Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz has announced Indiana's 4 Star schools for 2013. In order to achieve this designation, a school must be in the top 25th percentile of schools in ISTEP+ testing results. A total of 313 schools received the award throughout the state.

Among the honorees were:

Holy Family School

Precious Blood School

Holy Cross School

Sts Peter & Paul School

St Philip School

Saint Wendel School

Mater Dei High School

Memorial High School

Christopher Robinson, a teacher of mathematics at Harrison High School, has been named the recipient of the May 2013 Cause for Applause employee recognition award.

Robinson was nominated by a Harrison student who had this to say about his teaching methods: “Mr. Robinson is truly a phenomenal teacher, as he is committed to ensuring the success of all of his mathematics students at Harrison on a daily basis.” The student said that Robinson regularly offers after-school instruction for students needing help – and also sponsors Harrison’s Math Academic Team and offers lessons beyond those he teaches during the school day. “From my observations, when Mr. Robinson is asked by a student for help, he does not hesitate to suggest that they visit him after school for more in-depth, individualized explanations.” 

Stockwell Elementary School is hosting the Stockwell Super Saturday event Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include a petting zoo; bouncy houses; a silent auction; performances by the Stockwell Singers, Stockwell Steppers and Stockwell Color Guard; dance contest; book giveaway and much more.

The event is free and open to the public