21st Century Charter School at Gary was proud to host a Stericycle school supply donation event on Friday, August 29th. The school’s students excitedly received Stericycle-donated brand-new backpacks, art supplies, writing supplies and many other items, handed out by the Stericycle mascot bear. Stericycle, a medical and biohazard management company that operates two plants in […]
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School Supply Donation Event Hosted at 21C!
Aug 29, 2014
GARY, IND. — A 17-year-old Indiana high school student stands among the group of medical students, doctors and nurses working with a scalpel on a cadaver donor. His status isn’t obvious in the crowd, and his confidence seems to work as camouflage. Johntrell Bowles has dreamed of becoming a doctor since a young age. His […]
The number of children in Northwest Indiana from low-income families and eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has climbed in the region and across the state, as school districts face tighter budgets and reduced state funding. That problem is compounded for students in urban districts. Students receiving free and reduced-price lunch — considered a key […]
21C GRAD HEADS TO YALE LAW SCHOOL!
Jun 16, 2014
Brittany Danzy is a successful 21st Century Charter School at Gary 2010 graduate who will be attending Yale Law School in fall of 2015—with a FULL scholarship. She is 1 of 8 children of a single mother who worked in the local McDonalds and was determined to see her children excel in life. Brittany’s father […]
Last week, three 21st Century Charter School students proudly walked in Ivy Tech’s graduation ceremony, earning Associate’s Degrees ahead of their high school diplomas, which will be awarded next month. It takes a very dedicated student to graduate high school with 60 college credits, according to 21st Century Charter School Secondary Counselor Catisha Toney. It’s […]
Ivy Tech Community College Northwest honored seven local high school seniors with a dinner Wednesday at Avalon Manor in celebration of the associate degrees and technical certificates they will be awarded Saturday. Ivy Tech has an agreement with several regional high schools, offering courses to students to enable them to earn college credits toward an […]
Seven local high school seniors soon will don caps and gowns for their graduation, but it won’t be while getting their high school diplomas. The students, participants in Ivy Tech Community College’s growing dual credit agreement program, will be part of the college’s largest graduating class this month — two weeks before they receive their […]
In partnership with the office of Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and the city of Gary, volunteers joined together Saturday for the Second Annual Cougar’s Street Sweep at Gary’s 21st Century Elementary Charter School with the goal of beautifying the city and keeping the block clean on Washington Street near 8th Avenue. In partnership with the office […]
Student Profile: Tempest Williams
Apr 29, 2014
Tempest Williams arrived at 21st Century Charter School at Gary as a junior from Roosevelt High School. She came to 21st Century seeking a strong education with one on one help and support from her teachers. She also wanted to avoid the drama of the hall ways and be less distracted from doing well in […]
Student Profile: Tempest Williams
Apr 29, 2014
Tempest Williams arrived at 21st Century Charter School at Gary as a junior from Roosevelt High School. She came to 21st Century seeking a strong education with one on one help and support from her teachers. She also wanted to avoid the drama of the hall ways and be less distracted from doing well in […]