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!
Ryan Park Elementary
If you need to get a message to the school, please call our central office at 260-665-2854
and we will get the message to the school
Thank you for your understanding!
Cameron Medical Group will be hosting a sports physical clinic at Angola Middle and High schools for all student athletes for the 2026-27 school year.
Thursday, April 16th
Middle School 8 - 11:30 am | High School 12:30 - 4 pm
$25 (cash, check, or credit card)
Checks payable to Cameron Medical Group
Download the form using the QR code or pick up at your school's office.
Please bring your completed form and payment on the day of your physical
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY:
(260) 667-5774
kcaswell@cameronhealth.com
*Parents do not need to be present*
Upon entering the school, families could visit a transportation table and receive vaccination information provided by the Steuben County Health Department. At check-in, parents were then guided to the area where they could officially enter information to get their students registered, while the rising kindergarteners were escorted to a play area until it was their turn for evaluation.
Elementary Curriculum Director Jonathan Winslow said, āThese arenāt just registrations. They are the beginning of lifelong friendships and an opportunity to get a head start on understanding each individual child's unique needs. We are looking forward to successful evenings at Ryan Park, Carlin Park, and Pleasant Lake in the coming days!ā
Did you take a photo of your upcoming Kindergartener? Post it in the comments!!!
March 11: Ryan Park Elementary
March 18: Pleasant Lake Montessori
March 19: Carlin Park Elementary
Visit tinyurl.com/msdsckinder to reserve your spot today!
