Kindergarteners celebrate Earth Day through art and education

CEDAR LAKE | The kindergarten classes at Jane Ball Elementary School celebrated Earth Day recently by painting t-shirts and learning how they can reduce, reuse, and recycle. The students talked about ways to save water like turning off the faucets when brushing their teeth.

Jane Ball participates in Walk for Health

CEDAR LAKE | Jane Ball Elementary School participated in a “Walk for Health” last Friday. They walked laps during their specials time and earned a colored bracelet for every lap completed. The event was hosted to highlight the importance of a healthy lifestyle and daily exercise.

Jane Ball celebrates their DARE grads

CEDAR LAKE | The fifth grade students from Jane Ball Elementary School celebrated their D.A.R.E. graduation on April 17. D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. This year millions of school children around the world will benefit from D.A.R.E., the highly acclaimed program that g…

Jane Ball hosts Recorder Karate Concert

CEDAR LAKE | The 4th grade students at Jane Ball Elementary School presented a Recorder Karate Concert on Tuesday, March 19 in the Jane Ball gym. Over 200 parents were treated to a number of popular songs. Mrs. April Severs is the music teacher at Jane Ball. She spent numerous hours preparin…

Jane Ball PTO hosts Friday Night Live

CEDAR LAKE | The Jane Ball Elementary School P.T.O. hosted a Friday Night Live for the students on Friday, March 15. The theme for this fun night was “Go Green” to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.

Hanover athletes share stories with elementary students

CEDAR LAKE | Jane Ball Elementary School celebrated some of Hanover Central High School’s finest athletes with a school-wide assembly. The students cheered with pom-pons and classes made posters. All of the athletes shared stories about how they began in their sport and the importance of har…

2 Hanover schools recognized by first lady's Healthier U.S. School Challenge

Jane Ball Elementary School cafeteria assistant Cindy Yuhasz, left, and cafeteria manager Karen Hoover cook corn dogs at the school in Cedar Lake. All lunches include fruits and vegetables.

2 Hanover schools recognized by first lady's Healthier U.S. School Challenge

Fresh fruits and vegetables have been a big hit with students at Jane Ball Elementary School.

2 Hanover schools recognized by first lady's Healthier U.S. School Challenge

Students line up for lunch last month at Jane Ball Elementary School in Cedar Lake. The school won a silver award in first lady Michelle Obama's Healthier U.S. School Challenge.

Dr. Seuss Literacy Night a big hit

CEDAR LAKE | Jane Ball Elementary School sponsored a Dr. Seuss Literacy Night for parents and students on Monday, March 4. Over 200 parents and students enjoyed the Dr. Seuss themed activities.

Jane Ball participates in Math Bowl

CEDAR LAKE | Jane Ball Elementary School participated in the 17th Annual Indiana Academic Math Bowl competition held at Boone Grove Elementary School.

Fine Dining at Jane Ball Elementary School

CEDAR LAKE | Some of the students at Jane Ball Elementary School redeemed their Paw certificates for an opportunity for a “special dining” experience. Students earn Paws for positive behavior and redeem them at the end of every grading period. This grading period over 50 students took advant…

Jane Ball celebrates 100 days

CEDAR LAKE | The students at Jane Ball Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday, January 31. Kindergarten students practiced counting up to 100 and writing 100 words that they learned in school. They made hats with 100 tally marks in groups of ten.

A Sweet Tradition at Jane Ball Elementary School

CEDAR LAKE | We all love holiday traditions. Some of us go caroling in the neighborhood or spend the day baking cookies with all of the grandkids wrapped around the kitchen counter. Many people enjoy decorating a tree or hanging lights from their eaves. The third grade teachers at Jane Ball …

Fine Dining at Jane Ball Elementary School

CEDAR LAKE | Some of the students at Jane Ball Elementary School redeemed their Paw certificates for an opportunity for a “special dining” experience. Students earn Paws for positive behavior and redeem them at the end of every grading period.

EDITORIAL: After massacre, demand thoughtful action

As if the headline, "26 dead in massacre" weren't horrific enough, last Friday's tragedy in Newtown, Conn., is but the latest in a series of shooting sprees across the United States.

Jane celebrates Indiana's statehood

CEDAR LAKE | Indiana gained its statehood on December 11, 1816. The fourth grade students at Jane Ball Elementary School celebrated Indiana’s birthday last Tuesday. All students were required to complete a state project to help celebrate the special day. Students researched the necessary inf…

Jane Ball supports P.A.W.S. at their school

CEDAR LAKE | Jane Ball Elementary School believe in P.A.W.S. (Positive Actions Will Succeed). All of the students are taught the procedures at the beginning of the school year. As a form of positive reinforcement, students are given little slips of paper called a “paw” when they demonstrate …

Jane Ball hosts Family Math Night Nov. 28

CEDAR LAKE | Jane Ball Elementary School hosted a Family Math Night on Wednesday, November 28. Families were invited to participate in math activities designed to explore math concepts appropriate for every age level.

Jane Ball library redecorated by dedicated staff

CEDAR LAKE | The Jane Ball Elementary School library was redecorated this summer by dedicated teachers and administrators. They selected a lake theme. The library even has a boat in which children can sit and read. Two beautiful murals were painted on the walls by Lincoln Elementary art teac…