Bluffton Child Development Center’s playground is bare, according to Francine Donathan, director.
“Our playground equipment was over 26 years old and has been mended many times over the years,” she told the Icon. “It became unrepairable, and had to be removed."
Because of that the children at BCDC, 325 County Line Road, do not have outdoor climbing equipment.
“Since we are a tuition-based non-profit organization, we rely on the kindness and support of our community,” she said, adding that the center has tried for many grants and has not succeeded.
he Bluffton Schools will hold a district-wide open house on Monday, Sept. 24.
• elementary school from 6 – 7 p.m.,
• middle school from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,
• thigh school from 7 – 8 p.m.
Several community organizations will have booths set-up in the elementary gymnasium and information will be available on ways to provide support to the school and community.
All parents and community members are invited to this open house event to meet staff members, observe facilities, and learn more about the educational opportunities available to Bluffton students.
The Bluffton High School guidance office will hold a financial aid meeting for parents and students of juniors and seniors planning to continue their education beyond high school.
The meeting is in the high school library, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3 Phil Birkey, financial aid director at ONU, is the speaker. He will discuss financial aid and filing the FAFSA form.
Area residents received an invitation in the mail this week to make a contribution to the 2018-19 United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township.
This year’s campaign goal is $26,500. Ten area non-profit organizations benefit from contributions.
A “family equipping workshop” will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the lower level of the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.
The workshop is most appropriate for parents and their children who are in Kindergarten through fifth grade, according to Cornerstone of Hope Christian Counseling, Lima, the group leading the event.
The cost of the workshop is $25 for families of four or less, $30 for families of five or more.
Bluffton schools received a “B” on its report card covering the 2017-18 school year from the Ohio Department of Education. No area school received an "A."
“Overall, we are very pleased with our report card as a district,” Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, told the Icon.
“We will continue to work hard to maintain and improve our scores. Our report card continues to be a reflection of the combined effort of our students, teachers, staff, parents and community as all work together in an effort to foster a positive educational environment.
