Superintendent Report
Superintendent Mike Keaffaber shared a few updates for the district.
Congratulations and deep gratitude were shared to Mr. Todd Topliff and Mr. Gary Fadil for their service to the MSDWC School Board over the last four years.
Student & Staff Recognition
Staff and student recognitions were shared.
Southwood Elementary
Principal Phil Boone from Southwood Elementary shared praise to the two SES students whose banners were selected as overall winners in the Honeywell Center’s Winter Banner competition. Sixth-grader Lola Winer and second-grader Kinley Davenport both won their grade level. Principal Boone also thanked Mrs. Erica Tyson for her work with all students in creating excitement for the event.
SES thanked all the teachers and staff for the continued collective effort to ensure that students are safe and learning during this time of dealing with the pandemic. Every day, there are several who take on an extra duty or extend a helping hand to a colleague to ensure that we continue to operate smoothly.
Northfield
Northfield recognized White’s High School for their recent assistance in making sure that classes in need of substitute teachers were all covered. With White’s going virtual for a time, Mr. McDivitt and Whites sent teachers to step in and help.
Congratulations were shared to the NHS finalists for the Honeywell Center Winter Banner Competition including Trevor Galbraith, Riley Morrisett, Mackenzie Mucker, Xavier Roark, Makenzie Southwick, Elli Baker, Emma Bone, Ryland Miller, Macie Overlander, Emma Warnock, Avry Napier, Jessica Ray, Maddie Lloyd, and Chloe Miller. A special congratulation to the overall school winner Chloe Miller.
Northfield also thanked the MSD tech team and administration for helping get the technology needed ready to go to stream games for families and community members that want to continue to watch and support our Norse student athletes. Live-streamed Northfield games can be viewed on the “NHS Norse” YouTube channel. Southwood games can be viewed on the “SHS Knights” YouTube channel as well.
Southwood High
An Exemplary Behavior Report was submitted by official Justin Faw, who recognized the Lady Knights Basketball team for their outstanding sportsmanship.
Sharp Creek Elementary
Sharp Creek Spell Bowl participants were recognized who put in time and effort in studying, practicing, and competing: Collin Biehl (who was awarded a nearly perfect score and recognition ribbon), Kiana Bretzman, Kiana Stevens, Olia Leffert, Bryley Jackson, Haylee Boring, Makaela Shoue, Luke Hemingway, Addison Bretzman, and Maximus Calhoun. Also a big thank you to Mrs. Bretzman who was the sponsor for the event.
Metro North Elementary
Metro North Elementary thanked Mr. Norman for facilitating another year of the Hoop Shoot contest. Congratulations to Lydia Dubois for winning the 8 to 9-year-old competition at Metro North and Sharp Creek.
Congratulations were also shared to the four Metro North Honeywell Winter Banner Winners, including:
Sponsor’s Choice Winner – Ashton Allen (Kindergarten)
School Winner – Faye Leffert (1st Grade)
Kindergarten – Grade Level Winner – Natalie Black
First Grade – Grade Level Winner – Every Schenkel
Metropolitan School District of Wabash County along with many partners continues to Dream Big and Work Hard! Thank you, parents, and community for sending your children to our schools!