News and Events

All Netbooks to Include Accidental Damage Insurance Next Fall
The EVSC Board of School Trustees approved the purchase of accidental damage insurance from Dell Financial Services, for the Dell netbooks that high school students use. Not only will parents no longer have to obtain insurance coverage or pay for repairs themselves, but the district will also save money on repair costs. This will go into effect for families this fall. Currently, costs for repairs are paid by the student’s family, through any insurance they have purchased, or a combination of the two. The EVSC worked with Student Insurance Partners in the past and annual premiums ranged from $43 to $52, depending on the deductible amount desired (from $100 to $25). Some families also purchased insurance from other providers.

EVSC Establishes Consistent Dress for Success Policy
In order to best serve the needs of families, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation has established a consistent grade level “Dress for Success” policy for all schools that have decided to use a “Dress for Success” policy. Twenty-two EVSC schools have the enhanced dress policy.

The new Consistent Dress for Success Policy includes:

Elementary/K-8 School Dress
• Pants
o Type: uniform style, dress or cargo
o Colors: khaki or navy
• Shorts, Capris
o Type: uniform style, dress or cargo, at least fingertip length
o Colors: khaki or navy
• Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Uniform Dresses
o Type: uniform style, at least fingertip length
o Colors: khaki or navy
• Shirts
o Type: collared button down or polo shirt, long or short sleeved, undershirt can be worn under approved shirt
o Colors: any solid color
o Logo: small logo acceptable (up to 2 inches)
o Spirit wear: school discretion
• Cool-Weather Items
o Type: hoodless sweater, vest, or cardigan worn with a collared button down or polo shirt underneath
o Colors: any solid color
o Logo: small logo acceptable (up to 2 inches)
• Belt: 3rd grade and up
• Footwear: any closed toe and closed back

Middle School Dress
• Pants
o Type: uniform style
o Colors: khaki, navy
• Shorts, Capris
o Type: uniform style, knee length
o Colors: khaki, navy
• Skirts
o Type: uniform style, knee length
o Colors: khaki, navy
• Shirts
o Type: collared polo shirt, shirt under polo shirt acceptable
o Colors: any solid color
o Logo: small logo acceptable (up to 2 inches)
o Spirit wear: school discretion
• Cool-Weather Items
o Type: hoodless sweater, vest, or cardigan worn with a collared polo underneath
o Colors: any solid color
o Logo: small logo acceptable (up to 2 inches)
• Belt: worn with pants that have loops, solid brown or black
• Footwear: any closed toe and closed back (does not include house shoes)

High School Dress
• Pants
o Type: uniform style, khaki, dress or cargo
o Colors: solid navy, black, tan, brown
• Shorts
o Type: uniform style, khaki, dress or cargo, knee length
o Colors: solid navy, black, tan, brown
• Skirts
o Type: uniform style, khaki, dress, or cargo, knee length
o Colors: solid navy, black, tan, brown
• Shirts
o Type: collared button down or polo shirt, long or short sleeves; a solid color long sleeve shirt may be worn under the polo
o Colors: any solid color
o Logo: small logo acceptable (up to 2 inches)
o Spirit wear: school discretion
• Cool-Weather Items
o Type: hoodless sweater, vest, zip up fleece or cardigan worn with a collared button down or polo shirt underneath
o Colors: any solid color
o Logo: small logo is acceptable (up to 2 inches)
• Belts: recommended
• Footwear: any footwear except flip-flops/athletic slides or house shoes

Thompkins State Champions in Jr. Academic Super Bowl
For the second year in a row, Thompkins Middle School earned the highest score in the state in the area of social studies in the Indiana Junior Academic Super Bowl competition. In addition, in Class 1, North Junior High School placed in the top 10 in the state in the area of science and in Class 4, Glenwood placed in the top 10 in science and social studies. The competition is supported by the Public Education Foundation and facilitated by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.

Graduation Dates
2012 EVSC graduation dates, times and locations are as follows:

Friday
• Reitz High School: Friday, May 25, 5:30 p.m. at the Reitz Bowl
• North High School: Friday, May 25, 8 p.m. at North Stadium

Saturday
• Harrison High School: Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. at Romain Stadium
• Academy for Innovative Studies: Saturday, May 26, 11:30 a.m., Auditorium, Academy for Innovative Studies
• Central High School: Saturday, May 26, 5:30 p.m. at Central Stadium
• Bosse High School: Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m. at Enlow Field

EVSC to Open New Early Childhood Center at Daniel Wertz
Parents in the Evansville area will have a new option next year for childcare with the opening of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Little Panther World. Little Panther World will be housed at Daniel Wertz Elementary School and will be open to children ages three to five and will operate from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Ramsey said Little Panther World will be modeled after the EVSC’s Little Husky World, housed at Scott School. Little Husky World has seen much success and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Cost for the program will be $130 each week and will accept 20 students its first year. Individuals interested in enrolling in Little Panther World are asked to contact Daniel Wertz Elementary School at 435-8312.

Where Should My Child Go to School?
If you are new to the EVSC and need to find out what high school and feeder school district your child will attend, please click here. If you still have questions, call the Center for Family, School and Community partnerships at 812-435-8866.

Enrollment for 2012-13 Now Taking Place
Enrollment for EVSC high schools and high school programs is now taking place and is open to anyone from this region. To learn more about the numerous EVSC programs and schools now enrolling for next school year, check out the links below.
– Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center www.evscschools.com/sictc or call 812-435-8438.
-- International Baccalaureate Programme
www.evscschools.com/bosse or call Eric Eades at 812-477-1661.

-- Medical Professions Academy
www.evscschools.com/mpa or call Alan Woodruff at 812-435-9292.

-- Early College High School
www.evscschools.com/earlycollege or call 812-492-0532
-- EVSC Virtual Academy
www.evscschools.com/evscva or call 812-435-0939

- New Tech Institute
www.evscschools.com/newtech or call 812-435-0967

-- Randall Shepard Academy for Law and Social Justice.
www.evscschools.com/shepard or call 812-477-1046

-- Center for Family and Community Outreach at Harrison High School.mrsjankowski.weebly.com or call 812-477-1046.

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