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SHS senior named to Governor's STEM team
05/28/2019
The last month for Scottsburg High School senior Eliza Mount has been a whirlwind of accomplishments to culminate her senior year.
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VFES teacher encourages students before test
05/03/2019
At Vienna-Finley Elementary School, Lindsey Cazares makes sure her students know they are more than what the score report reflects at the end of the year.
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SHS prepares students for IU direct admissions
02/23/2019
As many seniors are making final choices of where to go to college next fall, two Scottsburg High School students will be heading to Indiana University Bloomington through direct admission programs.
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Scott 2 fine arts students head to ISSMA state
02/13/2019
Scottsburg High School sophomore Avery Kendall left the Indiana State School Music Association Vocal and Piano Solo and Ensemble district competition on a high note. She won a gold rating in Group I and will advance to the state competition on Feb. 16 at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis.
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Cheatham impacts through scholarships, character
02/09/2019
With 716 career wins, Scottsburg High School Girls Basketball Coach Donna Cheatham not only impacted state history records as the winningest girls high school basketball coach, but she has impacted the lives of dozens of student-athletes in her coaching career of more than 40 years.
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SHS graduate uses her path to help others
02/07/2019
Fresh off her win as the fourth runner up at the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant, Jesse Mays began using her path to impact others at her alma mater, Scottsburg High School, as a Career and College Counselor intern.
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SHS senior named Lilly Scholar
01/19/2019
Scottsburg High School senior Madelyn Shelton was named the Scott County Community Foundation 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.
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SHS student takes centerstage in Louisville show
12/22/2018
This holiday season, Scottsburg High School sophomore Avery Kendall brings joy to audiences of all ages as she performs in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on the StageOne Family Theatre stage in Louisville, Ky. Today marks Kendall’s final appearance in the show at 2 p.m.
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SHS grad earns full-tuition scholarship to ISU
12/01/2018
In two weeks, Scottsburg High School Class of 2018 graduate Trevor Cox will finish his first semester at Indiana State University. While he studies for finals and writes papers, he is free of one worry — student debt.
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SHS senior signs with Tennessee college to play tennis
05/02/2018
For Scottsburg High School senior Malachi Carr, the opportunity to play tennis in college just fell into place.
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SHS senior to play football at Franklin College
04/04/2018
Scottsburg High School senior Casey Smith turned his academic achievements and hard work on the field into a scholarship to play football at Franklin College.
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SHS grad finds balance as IU Division I student-athlete
03/03/2018
One year ago, Emma Waskom never dreamed she would start her freshman year at Indiana University on the women’s rowing team.
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Making history: SHS senior first in state to win top honor at ISSMA state event
02/24/2018
Scottsburg High School senior Isaak Mount is the first student in the state’s history to receive a gold rating with distinction in piano at this year’s Indiana State School Music Association State Solo and Ensemble held on Feb. 17 at Perry Meridian Middle School in Indianapolis. The “with distinction” designation is new this year at the State Solo and Ensemble event.
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SHS senior named Lilly Scholar, receives full-tuition college scholarship
02/02/2018
After swim practice, Scottsburg High School senior Isaak Mount found out the news. He walked into the lobby of the high school to see his family there and a group of committee members holding a banner that read, “Congratulations."
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SHS students watch history come alive after seeing 'Hamilton' in Chicago
01/10/2018
Not only are Scottsburg High Schools students learning American history in the classroom, but they are also learning American history from a Broadway stage in Chicago through the Pulitzer Prize-, Tony Award-, and Grammy Award-winning musical, “Hamilton.”
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Scott 2 choir students perform in Nashville holiday parade
01/10/2018
Scottsburg High School sophomore Rachel Stauter rushed around in the early morning hours as she and two dozen other SHS and Scottsburg Middle School choir students prepared to perform in the 2017 Nashville Christmas Parade in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
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VFES student leads Pledge of Allegiance before new U.S. citizens
12/19/2017
A Vienna-Finley Elementary School first-grade student stood poised as he asked more than 90 newly naturalized American citizens to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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SHS students perform at Lucas Oil Stadium
12/09/2017
To kick off the Indiana High School Athletic Association State Football Finals, two Scottsburg High School students performed the National Anthem at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during Thanksgiving break.
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Three Scott 2 schools receive recognition as Apple Distinguished School
11/18/2017
Three Scott County School District 2 schools —  Scottsburg High School, Vienna-Finley Elementary School, and Scottsburg Middle School — received the distinction of Apple Distinguished School for 2017-2019.
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Scott 2 partners with Scottsburg Family Practice to provide same-day appointments for students, employees
11/13/2017
Scott County School District 2 is helping students, families, and employees reduce recovery time at home and save time spent at the doctor’s office through a partnership with Scottsburg Family Practice. The new program gives students and Scott 2 employees the option to obtain same-day appointments for acute illnesses — saving parents, guardians, students, and employees time.
