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Dugger Union Community Schools continue work on school improvements
DUGGER, Ind. (WTHI) - Crews have been hard at work at Dugger Union Community Schools this summer. While students have been out, several construction projects have taken place. School officials say the projects were needed due to the growing enrollment. Crews finished a new playground this spring, and a new...
First Financial Bank to hold school supply drive
TERRE HAUTE, Ind.(WTHI) -First Financial Bank is hosting a drive for school supplies. The bank has partnered with Chances and Services for Youth and Ryves Hall. The company is collecting things like pens, pencils, and crayons. It's also looking for donations of backpacks and notebooks. You can bring your donations...
VCSC superintendent reacts to potential high school diploma changes
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — In the mid-2010s there were major changes to Indiana high school diploma requirements that affected the 2023 and 2024 graduating classes. Now, the State Board of Education is starting to propose changes that will go into effect for the graduating class of 2029. One of the biggest includes moving […]
CASA holding back to school drive
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– Back to school time is upon us, and this time of the year can be financially challenging for some family’s. That’s why the “court appointed special advocates” or CASA, is holding a back to school drive. However, this year they’re not asking for the normal back-to-school items. CASA is asking for […]
Sullivan Co. Salvation Army helps students prepare for the upcoming school year
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Salvation Army of Sullivan County held its 12th annual “Back to School Blitz,” this weekend. Around 200 children went home with school supplies to help prepare them for the upcoming school year. “We have discovered that as prices go up for school supplies, they also go up for things […]
Civil Air Patrol holds graduation at ISU
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Civil Air Patrol had their summer encampment graduation Saturday at Indiana State. 110 cadets graduated from their basic training, along with 25 finishing their advanced training. The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer organization that conducts, not only aerospace education, but aids in search and rescue and disaster relief […]
‘Never too late to earn a diploma’ | Excel Center enrollment now open
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—The Excel Center announces enrollment is now open for people to earn their high school diploma. First classes start August 5. There are 80 students already signed up for the semester, and officials said there are still spots left for additional learners. The center gives adults the ability to earn a Core […]
ISU changes its policy on using facilities to protest
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Changes are coming to Indiana State University. Thursday, the ISU Board of Trustees met to address where and when protests can take place. College officials say the changes do not "prevent free expression and exchange of ideas." The revised policy includes protest restrictions for activity...
Rose-Hulman seniors looking for community projects for capstone assignment
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is looking for community-based civil engineering programs. Seniors will work on the projects in teams during the upcoming school year. Ideal projects would come from municipalities along with non-profit or charitable groups. Organizations have used the students’ work as the basis for seeking local, state and federal grants for their projects.
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