When: April 14th
Time 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Where: Angola Middle School
Dates: May 26th-29th
Grades: 2nd - 8th (2026-2027 School year)
Cost: $60 (includes camp t-shirt)
Times: Grades 2-5 - 9:10-10:15 am, Grades 6-8 - 10:30-11:45 am
Location: Angola High School
Register: https://public.eventlink.com/registrations?id=e49ac27f-5fb5-470d-5d95-08de804ca8cb
1ļøā£ IREAD Remediation (Mandatory for some): For Grade 2 students who are at risk on IREAD and Grades 3-5 students who have not yet passed. May 26 - June 4.
š Register: tinyurl.com/msdsdciread
2ļøā£ Steuben County Literacy Coalition's Summer Up! (Open to ALL): Summer learning for all current K-5 students. June 1 - June 25 (Mon-Thurs).
š Register: tinyurl.com/summeruplit
Note: If your child qualifies for IREAD, they can do BOTH! They'll transition to Summer Up! once testing is done. Free busing, breakfast, and lunch are included for everyone.
If so, we can't wait to meet our newest students! MSD of Steuben County is hosting another Kindergarten Registration Event, and we would love for you to join us if you are not yet registered.
Date: April 24th Time: 12 PM - 5 PM
Location: Hendry Park Elementary School
Reserve your spot today: Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit tinyurl.com/msdkinder to sign up. Please plan for about one hour to complete the full process. We are excited to welcome the Class of 2039!
Bus Incident Update:
MSD of Steuben Countyās foremost obligation is the safety of our students while at school, at activities, and while transporting them. We expect and demand that all of our employees perform diligently and appropriately to fulfill that obligation. When staff does not, corrective measures must and will be taken.
As previously shared, on April 6, 2026, an MSD of Steuben County school bus was involved in an accident on South County Road 300 East. Both the bus driver, Jennie Hammond, and the student were transported to Cameron Hospital immediately following the accident. Both individuals were treated at the hospital for pain and released the same day.
As part of the corporationās internal review conducted shortly after the accident, bus safety video shows Ms. Hammond using a cell phone while driving. The bus driverās use of her cell phone while driving violated school corporation rules. The school corporation is
cooperating fully with local law enforcement and its investigation. Earlier today, the bus driverās employment with MSD of Steuben County was terminated.
The corporation is committed to maintaining the safety and well-being of all of our students and will take all appropriate steps necessary to properly respond to this incident.
Service Hours- M-F 6:30 am-6 pm
School year & year round services provided Part time and full time options available
Nationally Accredited (NAEYC)-PTQ 4, Montessori Method and Curriculum
All children enrolled are automatically placed on a 60% scholarship, making weekly tuition rates $125-$250 depending on age and number of hours/days attended
Tuition Assistance for qualifying families:
CCDF and On My Way PreK
Children do not have to be toilet trained or live in Steuben County to enroll
Mixed-age classrooms
1:11 adult/child ratio for Primary Rooms
1:5 or 1:7 for toddler rooms
Summer Program
Now Enrolling children 2 years old-6th grade
Nationally Accredited, UMSI Verified Montessori,
Paths to Quality 4 rated Center
Now Enrolling children 2 years old-6th grade
$150 K-6th Grade
child centered approach with a variety of activities
including outdoor learning, and field trips
Use the QR Code to register
For More information, contact us:
jhubbard@msdsc.us
Summer Camp Dates:
May 26-July 24th
Hours: 6:30am-6pm, M-F
$125-185 for ages 3-5
$175-235 For Ages 2-3
Part time rates for all ages groups
8:30-2:30 M-f Weekly Rates:
Before Care (6:30 am-8:30am)
After care (2:30pm-6pm)
both Billed Separately based on use
The MSD of Steuben County is completing a comprehensive strategic planning process to help guide the districtās future direction and ensure our schools continue to serve students and the community effectively. Community participation is a critical part of strategic planning. We encourage families, staff, and community members to take part in our survey. Your perspectives will help shape decisions that support student success and strengthen our schools. Students in grades 5-12 will be asked to complete the student survey while at school. Check out our video for more details about the process and why we need to hear from you.
