions Available • Great work environment • Make a positive impact on students every day New to food service? We are willing to train the right people! For more information or to apply today, click the link below: https://skyward.sdcsc.k12.in.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rappljoblst484.w?hqrbgrtid=2180

Behind the scenes and throughout each school day, our school nurses play a vital role in keeping South Dearborn students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. From providing daily care and responding to unexpected needs to supporting student wellness and partnering with families, their impact is felt in every building. They bring compassion, expertise, and calm to situations that matter most. Today on School Nurse Day, we recognize and thank our incredible school nurses for the care and dedication they show to our students and staff each and every day.

Mr. Steinmetz's students at South Dearborn High School can now tell you exactly why you have your blood type. This week they took notes on heredity, complete dominance, codominance, and how traits pass from parent to child. The kind of science that makes your own family start to make sense. Students then prepared for their upcoming exam by reviewing the unit's vocabulary terms! 🧬

Dillsboro Elementary School is looking to add a new Media Center Assistant to our team! This role plays an important part in supporting student learning by helping manage the media center, assisting students and staff, and fostering a welcoming space that encourages a love for reading and discovery. If you have a passion for supporting education and helping create a positive experience for learners, we encourage you to apply today! For more information and to apply, please visit the link below: https://skyward.sdcsc.k12.in.us/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rappljoblst484.w?hqrbgrtid=2180