News - South Bend Community School Corporation

Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming to all South Bend high schools

09/27/2021

Students under the age of 18 must bring a signed consent form in order to receive a vaccination.

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National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

South Bend murder victims to be memorialized on National Day of Remembrance

09/23/2021

South Bend’s Day of Remembrance is a collaboration among Mayor James Mueller’s Office, the South Bend Common Council, and the South Bend Community School Corporation.

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South Bend School receives National Blue Ribbon Award

09/22/2021

The award is given to schools based on their progress in closing achievement gaps or overall academic performance among student subgroups.

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U.S. Secretary of Education visits Madison Steam Academy

09/21/2021

The visit was part of the "Return to School Road Trip"—a bus tour to showcase students and communities safely returning to in-person learning.

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Virtual “Talks with Todd” resume

09/20/2021

Unlike previous “Talks with Todd” events that covered all topics related to SBCSC, the upcoming events will be specifically-focused with targeted topics.

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Restorative Justice leader to present in South Bend

09/08/2021

Mediator, educator, and international speaker Eric Butler, who specializes in Restorative Practices in Education, will conduct day-long workshops for students and staff at Rise Up Academy on Wednesday, September 15, followed by an evening presentation at Century Center at 6:30 p.m.

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“Fresh Start” concert features area choirs, inspirational remarks by local leaders

08/18/2021

South Bend Schools Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, featured speakers at event celebrating families helped by last year’s expungement process

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South Bend School Corp seeks additional community input on COVID funds/referendum spending

08/13/2021

Community meetings give public an opportunity to find out how the corporation plans to spend COVID relief and referendum funds

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South Bend Schools to hold community meetings on new behavioral expectations for students, parents, teachers

08/04/2021

The SRR replaces what was formerly known as the corporation’s “Code of Conduct.”

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Backpack giveaway and fun fair on Saturday, August 7 at Brown Community Learning Center

08/02/2021

A free, family fun-fair has been added to this year’s event and will include a dunk tank, obstacle course, balloon animals, cotton candy and more.

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SBCSC to host “Restorative Justice Foundations Day”

07/22/2021

The event, which is free and open to the public, provides an overview training on the Restorative Justice circle process as it relates to Maisha Winn's book Justice on Both Sides: Transforming Education Through Restorative Justice.

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South Bend Virtual School now enrolling

07/20/2021

For full-time students who choose to take the majority of their classes online. Students do not need to live within the SBCSC boundaries to attend.

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South Bend Community Schools offers wrestling camp for youth

07/09/2021

The camp will be held Tuesday, July 13 to Thursday, July 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at Madison STEAM Academy, 832 N. Lafayette Boulevard in South Bend. SBCSC students in grades 2-6 are welcome to attend for free.

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South Bend School Corporation offers free immunization clinic

05/19/2021

The free service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, from 1:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. at the Brown Community Learning Center, 737 Beale Street in South Bend.

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South Bend seniors honored with ‘Graduation Walks’

05/11/2021

High school seniors will return to their middle and elementary schools on Tuesday, May 18, as students line the hallways to cheer them on ahead of the high school graduation ceremonies.

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Sarah Wagoner named South Bend Community School Corporation 2021 Teacher of the Year

05/06/2021

As Teacher of the Year, Wagoner will receive a $2,500 Professional Growth Grant from the South Bend Education Foundation.

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New Pre-K programs offered at three South Bend School Corporation sites

05/04/2021

Marshall, Muessel, and Studebaker Schools will offer pre-kindergarten programs for students who turn four years old by August 1, 2021.

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Virtual “Talks with Todd” resume May 4

04/30/2021

Unlike previous “Talks with Todd” events that covered all topics related to SBCSC, the upcoming events will be specifically focused with targeted topics.

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South Bend Community School Corporation to host inaugural IHSAA Unified Track and Field celebration

04/28/2021

On Saturday, May 1, Adams High School and Riley High School Unified track teams will compete against one another from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jackson Field, 5001 S. Miami Rd. in South Bend.

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Adams High School IB student named Purdue Stamps Scholar

04/21/2021

Erik Sillaste intends to study neurobiology and physiology while attending Purdue University.

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South Bend Schools to host kindergarten open house/tours

04/16/2021

Families new to SBCSC or parents who have students turning five years old on or before October 1, 2021, are invited to the annual Kindergarten Roundup events.

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Clay High School teacher Rose Calhoun selected as Armstrong Teacher Educator

04/15/2021

The Armstrong Teacher Educator award is granted to 12 recipients in Indiana each year.

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South Bend Community School Corporation’s Athletics to host Jackie Robinson celebrations

04/13/2021

SBCSC will honor baseball legend Jack “Jackie” Roosevelt Robinson from April 15 through April 21 at their home fields

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Three SBCSC students awarded gold keys in 2021 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

03/30/2021

Winners in the SBCSC district are Aurora Exner, Sofia Frazee, and Latrice Holt.

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Riley High School's Blake Wesley to compete in HS Slam Dunk test tomorrow

03/29/2021

Blake Wesley, a Riley High School senior and University of Notre Dame signee, will compete in the 2021 American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk and 3-Point Contest tomorrow in Indianapolis.