To complete the community, staff, and family survey, please go to https://tinyurl.com/MSDSCSurvey or scan the QR code.
April 4th is National School Librarian Appreciation Day! Our librarians do so much more than manage our libraries; theyāre the first contact with technical issues, assist in classrooms, and cover recess and pitch in whenever they are needed. Their dedication to our schools and students is appreciated every day. Be sure to thank them when we return from spring break!
We are incredibly proud of our teachers and staff, and it fills us with excitement when the community shares in that pride. This year, MSD of Steuben County has five outstanding educators and administrators nominated for the Public Service Award - Educator of the Year:
ā¦ Chelsea Alexander ā Hendry Park Elementary
ā¦ Jami Hubbard ā MSD of Steuben County Early Learning Center
ā¦ Jonathan Winslow ā MSD of Steuben County
ā¦ Josie Gilbert ā Carlin Park Elementary
ā¦ Russ Tingley ā Angola High School
Letās celebrate these amazing individuals for their dedication and hard work! Be sure to congratulate them and cast your vote!
No School March 30-April 3!
See you on April 6th!
MSDSC is super excited to announce our Golden Apple Teachers of the Year! Each school nominated and voted for a teacher who demonstrates a commitment to student success, innovation in teaching, and leadership in their profession. Congratulations to all our winners!
Angola High School: Special Education Teacher- Mandie Walker
Angola Middle School: 7th Grade Math Teacher - Brian Miller
Ryan Park Elementary: 2nd Grade Teacher- Morgan Turner
Carlin Park Elementary: 2nd Grade Teacher - Brandy Rigsby
Hendry Park Elementary: 5th Grade Teacher- Tamara Panning
Pleasant Lake Montesorri: Lower Elementary Teacher- Abby Moon
If you have a child entering kindergarten, thereās still time to enroll for the upcoming school year. We will be hosting another Kindergarten Roundupāso stay tuned to our Facebook page for more information as it becomes available.
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to any of our schools!
The AMS 7th and 8th-grade bands competed at the ISSMA Concert Competition on Saturday, March 14. Despite losing nearly three weeks of rehearsal time due to cancellations, delays, and illnesses, both groups delivered outstanding performances.
The 7th-grade band gave their best performance of the year on their Group 3 piece and earned a Gold Rating. The 8th-grade band pushed the limits this year by performing a Group 1 pieceāthe first time this has been attempted at AMS in 30 years. Not only did they earn a Gold Rating, they were also awarded Gold with Distinction, an honor given only to the very top-performing bands.
We are incredibly proud of these students and the dedication of our band program. Great job
MSDSC students excelled at the Northeastern Indiana Tri-State Regional Science Fair held on March 14, 2026, on the campus of Trine University. Our elementary schools were represented by more than 20 students, with at least one participant from each school.
Our top elementary winners included Sophia Yagodinski (2nd place), Paul Stevens (2nd place), and Tyler Grothause (1st place). We look forward to seeing what these aspiring scientists accomplish in the future!
We are also incredibly proud of our AMS and AHS students who competed. MSDSC remains the only school system in Steuben County with students participating in both the Junior and Senior Divisions.
Our top overall winner was sophomore Kiara Hohenberger. Kiara earned 1st place and will advance to the state competition on March 28 at IU Indianapolis. In addition to her first-place finish, she also received seven additional awards.
Five students from AMS also competed and performed exceptionally well:
Leonel Salinas earned 1st place in Junior Earth and Environmental Sciences, along with four additional awards.
Aaliya Bell received 1st place in the Junior Materials Science Division and two additional awards.
Kenzie Eldridge captured 2nd place in Junior Plant Sciences and received one additional award.
Hunter Holiday earned 5th place in the Junior Chemistry Division.
Congratulations to all of our aspiring scientists!
