City Schools board present Swan Awards

Four high school students were presented with the Kathy Swan Award at a meeting of Wabash City Schools board March 7.

Kathy Swan Awards were created in spring of 2006 in memory of business teacher Kathy Swan, who tragically died in a plane crash.

Kathy was a champion for students, especially those who always had a positive attitude, worked hard and were motivated to do their best without the benefit of recognition day in and day out.

Students do not apply for this award. Instead, teachers nominate and vote on students. The award is given to a student in each grade level, every year, to pay tribute and honor

Kathy Swan while providing students with well-deserved recognition for their contributions to Wabash City Schools.

The 2022-2023 Wabash High School Kathy Swan Award winners are Karlee Bearman, ninth grade; Candie Hubbbard, 10th grade; Nora Samons, 11th grade; and Kaylee Wagner, 12th grade.

Salamonie Reservoir to host

2 nature workshops in April

Two events are planned in the coming weeks at the Salamonie Reservoir.

A Spring Ephemeral Wildflower ID Workshop to be held at Salamonie Lake, April 29.

Workshop presenter Jake Wyatt returns to Salamonie Lake to share his knowledge of native spring ephemeral wildflower species.

Wyatt, an Indiana Master Naturalist and Huntington County native, is passionate about native plants and sharing his knowledge with others.

To learn identification of these native beauties, meet at Salamonie Lake’s interpretive / nature center on April 29 at 9 a.m.

Participants will have a short introduction on the usage of the dichotomous key before walking unpaved trails to find and observe the spring season’s wildflowers.

Wild Mushroom ID Workshop to be held at Salamonie Lake, April 22.

Outdoor enthusiast Wyatt will share his knowledge of local wild mushroom species.

Wyatt will present an introductory workshop on properly identifying edible and toxic wild mushrooms.

Participants will meet at Salamonie Lake’s interpretive / nature center April 22, at 9 a.m. for indoor instruction before setting out on the trails.

The workshop is expected to end at noon.

No mushrooms will be picked or consumed during the workshop.

“It is important to know the difference between similar mushrooms,” said Teresa Rody.

“Many edible species have toxic twins.”

Wabash City Schools is pleased to announce Preschool and Kindergarten breakfast and lunch, access to a school nurse, special classes including music, art, PE, character building and much more! Our 4-year-olds and kindergarten students have access to bus transportation. Three-year-old students will need to be transported by car.

Round Up for the 2023-2024 school year will be held Saturday, March 25. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m at L. H. Carpenter Early Learning Center.

Children age 3 or 4 years old by August 1, 2023 are eligible to enroll in one of our preschool programs. Children who will be 5 years old by August 1, 2023 are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten.

Quality. It is a rating system that helps parents make informed decisions on early childhood programming. We have obtained a Level 3 status. We accept On My Way Pre-K grants and CCDF (Childcare Development Fund.) Both of these assistance programs are from federal/state government. If you feel you would qualify for assistance, we can help you sign up for the assistance during Round Up. Please call L. H. Carpenter at 260274-0333 with any questions before the Round Up.

She also explained that reactions can vary from person to person even for those mushrooms deemed edible.

Both workshops are expected to end at noon.

Dress for the weather; much of the time will be spent outside along trails.

Cost is $10 per person for each, payable by cash or check the day of the workshop.

Advance registration is requested by calling 260-468-2127.

Families will be able to tour the school and fill out necessary paperwork. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Students will be given a readiness assessment as well as a free dental and vision screening. They will also receive a balloon animal and be able to get their face painted.

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, parents of 3year-old students have the option of a full or half-day program. The 4year-old program and kindergarten are full-day. During the school year, all students receive

Our preschoolers are taught by quality teachers holding either an Indiana teachers license or a CDA (Child Development Associate credential). Our programs are held in our recently renovated L. H. Carpenter building.

Classrooms are bright, cheery and inviting to students. We also have an inclusive playground accessible to all students. Our center participates in the statewide rating system called Paths to