American Red Cross M

113 S. Water Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-3103 Fax: 362-3104

Email:dmcrc@sbcglobal.net

http://chapters.redcross.org/in/montgomery/

A humanitarian organization led by volunteers that help save lives and strengthen communities imparting hope and confidence along with practical skills through community training classes in First Aid and CPR as well as recertification classes.  These classes are taught monthly at the chapter house located at 113 South Water St, Crawfordsville.   To register call 362-3103

The American Red Cross provides swimming lessons as well as lifeguard training. 

Coping with Deployment Seminars - The armed forces are paying increasing attention to preparing service members to cope with the psychological stress of combat and its aftermath. The Red Cross believes it is equally important to prepare family members to ensure they are better able to deal with the challenges of 'serving' at home while their loved one is deployed

Adult Education Center

CARA & GED Testing

(Crawfordsville Adult Resources Academy)

1501 S. Elm Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Phone: (765) 362-2690

Fax: (765) 362-4035

Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am -- 3 pm

Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 pm

A program to help adults improve their basic education skills in reading, writing and math.  The program provides pre-GED and GED preparation, pre-employment and employability skills, and English as a second language (ESL).  The program works closely with the GED Testing Center which is also at Beard Learning Center.

Purdue Extension, Montgomery County Office

400 Parke Avenue

Crawfordsville IN 47933

website: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/montgomery/

(765) 364-6363  Fax: (765) 362-7315

This organization serves the public in providing educational learning opportunities in three program areas:

Consumer & Family Sciences Education

Consumer & Family Sciences offers education related to topics such as Children and Nutrition, Food and Health, and Home and Money. Education on a variety of subjects affecting families or consumers is offered to various groups and partnering service organizations in the county.

Contact information for programming in this area:  Joy Dugan, Extension Educator

email, jvanest@purdue.edu website: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/Montgomery/cfs/index.htm

Agriculture & Natural Resources

The agriculture and natural resources (ANR) program reaches beyond traditional agriculture to meet the needs of citizens and homeowners. Homeowners benefit from ANR Extension Educators through information about pest identification and control, home lawns& gardens. Many people enjoy serving as a volunteer in the Master Gardeners program. Educational venues include personal consultations, group meetings, newspaper articles, newsletters and radio. Production agriculture is served through programs such as private pesticide applicator recertification programs (PARP), and through topics such as integrated pest management, developing new agriculture enterprises, natural resource management, farm management, agronomy and animal sciences.

Contact information for programming in this area:  Ed Sheldon, Extension Educator email, ejsheldo@purdue.edu website: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/Montgomery/ag/index.htm

Youth & Leadership

4-H fosters life skill development through hands-on learning opportunities for youth. Caring volunteers contribute to positive youth development. Youth ages two through grade 1 can be involved in the Clover Buds program. Youth in grade 2 can be involved in Mini 4-H, while youth in grades 3-12 may be involved in the 4-H program. A wide range of project choices are available for urban or rural youth interests. Junior Leaders are 4-H members in grades 7-12 that develop leadership through service learning. Teachers have the opportunity to take advantage of several school enrichment program options available for use in the classroom.  website: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/Montgomery/4hyouth/index.htm  Contact information for programming in this area:  Sherry Legg-Young, Extension Educator, email, leggyoun@purdue.edu

Montgomery County Extension Homemakers

Purdue Extension, Montgomery County Office

400 Parke Avenue

Crawfordsville IN 47933

website: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/Montgomery/mceh/index.htm

(765) 364-6363     Fax: (765) 362-7315

Works to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development, and volunteer community service.  There are various local clubs, and membership is open to all adult county residents. A program of Purdue University Cooperative Extension.

Montgomery County 4-H

Purdue Extension, Montgomery County Office

400 Parke Avenue

Crawfordsville IN 47933

website: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/Montgomery/4hyouth/index.htm

(765) 364-6363   Fax: (765) 362-7315

4-H fosters life skill development through hands-on learning opportunities for youth. Caring volunteers contribute to positive youth development. Youth ages two through grade 1 can be involved in the Clover Buds program. Youth in grade 2 can be involved in Mini 4-H, while youth in grades 3-12 may be involved in the 4-H program. A wide range of project choices are available for urban or rural youth interests. Junior Leaders are 4-H members in grades 7-12 that develop leadership through service learning. Teachers have the opportunity to take advantage of several school enrichment program options available for use in the classroom.

