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Pendleton Heights Holds No. 1 as First IBCA Girls Basketball Poll of the Season Arrives

(11-8-26) Pendleton Heights is still on top. The Arabians stayed No. 1 in the first regular-season IBCA girls basketball poll of 2026-27, released Sunday, Nov. 8. Pendleton Heights (2-0) collected 15 first-place votes and 432 points. Homestead (2-0) is No. 2 with seven first-place votes and 420 points. The IBCA...

Pendleton, IN · 2d
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Too many public school referendums lost on Election Day | Opinion

Watching the results come in on Election Day, I was grateful to see over two-thirds of Indiana's school referendums pass with ample community support, including in Indianapolis. But I was also devastated that many others across the state failed . It’s looking like 12 school districts will enter a maelstrom of fiscal uncertainty. I know what’s next: cuts, consolidations and closures. Teachers will lose their jobs. Students will lose access to programs, transportation and maybe school itself. And shrinking communities will lose an anchor that moored them from the storm. Who is responsible? People will argue that districts are inefficient, though there’s very little evidence of that where voters said no. The reality is that state and federal dollars haven’t kept pace with the rising costs of education, including diesel for buses and food for school meals. Indiana has dropped from 15th to 38th in the nation in per-pupil funding. Cuts to Medicaid have also hammered schools, as it provides the core revenue stream for school nurses, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, special education technology and mental health services. If schools are going to continue offering those services, they have to find a way to pay. So why doesn’t the

Indiana · 2d

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Indianapolis Hosts 98 Marching Bands as BOA Grand Nationals Return to Lucas Oil Stadium

Lucas Oil Stadium turns into a marching band battleground this week as 98 high school bands from across the country, including one from Hawaii, descend on Indianapolis for the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Preliminary rounds run Thursday and Friday, with semifinals and finals set for Saturday, when the top-scoring band will be crowned the 2026 Grand National Champion.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d
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Sheryl Moats’ Journey to AU

For Sheryl Moats, Anderson University is a place where she can live out her faith, build relationships with students and faculty, and make a difference in their lives. Sheryl grew up with four brothers on a small farm in Nebraska. Her family was very competitive and helped to drive the work ethic she’s had her whole life. After graduating high school, she attended a state school where she earned a degree in home economics and then went on to teach. Through Campus Crusade for Christ, she met the man who would be her husband, Scott Moats, and they eventually raised their two children while teaching in multiple settings.

Anderson, IN · 1d
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Westfield students become ‘Life Ready’ through Japanese exchange

For 35 Westfield High School (WHS) students, the summer of 2026 included an exciting opportunity to travel more than 6,000 miles from home. In July, these students spent two weeks in Japan as part of the Yamate Gakuin Exchange Program, an ongoing cultural exchange between WHS and Yamate Gakuin Junior and Senior High School in the Yokohama area.

Westfield, IN · 1d

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Carmel School Board Balks at $10M Bond Add-On After Shrinking Project to $55M

Carmel Clay Schools trustees shaved $4 million off a bond meant to pay for facility renovations and other projects, cutting it from $59 million down to $55 million. Then, at their Nov. 4 meeting, board members were blindsided by a resolution asking them to appropriate an additional $10 million in bond proceeds on top of that reduced figure, and they were not having it.

Carmel, IN · 2d

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Civic Theater’s Jr. Civic program announces winter class lineup

Children in kindergarten through eighth grade interested in exploring theater have the opportunity to enroll in Civic Theatre’s Jr. Civic winter class sessions. The program runs Jan. 9, 2027, through March 20 and is divided into two five-week sessions. Two featured classes are the Musical Theatre Workshop and Production Workshop. Those interested in the production of shows can learn about directing, costume design, lighting and set design while those interested in musical theater strengthen their singing, acting and dancing skills.

Carmel, IN · 1d

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Federal court finds man guilty of wire fraud in $44.6 million scheme involving closed Indiana online schools

INDIANAPOLIS — A man has been found guilty of multiple federal wire fraud charges for his role in a scheme to defraud the Indiana Department of Education through two former online charter schools. According to documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4, Phillip Holden appeared in United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on Thursday, […]

Indiana · 2d

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Five more HSE schools earn Indiana Purple Star designation

Five more Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) have earned the Indiana Purple Star School designation, bringing the district’s total to 18 schools recognized for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. The five HSE schools earning the 2026 Purple Star designation are:. Deer Creek Elementary School. Fall Creek Elementary...

