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At every opportunity I get, I enjoy sharing what a great school system Lebanon Community Schools is. From proudly talking about our strong academic programs, to speaking about the quality of our faculty, with the ever present pride I have in our student body, I don't pass up an opportunity to "brag" about the LCSC family. Not only am I passionate about our schools, our staff, and our students, but I am equally proud of the positive impact LCSC has on not just our students, but indeed the positive influence our schools have on our supporting communities. From Whitestown to downtown Lebanon, LCSC is not only a critical factor in our local economic development, but it is the key component to our future community growth.
With the recent release of school grades, LCSC is proud of our latest report card. With five school grades of "A" and one school grade of "C", Lebanon Community School Corporation has earned the Indiana Department of Education's designation of an "A" school corporation. From our strong core curriculum at all grade levels to a variety of extra-curricular offerings, students at LCSC are provided with an educational foundation that prepares them to be successful in whatever post-secondary life experiences they choose to pursue. The recognition of the academic excellence and dedication to student learning that is defined by the "A" grade is not only well deserved but truly representative of the quality of our local schools.
When looking at the accomplishments and strengths of LCSC it is easy sometimes to overlook the benefits our school system provides to those members of our community that do not have a student or family member in one of our schools. Indeed an "A" school corporation should not only be a great place to educate children but it must also be a valued asset to our communities. So what is the value added benefit that LCSC provides all of our taxpayers? In a recent Rand Corporation study there were four observations focused on the beneficial externalities of a strong local school system. The study determined that better educated citizens create a more competent and employable workforce that not only promotes economic growth, but is a key factor in community stabilization and sustainability. The study further states that better educated citizens contribute more in taxes as a result of the expanded employment opportunities they can take advantage of. These contributions tend to reduce the tax burden for all taxpayers. The study went on to state those with more education tend to draw less from social support programs and services, thus reducing the financial obligation that must be set aside to meet those needs. Research also indicates the more educated the population the fewer incidents of unlawful activities and the corresponding fewer number of incarcerated individuals. Again this reduces everything from lower judicial costs to reduced costs for jail or prison. These critical factors alone provide both direct and indirect benefit to local citizens and taxpayers.
I do not believe there is a question that a strong and vibrant school system has numerous benefits to all community members, but when those benefits can be achieved at a cost effective and financially efficient level that is where the true valued added benefit can be seen and felt by each taxpayer. With the recent approval of the Lebanon Community School Corporation annual budget the 2016 school tax rate has been approved at .97 cents per assessed value. That is a 6% reduction from the school tax rate from 2015, which was set at $1.12 per assessed value.
Providing a safe learning environment where students have access to strong academic programs, and a variety of learning experiences is not cheap. But there is no question a strong and effective local school system is well worth the financial support that is necessary to insure a quality education for all students and staff. I am very proud to be the Superintendent of a school system that does provide those quality educational opportunities for our students along with a fiscally sound and community supportive focus.
Superintendent of Schools
Lebanon Community School Corporation
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Major Saver
Small Card, BIG Results
2016 Lebanon Major Saver Campaign
The Lebanon Education Foundation is once again offering Major Saver cards for sale through the Lebanon schools. Students will receive the sales packets on Thursday, March 17th and continue selling the $10 discount cards until Wednesday, March 30th. Proceeds from the sale of Major Saver cards directly support the participating schools and the activities of the Lebanon Education Foundation. Last year, the Lebanon Education Foundation and participating schools raised over $6,500 through the sale of the Major Saver cards.
Major Saver cards can be purchased via cash, check or online at www.majorsaver.com. The online sale can be credited back to a particular student and school. All cards purchased online will be mailed directly to the customer. Prizes and credit to the student will be fulfilled by the end of the campaign. Major Saver cards can also be purchased, and credited to a student, through the Major Saver App. Once the free app is downloaded to an Android or iOS device, buyers can choose a Major Saver card through the "buy cards" tab on the app. Once the buyer completes the transaction the offers will be stored in the Major Saver App. Buyers can then redeem offers directly from the app and do not need a physical card.
Major Saver stresses safe selling and discourages door to door campaigning. The company encourages students to sell to family members, church patrons, neighbors, other adults the family may know; and to always make sure their parents are involved.
