MSD announces dates for Kindergarten Round-ups

Metropolitan School District of Wabash County has announced dates for the 2023 Kindergarten

Round-ups. These are events for children who will be entering kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. Children who will be at least five years of age on August 1, 2023, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the upcoming school year.

MSD of Wabash County has open enrollment, which means children do not need to reside within the district to attend its schools. Southwood and Metro North gladly welcome students from outside the district boundaries, and even offer busing through many parts of the city of Wabash.

Kindergarten

Round-Up gives incoming kindergarteners and their guardians the chance to tour the school, meet teachers, have a readiness screening and make sure they are all set for the upcoming school year. It is very important for an incoming kindergartener to attend Kindergarten Round-up.

• Southwood Elementary will host their round-up from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March

8, 2023, at Southwood Elementary School, 840 E State Road 124, Wabash.

• Metro North Elementary will host their Roundup from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Metro North Elementary School, 3844 W 200 N, Wabash.

Families may select their planned arrival time when they sign up for the event online.

To sign up for Kindergarten Round-up, please visit

Beacon names Stites VP

Beacon Credit Union has named Emily Stites as Vice President, Retail Lending.

Stites brings more than 11 years of credit union and member service experience to her new role, as well as a passion for retail lending. She will be responsible for leading the organization in retail loan origination, underwriting and processing areas. She will also manage the Credit Union’s Retail Loan Processing Center, underwriting tools and support systems to ensure optimal performance and service for members.

“Emily has been instrumental to Beacon’s retail lending growth,” said Trisha Loker, Chief Credit Officer. “We are delighted to have Emily elevated to vice president.”

Prior to her promotion, Stites served as Retail Lending Manager at the credit union. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Marketing and msdwc.org/enrollm ent/kindergarten. Sign-ups are encouraged no later than March 6, 2023. Families may also contact the schools directly for more information or to set up an individual tour.

•Metro North Elementary - 260569-6856

•Southwood Elementary - 260569-6859

Metro North Elementary is home to preschool through 2nd grade students. It is currently the only early elementary

Business Administration from Indiana State University, an MBA from Anderson University and a Doctorate of Business Administration, Leadership from Liberty University. WANT school in Wabash County to receive an outstanding ‘A’ rating from the Indiana Department of Education (with its sister school, Sharp Creek Elementary, being the only other elementary school to receive this honor). Metro North is known for its nurturing and caring culture, with an emphasis on family and community building. Learn more about Metro North at metronorth.msdwc. org.

Southwood Elementary is home to preschool through 5th grade students. A local leader in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics),

Southwood offers students exceptional academic and extracurricular opportunities. Southwood is known for its remarkable staff who encourage students daily to do their personal best. Learn more about Southwood Elementary at southwoodel.msdw c.org.