Switzerland County Circular

05/28/2026

View David E. "Dave" Hutton's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

To discuss how insect allies are important partners in gardens and elsewhere, joining me this week is entomologist and artist Barrett Klein.

05/28/2026

🌟 SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: KOLVIN LAY
🎓We have some stellar news to share! Kolvin Lay has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Catch the Stars Scholarship, worth $20,000! 🏆✨
Founded by 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA legend Tamika Catchings, the Catch the Stars Foundation recognizes seniors who define what it means to be a "Scholar-Athlete." To win this award, Kolvin had to demonstrate excellence in three major areas:
📚 Academic Excellence: Maintaining a high GPA in the classroom.🤝 Community Leadership: Serving as a role model in Switzerland County.
🏃‍♂️ Athletic Dedication: Showing sportsmanship and grit on the field and track
Congratulations Kolvin!

05/28/2026

Southeastern Career Center is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year for the following non-certified instructional aide position:

Cosmetology Instructional Aide

Qualified candidates must submit a completed non-certified application and a resume.
Completed application materials should be submitted to Ashley Powers at [email protected]. For questions, please call 812.689.5253 ext. 222.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

🍎 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MILEY STROUD 🎓
It’s time to celebrate Miley Stroud and her inspiring path toward becoming a future educator!

Miley has a clear and dedicated plan for her next chapter. She will be attending Ivy Tech Community College to earn her Associate degree before transferring to a four-year university. Her ultimate goal? To double major in Special Education and General Education! 📚✨

Congratulations Miley!

05/28/2026

🛠️ SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTOPHER CASON 🎓
Let’s hear it for Christopher Cason! Christopher is a prime example of the "Employed" path of the 3Es, and he has his sights set on a powerhouse industry.

After graduation, Christopher plans to head straight into the workforce to build a career with Nucor! Joining the leader in steel production is a bold move, and we know Christopher has the work ethic and drive to make a massive impact in the industry.

Congratulations Christopher!

05/28/2026

🤼‍♂️ SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: ETHAN ROSE 🎓
Next up in our Class of 2026 highlights is Ethan Rose! Ethan is taking his talents to the next level by committing to both his academic and athletic passions.

Ethan will be attending Marian University this fall, where he will begin the rigorous journey toward his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. But he’s not putting away the headgear just yet—Ethan will also be continuing his Wrestling career as a Knight! ⚔️

Congratulations Ethan!

05/28/2026

As more Indiana residents move to cities and suburbs, they have found ways to stay connected to agriculture — raising chickens, growing small pots of tomatoes and contributing to community-managed gardens in their new settings. Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources (ANR) educators are...

05/28/2026

The numbers are in, and they are staggering! 🎓✨

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the Switzerland County High School Class of 2026. This group of 101 graduates has worked tirelessly, and their achievements speak for themselves:

$1,905,434.84 in scholarships awarded
2 Military Enlistees
14 21st Century Scholars
13 Associate Degrees earned
19 Indiana College Core completions
25 Academic Honors & 43 Technical Honors
9 CTE Certifications through Ivy Tech

Congratulations to our seniors!

Your hard work has built a phenomenal foundation for your next chapter. We can't wait to see what you do next. 🧡💙