Ivy Tech State College

Montgomery County Instructional Center

2985 Industrial Blvd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 359-0570Tel: 359-0547

Public, open access community college working to provide students with the general technical education needed for better jobs and better lives.

Montgomery County Community Foundation

119 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 334, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-1267     Fax: 361-0562

Email: kelly@mccf-in.org

Website:  www.mccf-in.org

Financial assistance for college students through scholarships.  Applications must be completed.  Please feel free to call for information.  Scholarships are available only to Montgomery County students. 

21st Century Scholars

SCC-C 505 Harrison St., W. Lafayette, IN 47907

Tel: 765-496-0046 Toll free: 88 301-9251

Website: www.purdue.edu/tfcs

The program aims to ensure that all Indiana families can afford a college education for their children.  Income-eligible 7th- and 8th-graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship to the state are eligible to receive  college tuition at participating Indiana colleges, universities and technical schools.   Area support sites provide scholar families with programming including college visits, camps, parent workshops, and tutoring. 

Wabash College

301 W. Wabash Avenue, PO Box 352, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 361-6100Fax: 361-6070

Website: www.wabash.edu

Private four-year liberal arts college for men.  Founded in 1832, Wabash has long been committed to strong undergraduate teaching in the liberal arts. 

West Central Indiana Special Services Cooperative

305 E. Chestnut, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-4022Fax: 364-3243

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Provides public school special education services to children ages 3 to 21. 

Willson Early Learning Center

Family Literacy Preschool

500 East Jefferson Street

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

765-362-0005

High quality preschool classes for Crawfordsville children from 2-5 years old are offered daily.  No tuition is charged for qualifying students.  School lunch or breakfast is served daily.  Bus service is available.  Morning or afternoon classes are available.  Program utilizes developmentally appropriate and research-based instruction to fully prepare students emotionally and academically for kindergarten success.  Monthly home visits and Family Literacy Nights are included.

School Districts

Crawfordsville Community School Corporation

Administration Building

1000 Fairview Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-2342Fax: 364-3237

Email: ksteele@cville.k12.in.us

Website:  www.cville.k12.in.us

Beard Learning Center

500 E. Jefferson, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-0005     Fax: 364-3220

Crawfordsville Alternative School

1601 E. College Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-2690 Fax: 364-3220

Crawfordsville High School

1 Athenian Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-2340Fax: 364-3200

Hose Elementary School

800 Fairview Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-2886 Fax: 362-3957

Hoover Elementary School

1301 S. Elm Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-2691  Fax: 362-1149

Nicholson Elementary School

1010 Lane Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-2607Fax: 361-0767

Tuttle Middle School

612 S. Elm Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-2992Fax: 364-3219

West Central Indiana Special Services Cooperative

808 W. Pike Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-4022Fax: 364-3243

Willson Kindergarten Center

500 E. Jefferson Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-0005Fax: 364-3229

North Montgomery Community School Corporation

Superintendent’s Office

480 W. 580 N.

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 359-2112 ext 125Fax: 359-2111

Email: rbrower@nm.k12.in.us

North Montgomery High School

5945 US 231 N, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-5140 Fax: 362-6710

Northridge Middle School

482 W 580 N, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 364-1071 Fax: 362-7985

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

6895 N 100 W, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 339-4403 Fax: 339:4600

Sommer Elementary School

3794 W US 136, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 362-3979 Fax: 362-5619

Sugar Creek Elementary School

4702 E. 300 N., Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 794-4855Fax: 794-4578

South Montgomery School Corporation

Superintendents’s Office

300 N. Third St.  PO Box 8, New Market, IN 47965

Tel: 866-0203                          Fax: 866-0736

Ladoga Elementary School

418 E. Taylor Street, Ladoga, IN 47954

Tel: 942-2203Fax: 942-2204

New Market Elementary School

410 N. Third Street, P.O. Box 128,  New Market, IN 47965

Tel: 866-0740Fax: 866-2031

Southmont Junior High School

6460 US 231 South, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 866-2023Fax: 866-2045

Southmont Senior High School

6425 US 231 South, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: 866-0350Fax: 866-2044

Walnut Elementary School

3548 S. 775 E., New Ross, IN 47968

Tel: 362-0542Fax: 362-0545

Waveland Elementary School

506 E. Green Street, Waveland, IN 47989

Tel: 435-2465Fax: 435-2026