Please consider purchasing one or more Major Saver cards this year to help benefit the Lebanon Education Foundation and the Lebanon School District.
Thank you for your continued support!
Rotary Club of Lebanon Initiates Project to Make
Lebanon "The Cleanest City in Indiana"
In 2010, The Rotary Club of Lebanon suggested to the City of Lebanon that it worked towards becoming the Cleanest City in Indiana. The groups mission was "To make Lebanon - The Cleanest City in Indiana through education, promotion and leadership, to raise expectations and encourage participation from community leaders and individuals".
Rotary started out by giving every third grader in Lebanon and Western Boone school districts, a dictionary with a book mark at the page with the word litter. It is the hope that when those 3rd graders become seniors they won't think about throwing trash on the street. No bottles, no cans, no paper, no BUTTS.
Now the entire city is behind the program and according to the Street Superintendent, there is a noticeable difference in the amount of trash found on our streets.
If every one of us will get behind this program, one day we will be able to say - LEBANON - IS THE CLEANEST CITY IN INDIANA.
Submitted by
Jerry Erskine
Rotary Club of Lebanon
Chair Lebanon - The Cleanest City in Indiana
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Central
Central Elementary School held its annual Science Fair on February 11th. Students in grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th had the option to participate and all 4th grade students participated in the fair. Students brought their projects to school in the morning and then presented their project to a team of guest judges. Students were required to be knowledgeable on the Scientific Method, as well as their science fair topic. Each grade level had 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners and then we had an overall Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Congratulations to all our students who participated!
Grand Champions
Addysen Zell and Rylee Stone
Reserve Grand Champion
Grant Krulik
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Kindergarten
1st Place: Leah Ziats
2nd Place: Alexis Lahrman
3rd Place: Connor Shouse
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1st Grade
1st Place: Sam Dunshee
2nd Place: Lilliana Weber
3rd Place: Zander Rodriguez
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2nd Grade
1st Place: Addysen Zell, Rylee Stone
2nd Place: Sam Hornbecker
3rd Place: Lily Ford
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3rd Grade
1st Place: Billy and Tyler Meyer
2nd Place: Karlee Roberts
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4th Grade
1st Place: Juliette Marchand
2nd Place: Phillip Talbott
3rd Place: Drew Reeves
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5th Grade
1st Place: Grant Krulik
2nd Place: Josie Morrison
3rd Place: Ben Ward
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Harney
Congratulations to all students who participated in the 2016 Harney Science Fair. Everyone did a fantastic job. Below are the winners:
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Kindergarten
Gold: Gabriel Thicke
Silver: Erica Ping
Bronze: Zech McKaig
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1st Grade
Gold: Wyatt Wethington
Silver: Rolen Shue
Bronze: Elizabeth McKaig
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2nd Grade
Gold: Madi Jo Platt
Silver: Garren Stokes
Bronze: Curtis Hicks
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3rd Grade
Gold: Adam Johnson
Silver: Aiden Ellis
Bronze: Ava Thieke
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4th Grade
Gold: Christopher Green
Silver: Tate DeLaRosa
Bronze: Megan Poppe and
Summer Richardson
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5th Grade
Gold: Abigail Johnson
Silver: Caden Roberts and Samuel Shock
Bronze: Ella Johnson
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Champion
Adam Johnson
Grand Champion
Abigail Johnson
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Thank you to the Science Fair judges for giving your time to help in the Harney House!
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Hattie B. Stokes
Trinity Lutheran Church 
The Trinity Lutheran Church donated eight cases of 300 individual meals of nutrition-rich meals to the HBS food pantry. Mr. DeLaRosa helped with the donations given by the church. Thank you!
January Students Of The Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for January! These students showed our Shamrock Lifelines all month long, worked hard and were our leaders of the school! Great Job - Dallas Griffin, Claire Larson, Payton Harwood, Jayden Rose-Salter, Artemia Cain, Lilly Frazier, Seth East, Roberto Huerta, Amaya Osborn, Austin Gilbert, Shyann Marshall, Nathan Johnson, Alejandro Lopez, Lily Walker, Kaleb Johnson, Vance Harris, Abby Hale, Damien Roe, Morgan Rodriguez, Austin Crouch and Evelyn Sosa!
