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You're Invited: Grant Regional Career Center Showcase Feb. 24

American Revolutionary Hero Comes to Life in Performance

PRESS RELEASE American Revolutionary hero comes to life in performance at IUK KOKOMO, Ind. — Meet America’s first professional female soldier in a free immersive history experience at Indiana University Kokomo. Deborah Samson, who disguised herself as a man to join patriot forces in the American Revolution, comes to life in A Revolution of Her Own! She will tell her incredible story at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, in Havens Auditorium.  Chancellor Mark Canada said he learned about the performer from a

Free FAFSA Assistance Feb 23

  IU Kokomo offers free FAFSA assistance at College Goal Sunday KOKOMO, Ind. — Have questions about college financial aid? Need some help filling out the FAFSA? Financial aid experts at Indiana University Kokomo will be on hand to help on February 23 for College Goal Sunday. Free assistance will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Library, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo. Students planning to attend any college may participate. Meredith Dittfield, IU Kokomo’s assistant director of financial aid and

Indiana Chamber Honors Grant County Student & Instructor

GRCC student, instructor among honorees at Indiana Chamber’s Impact AwardsAwards honor those involved in work-based learning across the state. Grant Regional Career Center congratulates our local honorees at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s recent Impact Awards ceremony.  Work and Learn Indiana celebrated those involved in promoting, creating and cultivating on-the-job experiences at its Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference this week in Noblesville.  Work and Learn is a free internship-matching

Dozens of Musicians Advance to ISMAA's State

 Dozens of Marion musicians advance to ISSMA’s Solo & Ensemble state competitionCongratulations to all of our talented musicians grades 6-12 who performed at this annual competition! Dozens of Marion Community Schools students competed in the annual ISSMA Solo & Ensemble competitions in the past month, and many brought home top ratings for their performances. In addition, 36 Marion High School students and one McCulloch Junior High School student have advanced to the state level competition later this

Group Scholars Sets Students Up for Success

PRESS RELEASE   Groups Scholars sets students up for college success KOKOMO, Ind. — Joining the Groups Scholars program gave Grace Casey a jump start on college success. “I can’t imagine going into my first semester without it,” the Indiana University Kokomo freshman said. “I was even able to help other new students and show them how to get places they needed to be. I just loved going into my first semester already knowing people, and with some credits under my belt.” Already having friends on campus

Indiana University Hiring Part-Time Human Resources Assistant

Part-Time Human Resources Assistant Current IU employees use this link to apply:   https://hrms.iu.edu/psp/PH1PRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Employee&JobOpeningId=314850&PostingSeq=1   Non-IU employees use this link to apply:   https://hrms.iu.edu/psp/PH1PRD_PUB/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=314850&PostingSeq=1  

IU, IU Kokomo receive 2024 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention

 Danielle Rush, communications specialist   Tel.: 765 432 9906 Email: darush@iu.edu   2300 S. Washington St. Kokomo, IN 46936 Kokomo.iu.edu  PRESS RELEASE   IU, IU Kokomo receive 2024 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention for exceptional commitment to digital student wellness, safety, and inclusion efforts KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University, including IU Kokomo, has received the 2024 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention. Presented by Vector Solutions, the CPN Seal of

MCS seeks nominations for MHS Hall of Distinction

MCS seeks nominations for MHS Hall of Distinction   Do you know a Marion High School alumnus who deserves recognition? Nominations for the MHS Hall of Distinction 2025 inductions are being accepted through April 1.   The Hall seeks to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through superb accomplishment on a local, state or national level in diverse fields of endeavor. It gives lasting recognition to people who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of

Marion High School JROTC Marksmen Among Top in Nation

MHS JROTC marksmen among the top in the nationGiants earn their highest placement ever at Junior Air National Championship The Marion High School JROTC marksmanship team has once again proven they can compete well with the best.   Last weekend, the team earned their highest-ever finish at the Junior Air National Championship held at Camp Perry, Ohio. The Junior Air National Championship draws top competition, including the very best teams from across the United States. For this event, shooting matches are

GRCC Aviation Academy Students Earn Scholarships to Continue Training

GRCC Aviation Academy students earn scholarships to continue trainingCommunity collaboration supports students as the pursue in-demand careers. Grant Regional Career Center recently awarded several scholarships to students in their Aviation Academy to continue their flight training through AirMarion. Students were honored during a recent ceremony for their professionalism, focus, initiative, and aptitude. The scholarships, which were funded by donations to the Aviation Academy, ranged from $2,000 to

MHS Black History ''The Wiz'' at Hostess House March 6

Time & Location Mar 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Marion, 723 W 4th St, Marion, IN 46952, USAPRE-PAID RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations due by Tuesday, March 4th.Buffet Lasagna dinner will be served at 6:00. "The Wiz" will be presented by the Marion High School Black History Club under the direction of Bobbie Owensby at 7:00pm on the Third Floor Ballroom.Call 765-664-3755 or buy tickets online to reserve your ticket. Ticket sales end on Tuesday, March 4th.

CSA Spring Class Registration

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarion Community School of the Arts Announces Spring Class Registration Marion, IN — The Marion Community School of the Arts (CSA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for its spring class sessions, beginning the week of February 10th. A variety of six-week and twelve-week classes are available, providing students of all ages the opportunity to explore their creative interests in dance, theatre, music, and visual arts. CSA offers class options for students of all

GRCC Receives Grant from Don Wood Foundation

GRCC receives significant grant from Don Wood Foundation to expand advanced manufacturing program    Grant Regional Career Center is pleased to announce the planned expansion of their advanced manufacturing program, thanks to a multi-year grant of more than $1 million from the Don Wood Foundation. This programming will benefit both high school students and adult learners through Grant County. The WIRED program will encompass welding, innovation, robotics, engineering, and driving. This collaborative

Grant Regional Adult Education Orientation March 4-6

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Bento Selected to Fill Marion School Board Seat

Bento selected to fill vacant School Board seat   The Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees has selected Shanna Bento to fill the vacant District 2 seat.   Bento will serve out the remainder of the seat’s current term, which ends Dec. 31, 2028. She is expected to be sworn in at the next Board meeting, set for Feb. 11.   The School Board and Marion Community Schools thank all of those who submitted their interest in the appointment, and those who participated in the interviews

Junior Achievement Seeks Volunteers for Northview Elementary

80 Marion Students Compete in Circle the State with Song, Feb. 15

Students from around region offer special concert in Marion on Feb. 15Nearly 80 Marion students will participate in Circle the State With Song at the Walton Performing Arts Center, along with hundreds of other young singers. On Feb. 15, hundreds of students from our region will gather here in Marion as part of the Indiana Music Education Association’s 36th annual Circle the State with Song festival. Almost 260 talented young singers from elementaries, middle schools, and junior high schools in Adams,

MCS Kicks Off Unified Basketball Season

This year’s Unified Basketball season kicks off Feb. 24! The schedule on the days listed below will be as follows:Play starts at 6 p.m.Elementary school teams (grades 3-6) will play one quarter to begin the nightHigh school teams will play full games (6 minute quarters, running clock)At halftime of first high school game, middle school teams (grades 7 and 8) will play one quarter Feb. 24 at Marion High School’s Bill Green Arena, starting at 6 p.m.:Elementary game: Eastbrook vs. MarionFirst high school

IUK Alumni Scholarship Recipients

PRESS RELEASE Alumni scholarship recipients honored KOKOMO, Ind. — Scholarships provide students many opportunities in college. They can offset costs associated with tuition, help with books, living expenses, travel, and more. At IU Kokomo, we are fortunate to award two alumni scholarships to students each year; the IUKAA scholarship and the Kokomo Region Alumni scholarship. Both were generously created by alumni and donors to benefit students from any major at IU Kokomo. Since 2013, 54 students have

IUK Student Nurses Induction Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE Student nurses welcomed in traditional induction ceremony KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo’s newest class of student nurses took the first steps toward becoming health care professionals at the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) traditional induction ceremony Wednesday (January 15). Assistant Dean Stephanie Pratt welcomed the students and their families, congratulating them on accepting the opportunity to become nurses. “With this gift, you will make a

Marion Schools Recognized by Woz ED

View article here: Marion schools recognized by Apple co-founder Wozniak’s Woz ED | Marion Community Schools