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Governor’s Work Ethic Certificates Awarded
For the 2020-2021 school year, 29 students from Jac-Cen-Del and South Ripley High Schools earned the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate.
2021 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Results
The 2021 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest was held on April 10th at Jac-Cen-Del High School, and the results are in!
Introducing the New Director of Genesis: Pathways to Success
Clarice Patterson, the Outreach and Communication Liaison of the Ripley County Community Foundation, will step-up and serve as the new Director of Genesis: Pathways to Success.
The Great STEM Bike Ride Kicked-Off in Ripley County Middle Schools
The Great STEM Bike Ride will build enthusiasm for STEM as students learn about the bicycle, its design, how it’s manufactured, and its impact on the body, mind, and spirit. After a long and unprecedented year of the pandemic with few opportunities for out-of-school field trips or events, we believe this event has encouraged, uplifted, and inspireed both students and teachers in Ripley County.
Director of Genesis: Pathways to Success Steps Down After 13 Years
After 13 years, Cheryll Obendorf has decided to step down from the Director’s position of Genesis: Pathways to Success. Although she will still continue to consult for the Ripley County Community Foundation, she will be dearly missed.
2020 Maverick Challenge Results
The 2020 local Maverick Challenge was a huge success as nine teams participated in the competition at Oldenburg Academy on Friday, December 8th. Seven of those teams were from Oldenburg Academy and one was from Jac-Cen-Del High School. Each team pitched an entrepreneurial idea about an innovative product they wish to bring to life.
Lead Forward Community Grant Awarded to the Ripley County Community Foundation
The Ripley County Community Foundation received one of the #LSNLeadForward Community Grants for $2,500.00. The grant will be used to assist in the expansion of developing additional modules for the Mental Health / Trauma-Informed Virtual Training that will focus on Social Emotional Learning, Trauma, and Stress & Anxiety.
Indiana Virtual Academy’s Online Ed2Go Courses Are Still Available
Ed2Go courses from the Indiana Virtual Academy are still available to help you become certified in various tactical fields. This month’s highlighted course: Speed Spanish.
Rube Goldberg Is Pouring Boxes of STEAM into Students
All within a week’s span, Rube Goldberg Inc. has announced the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest task for 2021 and partnered with a global organization to bring students a digital Rube Goldberg Machine via a video game.
Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Grant Awards Ripley County Schools $250,000
The Batesville Community School Corporation, Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation, Milan Community School Corporation, Oldenburg Academy, South Ripley Community School Corporation, and St. Louis Catholic School have been awarded $250,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Grant!
Welcome to the STEAM Train, Clarice!
We are so proud to bring Clarice Patterson to our team! Learn what her role will be and why she’s excited to be an employee of the Ripley County Community Foundation.
NASA Launches Perseverance Rover to Mars
Genesis: Pathways to Success is following the exciting journey of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover. Help us keep-up with this awesome STEM initiative!
Back-to-School Professional Development
We understand that COVID-19 has affected our health physically and socially, but most of all, mentally. Therefore, we’ve teamed up with local organizations and individuals to provide our local educators Professional Development Modules.
Are You Partaking in the “Water a Plant” Challenge?
Rube Goldberg Inc. is always coming up with fantastic ideas to turn a simple task into a complicated and wacky machine. Their newest challenge is, “Water a Plant.”
Resources for Believing and Achieving Your Dreams
Through a partnership with the Indiana Virtual Academy, Genesis’ initiative, “Believing and Achieving Dreams: Entrepreneurs of Ripley County,” is proud to offer Ed2Go as a resource to adults.
Believing and Achieving Dreams with Amack’s Well
Amack’s Well is the second organization to join our newest initiative, “Believing and Achieving Dreams: Entrepreneurs of Ripley County.” They explain why community is one of their greatest guiding principles.
Believing and Achieving Dreams with Iron Timbers
Genesis is proud to showcase the new initiative, “Believing and Achieving Dreams: Entrepreneurs of Ripley County,” and is proud to kick-off the program with the small business owners from Iron Timbers.
Amack's Well Awards Genesis $500 Grant
On Tuesday, January 21st, Amack’s Well announced the recipients of their Give Back Campaign. Genesis: Pathways To Success was one recipient to receive a grant, which will support the upcoming Robotics Camp.
Believing and Achieving Dreams: Entrepreneurs of Ripley County
An initiative of Genesis that supports and encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.
2020 Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Results
On Saturday, February 29th, middle school and high school teams across Indiana had a great time participating in the 2020 Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest.