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Mishawaka students honored; CNA, building‑trades and civics programs spotlighted
Summary
Board meeting featured student recognitions: valedictorians/salutatorians, a CNA cohort with 16 certified students, a student‑designed community/sensory garden, a statewide award for the Building Trades program and an Appeals on Wheels civics visit.
The School City of Mishawaka’s May 13 meeting focused heavily on student achievement and career‑technical opportunities, with the board and community joining to recognize valedictorians and program successes across the district.
Mishawaka High School recognized its valedictorians and salutatorians and shared students’ college and career plans. Mr. Brew read names and accomplishments for seniors who participated in athletics, band, theater and leadership programs. The district also introduced Kames Academy valedictorian Payton Morgan and salutatorian Andrew Brown.
Career and technical education highlights: Student Cassia Bell described her work this year in the agriculture pathway, including designing a sensory/community garden and planning planting schemes, soil and watering routines. Dr. Mann said the garden will be part of a community garden space available for public harvest.
The CNA pathway reported strong outcomes: instructor Mr. Kleinbrink said 16 students tested for CNA certification and all 16 passed; he said roughly five already have been hired and that juniors and seniors in the program can expect starting wages in the $18–$23/hour range. Jen Delio of Legacy, the program partner, praised the hands‑on experiences that place students with real patients and clinical sites including Holy Cross.
Mishawaka Building Trades received a statewide partnership award for its long‑standing industry collaboration and hands‑on projects; Dr. Mann highlighted student work that has included renovating a condemned house that sold for $325,000 and noted an open house this weekend at the student‑built home.
Civics education: Mrs. Yoder described an Appeals on Wheels visit by the Indiana Court of Appeals April 30, which brought a real oral argument to the high‑school auditorium. Students observed the appeals process, asked judges questions at a luncheon and reflected on constitutional topics such as the Fourth Amendment and rights of the accused. Student Ethan Cunningham served as student bailiff and said the experience made courtroom procedure and judicial questioning “feel real.”
Engineering students also celebrated regional success: a student team presented a prototype spike guard and advanced to state competition, while an EV Grand Prix team earned efficiency and spirit awards.
What’s next: The district will celebrate seniors at commencement on June 4 at Steel Stadium and will host the Building Trades open house this weekend; the district also highlighted senior‑award events and Mayfest.
Representative quotes: "I designed a sensory garden... we thought about sound, taste, textures and seeing around," student Cassia Bell said. "We had 16 students that tested and all 16 students passed their certification exams," Mr. Kleinbrink said.
