Commercial Arts students help Agent Orange Veterans Project
New Castle NewsApr 23, 2024
Apr. 22—Commercial arts students from the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center partnered with a school alumnus to help promote a veterans event.
Students made a banner and signs to promote the Veteran Weekend Getaway on
The getaway is organized by the
"It was great. The kids were excellent. They did an excellent job," Coryea said.
Coryea said the students listened to all instructions and each was given the chance to come up with the final design.
Coryea said the students will be treated to a pizza party
The weekend getaway for 75 county veterans was made possible by community donations. It runs from
It is in memory of veteran
The event will feature a cornhole tournament, a catered meal by
There are a few openings remaining. To RSVP, call (724) 651-6747.
In other school news, during its meeting Thursday, the joint operating committee did a first reading of the proposed 2024-25 school budget. It proposes expenses of
The proposed budget needs to be approved by the eight school boards first before it is presented to the JOC for final review and adoption.
The school will apply for a
The project, which costs
Health insurance rates were approved for the next school year, which was an increase of 11.68 percent.
Dental rates for the next school year, a program for flexible instructional days, a comprehensive guidance program and a five-year school internet service agreement with Comcast were approved.
A memorandum of understanding was approved for the
The monthly Pride and Promise Award was given to Robert Bird II, an
"We're proud of his services. We are proud of his bravery," said school Director
The school's annual signing day will be held at
It is a day to recognize students who have either signed on to a job or co-op program, for a college or technical school or to join the military upon graduation.
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