SCHOOLS

Grad rates to fall

Jay County High School’s graduation rates are going to go down. So will those of other high schools across the state.

WJMS part of pilot program

The state is launching a new program in an effort to get students thinking about careers even before they reach high school. West Jay Middle School eighth graders will be among the first involved.

Village interested, but at a lower price

FORT RECOVERY — The village would be interested in purchasing Fort Recovery High School’s baseball field, just not if it’s being appraised as such.

Budget is down from 2017

Jay Schools will advertise a 2018 budget of just over $35 million.

Third at the fair

INDIANAPOLIS — With an inexperienced squad, the Eagles were just hoping to get through the preliminaries to the top five. They did it. And then climbed another spot. And then another.

Head Start is back in Dunkirk

Six years after Dunkirk Head Start was moved to Portland, the preschool program is returning to West Jay Community Center.

SA advertising $16.5 million budget

BERNE — The South Adams Schools budget will increase again. And for the second consecutive year, the bulk of the jump is in spending is in the rainy day fund.

Patriots take 3rd

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marching Patriots put together the performance they had dreamed of all summer long. It just didn’t earn them the result for which they had hoped.

Show depicts iconic painting

Is it possible to convey one of the world’s most famous paintings in the form of music and marching? The Jay County High School Marching Patriots’ staff wasn’t sure. But they wanted to find out.

A chance to win

The Marching Patriots have a chance to win. Of course, that’s technically true of all the 50 bands that will take the track. But the smaller contests leading up to the state fair are typically effective at shining a spotlight on the favorites.

Jay Schools book rentals, fees listed

Here's how textbook rentals and fees shape up for 2017-2018 in Jay Schools.

Lunch program has made an impact

Even though the Summer Food Service Program will be ending Friday in Jay County, the impact provided by local schools will last longer for the kids who received services.

Ready to fly

New technology will be soaring into Jay County High School this school year. 

Project remains on track

BERNE — South Adams High School will be ready for students to return Aug. 14.

FR ‘index’ increased in 2016-17

FORT RECOVERY — The message on test scores remains the same. They are strong, but there is always room for more improvement.
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