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Centerville receiving accreditation, federal feedback

Centerville-Abington Community Schools is gaining a variety of feedback from national sources. CACS has received its federal accountability report cards for each of its four school buildings in 2022-2023. Although it varies by age group, the cards offer overall ratings for achievement and progress in academics, closing achievement gaps in English/language arts and math. They […]

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Centerville, Richmond recycling collaboration being explored

Centerville residents soon will be surveyed about their interest in curbside recycling. Pat Smoker, director of Richmond Sanitary District, requested Centerville town officials share a community survey about setting up a recycling program. He said Richmond’s recycling equipment is about 30 years old and beyond its life expectancy, so funds are needed to replace it. […]

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RCS hears concerns about teacher treatment, McBride purchase option

Three topics dominated Richmond Community Schools’ nearly three-hour Sept. 27 board meeting: Concerns about the potential dismissal of the teachers’ union president, the district’s 2024 budget, and opportunities to purchase McBride Stadium. Before the meeting that was moved to Civic Hall to accommodate a larger crowd, Richmond Education Association and Indiana State Teachers Association representatives […]

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CACS principals describe new goals

Centerville-Abington’s four building principals each presented three 2023-24 school improvement goals at the Sept. 20 board meeting.  Sam Pritchard said Rose Hamilton Elementary will focus on all students improving math and vocabulary and more students demonstrating character/citizenship traits.    Kelly Van Winkle wants 70% of Centerville-Abington Elementary’s grades 3-6 to be at or above grade level […]