Nearly $7,475 was given to 14 projects and is anticipated to impact over 2,300 students, according to the foundation.
Other students at the high school heard the verbal threats and reported them to school administration at around 8 a.m., a St. John Police Department spokesperson said.
Superintendent Larry Veracco said on Tuesday that the approximately 185 impacted students would have the option in May to be taken on tours of their new school.
The new three-year deal, retroactive to July 1, 2024, increases Superintendent Larry Veracco's base annual salary to $210,000, up from $188,493 previously.
The information shared by officials remained limited Wednesday. It is still unclear who was involved in the struggle after police arrived and who shot the victim.
Alina Rhoades, 15, was last seen around 10 a.m. wearing a grey hoodie and black leggings carrying a tan tote bag and black backpack. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds. She has blonde hair with blue eyes.
The proposed contract for Superintendent Larry Veracco would increase his base annual salary to $210,000, a nearly 11.5% raise.
Catholic faithful gathered Saturday to recall a Marian apparition that continues to inspire Christians, especially those of Mexican or indigenous descent.
Around 185 students are expected to be impacted by the proposed school boundary changes.
A Country Club Hills, Illinois man is suspected of having illegal drugs and a loaded semi-automatic handgun during the pursuit. He has not been charged.
"These types of crimes are typically perpetrated by younger people who kick in or run through fencing as a challenge," the department said.
Included in the group of local schools recognized were all 10 within the Crown Point Community Corp., as well as all 11 schools in the Duneland School Corp.
The agreement, retroactive to July 1, gives teachers who were rated "effective" or "highly effective an increase of $1,466 to their annual base salary.
The Lake Central Education Foundation awarded a total of $9,400 last week to teachers throughout Lake Central schools to support a variety of educational projects.
The starting salary for new teachers will increase to $55,200, up $1,200 from last school year.
Board member Janice Malchow said she believed armed security should be limited to security professionals rather than including instructional staff.
It includes an anticipated $73.5 million for the education fund, which is used to pay teachers' salaries, educational programming and curricular materials.
If elected, Granata said he plans on introducing a resolution that would allow trained Lake Central teachers and administrators to carry handguns on school property.
Police arrested a 15-year-old girl Thursday who they say threatened to harm students and staff at Lake Central High School.
Veracco said the district had been awarded $81,000 from the state's Secured School Safety Grant program, $19,000 less than it has typically received in prior years.
The annual base salary for Hanover schools Superintendent Mary Tracy-MacAulay is now $156,305, retroactive to July 1.
The proposed $136 million spending plan is nearly $9.5 million more than the certified budget for 2024.
The Lake Central School Board approved on Monday over $150,000 in towards ongoing work at Bibich Elementary School and Lake Central High School.
A majority of speakers at Thursday night's hearing were opposed to INDOT's proposal, citing a variety of concerns.
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing regarding a proposed roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 231 and Parrish Avenue at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at St. John Town Hall, 10955 W 93rd Ave.
Part of the largest pilgrimage route in U.S. history will stop at the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John on July 4.
Two years ago when Garrett Stefanopoulos became a father, it made him realize he needed to get his life together.
The bond proceeds will go towards purchasing new school buses, as well as roof and asphalt repairs throughout the district.
Former educator and administrator Louise Tallent was appointed to fill the Dyer seat on the Lake Central School Board on Monday night.
The candidates are Tom Schneider, Joe Banasiak, Mary Kate Mikulskis and Louise Tallent, who were selected out of 10 applicants for the vacancy.