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SHS senior named to Governor's STEM team

05/28/2019

The last month for Scottsburg High School senior Eliza Mount has been a whirlwind of accomplishments to culminate her senior year.

VFES teacher encourages students before test

05/03/2019

At Vienna-Finley Elementary School, Lindsey Cazares makes sure her students know they are more than what the score report reflects at the end of the year.

SHS prepares students for IU direct admissions

02/23/2019

As many seniors are making final choices of where to go to college next fall, two Scottsburg High School students will be heading to Indiana University Bloomington through direct admission programs.

Scott 2 fine arts students head to ISSMA state

02/13/2019

Scottsburg High School sophomore Avery Kendall left the Indiana State School Music Association Vocal and Piano Solo and Ensemble district competition on a high note. She won a gold rating in Group I and will advance to the state competition on Feb. 16 at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis.

Cheatham impacts through scholarships, character

02/09/2019

With 716 career wins, Scottsburg High School Girls Basketball Coach Donna Cheatham not only impacted state history records as the winningest girls high school basketball coach, but she has impacted the lives of dozens of student-athletes in her coaching career of more than 40 years.

SHS graduate uses her path to help others

02/07/2019

Fresh off her win as the fourth runner up at the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant, Jesse Mays began using her path to impact others at her alma mater, Scottsburg High School, as a Career and College Counselor intern.

SHS senior named Lilly Scholar

01/19/2019

Scottsburg High School senior Madelyn Shelton was named the Scott County Community Foundation 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

SHS student takes centerstage in Louisville show

12/22/2018

This holiday season, Scottsburg High School sophomore Avery Kendall brings joy to audiences of all ages as she performs in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on the StageOne Family Theatre stage in Louisville, Ky. Today marks Kendall’s final appearance in the show at 2 p.m.

SHS grad earns full-tuition scholarship to ISU

12/01/2018

In two weeks, Scottsburg High School Class of 2018 graduate Trevor Cox will finish his first semester at Indiana State University. While he studies for finals and writes papers, he is free of one worry — student debt.

SHS senior signs with Tennessee college to play tennis

05/02/2018

For Scottsburg High School senior Malachi Carr, the opportunity to play tennis in college just fell into place.

SHS senior to play football at Franklin College

04/04/2018

Scottsburg High School senior Casey Smith turned his academic achievements and hard work on the field into a scholarship to play football at Franklin College.

SHS grad finds balance as IU Division I student-athlete

03/03/2018

One year ago, Emma Waskom never dreamed she would start her freshman year at Indiana University on the women’s rowing team.

Making history: SHS senior first in state to win top honor at ISSMA state event

02/24/2018

Scottsburg High School senior Isaak Mount is the first student in the state’s history to receive a gold rating with distinction in piano at this year’s Indiana State School Music Association State Solo and Ensemble held on Feb. 17 at Perry Meridian Middle School in Indianapolis. The “with distinction” designation is new this year at the State Solo and Ensemble event.

SHS senior named Lilly Scholar, receives full-tuition college scholarship

02/02/2018

After swim practice, Scottsburg High School senior Isaak Mount found out the news. He walked into the lobby of the high school to see his family there and a group of committee members holding a banner that read, “Congratulations."

SHS students watch history come alive after seeing 'Hamilton' in Chicago

01/10/2018

Not only are Scottsburg High Schools students learning American history in the classroom, but they are also learning American history from a Broadway stage in Chicago through the Pulitzer Prize-, Tony Award-, and Grammy Award-winning musical, “Hamilton.”

Scott 2 choir students perform in Nashville holiday parade

01/10/2018

Scottsburg High School sophomore Rachel Stauter rushed around in the early morning hours as she and two dozen other SHS and Scottsburg Middle School choir students prepared to perform in the 2017 Nashville Christmas Parade in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

VFES student leads Pledge of Allegiance before new U.S. citizens

12/19/2017

A Vienna-Finley Elementary School first-grade student stood poised as he asked more than 90 newly naturalized American citizens to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

SHS students perform at Lucas Oil Stadium

12/09/2017

To kick off the Indiana High School Athletic Association State Football Finals, two Scottsburg High School students performed the National Anthem at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during Thanksgiving break.

