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Serge’s nomination qualifies him for national recognition and award worth $20K as “National Amazing Teacher of the Year”

SBCSC high schools and middle schools will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 19

The scholarship will cover full tuition, all required fees, and a book stipend for four years to any public or private Indiana college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The virtual presentations begin tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2 and will continue through Monday, December 7. All informational sessions will be recorded and posted to each school’s webpage.

Students at SBCSC's middle and high schools will return to full-time virtual learning on Monday, November 30, but will still be provided meals and free access to reliable Wi-Fi.

Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings announced this morning that South Bend Community School Corporation high schools and middle schools will pivot to all- virtual instruction starting Monday, November 30.

Darden Elementary School will host a media event during their “Lowe’s Hero Project Day” at 10:00 a.m, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Students and families interested in learning about the district’s magnet options are invited to attend

After receiving approval from the county’s Deputy Health Officer Dr. Mark Fox, South Bend Community School Corporation has released the new protocols for their winter athletics season.

Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Darden Elementary School and the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at LOGAN, school-age children on the autism spectrum in South Bend are now able to get the additional support they need while remaining in their school environment.

South Bend Community School Corporation’s Board of School Trustees will hold a public meeting on September 21 to discuss and hear objections to and support for a proposed amendment to the Superintendent’s contract.

Totaling more than $1.6M, the funding will provide home internet or cellular internet for two full years to the city’s most at-risk families.

John Adams High School seniors Michael A. Bellina, Heather S. Byers, Elise F. Dawson, and Jonah G. Gezelter have been named semifinalists in the 66th National Merit Scholarship Program

The annual backpack giveaway for SBCSC students will take place Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. - noon at Brown Community Learning Center.

The purpose is to encourage parents, students, and other community members to take the strategic plan survey.

Cummings was recognized for his innovative and effective use of communication technology to engage and inform the school community and for expanding two-way communication outreach efforts.

After receiving approval from the county’s Deputy Health Officer Dr. Mark Fox, South Bend Community School Corporation has released the new protocols for their fall sports season.

Public meetings to be held every Tuesday/Thursday throughout the city during month of August.

Just as it did last spring, the corporation will provide 35 Wi-Fi-equipped buses parked in areas that lack internet service, so all students will be able to successfully engage in eLearning.

On Wednesday, August 5 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 6, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., all elementary schools in the district will offer drive through registration in school parking lots.

These virtual meetings will allow teachers, parents, and community members to ask questions about the district’s plans for reopening schools, as well as strategic planning following the success of the recent referendum.

South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees Vice President Ms. Leslie Wesley (representing District 2) and Board Secretary Mr. Rudy Monterrosa (At-Large) were named individual winners.

Dr. C. Todd Cummings plans to continue the events online through the end of the calendar year, beginning Tuesday, June 30 at 9:00 a.m.

Students may enter buildings on the following dates in July to retrieve their belongings.

The South Bend Community School Corporation will provide its students with free Wi-Fi service for both the first and second summer school sessions, beginning Monday, June 8.

The Home Builders Association of St. Joseph Valley recently awarded Washington High School graduating senior, Joally Figuerora, the Skilled Trade Leadership Award.

The citizens of South Bend showed their support of the city’s public schools by voting “yes” to both referendum questions on the ballot, agreeing to pay increased property taxes to fund, among other enhancements, salary increases for teachers, academic specialists for students, expanded pre-kindergarten, security upgrades, and other supports that will improve student outcomes.

A special graduation ceremony for some 30 South Bend high school graduates who enlisted in the military will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Vietnam War Memorial at Howard Park in South Bend.

For the first time in South Bend Community Schools’ history, four students are graduating from high school and already have associate college degrees from Ivy Tech.

South Bend Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings announced today that the district will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies at Four Winds Field for the five SBCSC high schools on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Rain date is Sunday, July 26 for all schools.

Six school sites will provide grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches for children under the age of 18 throughout the city.

In a virtual ceremony live streamed on Tuesday, May 19, Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Susan Devetski honored 30 nominees from across the district.

First Lady Janet Holcomb spoke with a group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the South Bend Community School Corporation during a Zoom video conference on Thursday, May 14.

South Bend’s Riley High School was recently designated as a “Distinguished School” by Project Lead the Way (PLTW), an Indianapolis based non-profit that offers students the opportunity to develop skills for “problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, and communication“ through a STEM based curriculum.

To reach more students and for better visibility, there will be four South Bend Community School Corporation Wi-Fi bus changes beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Two of those Wi-Fi bus locations are also meal distribution sites.

Superintendent C. Todd Cummings will share updates and plans and take live questions and comments from viewers via FaceBook Live.

South Bend Community School Corporation and our partners provide bulk grab-and-go meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday with additional meals for the weekend. Kennedy Academy distributes meals 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only.

The South Bend Education Foundation is raising funds to help high school student workers who are dealing with financial difficulties due to reduced hours and layoffs in recent weeks.

Superintendent Dr. C. Todd Cummings will answer your questions about the referendum on a Facebook live event at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

The one-day Thought Leadership Conference, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 21 at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, has been postponed. Rescheduling has not yet been confirmed, but will be announced soon.

The South Bend Community School Corporation is now extending their grab-and-go breakfast and lunch program to include ten of their Wi-Fi bus sites on Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Schools will close for at least two weeks, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as state and local health officials work to limit the spread of Coronavirus.

South Bend City Council and South Bend Community School Board will hold their first-ever joint meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at Nuner Fine Arts Academy. The meeting is open to the public and attendees will be able to ask questions or comment on the content of the meeting.

The new bus schedules will not take effect until August 2020.

Students will receive uninterrupted food services this holiday season.

Based on increased engagement with parents, students, and community members, Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings plans to continue "Talks with Todd" through next semester.

The South Bend Community School Corporation has received a $5.5 million grant that will help educate, recruit and retain teachers. The grant was announced at the SBCSC board meeting on November 4. Indiana University South Bend was named as partner and subcontractor in the grant.

The Showcase of Schools will be held Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Century Center, 120 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in South Bend.

Community members invited to join district leadership and bring ideas to help shape future of SBCSC

Free Lead Screening Events

In the wake of the student lunch issues, coupled with ongoing school bussing troubles, Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings announced personnel shifts designed to help solve these problems.

Cummings also reiterated his policy on book fees for students: No one will be denied graduation if their book fees are not paid at graduation time.

The monthly one-hour delayed start will provide an opportunity for principals and teachers to meet for professional development.

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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to School Board President John Anella, before 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Students attending John Adams High School, Riley High School, Washington High School and Rise Up Academy will be able to ride any Transpo fixed route bus for free during the first semester.

Dr. Cheryl N. Camacho has been named Chief of the South Bend Empowerment Zone. Camacho’s appointment was approved this morning at the South Bend Empowerment Zone (SBEZ) Board meeting.

In an ongoing effort to foster open communication with parents, students and other community members, Superintendent Dr. C. Todd Cummings will hold monthly talks throughout the city on the first Wednesday of each month.

Seven positions will comprise the superintendent’s administrative cabinet.

John Adams High School ranks #44 in Indiana

Voted February 4, 2019

Announced December 6, 2018

Congrats, Kali!

Congrats, Mrs. Artusi!

Congratulations, Diana Jasinski

The South Bend Community School Corporation’s Board of School Trustees will hold a public meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Administration Building, 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601 to discuss and to hear objections to and support for a proposed Superintendent’s contract as required by Ind. Code 20-26-5-4.3.

We're excited to see improvements!