Indiana · 2d

The Courier & Press

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North claims third marching band state championship in four years

North High School's Green Brigade took first place in Class B at the Indiana State School Music Association's state finals on Saturday, marking the third state title in four years for the marching band. Ten Indiana schools compete in each of four classes, ranging in size from Class A (larget schools) to Class D (smallest schools). Saturday's competition was at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. North's 2025 show, "Coralcopia," topped the Class B rankings. Here's a look at the rest of the results: Class B state finals 1. Evansville North 2. Floyd Central 3. Goshen 4. Greenwood 5. Greenfield-Central 6. Pendleton Heights 7. Jasper 8. Munster 9. Huntington North 10. Mt. Vernon (Fortville) Class C state finals 1. Edgewood 2. NorthWood 3. Western 4. (tie) Northview 4. (tie) Fairfield 6. Leo 7. Washington 8. Vincennes Lincoln 9. Angola 10. Twin Lakes Class D state finals 1. Paoli 2. Lewis Cass 3. Northwestern 4. Garrett 5. Maconaquah 6. (tie) Jimtown 6. (tie) Mater Dei 8. South Spencer 9. Woodlan 10. Eastern (Pekin) Class A state finals 1. Avon 2. Carmel 3. Castle 4. Brownsburg 5. Fishers 6. Center Grove 7. Homestead 8. Carroll 9. Franklin Central 10. Westfield This article originally

Indiana · 3d

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Northeast Indiana marching bands place in top ten at ISSMA Finals

Several high school marching bands from Northeast Indiana placed in the top ten at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Marching Band State Finals over the weekend.

Indiana · 3d

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IHSAA Football Regionals: Central Indiana Bracket Card for Friday, Nov. 13

IHSAA Football Regionals: Central Indiana Bracket Card for Friday, Nov. 13. Sectional champions have been crowned, and the road to Lucas Oil Stadium now runs through regional night. The IHSAA’s regional championships are Friday, Nov. 13, with 24 title games statewide across six classes. Winners advance to semistate on Nov. 20, and the IHSAA football tournament page has the full statewide bracket.

Indiana · 2d

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Christian County Tiger Band to Perform Tuesday Before Heading to Grand Nationals

The Christian County High School Tiger Band will give the community a chance to see its “New Kids on the Block” show Tuesday night before taking it to the national stage in Indianapolis. The community performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stadium of Champions. Admission is...

Christian County, KY · 1d

The Waynedale News

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Over 1,000 Special Education Teachers Receive $300 Gifts

WindSwell Foundation gave a total of $342,300 to 1,141 special education teachers across 46 public school districts and cooperatives in Northeast Indiana. Each teacher received a $300 gift card to purchase needed materials for their classrooms. With cuts in education funding and a shortage of special education teachers in the...

Indiana · 2d

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Bellmont, DeKalb girls basketball roll to victory

Bellmont outscored Concordia 42-2 in the first half to open the 2026-27 season with a 72-15 win on Tuesday.

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Triton School Board Acknowledges Receipt Of Two IDOE Notices

BOURBON – Triton School Board on Monday approved the acknowledgement of two Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) notices the school corporation received. Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said Indiana law requires school corporations to spend at least 65% of state tuition support on teacher compensation for fiscal year 2026. Triton Schools spent 63.49% on teacher compensation.

Indiana · 1d

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Area Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

“As we approach Veterans Day, we’re reminded that service strengthens every community in Indiana,” said Gov. Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools reflect that same spirit of service by creating environments where military-connected students and families know they have our unwavering support and their contributions are recognized every day of the year.”

Indiana · 5d

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Photos: Edgewood Marching Mustangs celebrate fifth straight state title

Edgewood won the Open Class C title on Saturday (Nov. 7) at the 53rd Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finals for High School Marching Bands. The competition took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It was the band’s fifth consecutive Class C state championship and sixth overall....

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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IHSVCA Announces 2026 Academic All-State Team

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association has announced their 2026 Academic All-State Team. Nearly 990 players earned the prestigious honor. To be eligible for this honor a player must be a senior, be on the school’s sectional roster and have a 3.50 or higher GPA. Players with a 3.5 – 3.74 GPA earn Silver Awards. To earn the Gold Award, players must have a 3.75 for higher GPA.

Indiana · 2d

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Carmel wins 33rd sectional championship

The Carmel Greyhounds defeated the Hamilton Southeastern Royals, 17-14, in a sectional championship matchup at Carmel High School on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. This is Carmel’s 33rd sectional title and its first since 2020. The Greyhounds will face the Carroll Chargers in a regional championship game next week in Fort Wayne.

Carmel, IN · 3d