Jeep Pride on Full Display for Northeast Dubois Jr./Sr. High School

Major outdoor updates have been completed, and bleachers from the old Jasper High School football field were recently added to the track field and to the tennis courts for all three levels. Additional bleachers are being stored for soccer to allow for the possibility of hosting more sectionals and regionals events. The new playground is also up and running, which is a great addition for the community that is bringing joy to lots of families. 

A short presentation showed what Northeast Dubois Jr. /Sr. High School students have been spending their time on. The interior design class has been working on a major painting project at the high school, color-coding each hallway as part of the school-wide safety plan. In Jeep Engineering and Manufacturing, students created a stencil to add a logo for the baseball field and manufactured personalized prom cups for each student. At the Uplands Made Student-Run Business Conference, Northeast Dubois students both attended and presented during breakout sessions. 

Jeep students have also made an impact at recent competitions. Twenty-seven students competed at the Oakland City University Scholars Contest, and Alex Dooley took second place in the computer science category. Two culinary program students attended the Ball State Baking and Pastry Competition, as Madelyn Merkel took home a gold medal and Akayla Eichmiller was awarded a silver medal. 

In other business, the board approved staffing changes that included the implementation of new permanent positions for literacy coaches and a social worker. Upcoming events include the Northeast Dubois Jr. /Sr. High School Student Recognition on May 15 th , the last day of school on May 23 rd , and Graduation on May 24 th . 

 - By Drew Hasselbring