Today’s disappointing news is that the Geist Half Marathon has been cancelled for 2021. In an emailed letter sent out today, they made it official that in the interest of protecting those involved, they would be cancelling this year’s event.…
Schools
Growth Flattening for HSE Schools? I Don’t Think So.
Yes, the pandemic created an anomaly, but this year’s decrease didn’t mean kids are moving out of the district, but rather that they were simply pulled from the schools during a world-wide pandemic. Most of the pulled kids are believed…
Over 100 People Interested in HSE Superintendent Position
As most people know, Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ current superintendent, Dr. Allen Bourff, is retiring after this school year. As such, the search is on for a replacement. The hope is for the HSE School Board to hire a replacement that…
HSE Schools: The Use of the Phrase “In School”
The reason for this post is because of the continued use of the phrase “in school” in publicly posted discussions. The use of this phrase has caused contention among many parents when it used to mean “in a school building”.…
HSE Is Not the Only School with Decreased Enrollment Numbers
An incoming school board member recently talked about the budget cuts that the Hamilton Southeastern School district is looking to make due to a decrease in student enrollment this year. In a podcast by Larry Lannon the following comments caused…
HSE Superintendent Advisory Council Meeting – November 17, 2020
On November 17th, I attended Dr. Bourff’s superintendent advisory council (SAC) meeting. These are meetings that the Hamilton Southeastern Schools superintendent has with leaders of the school district’s PTOs and a few other parents a few times a year. The…
FHD Prioritizes Students, Teachers, and Staff at New Covid Testing Site
Shortly after the Hamilton Southeastern Schools announced a move to go 100% virtual for all grates from Thursday, November 19th through December 4th, the City of Fishers announced it would be opening up a new testing center with a focus…
Rating Shoots to Red for Fishers Covid-19 Risk
The following information was provided by the Fishers Health Department at their meeting on November 10th. The Fishers Board of Health meeting, Monica Heltz, Public Health Director, presented findings to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases experienced in Fishers. As…
Waiting on the Final Results: Elections both National and Local
With it being the day after the United States elections, people want to know who won. The reality is, it takes time to count votes, especially those that have been mailed and need to be processed. In some states, such…
Public Notice of HSE Schools Budget Public Hearing
The public hearing of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools preliminary budget is October 14th at 7:00 pm at the HSE Central Office on Cumberland Road. The meeting is live-streamed online as part of the normal school board meeting as well. Following…