Three Scott 2 schools receive recognition as Apple Distinguished School

11/18/2017

Three Scott County School District 2 schools — Scottsburg High School, Vienna-Finley Elementary School, and Scottsburg Middle School — received the distinction of Apple Distinguished School for 2017-2019.

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Scott 2 partners with Scottsburg Family Practice to provide same-day appointments for students, employees

11/13/2017

Scott County School District 2 is helping students, families, and employees reduce recovery time at home and save time spent at the doctor’s office through a partnership with Scottsburg Family Practice. The new program gives students and Scott 2 employees the option to obtain same-day appointments for acute illnesses — saving parents, guardians, students, and employees time.

SHS alumnus uses hands-on training from high school on the jobsite at Cummins

10/27/2017

Zach Higdon graduated from Scottsburg High School with college credits from Ivy Tech Community College and completed an electrical technology program. The training and education he received while at SHS allowed him to move forward in his career at Cummins, where he is in an apprenticeship program.

From Scottsburg to Silicon Valley: SHS alumnus uses skills learned in classroom for job at Google

10/07/2017

When an opportunity to start his career through Google's Information Technology Residency Program was offered to him, Scottsburg High School alumnus Phillip Dold could not say no.

SHS student finds his path for service

09/27/2017

Scottsburg High School senior Paolo Bartoch looked for a path after graduation where he could continue to serve his community and not incur any college debt.

SHS, Ivy Tech partner to bring new college pathways to students

09/20/2017

Scottsburg High School and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana are excited to announce a new partnership to bring several pathways to SHS students that go beyond the traditional college courses the high school has offered for several years.

A Servant's Heart: SES principal feels called to Scott 2

09/01/2017

For Chris Marshall, the journey to becoming the principal of Scottsburg Elementary School can only be explained by perseverance and divine providence.

Scott 2, Scott Memorial Hospital partner to give students experience in health professions

08/30/2017

New SHS principal considers Scottsburg home

08/26/2017

Scottsburg High School Principal Casey Brewster considers Scottsburg his adopted hometown.

SHS kicker hits the mark at Big Ten football camps

08/18/2017

During summer break, Scottsburg High School senior Casey Smith was given a rare opportunity: he was invited to attend not one, but two, Big Ten Conference, National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football camps.

SHS senior signs with Trine University to play tennis

06/02/2017

When Scottsburg High School senior Isaac Everitt recalls all of the sports he has participated in during his high school career, only one sticks out.

SHS senior signs to bowl at Marian University

06/02/2017

The last 12 years of hours of practice and competition have led to this moment for Scottsburg High School senior Autumn Tutterrow. She signed a letter of intent to be a member of the Marian University women’s bowling team.

SHS teacher's love of history goes beyond the classroom

05/26/2017

During the week, Alex Bell teaches history in his classroom. On the weekends, he relives history in the field as a Civil War re-enactor.

SHS senior signs with Indiana University Bloomington

05/17/2017

Scottsburg High School senior Emma Waskom recently signed as the newest member of the women’s rowing team at Indiana University Bloomington this fall.

SHS graduate named recipient of Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship

05/12/2017

A 2016 Scottsburg High School graduate was named the recipient of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship.

Scottsburg Elementary School turns 80

05/04/2017

This year, Scottsburg Elementary School is celebrating a big milestone — its 80th birthday — and everyone is invited to mark the occasion at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the elementary school.

Scott 2 students learn STEM skills using SeaPerch underwater vehicles

04/29/2017

Standing around the edge of a swimming pool, dozens of high-ability students in the fourth-grade at Scott County School District 2 operate small, underwater vehicles with remote controls.

SHS Academic Team excels with five, consecutive state championships

04/15/2017

For the last five years, the Scottsburg High School Academic Team has brought home five, consecutive state championships in English, science, social studies, and interdisciplinary subject areas. This year, the Academic Team is hoping to continue the tradition of academic excellence.

Dual credit program saves students time, money toward bachelor's degree

04/15/2017

When Mollie Collins graduated from Scottsburg High School in 2014, she graduated with 21 college credits and started her first year at Liberty University as a sophomore. Not only did she save one year of classes from her schedule, Collins saved $15,000 toward her college education — all by taking dual credit classes offered at SHS.

The impact of others led LES teacher to education, coaching

03/18/2017

For Allison Rademacher, education and coaching are in her blood.

Archery program continues to grow at Scott 2

03/08/2017

Eight years ago, Chris Jeffries and Bobby Doriot went to the National Archery in Schools Program National Tournament in Louisville to talk to coaches about starting an archery program at Scottsburg Middle School.

Scott 2 expands elementary sports program

02/25/2017

Scott 2 is focused on the future and giving its students the best programs. This year, Scott 2 expanded and added to its athletic program for elementary students.

3 SHS seniors take the Warrior Way to collegiate athletics

02/16/2017

Next fall, three Scottsburg High School student-athletes will bring the Warrior Way of good sportsmanship and of a strong work ethic to the collegiate level in running, basketball, and bowling.

Scott 2 robotics program teaches more than meets the eye

02/08/2017

Robotics is more than just a competition for students at Scott County School District 2. It is a way for students to learn problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, technology, programming, science, mathematics, and engineering.

SHS senior attends Presidential Inauguration after winning 4-H essay contest

01/29/2017

Wearing his rain poncho, Scottsburg High School senior Jacob Murphy had a front row seat to history on Jan. 20 as he and others stood on the west lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

SHS female wrestler wins at inaugural state finals

01/28/2017

Trying something new paid off for Diaz — she placed fourth in her weight class at the inaugural Indiana High School Girls Wrestling State Finals held on Jan. 20 at Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia, Ind.

Fifth-grade students thrive in Scott 2 elementary schools

01/22/2017

At Scott County School District 2, fifth-grade students have the freedom to be children. They are the leaders of their elementary schools. They are the examples and mentors to the younger students.

Hart fills many roles at Scott 2, all focused on students

01/03/2017

Scott 2 students know Sue Hart as their bus driver, as their supporter in the high school band, or as their cafeteria worker. To Hart, all her jobs have one focus: the students.

SHS senior named Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, receives full-tuition college scholarship

12/16/2016

All the years of hard work and dedication have paid off for Scottsburg High School senior Katie Hunger as she was named the Scott County Community Foundation 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

Scott 2 elementary students build 3-D prosthetic hands for children in need

12/10/2016

A group of about 30 high-ability, fifth-grade students from Johnson, Lexington, Scottsburg, and Vienna-Finley elementary schools gather around a projection screen at Mid-America Science Park to watch YouTube videos on how to assemble 3-D printed, prosthetic hands.

Sterk connects with SHS students through her life experiences

12/08/2016

Name a job, and Jennifer Sterk probably has had it. Her last job before becoming an educator: a crane operator at North American Stainless in Carroll County, Ky.

SMS tells Indiana's bicentennial story using future technology

12/07/2016

Scottsburg Middle School students are using technology — in form of augmented reality — to tell the history of Indiana’s bicentennial.

Family, Scott 2 are synonymous for Rose

11/19/2016

Walking into Connie Rose’s office, one can quickly see the focus of her life’s work: her family. The happy faces of her children and grandchildren are captured in the photographs of cherished family moments and yearly family portraits. These memories highlight her days as Rose works as the administrative assistant at Scott County School District 2.

LES teacher returns home to Scott 2

11/11/2016

When Lee Anna Willett started teaching 22 years ago, she hoped to come home to work at Scott County School District 2. But, it was not until this year that Willett was able to make her dream a reality.

SHS FACS teacher uses life experiences in the classroom

11/04/2016

When Stephanie Nussbaum runs, she does not have to think about being a mother of triplets, about being the new family and consumer sciences teacher at Scottsburg High School, or about being an accomplished runner and marathoner.

Scott 2 helps families stay healthy with smart thermometers

10/28/2016

Scott County School District 2 is helping its students and families stay healthy this flu season with the distribution of smart thermometers.

Scott 2 choir teacher works on recording album, performing

10/27/2016

Looking at Ashley Kruth’s accomplishments and current projects, it is hard to believe she just graduated college. She is recording an album, started a new job, traveled around the world, performed at the KFC Yum! Center, Fourth Street Live, and at Headliners Music Hall, and was a program director for a non-profit music program.

Scott 2 takes part in carrying Indiana Bicentennial Torch

10/05/2016

When Scottsburg Middle School sixth-grade student Andie Myers found out she would be carrying the Indiana Bicentennial Torch, she was more than thrilled with the news.

SHS teacher returns to his hometown to make a difference

10/01/2016

When Brandon Jerrell graduated from Anderson University, the Scottsburg High School alumnus wanted to return to his hometown and give back to his community.

U.S. Department of Education recognizes LES as a National Blue Ribbon School

09/28/2016

The U.S. Department of Education recognized Lexington Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon School on Wednesday. The Indiana Four-Star School is one of a handful of public schools south of Bloomington, Ind., to receive the distinction in the 34-year history of the Blue Ribbon Award.

LES named Four Star School

09/23/2016

Lexington Elementary School was named a Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education — a designation for schools in the top 25th percentile of school in the state.

SES named top elementary school in state for its philanthropy

09/21/2016

Scottsburg Elementary School is having a banner year.

SMS FACS teacher teaches students the art of 'adulting'

09/17/2016

Growing up, Tevin Shoultz spent hours watching his grandmother in front of the stove, cooking family dinners at home and at her Italian restaurant in Jennings County.

Kimberlin leads driven life in the business office, on the track

09/12/2016

When the workday ends, the grandmother of six comes home to her 1966 Oldsmobile 442, a car she has raced on the straightaway pavement in increments of one-eighth of a mile.

SHS soccer coach shares passion for sport, life with team

09/02/2016

After serving two tours in Afghanistan as a soldier in the British Army, Sam Hopwood followed his heart to Scott County.

New SHS basketball coach hopes to build upon program's winning tradition

06/03/2016

When Coach Brent Jameson thinks of Scottsburg High School’s boys varsity basketball program, he sees a program steeped in tradition and a program whose players give it their all.

SHS senior rises above challenges to earn diploma, go to college

05/31/2016

On Saturday, Megan Coleman was one of nearly 200 students who graduated from Scottsburg High School. However, this day almost did not come without her sheer determination to earn her high school diploma and the encouragement of the faculty and staff of SHS.

Summer Lunch Program

Even though school is out for the summer in Scott County, children can still stop by Scottsburg High School and the Scott County YMCA for a free, healthy lunch.

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SHS Academic Team wins fifth consecutive state championship

SMS teacher brings renewal through recycling program, helping others

Not only does Christine VonDissen help everyday items go through a process of renewal through her recycling program at Scottsburg Middle School, she also helps people go through a process of a renewal, caring for each one along the way.

SHS alumnus named athletic director

After three decades, Jamie Lowry has come full circle.

SHS senior receives Lilly scholarship

For two days, Scottsburg High School senior Jordan Shuler had to keep a big secret: he was named the Scott County Community Foundation 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

SHS senior named Indiana Academic All-Star, National Merit Scholarship Program finalist

After recently being named a recipient of the Indiana University Wells Scholarship, Scottsburg High School senior Kaleb Mount received two new honors — he was named an Indiana Academic All-Star and a National Merit Scholarship Program finalist.

Kindergarten helps children learn social skills

Whether it is your first child or you have been through it before — sending your child to kindergarten can be overwhelming. As a parent or guardian, you want the best for your child. You want to make the best, most informed decisions for your child, so they can successful.

Character counts especially in kindergarten

Kindergarten is more than just learning the foundation of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Kindergarten is also about further developing one’s character — their personality, their moral qualities, and their temperament.

Your child’s safety is a top priority at Scott 2

Leaving your kindergarten-age child behind for the first time — or even every day — at school can be scary for some parents and guardians.

LES principal takes position as Scott 2 Director of Elementary Education

After more than 25 years at Scott County School District 2, Chuck Rose was ready to retire at the end of the school year. He was eligible for full retirement and recently turned 60 years old. But, his life took another direction when he was recently named Director of Elementary Education for the school district, starting for the next school year.

JES preschool teacher's passion for the classroom helps students succeed

At 17, Pamela Akemon watched as her sister had to relearn the basic life skills — writing, driving, and even eating. Her sister was in an automobile accident, which left her sister paralyzed.

SMS student remains positive, strong despite cancer diagnosis

Taking each day as it comes, Bree Brown and her family have spent the last 85 days working through new challenges, new emotions, and new ways of living.

SHS senior receives prestigious IU Wells scholarship

These days, Scottsburg High School senior Kaleb Mount is breathing a little easier.

Two SHS students receive full-tuition college scholarships

As senior Dakota Binkley and his brother, sophomore Wyatt Binkley, climbed up a 55-foot utility pole during the annual Indiana Municipal Electric Association Lineworkers Rodeo, they saw the sunrise on Scottsburg’s horizon.

Two sisters warm hearts, bodies of Scott County residents

For the last six years, Ashley Martin and her sister, Abbey, have collected coats and blankets to make sure no one in Scott County feels the winter’s chill.

SHS classrooms use social media to engage world, enrich learning

One of the basic skills students acquire from an education just received an update with 140 characters and hashtags.

SES teachers use annual trip to create an interactive class project

Two Scottsburg Elementary School teachers took a typical field trip to the zoo and turned it into an experience that students will likely not forget.

SES teacher exemplifies lifelong learning through reading

Wherever she goes, Amy Hubbard carries a book in her bag or her purse.

VFES principal receives Indiana Assistant Principal of Year award for her work at SES

In everything she does, Tiffany Barrett puts her heart into it.

From science hater to science lover: SMS teacher works to impact students

When Sandra Raichel was a child, she did not like science.

SHS senior earns local manufacturing job

On a job shadowing day in middle school, Tyler Mills first held welding equipment in his hands.

Football is more than a game at SHS

When Scottsburg High School sophomore Skylar Combs is on the football field, he forgets all his problems.

JES teacher's passion for teaching, building relationships helps inspire students

Since she was a junior in high school, Angela Schindler knew what she wanted to do with her life.

Former SHS Warriorette returns to SCSD2 to teach, coach

As far back as she can remember, Patty Clancy wanted to do two things with her life: become an elementary school teacher and a basketball coach. For the last 17 years, she has done just that, but it took her until this year to do both at her alma mater, Scott County School District 2.

Scott County rises above rivalry to support community

With a rivalry that is older than Meyer Gym, fans, families, current students, and cheerleaders and players from years past poured into the auditorium on a Sunday night for an alumni showdown between Scottsburg High School and Austin High School.

VFES teacher's varied life experiences help her see the world in a positive light

Every morning, Katie Sawin would wake up when the reflection of the sun bounced off the Pacific Ocean and shone into her bedroom window in Okinawa City.

SHS student signs letter of intent for NCAA Division I college

Years of training, months of hard work, days of pushing herself, and hours of time spent in the gym have culminated to this moment: Lexie Amrhein signing a letter of intent to become the newest member of the Baylor University Women’s Acrobatics and Tumbling team.

SMS art teacher finds meaning in the details

When Brett Owen was in first-grade, she walked into her class’ career day with overalls on her body, a bright handkerchief tied around her neck, and a ball cap positioned sideways on her head. She was dressed as her dream career: an artist.

Music leads Justin Bromm back to the Classroom

Justin Bromm knows that sometimes your best-laid plans do not work out. But, for Bromm, the journey he took to be where he is right now has paid off in the smiles and in the joy of hundreds of children at Scott County School District 2.

One decision changes the life of SCSD2 teacher

After private lessons and playing in her school band for seven years, Jena Hudson put away her flute and stopped participating in musical groups.

SMS Builders Club focus on community, create lasting legacy

When a Scottsburg Middle School student was diagnosed with cancer, they answered the call to raise money to help defray the costs as the family traveled for frequent treatments.

Retired SMS teacher gives back at VFES to encourage future generations of learners

Even though Rhonda LaMaster retired from the classroom at Scott County School District 2, she has not given up helping future generations of students learn the value of their education.

SMS staff member helps students to keep moving forward

More than 40 years ago, Scottsburg Middle School staff member Hank Jentzen left his home state of New Jersey with $140 in cash and a backpack. Where he started his journey was not nearly as important as where he finished his journey years later.

SES teacher encourages others to never stop following their dreams

Not everyone has the determination or the bravery to chase their dreams. But, Scottsburg Elementary School teacher Trisha Riley does.

SHS student named as National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist

Scottsburg High School senior Kaleb Mount was named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor shared with only 16,000 students nationwide who received a high score on the Preliminary SAT test.

Hard work, education proves valuable to teacher turned administrator at SES

Growing up, Jordan Warner, administrative assistant and elementary e-learning coordinator at Scottsburg Elementary School, quickly learned the value of hard work and education.

SHS kitchen manager brings farm fresh foods to the cafeteria table

At Scottsburg High School, kitchen manager Cindy Waters brings the farm to the table each day for more than 800 students.

JES custodian uses storytelling to connect with students

Johnson Elementary School custodian Ed Cozart knows how to tell a great story.

SHS student gives back to her community

For the last 16 months, Scottsburg High School freshman Madelyn Shelton has been giving back to the children of her community by volunteering in a program through the Scott County Partnership.

SES custodian makes a difference in student lives after being mentored by former principal

As he walks through the hallways at Scottsburg Elementary School, custodian Rick Zollman takes the time to give a smile, give a high-five, or give an answer to the children he passes. In the cafeteria, Zollman shows the students a magic trick where he can remove his thumb and put it back on his hand. The students are mesmerized by his magic trick and want to know how he did it.

SHS alumunus uses discipline, dedication to reach goals

During his senior year at Scottsburg High School, alumnus Logan Wells realized how much passion he had for running.

SHS football returns with first varsity game in 32 years

For the first time in more than three decades, the Scottsburg High School football team will play its first varsity game. The game, against the Salem High School Lions, will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Warrior Field. Warrior Field is located at Scottsburg Middle School, 375 S. Third St., Scottsburg. Ticket gates open at 6 p.m.

New SHS volleyball coach carries on family legacy

Volleyball is in the blood of Scottsburg High School’s new head volleyball coach, D.J. Zipp.

SHS business teacher instructs her class, the world using YouTube

With more than 200,000 views on YouTube, Scottsburg High School business teacher Tamah DePriest is not only teaching her students in the classroom, but she’s teaching people around the world.

SHS student signs with D3 college to play soccer

Scottsburg High School soccer captain and valedictorian Matthew Jerrell’s dreams are coming true — he will play soccer in the fall while studying in an accredited, direct-entry pharmacy program at Ohio Northern University, a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III college.

2015-16 Scott 2 Registration Information

Registration Dates & Times Students who will attend Scott County School District 2 during the 2015-16 school year should register at their respective schools according to the schedule listed below:

Ivy Tech Open House at Mid-America Science Park

The Open House is for students and their families to visit and learn about the dual-credit courses and see the training equipment that will be used for instruction.

SHS Football in the News

Wave 3 news recently did a story on the return of football to SHS.

SHS JV Football Press Release - Home Games September & October

Scottsburg High School will be hosting three more football games for the 2014 season.

Great Education Opportunity, Even Better Price

Scottsburg High School students have the opportunity to take 25 dual credit and Advanced Placement courses that represents over 90 college credit hours prior to graduating from SHS.

SCSD2 on Wave3

Wave 3 News ran a story on the technology use and security provided at SCSD2.

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