SCHOOLS
Eighth graders make honor roll
Jay County Junior-Senior High School recently announced its honor roll for the first semester.
Virtually updated
Katie Clark, the school corporation’s director of digital learning, provided Jay School Board with an update on the pilot program during Monday’s meeting.
Honing in on projects
Fort Recovery School Board got a clearer picture of what capital projects may be in the plans for this summer.
Help offered to pay for early learning
With state funding no longer available to subsidize the cost of child care, the community foundation is stepping in to fill the gap. The Portland Foundation announced this week that it is launching a scholarship pilot program to help Jay County residents cover the cost of child care at Westminster …
Finances are strong
The Jay School Corporation Board of Finance met Monday following a brief meeting of Jay School Board, learning that the corporation’s education and operation funds were both up slightly at the end of 2025.
Facilities plan approved
Updates to Fort Recovery Local Schools facilities are in the works over the next 10 years. Fort Recovery School Board approved a 10-year capital plan Monday. Superintendent Tony Stahl explained the plan includes the culmination of capital efforts started in 2024. The plan serves as a living document, including information …
Lilly for Lilly
Johnson received news worth freaking out about as she was announced as The Portland Foundation’s 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. The scholarship covers full tuition and fees to any Indiana college or university for four years. It also includes a $900 annual stipend for books and equipment.
Facility plans reviewed
Fort Recovery School Board approved a 10-year capital plan Monday.
Work, plans reviewed
Jay School Board received an update on the status of roofs, parking lots and other major maintenance purchases and projects during its meeting Monday.
Board OKs a new phone policy
Fort Recovery students will be required to leave cell phones in designated areas during class. Fort Recovery School Board approved amendments to the district’s communication devices policy Monday.
Stadium revisited
Jay School Board on Monday awarded a contract for work on the pool at Jay County Junior-Senior High School and revisited the possibility of more extensive work at Harold E. Schutz Memorial Stadium.
Raises approved for all staff
Jay School Board approved an agreement with Jay Classroom Teachers Association as well as updates for other employees during its special meeting Monday.
Board reviews tentative agreement
Jay School Board reviewed the tentative agreement with Jay Classroom Teachers Association during its meeting Monday.
Surpluses expected to end
FORT RECOVERY — Budget surpluses are projected to end in coming years. Fort Recovery School Board heard its five-year financial forecast Monday.
Stahl floats facilities upgrades
Superintendent Tony Stahl shared goals and a proposal from architectural firm Garmann Miller for renovations to Barrenbrugge Athletic Park during Fort Recovery School Board’s meeting Monday.
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