Noblesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Niedermeyer presented the 2018 State of the Schools Wednesday to business and community leaders at the Noblesville Chamber luncheon at Harbour Trees Golf Club.
The presentation highlighted the district’s academic achievements as well as their efforts regarding school safety, workforce development and diversity. Additionally, several new initiatives on the horizon were announced, including:
- Facility updates at all 10 schools including new paving, roofing, playground equipment, HVAC systems and lighting.
- The upcoming development of sponsorship packages offering local businesses and organizations the opportunity to support education in Noblesville while taking advantage of significant visibility opportunities with a respected brand.
- The formation of a community-wide planning committee to prepare celebrations and outreach for the district’s 150th anniversary in 2019-2020.
- The upcoming launch of a Noblesville Schools promotional products e-store that will offer a wide variety of clothing and spirit items available all year for order online. The district is currently in talks to partner with local promotional product vendor T&T Promotions and the store is expected to be live this summer.
- A collaboration between North Elementary and the City of Noblesville to introduce a community garden space to Noblesville this spring/summer.
Noblesville Schools’ Teachers of the Year were recognized at the event, as were students from Stony Creek Elementary, Noblesville East Middle School, Noblesville West Middle School and Noblesville High School. Students were invited to participate in the event to give attendees a better understanding of the academic accomplishments happening in Noblesville Schools every day.
Guests also received updates on district finances, transportation, before/after school programming, physical and emotional health initiatives, community outreach and the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation.