The Apollo Career Center Board of Education voted on May 14 to accept $22 million in Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) funds to repair, remodel and upgrade current technology, infrastructure and academic classroom space.
That decision begins the process of determining the scope of the project, and millage to place on the Bluffton Exempted School District's November ballot. Bluffton is part of the Apollo district.
Bluffton Public Library has an exciting series of relaxing programs planned for June. The "Relax, Recharge, Rejuvenate" program series will feature three opportunities to escape the daily routine, enjoy an evening out and learn about ways to relax.
A new proposed rating system for Ohio school districts will make it much more difficult for districts to obtain the top rating of an "A," according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.
Writing in the spring Bluffton Exempted Village Schools newsletter, Denecker, writes that last year 352 fo the 609 school districts in Ohio obtained either an "Excellent" or "Excellent with Disctinction" designation.
Anyone who thinks that there's nothing to do in Bluffton this summer hasn't checked the BFR summer program offerings. You'll find everything from a family fun day with the Toledo Mudhens to soccer camps and summer personal training special offers.
Summer hours begin on May 26. Extended fitness center hours are Mondays and Wednesdays one hour after closing.
Click on the summer session highlights below this story for all the details.
Like the night of the Oscars, Bluffton High School held its annual academic awards program on May 16. Although it was not an "the envelope, please" evening, it was filled with recognizing students with academic achievements during 2011-12.
To view the recognized students open the program below this story.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal on Wednesday, May 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington St., Pandora. The meal this month is chicken sandwich, potato salad, chips, brownies, coffee and punch.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will hold a June rummage sale with proceeds going for missions.
The sale is Thursday, June 7, and Friday, June 8, from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Saturday June 9, from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. All proceeds will go toward mission projects for the year.
