March 19, 2020

Good afternoon. At Governor Holcomb's press conference this afternoon, he announced that all Indiana Schools are closed until May 1. He also stated that all Spring testing (ILEARN, ISTEP, IREAD 3) are canceled. More information will be coming to you as it becomes available. 

Therefore:

• All West Noble Schools are now closed until May 1.
• All Spring Testing is canceled.
• School Meals will begin Wednesday, March 25, 2020. See below. 

March 27, 2020

Charger PowerPaks (weekend food bags) will be distributed every Saturday throughout the remainder of the shutdown period beginning April 4.  PowerPaks will be available to any West Noble student in need of weekend food.  Food can be picked up at three sites: WN Primary from 10-11:00 am, Eagle's Nest from 11:15 am - 12:00 pm and Stone Ridge Estates from 12:15-1:00 pm.  A truck will be parked at the parking lot of WNP, the main building at the front of Eagle's Nest and the old Marathon parking lot of Stone Ridge Estates.  PowerPaks are distributed through New Community Initiatives, not West Noble Schools, and will be given on a first come first serve basis.

March 24, 2020

Just an FYI to parents and students. SAT has been canceled for the spring session. Prom is still planned. We will keep you updated as we have more information regarding activities and direction from the Indiana Department of Education.

March 25, 2020 - Additional hotspots

LigtTel Communications has added more Wi-Fi Hotspots for students to use for E-Learning and schoolwork. Please see the attached document for additional information concerning the hotspots.

The new Wi-Fi Hotspot locations are

Wolf Lake Grain & Farm Supply
1644 State Road 109, Albion, IN 46701
North side of the main building (back towards Wolf Lake). Open parking lot area.

Half Acre Cafe
23 State Road 9, Albion, IN 46701
Southwest part of the parking lot. Next to the big telephone pole.

March 20, 2020

A huge thank you to LigTel Communications. As of today, they have installed several Wi-Fi hotspots at various locations in Noble County where families can take their children and have access to internet service allowing them to complete their work.

Please see the attached document for additional information concerning the hotspots. Parents/students may have additional information via communications with teachers/principals. 

As we continue to make our way through the cold and flu season and now face the uncertainty of Covid-19, it is good to remember four basic measures to stay healthy: 

1. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.  Good handwashing requires soap and water, lasts at least 20 seconds, and covers every surface of your hands.
2. Cough or sneeze into your elbow.  Not into your hand.  Not into the air.
3. Keep your hands away from your face.  Germs enter through your mouth, nose, and eyes.
4. Stay home if you have symptoms of illness.  Students should not return to school after illness until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.  This will be strictly enforced by our nurses.

 Lemonade Day – Learn more about Lemonade Day Northeast Indiana. For questions about participation, item pick ups, or how to get involved, check out https://lemonadeday.org/northeast-indiana

West Noble HIGH SCHOOL students/parents:

Due to changes to Indiana State Law, beginning in August 2020 (next school year), ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 9-12) are REQUIRED to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. Since the two doses of the immunization must be given at least 6 months apart, if your student has not received this vaccine yet, NOW would be a great time to make an appointment