Former Hammond schools administrator sues for discrimination

HAMMOND | A former School City of Hammond administrator filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against her former employer over allegations of racial discrimination.

Hammond schools' superintendent crashes into playhouse

HAMMOND | Hammond's school superintendent ran off the road in a district vehicle Saturday near a city doughnut shop, striking a brick wall, a garage and ultimately plowing into a wooden playhouse in the yard of a residence, police said.

Hammond students lend artistic talents to charity

Businesses invited to bid on student art to display

HAMMOND | Hammond business owners are invited to an exhibition and auction of student artworks from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Morton High School, 6915 Grand Ave.

Hammond students share books and meet author, storyteller

HAMMOND | The School City of Hammond, in collaboration with the Northwest Indiana Reading Council, hosted a Young Authors Conference last month at Morton Elementary School.

Adult ed graduates to be recognized

HAMMOND | General Educational Development (GED) graduates and others enrolled in the adult education program of the School City of Hammond will be honored at the 29th annual Graduation and Recognition Ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Area Career Center auditorium, 5727 Sohl Ave.

Lake County school construction built on red ink

CROWN POINT | Lake County's public school districts are carrying $1.8 billion in debt on their books.

School City notified law enforcement after allegations surfaced on Morton teacher

HAMMOND | School City of Hammond Superintendent Walter Watkins said the district immediately notified law enforcement and suspended a former Morton High School teacher when allegations arose of his conduct.

Hammond school district faces technology problem

HAMMOND | A corrupted server in the School City of Hammond is creating concerns regarding lost information and legal documentation, including files on Individual Education Programs in special education, grant proposals and state and federal education reporting.

Restaurant hosting fundraiser to benefit Hammond students

HAMMOND | Johnel’s Restaurant of Hammond is hosting a Restaurant Night fundraiser to advance educational excellence within the School City of Hammond.

Three local school corporations flunk state scrutiny

While the Indiana Department of Education released school grades last November for schools across the state, it did not make a formal announcement.

Astronauts in training

Lew Wallace Elementary first-graders Nevi Castro and Jikbrian Richie measure chemicals in the new junior astronaut program at the Challenger Learning Center in Hammond.

Astronauts in training

Weighing chemicals in the new Moonbase Explorers program at the Challenger Learning Center are Lew Wallace first-graders Asya Stewart, from left, Laronte Luckett and Terry Lee.

Astronauts in training

HAMMOND | First-graders from Hammond are learning the importance of science, technology, engineering and math through a new program called Moonbase Explorers at the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana on the Purdue University Calumet campus.

Parents learn ways to help children read better

HAMMOND | In an effort to engage parents in their children's education, the Hammond Education Foundation is working with seven School City of Hammond elementary schools and the parents of young children to promote literacy.

Hammond school nurse focuses on diabetes education

HAMMOND | Along with her lab coat and stethoscope, Tracy Tucker's work supplies include a stuffed fabric pancreas and Rufus, a teddy bear with diabetes.

Three vie for seats on School City of Hammond board

HAMMOND | Two experienced educators are vying to keep their seats on the School City of Hammond board against a newcomer who wants to improve the board's operations.