Loogootee School Corporation Pairs Holiday Fun with Plans for the Future

At the Loogootee School Corporation Board meeting, board members heard about facility improvements, student events, and college and career preparedness.

Some long-awaited improvements are coming to LMS. The board approved an AIA contract document with Myszak and Partners, the same architecture firm that has been used in the past. The architect’s contract will allow Myszak to begin official drawings for the roofing project at the middle school. The existing roof is over 20 years old and is in need of replacement. Plans for some HVAC work will also be drawn up.

The corporation will also move forward with lighting for the sports facilities. The outside lighting for the sports facilities was included in the current project for the 2024 bonds, so work in that area will begin soon.

A series of personnel recommendations was also introduced, with resignations and hirings accepted and approved. Claims and vouchers were authorized as presented.

In her report, Dr. Christmas said students have been busy this month. During Computer Science Week, students got to do multiple coding activities. At LMS, over $2000 was donated as part of a Student Council initiative, exceeding their initial goal of $400. This allowed the group to fund Thanksgiving meals for 20 families. The middle school and high school had a final exam pep rally to relieve stress and enjoy some fun competition.

Holiday performances delighted audiences with sleigh bells, elves, and Christmas cheer. The elementary school Christmas program, which led off the month of December, was a great success. The Winter Choir Concert, which is always a popular event, drew crowds again this year for their program of holiday music. The Christmas Band Concert also had a great turnout in spite of the frigid temperatures. Homecoming night was a fun and well-attended event, offering both dancing and a watch party for the IU/Ohio State Conference Championship.

At the end of November, Juniors and Seniors travelled to Shoals for a College and Career Fair. Students were able to speak with representatives from various colleges and employers. They were able to learn about many of the offerings available locally and ask questions that will help them to make decisions about their future. FAFSA night was held on December 3, with assistance available on site to help families fill out their FAFSA application. Winter break will be from December 22 – January 1, with January 2 as an asynchronous learning day.

For more information on these and other updates, visit www.loogootee.k12.in.us/

- Drew Hasselbring