Recently, Batchelor Middle School’s esteemed Jeff Rudkin won the John and Marilyn Connelly Award. Named for former International Student Media Festival co-chairs, it is designed to honor educators of student media. This award is only given to exceptional individuals who have the ability to work with limited resources and still inspire masterpieces of student-produced media. 

 

In October, a group of 31 B-TV students (pictured to the right)  visited  Anaheim, California  to present their winning projects, attend media workshops, tour the campus of Chapman University, and see the sights of Hollywood.  Before the students received their recognition, it was announced that Mr. Rudkin received the Connelly Award. This added greatly to an already enjoyable trip.

Mr. Rudkin will be invited to Los Angeles in the spring to receive a $25,000 check at a ceremony and conference with past Milken award winners.   Congratulations Mr. Rudkin!!

Awards For Mr. Rudkin Abound

Mr. Rudkin received the award in a surprise all-school ceremony with Suellen Reed, Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Jane Foley, Senior Vice President with the Milken Family Foundation.  Members  from the Indiana Department of Education, Indiana State Representative, Peggy Welch, MCCSC Administration, members of the MCCSC Board of Trustees, Bloomington City Council members, Monroe County Commissioners and parent representatives were also present at this ceremony.

On November 13th, Batchelor Middle School teacher, Jeff Rudkin, whose students have for years produced prize-winning documentaries, dramatic and news videos, received a prize of his own — a $25,000 National Educator Award from the Milken Family Foundation.  

Rudkin Wins Milkin Award

On Monday, November 12, Batchelor Middle School held a special Veteran's Day convocation.  During 8th period, the entire school was assembled in the gymnasium.  Flags were presented by the Civil Air Patrol.  Under the direction of Mr. Brainard, the choir sang the national anthem and Mr. Stratton led the band as they played patriotic music.  Colonel John Tilford spoke to the students about his personal experience during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  To celebrate the veterans' efforts, homerooms submitted special projects with a patriotic theme.  Mrs. Boyle's 7th grade homeroom won for recitations and Mrs. Davis's 8th grade homeroom won for a PowerPoint presentation.  Special Thanks to all Veteran's everywhere! 

Veteran’s Day Convocation

Colonel John Tilford addressing students at Batchelor during Veteran’s Day Convocation

Claire Schaffer of our staff received a Batchleor Gardening Project grant for the 2007—08 school year from the Foundation of Monroe County Schools.

2008 Youth Art Month Exhibition

March was Youth Art Month and student art work  from the MCCSC was on display at the John Waldron Arts Center.  Congratulations to these students  in Mr. Clark’s classes who had their work in the show from Batchelor.

Rose

Abby

Matthew

Chloe

Connor

Kalyn