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During American Education Week, November 18-22, we celebrate education, inform the community about the importance of our schools, and honor local educators who make a difference in the lives of our students.

Local schools play an essential role in our community's success. With quality education and a supportive learning environment, the students in our community are empowered to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

“The more our schools succeed, the more successful we become, both individually and as a community,” said City of Salem Mayor Justin Green. “The team supporting our schools is not only made up of educators but also includes staff, administrators, families, and community members who continually invest in the lives of young people. This week, we honor all who contribute to excellence in education in Salem Community Schools.”

As we celebrate American Education Week, take a moment to thank an educator, administrator, employee, or staff member for all that they do.

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Members showcased their skills in the Area 2 Crops, Entomology, and Forestry Contest, achieving commendable results. Ethan Sorrels, Galen Liebert, and Wade Adams formed the 5th-place crops team, advancing to the state contest at Purdue University on December 14. Daniel Miner and Payton Wofford ranked 7th and 15th in Entomology, while Zailey Bruner, Lilly Tussey, Ava Gehl, and Brooklynn Humphrey Forestry team placed 15th.

Congratulations to these students for their hard work and dedication!

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Photos provided by West Washington School Corporation.

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West Washington Drama will be presenting “Alice in Wonderland” this weekend! Opening November 15 at 7:30 p.m., family, friends and community members are invited to step into Wonderland with Alice as she discovers many curious and interesting characters.

Showtimes

November 15, 7:30 p.m.

November 16, 7:30 p.m.

November 17, 3 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per person, and doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please enter at Door 17. This is definitely a rabbit hole you will want to go down!

*Note: Strobe lighting and flashes will be present throughout the performances.

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Photos by Jennifer Stahl.

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The D. Jack Mahuron Education Fund was established at the Washington County Community Foundation to encourage educators and staff to teach in innovative ways. This year, the fund has awarded several teachers in the county school corporations approximately $4300.00.

Melissa Nicholson’s West Washington Elementary School class will be studying heritage through novel study, STEM activity, and family involvement to research a pilgrim that teaches life lessons and creates a sense of belonging.

Travis Daily’s East Washington Middle and High School library services will be utilizing game-show style props and equipment to create engaging, interactive learning environments. They will also be utilizing new green screens and lighting equipment to increase their digital literacy hub to provide students with access to tools for video production, presentations, and other digital projects.

Pre-K students in Kimberlee Jaurequi’s class at East Washington Elementary School will be playground taxi drivers to each other by purchasing a tricycle taxi that will provide them an opportunity to develop motor skills, communication skills, and social emotional learning and creativity.

Sue Shipman and Bri Adams will have students flipping for fun with the purchase of new gymnastic mats to support student engagement and development at East Washington Elementary School.
The Bradie Shrum STEAM classroom dynamic duo of Crystal Mikels and Emily Johnson have teamed up to purchase a Tower Garden to give students the opportunity to plant seeds, watch them grow, and take care of the seedlings and plants while observing and documenting the plant growth process.

Logan Cockerham’s Bradie Shrum Elementary 5th grade classroom will be enhancing their literacy skills through Storybird to improve reading engagement and literacy skills among special education student by integrating digital tools into the classroom.

Students in Lesia Ellis’ 2nd grade East Washington Elementary School class will be sharpening their artistic skills by creating paintings to accompany reading series and other class projects.

Jennifer Stahl’s West Washington 7th grade Language Arts students will be enhancing their reading series by creating Lego sculptures as a companion piece to their current material by creating what they saw as the most important scene in the story.

All West Washington School Corporation students that need crisis counseling and help dealing with anxiety, depression, and anger issues will have the opportunity through Maria Burks’ office to utilize supplies for those needs. Students will can also perform anxiety and stress releasing activities in Jennifer Schook’s office with the addition of art supplies.

Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever