MSD Washington Township: May 12, 2021

Press release from MSD Washington Township:

June 10, 2021

At the May 12, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education the following individuals were recognized for helping to make Washington Township a Superior School District.

4. Golden Apple Award – Child Nutrition Department – In early January 2021, Indiana school food service programs were challenged by the School and Nutrition department at the Indiana Department of Education to demonstrate and, when necessary, make improvements in nutritional quality and freshness of menus created·to serve local school children. Good nutrition is always extremely important, but especially so during a nationwide pandemic. IDOE is happy to announce that the food service staff of MSD Washington Township Schools welcomed this challenge and are hereby presented the Gold Level award, the Golden Apple Award. With us this evening we have from the Child Nutrition Department, Annette Guenther, Supervisor, Debbie Eggert, Assistant Supervisor, Bonnie Stone, Production Coordinator and Susan McCord, Service Coordinator. Congratulations ladies, we are extremely proud of this team and all the support you provide to our district!

Jan Millholland, nominated by Willow Lake Elementary School Jan is a volunteer for Second Pres. Church and facilitates many resources to our Westside schools. She has started a food pantry at WE and GB, provided grant money for teachers, virtual learning supplies and coats/shoes. She is always willing to meet the needs of our students. Ellie Schmink, Jordan YMCA, nominated by True North Ellie and her team at the YMCA are in consistent communication and collaboration with MSDWT so as to be support our school community. This was witnessed at a whole new level during this past year and the pandemic. Even in the midst of their own challenges, trials, and tribulations they continuously reached out to extend support while creating opportunities that reflected our ever-changing needs. North Central PTO, Emily Kaiser and Kenda Friend, nominated by North Central High School This group of dedicated parents constantly looked for ways to celebrate and support North Central teachers. From free coffee bars, smoothie stations, notes of support, NC picture frames to notifications of gratitude, these parents made every effort to support those who supported their children.

I would now like to turn it over to Dr. Woodson for a special recognition and invite the TCU representative to the podium.

This scholarship award is different from others who may look for exceptional academic scholarship for 4 straight years at NC. Instead, I have chosen to focus this annual scholarship on a student who has shown the most improvement during the 4 years at NC.

Ashleigh will be attending Ball State University in the fall and is planning to major in secondary education. She is an incredibly hard worker, remains motivated while working through challenges, and displays strong self-discipline. Ashleigh you make me very proud as your Superintendent and it is an honor to name you as the 2021 Superintendent Scholarship Award Winner.

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