Holiday Shop gives EVSC students chance to shop for family, friends

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Fifth-grader Lauren Brece and her friends did their best to curb their excitement as they sat outside Stringtown Elementary's Holiday Shop's doors.

But as they passed through the entrance, glancing around the room's extensive gift display, they couldn't help but convey their feelings of anticipation during the school's weeklong annual program. The event, put on by Parent-Teacher Association members, allows the kids to pick out gifts to give family and friends.

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What does EVSC's non-discrimination policy cover? A closer look at the district’s approach.

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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.'s non-discrimination policy has been at the center of a recent controversy involving a School Board member.

A video released by Tri-State Alliance purports to show EVSC Board Member Ann Ennis appearing to make a transphobic statement toward LGBTQ activists after last week's board meeting. Ennis though said the comments were taken out of context. 

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Cry me a river: EVSC board member accused of dismissing transgender suicide in viral video

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A video of Evansville Vanderburgh County School Corp. Board Member Ann Ennis shouting at transgender advocates has grabbed national headlines with many calling for her removal from the board, but Ennis said it was taken out of context.

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Warrick County educator selected as the state's top principal

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A local principal was named Principal of the Year this past weekend receiving recognition for her work to better both her school and community.

Sharon Elementary School Principal  Ashlee Bruggenschmidt was named the 2019 State Elementary Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Sunday. 

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Fairlawn students participate in career-focused workshops at Ivy Tech, part of new program

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As Fairlawn Elementary School students weaved through the halls of Ivy Tech Community College Friday, fifth-grader Julissa Fuqua was surprised by the day's activities.

Fuqua and nearly 70 of her classmates were split into groups and guided into four different classrooms, each filled with work stations.

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Warrick County school celebrates after winning county's first Blue Ribbon Schools award

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Loge Elementary Principal Lynne Pierce was shocked to see a gymnasium full of students and faculty all thanking her for the work she's done to ensure the school's recent recognition.

As Pierce's emotions began to surface, they applauded from their bleacher seats in honor of her daily efforts, which led to Loge becoming the first school in Warrick County history to receive the National Blue Ribbon School award.

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EVSC approves collective bargaining agreement with teachers

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During Tuesday's school board meeting, members from the Evansville Teachers Association patiently waited for the board's vote on the proposed collective bargaining agreement between the ETA and the school corporation.

The unanimous approval of the agreement came after months of negotiations between the ETA's six-person bargaining team and the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.

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Downtown Evansville's holiday decor going bigger this year

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Just one day after Evansville residents were busy with candy-filled pursuits and decked in their Halloween costumes, the downtown area was covered in Christmas decor.

Friday was the big day that Evansville's holiday decorations went up around downtown.

And the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) has vied to go even bigger this year, EID President Josh Armstrong said.

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Sig students win 5th Annual Changemaker Challenge, securing full scholarship funding at UE

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A group of Signature School students won the 5th Annual Changemaker Challenge Wednesday, with each team member securing full tuition scholarships to the University of Evansville.

Project Oasis, which includes students Graham Griffin, Ranny Badreddine, Futhallah Hamed and team coach José Mota, pitched the development of a mobile food store for people in low-income areas with no access to groceries.

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EVSC hosts Olympic-style game days for special need students

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Local students bear-crawled and tugged their way through a series of obstacle courses Tuesday during the district's Special Education Unified Game Days that continue Wednesday.

For weeks, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. middle and elementary students trained to participate in the Olympic-style program. The event included more than 200 students from 10 EVSC elementary schools competing on Central High School's track and football field.

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