John Strange Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School

12/20/2016

THANK YOU to our fabulous Media Specialist/IB Coordinator Jessica Murphy for giving every John Strange student a new book for the holiday! Students came in and were able to choose from a large selection of new books available. Ms. Clark is really enjoying her new book!

10/31/2016

Learn the facts regarding school funding, our community-based planning process, and the two ballot questions that will appear on the ballot on Nov. 8. The facts are here:
http://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/js/2016/10/planning-for-our-future-facts/

On November 8th, 2016 Washington Township voters will go to the polls and shape the future of Washington Township Schools. Two referendum questions will appear on the ballot.

05/11/2016

Please join us as we celebrate our 5th graders amazing work!

04/07/2016

Our adorable JS Kindergarteners are exhausted after a great day at the Zoo! All the walking, Spring Sleet and Shark petting wore them out!

03/26/2016

https://youtu.be/8jN3--9C3JU?list=PL5EA584164094CE74
We hope that everyone has an enjoyable and restful spring break! If you have a few moments please watch and share this video which is an overview of work that the community based master facilities committee has been doing. Then click on the link in the comments section to review the plan and take a brief survey. We need input from all stakeholders before a proposed plan goes to the board. Thank you for your time and support of Washington Township Schools.

This video is an overview of some of the issues facing Washington Township Schools. We invite you to watch and become involved with helping to identify solut...

03/25/2016

"Call the troops to order!" Mr. Swisher dons his uniform to teach his annual lesson on a proper British firing line. Always a fun event - keeping the learning alive and exciting at John Strange!

03/23/2016

Big things happening here at John Strange!

http://www.advancementcenterwts.org/2016/03/chick-it-out/

Thanks to a grant from the Advancement Center, kindergarteners at John Strange Elementary have a unique way of learning about the world

03/14/2016

Our first baby chick has hatched!!!! Our kindergarteners are so excited! They have been learning about the life cycle of chickens and anxiously awaiting the "birth" of the chicks in each of their classrooms. Mrs. Pearson's class is the lucky class with the first live chick! A big thank you to The Advancement Center for the grant to fund this exciting project! More to follow.....

03/10/2016

Grade One student, Amari Merritt, studying the Science Inquiry - turning liquids into solids. (It's also called making ice cream! YUMMY!)

02/19/2016

Miss Constant's kindergarteners held their very own presidential election today, complete with campaign speeches. I think our current candidates could learn a thing or two from these amazing kids!

02/11/2016

John Strange kiddos enjoying "Game Day" during their specials. This PBS Celebration was awarded because more than 97% of our students did not have an office referral! Such great kids making great choices!

01/27/2016

Kindergarten Registration for the 2016/17 School Year started today! We were so excited to meet some future "Jaguars" this morning! Registration is open daily from 9am - 2pm. Be sure to bring proof of residency, birth certificate, utility bill and immunizations.