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SHS alumnus uses hands-on training from high school on the jobsite at Cummins
10/27/2017
Zach Higdon graduated from Scottsburg High School with college credits from Ivy Tech Community College and completed an electrical technology program. The training and education he received while at SHS allowed him to move forward in his career at Cummins, where he is in an apprenticeship program.
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From Scottsburg to Silicon Valley: SHS alumnus uses skills learned in classroom for job at Google
10/07/2017
When an opportunity to start his career through Google's Information Technology Residency Program was offered to him, Scottsburg High School alumnus Phillip Dold could not say no.
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SHS student finds his path for service
09/27/2017
Scottsburg High School senior Paolo Bartoch looked for a path after graduation where he could continue to serve his community and not incur any college debt.
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SHS, Ivy Tech partner to bring new college pathways to students
09/20/2017
Scottsburg High School and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana are excited to announce a new partnership to bring several pathways to SHS students that go beyond the traditional college courses the high school has offered for several years.
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A Servant's Heart: SES principal feels called to Scott 2
09/01/2017
For Chris Marshall, the journey to becoming the principal of Scottsburg Elementary School can only be explained by perseverance and divine providence.
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New SHS principal considers Scottsburg home
08/26/2017
Scottsburg High School Principal Casey Brewster considers Scottsburg his adopted hometown.
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SHS kicker hits the mark at Big Ten football camps
08/18/2017
During summer break, Scottsburg High School senior Casey Smith was given a rare opportunity: he was invited to attend not one, but two, Big Ten Conference, National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football camps.
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SHS senior signs with Trine University to play tennis
06/02/2017
When Scottsburg High School senior Isaac Everitt recalls all of the sports he has participated in during his high school career, only one sticks out.
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SHS senior signs to bowl at Marian University
06/02/2017
The last 12 years of hours of practice and competition have led to this moment for Scottsburg High School senior Autumn Tutterrow. She signed a letter of intent to be a member of the Marian University women’s bowling team.
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SHS teacher's love of history goes beyond the classroom
05/26/2017
During the week, Alex Bell teaches history in his classroom. On the weekends, he relives history in the field as a Civil War re-enactor.
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SHS senior signs with Indiana University Bloomington
05/17/2017
Scottsburg High School senior Emma Waskom recently signed as the newest member of the women’s rowing team at Indiana University Bloomington this fall.
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SHS graduate named recipient of Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
05/12/2017
A 2016 Scottsburg High School graduate was named the recipient of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship.
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Scottsburg Elementary School turns 80
05/04/2017
This year, Scottsburg Elementary School is celebrating a big milestone — its 80th birthday — and everyone is invited to mark the occasion at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the elementary school.
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Scott 2 students learn STEM skills using SeaPerch underwater vehicles
04/29/2017
Standing around the edge of a swimming pool, dozens of high-ability students in the fourth-grade at Scott County School District 2 operate small, underwater vehicles with remote controls.
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Dual credit program saves students time, money toward bachelor's degree
04/15/2017
When Mollie Collins graduated from Scottsburg High School in 2014, she graduated with 21 college credits and started her first year at Liberty University as a sophomore. Not only did she save one year of classes from her schedule, Collins saved $15,000 toward her college education — all by taking dual credit classes offered at SHS.
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SHS Academic Team excels with five, consecutive state championships
04/15/2017
For the last five years, the Scottsburg High School Academic Team has brought home five, consecutive state championships in English, science, social studies, and interdisciplinary subject areas. This year, the Academic Team is hoping to continue the tradition of academic excellence.
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Archery program continues to grow at Scott 2
03/08/2017
Eight years ago, Chris Jeffries and Bobby Doriot went to the National Archery in Schools Program National Tournament in Louisville to talk to coaches about starting an archery program at Scottsburg Middle School.
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Scott 2 expands elementary sports program
02/25/2017
Scott 2 is focused on the future and giving its students the best programs. This year, Scott 2 expanded and added to its athletic program for elementary students.
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3 SHS seniors take the Warrior Way to collegiate athletics
02/16/2017
Next fall, three Scottsburg High School student-athletes will bring the Warrior Way of good sportsmanship and of a strong work ethic to the collegiate level in running, basketball, and bowling.
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Scott 2 robotics program teaches more than meets the eye
02/08/2017
Robotics is more than just a competition for students at Scott County School District 2. It is a way for students to learn problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, technology, programming, science, mathematics, and engineering.
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SHS senior attends Presidential Inauguration after winning 4-H essay contest
01/29/2017
Wearing his rain poncho, Scottsburg High School senior Jacob Murphy had a front row seat to history on Jan. 20 as he and others stood on the west lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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SHS female wrestler wins at inaugural state finals
01/28/2017
Trying something new paid off for Diaz — she placed fourth in her weight class at the inaugural Indiana High School Girls Wrestling State Finals held on Jan. 20 at Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia, Ind.
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Fifth-grade students thrive in Scott 2 elementary schools
01/22/2017
At Scott County School District 2, fifth-grade students have the freedom to be children. They are the leaders of their elementary schools. They are the examples and mentors to the younger students.
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Hart fills many roles at Scott 2, all focused on students
01/03/2017
Scott 2 students know Sue Hart as their bus driver, as their supporter in the high school band, or as their cafeteria worker. To Hart, all her jobs have one focus: the students.
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SHS senior named Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, receives full-tuition college scholarship
12/16/2016
All the years of hard work and dedication have paid off for Scottsburg High School senior Katie Hunger as she was named the Scott County Community Foundation 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.
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Scott 2 elementary students build 3-D prosthetic hands for children in need
12/10/2016
A group of about 30 high-ability, fifth-grade students from Johnson, Lexington, Scottsburg, and Vienna-Finley elementary schools gather around a projection screen at Mid-America Science Park to watch YouTube videos on how to assemble 3-D printed, prosthetic hands.
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Sterk connects with SHS students through her life experiences
12/08/2016
Name a job, and Jennifer Sterk probably has had it. Her last job before becoming an educator: a crane operator at North American Stainless in Carroll County, Ky.
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SMS tells Indiana's bicentennial story using future technology
12/07/2016
Scottsburg Middle School students are using technology — in form of augmented reality — to tell the history of Indiana’s bicentennial.
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Family, Scott 2 are synonymous for Rose
11/19/2016
Walking into Connie Rose’s office, one can quickly see the focus of her life’s work: her family. The happy faces of her children and grandchildren are captured in the photographs of cherished family moments and yearly family portraits. These memories highlight her days as Rose works as the administrative assistant at Scott County School District 2.
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LES teacher returns home to Scott 2
11/11/2016
When Lee Anna Willett started teaching 22 years ago, she hoped to come home to work at Scott County School District 2. But, it was not until this year that Willett was able to make her dream a reality.
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SHS FACS teacher uses life experiences in the classroom
11/04/2016
When Stephanie Nussbaum runs, she does not have to think about being a mother of triplets, about being the new family and consumer sciences teacher at Scottsburg High School, or about being an accomplished runner and marathoner.
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Scott 2 helps families stay healthy with smart thermometers
10/28/2016
Scott County School District 2 is helping its students and families stay healthy this flu season with the distribution of smart thermometers.
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Scott 2 choir teacher works on recording album, performing
10/27/2016
Looking at Ashley Kruth’s accomplishments and current projects, it is hard to believe she just graduated college. She is recording an album, started a new job, traveled around the world, performed at the KFC Yum! Center, Fourth Street Live, and at Headliners Music Hall, and was a program director for a non-profit music program.
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Scott 2 takes part in carrying Indiana Bicentennial Torch
10/05/2016
When Scottsburg Middle School sixth-grade student Andie Myers found out she would be carrying the Indiana Bicentennial Torch, she was more than thrilled with the news.
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SHS teacher returns to his hometown to make a difference
10/01/2016
When Brandon Jerrell graduated from Anderson University, the Scottsburg High School alumnus wanted to return to his hometown and give back to his community.
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U.S. Department of Education recognizes LES as a National Blue Ribbon School
09/28/2016
The U.S. Department of Education recognized Lexington Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon School on Wednesday. The Indiana Four-Star School is one of a handful of public schools south of Bloomington, Ind., to receive the distinction in the 34-year history of the Blue Ribbon Award.
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LES named Four Star School
09/23/2016
Lexington Elementary School was named a Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education — a designation for schools in the top 25th percentile of school in the state.
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SMS FACS teacher teaches students the art of 'adulting'
09/17/2016
Growing up, Tevin Shoultz spent hours watching his grandmother in front of the stove, cooking family dinners at home and at her Italian restaurant in Jennings County.
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Kimberlin leads driven life in the business office, on the track
Kimberlin leads driven life in the business office, on the track
09/12/2016
When the workday ends, the grandmother of six comes home to her 1966 Oldsmobile 442, a car she has raced on the straightaway pavement in increments of one-eighth of a mile.
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SHS soccer coach shares passion for sport, life with team
09/02/2016
After serving two tours in Afghanistan as a soldier in the British Army, Sam Hopwood followed his heart to Scott County.
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New SHS basketball coach hopes to build upon program's winning tradition
06/03/2016
When Coach Brent Jameson thinks of Scottsburg High School’s boys varsity basketball program, he sees a program steeped in tradition and a program whose players give it their all.
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SHS senior rises above challenges to earn diploma, go to college
05/31/2016
On Saturday, Megan Coleman was one of nearly 200 students who graduated from Scottsburg High School. However, this day almost did not come without her sheer determination to earn her high school diploma and the encouragement of the faculty and staff of SHS.
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