Science camp planned at Columbus North
The Science Olympiad team at Columbus North High School will host a summer camp.
The camp, which costs $50, will be held at the school, 1400 25th St., from 1 to 5 p.m. June 26 to 28. It is open to children ages 7 to 12.
Participants will do hands-on demonstrations at different stations, projects and experiments. For more information on the camp or to sign up, contact science teacher Matthew Parker at [email protected].
Those interested in signing up are asked to provide their child’s name, age, parent/guardian name, phone number, e-mail address and any questions they might have.
Organizations offer free school supplies
Registration is open for eligible families needing free school supplies for the 2018-19 school year.
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade who attend school in Bartholomew County are eligible for the program, which is designed to help households experiencing financial need.
The program is being offered by different organizations within Columbus. To register, call 211 or 812-376-6666. Preference will be given to those who are registered by July 20.
Student wins arts awards
A student at Columbus East High School has received several awards for her artwork.
Mckenzie Brown, a junior, was a national silver medalist for her colored pencil drawing in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. She also won a Gold Key at Butler University and had her work showcased at East’s annual student art show.
CSA New Tech educator selected for fellowship
A Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School science teacher has been named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow.
Cinde Wirth was among 14 educators from across the country who were selected. Fellows will spend a year in Washington, D.C., beginning in September serving in a federal agency or U.S. Congressional office.
The fellowship program allows kindergarten through 12th grade science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educators to apply their classroom knowledge and experiences to their host offices to inform federal officials about STEM education efforts.
East recognized for FAFSA completion award
The state recently recognized Columbus East High School for having 70 percent or more of its seniors file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on time.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the Indiana Department of Education and INvestED recognized Columbus East during a May 30 ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. Columbus East was among 130 high schools that were honored this year.
