Muncie schools preview expanded summer learning and open enrollment window

Dr. Reynolds highlighted student achievements and reminded families that enrollment for the 2627 school year is open while district staff outlined expanded summer learning programs aimed at literacy recovery and student engagement.

“Both received gold with distinction,” Dr. Reynolds said of the high school bands’ performances at the state music association contest, and he noted Northside Middle School received an all‑music award. He also congratulated Northside’s middle‑school esports team for winning a state championship.

District staff (speaker 6) detailed summer programming by level: elementary robotics week at Southside, targeted reading camps for students who did not meet reading benchmarks, Camp Adventure two‑week literacy/STEM camps for third through fifth graders and a July English Learner kickoff at Westview. The district plans orientation camps for incoming sixth graders (Panther/Titan camps) and new in‑person credit recovery options for freshmen at Muncie Central.

Why it matters: Trustees were told the summer schedule is designed to combine remediation and enrichment to keep students on track academically and to strengthen readiness for the next school year. Officials emphasized transportation plans and noted specific outreach (ParentSquare notifications and targeted flyers for English learner families).

Next steps: Enrollment remains open online for families preparing for the 2627 school year; staff will continue outreach through school messaging and targeted flyers for groups needing additional assistance.