Circle The State With Song
 On Saturday, February 13th, a group of HBS students traveled to Lafayette Jefferson H.S. to practice and perform in a festival called Circle the State With Song. There were approximately 240 other students from schools around the state that participated. Our students practiced before school on Thursdays for about two months to prepare for this event. The HBS students involved were: Landon Bailey, Erik Culley, Christopher Grimes, Morgen Isbell, Madi Maxwell,Grace Merchant, Caidence Peak, Samuel Piper, Tanner Strowmatt, Nevaeh Townsend, and Amelia Schoeff.
Happy Valentines!   
On February 12th, Mrs. Bergin, Mr. Marrin, Ms. Faulkner, and Mrs. Harmon's classes added some extra cheer to the lives of patients at a local nursing home. Students created a total of 40 Valentine's Day cards on construction paper. Students wrote, "Happy Valentine's Day" and other sayings on these cards. They also decorated the cards with pretty pictures. Then, these cards were hand delivered by Mrs. Landon to a local nursing home. The patients really enjoyed the student-made cards!
Science Fair
February 11th was Science Fair judging. Grades k through 5 students who wanted to participate displayed their projects.
Symphony Trip
On January 26th, our 5th graders traveled to the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis to hear the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra perform the Discovery Concert. The students were able to enjoy familiar works such as Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor and Stravinsky's " Finale" from Firebird Suite. A big thank you to the Symphony at Sunset Group for funding this trip for our students!
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LHS Students Make Scarves for Humane Society
Students from LHS are in the process of sewing doggie scarves and making homemade dog treats for the Boone County Humane Society. There is a Fur Ball event on February 20th, which helps raise funds for their building project. LHS students are reading a book about dogs, and we are tying our curriculum to the real world. Students learn about stewardship, increase their literacy skills, and feel good about being able to help others. Money for the project came from Donors Choose, which is a nationwide organization that helps teachers get funding for projects.
2016 Farm Bureau Ag. Day
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Employee of the Month
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Mr. Burtron, Dr. Taylor, Ms. Allen, Ms. Nichols (Transportation Dir.)
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Jennifer Allen
Bus Driver
Employee of the Month is Jennifer Allen. Ms. Allen is a bus driver for the school corporation and has been driving for 17 years. She drives for the pre-school program as well as elementary and secondary routes. Ms. Allen puts the students' needs and safety first and is always willing to help out when help is needed. Congratulations to Ms. Allen!
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 See the exciting things happening in
Lebanon Community School Corporation
Click here to download the 2015-2016 Lebanon Community School Corporation calendar. Gather events from one or more Lebanon Community Schools into one convenient calendar. Click here to generate your school's events calendar.
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March 2: Students WILL be in School
March 11: End of Nine Weeks
March 23: Staff Development - NO SCHOOL
April 11: Open Enrollment Begins
April 29: Open Enrollment Ends
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April 12-13: Kindergarten Roundup
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March 11: Mobile Dentist
March 18: All Pro Dads Breakfast
March 24: Spring Pictures
April 12-13: Kindergarten Roundup
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March 3, 6:30 pm: PTO Meeting (Door M)
March 5: Regional Science Fair
April 14-15: Kindergarten Roundup
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April 14-15: Kindergarten Roundup
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March 17, 7 pm: LHS Choir Concert
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Check out what's happening around our community!
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Lebanon Little League teaches children teamwork, leadership, effort, sportsmanship, excellence and more. Join Lebanon Little League to register your 5-12 year old on February 20.
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Hickory Creek at Lebanon will host a free community Easter Egg Hunt on March 12 from 1 - 3 pm. Join us for lots of fun including Story Time with Mother Rabbit, cookie decorating, face painting, and more.
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Any K-12 student in Indiana is eligible to enter the contest. A first-place winner will be selected from each grade, K-12, and will receive $200. Up to nine additional artists will earn honorable mention awards and receive $50. The deadline to enter artwork is March 18.
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Thank you for your support of the Lebanon Community School Corporation Email Newsletter. We will continue to update you with news and events from LCSC on a monthly basis. We appreciate input from our subscribers as the newsletter continues to evolve.
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