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Outdoor graduations planned again for South Bend high schools

03/19/2021

The district will again host outdoor, in-person graduation ceremonies at Four Winds Field for the five SBCSC high schools on Friday, June 4, Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6.

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Hay Elementary School students win grand prize in national STEM competition

03/18/2021

Working as the “Hay Elementary Fourth Grade Team,” students Cameren Sanders, Ares Schuck, Charles Gordon, and Thomas Harrington are grand prize winners of the Creating Community During COVID competition, sponsored by the Entertainment Software Association Foundation.

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South Bend Schools to hold additional community meetings on Code of Conduct

03/17/2021

School leaders are holding two additional community meetings on Tuesday, March 30 and Thursday, April 1 in-person and online.

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Career and Technical Education students to be honored at National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony

03/16/2021

Eighty-three Career and Technical Education students will be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during on Tuesday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the John Adams High School auditorium.

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Long time SBCSC Assisted Technology educator given statewide honor

02/05/2021

Marilou VanderGriend presented the“Starfish Award” during surprise ceremony

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South Bend Community School Corporation receives $100K from Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi

01/26/2021

Funds are part of a voluntary local agreement that will reach a total of $500K over five years

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Secondary level realignment recommendations presented at school board meeting

01/25/2021

Academic improvement, economic drivers behind potential reorganization for middle, high schools

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Elementary reorganization and closing plans for 2021-22 presented at SBCSC board meeting

01/25/2021

Improved academic outcomes, financial responsibility drive corporation plans for upcoming school year

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Swanson Traditional School’s Matthew Serge recognized as “Amazing Teacher of the Month”

01/12/2021

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

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South Bend Schools to resume in-person instruction at middle, high schools

01/08/2021

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

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John Adams High School’s Alexandria Crayton ‘21 receives Community Foundation Lilly Scholarship

12/15/2020

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.

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SBCSC to host virtual 2020 Showcase of Schools

12/01/2020

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.

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Meal distribution, Wi-Fi access sites updated for return to eLearning at South Bend middle and high schools

11/23/2020

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.

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South Bend Schools join other districts in pausing in-person instruction at middle, high schools

11/20/2020

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.

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Darden Elementary to host “Lowe’s Hero Project Day”

11/05/2020

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.

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South Bend Community School Corporation to host 2020 Showcase of Schools as virtual events

11/03/2020

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

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South Bend Community School Corporation announces winter athletics guidelines and protocols

11/03/2020

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.

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Darden Elementary and LOGAN Center team up to provide autism services for school-age children

10/30/2020

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.

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Notice of public meeting on amendment to Superintendent’s contract

09/11/2020

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.

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Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings and Mayor James Mueller announce plans for GEER Grant

09/09/2020

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.

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Four John Adams High School seniors named National Merit Scholar semifinalists

09/09/2020

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

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Drive-through backpack giveaway for SBCSC students at Brown Center this year

09/04/2020

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

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Strategic Plan Community Visits

08/27/2020

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

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5 “Superintendents to Watch” nationally by the National Schools Public Relations Association

08/26/2020

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.

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South Bend Schools release protocols for fall sports

08/14/2020

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.

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South Bend Schools seeking community input on district strategic plan

08/10/2020

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

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South Bend Schools reopening plan starts with eight weeks of online learning

08/04/2020

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.

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“Drive-through” enrollment gives parents last chance to register students for school

08/03/2020

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.

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Virtual town hall meetings to address strategic planning and schools reopening

07/07/2020

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.

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Two South Bend School Board members recognized by ISBA

06/19/2020

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.

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Talks with Todd to continue online through December

06/15/2020

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.

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Student personal item retrieval schedule

06/12/2020

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

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Wi-Fi bus schedule updated for summer school

06/04/2020

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.

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Washington High School graduate wins scholarship from Home Builders Association

06/03/2020

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

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South Bend voters say “yes” to both referendum questions

06/03/2020

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.

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Early graduation ceremony planned for seniors enlisted in military

06/01/2020

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.

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Four South Bend Community School Corporation students will graduate high school with associate degrees

05/27/2020

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.

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South Bend Community School Corporation to hold outdoor graduation ceremonies for high schools

05/21/2020

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.

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New SBCSC summer food locations and hours start May 27

05/21/2020

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

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Susan Davis named South Bend Community School Corporation 2020 Teacher of the Year

05/20/2020

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.

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First Lady Janet Holcomb hosts Zoom conference with SBCSC elementary students

05/18/2020

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.

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Riley High School recognized by Project Lead the Way as “Distinguished School”

05/12/2020

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.

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Four Wi-Fi bus location changes start May 5, 2020

05/04/2020

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.

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"Talks with Todd" live events to continue online

05/01/2020

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

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Bulk meals provided four days per week with additional meals for the weekend

04/16/2020

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.

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South Bend Education Foundation program to help high school students

04/15/2020

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.

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Referendum Informational Forum to be held April 16 via Facebook Live

04/15/2020

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.

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03/30/2020

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.