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April 25th is School Bus Drivers' Day. We wish to thank our wonderful bus drivers! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
We are excited to announce that the MCS Board of School Trustees has approved the administrative recommendation of Dave Gaskill as principal of Heritage Intermediate School beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This March, district administration met with the Heritage staff to discuss the type of school leader they desire. After reviewing all applicants and conducting interviews, it became obvious that Mr. Gaskill is undoubtedly the correct choice to lead Heritage Intermediate School. Throughout his nearly 20 years in public education, Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed teaching multiple grades, including numerous years at the intermediate level. From 2017-2019, Mr. Gaskill served as a teacher on assignment at Model Elementary in Goshen. In that role, he supported teachers with professional development while also providing leadership with student services. In 2019, Mr. Gaskill became an assistant principal at Northridge Middle School. For the last four years, he has served successfully as an instrumental part of the middle school leadership team. Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed his time working at the middle school but has expressed an interest in returning to the elementary level. Mr. Gaskill is a product of Middlebury Community Schools, having graduated from Northridge High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Manchester College and a master’s degree in School Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Gaskill has a goal of maintaining the positive school culture at Heritage by being student-centered and working collaboratively with students, staff, and families. Those who have had the pleasure of working with Dave Gaskill describe him as an excellent communicator, a motivated problem solver, and an advocate for all students. We have no doubt that Mr. Gaskill will be a great principal at Heritage Intermediate School.
We are excited to announce that the MCS Board of School Trustees has approved the administrative recommendation of Dave Gaskill as principal of Heritage Intermediate School beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This March, district administration met with the Heritage staff to discuss the type of school leader they desire. After reviewing all applicants and conducting interviews, it became obvious that Mr. Gaskill is undoubtedly the correct choice to lead Heritage Intermediate School. Throughout his nearly 20 years in public education, Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed teaching multiple grades, including numerous years at the intermediate level. From 2017-2019, Mr. Gaskill served as a teacher on assignment at Model Elementary in Goshen. In that role, he supported teachers with professional development while also providing leadership with student services. In 2019, Mr. Gaskill became an assistant principal at Northridge Middle School. For the last four years, he has served successfully as an instrumental part of the middle school leadership team. Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed his time working at the middle school but has expressed an interest in returning to the elementary level. Mr. Gaskill is a product of Middlebury Community Schools, having graduated from Northridge High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Manchester College and a master’s degree in School Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Gaskill has a goal of maintaining the positive school culture at Heritage by being student-centered and working collaboratively with students, staff, and families. Those who have had the pleasure of working with Dave Gaskill describe him as an excellent communicator, a motivated problem solver, and an advocate for all students. We have no doubt that Mr. Gaskill will be a great principal at Heritage Intermediate School.
The new April 2023 newsletter has been posted at https://5il.co/1rpkw.
The new Parent Input Form for Spring 2023 is available at https://5il.co/1dq3i.
Dear Heritage families, today was a sad and difficult day for our school community. During today's events, there was never a direct threat to your child's safety. The building was put on lock down as a precautionary measure while emergency personnel responded to the situation in the NMS parking lot. I am so proud of our staff and students at Heritage. They followed safety protocols quickly during this unsettling event. School counselors will be available next week to help students process things, if needed. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated this difficult situation. Sincerely, Kari Dyer
Heritage Intermediate School students are hard at work in their classrooms. Walking around the building you can find students engaged in whole group discussions, small group projects, and individual learning. HIS is a great place for students to be successful!
The new March 2023 newsletter has been posted at https://5il.co/1pxx6.
Congratulations to Jayna and LeLand, our fifth grade Spelling Bee winner and runner-up! They were fabulous spellers! The winning word was: correspondence.
After reviewing updates from numerous weather sources, we see the likelihood of ice and sleet moving through our area during the morning commute. In order to prioritize the safety of our students and staff, we will operate today, February 22, on a 2-hour delay to allow this system to pass. Start times are as follows: K-3 at 9:40, HIS at 10:00, NMS at 10:40, and NHS at 10:45.
Today is National School Resource Officer Day. We wish to thank our MCS Police Department for the work they do on a daily basis to keep our school safe. Thank you for your service and for the relationships you build with students every day!
It has been a busy week in our school cafeterias. MCS cafeteria employees have helped our students celebrate the Super Bowl as well as Valentine's Day. Thank you to our wonderful cafeteria employees!
This week marks National School Counseling Week. We want to take a moment to recognize all of our wonderful school counselors who stand in the gap, work with students and families, and advocate for students. You are amazing!!
The new February 2023 newsletter has been posted at https://5il.co/1od6x.
We wish to remind everyone to be mindful of parking in the correct locations when visiting our schools. Areas designated for handicapped parking are clearly marked with signage and/or blue stripes. Please do not park in those areas unless you need handicapped parking access. The MCS Police Department has the authority to ticket those who fail to comply with this request. We must work together to provide an opportunity for all MCS students and community members to enter and exit buildings and parking lots in a safe manner. We will support our officers who work to enforce these expectations. Let's be respectful of all individuals and set a positive example for our students!
Mr. Hochstetler and four of his students from Heritage Intermediate presented their bridge building lesson at the school board meeting on Tuesday. The students did a great job of explaining the process to design, build, and test the bridges. They even brought a bridge to test during the meeting!
Mr. Hochstetler and four of his students from Heritage Intermediate presented their bridge building lesson at the school board meeting on Tuesday. The students did a great job of explaining the process to design, build, and test the bridges. They even brought a bridge to test during the meeting!
A recent visit to Heritage Intermediate School saw students working on creating bridge structures. These lessons provide opportunities for students to learn about engineering and teamwork!
The new January 2023 newsletter has been posted at https://5il.co/1mtwb.
Please see this important information regarding price changes to ala cart items in the cafeterias: