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				<title><![CDATA[Wohlford Second at State for Peace Poster Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blair Pointe has amazing artists and 3 students were recognized at the Lion's Club meeting for their participation in the 2025-2026 Peace Poster Contest.  
Trace Clemons came in 3rd place; Emma York came in 2nd place, and Jasmine Wohlford came in 1st. All 3 students are current 6th graders. 
Jasmine's piece was not only 1st place out of the 6th grade students at Blair Pointe, but she was also 1st in the district and 2nd in the state level.  That is quite an accomplishment!  
Blair Pointe art teacher, Mrs. Julie Brower said, "I am very proud of all 3 of these students!  Great work!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Academic Challenge at Blair Pointe is a Success]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in the 5th and 6th grade L.I.F.T. program compete each year to see which team takes the top spot.
Each year, students are put into random groups with students from both grade levels. There are 3 rounds of competition during the day. Each round has 25 questions ranging in areas of math, literature, science, history, and random trivia. The top 3 teams were announced Monday, March 16th in the Blair Pointe gym. 
The top 3 teams, in no particular order, were as follows:
The Chicken Tendies- 
Bennett Peck, Mike Hopper, Gavyn Monesmith, Liam Porter, Emaline Overby
The Ceiling Fans-
Casen Samons, Amelia Reed, Cobain Parish, Cohle Morehead, Almira Opelt
21 Under-
Jolene Chumbley, Willow Suttle, Nila McClure, Leo Wohlford, Charlie Mathews

The top 3  teams competed in one final round to declare a champion. After 10 questions and the last tie breaker, the team that came out on top was...
The Chicken Tendies----Congratulations to Bennet, Mike, Gavyn, Liam, and Emaline

Teachers, Mrs. Christy McGuire and Ms. Leslie Murphy are proud of the hard work and effort shown by each team throughout the day and night.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spotlight on Blair Pointe Art Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since students returned from winter break, all art classes have been working on an art project that has to incorporate the violin and music in it somehow.  I would like to recognize the students listed below for having their artwork chosen in the upcoming 2026 Juried Exhibition of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This competition only happens every 4 years.  This is one of the largest competitions in the state of Indiana with several Indiana schools participating.  
Please help me wish them all good luck!!!!  

Keagin Flanery , Nila McClure, Jasmine Wohlford, Alexis Marburger, Grayson Haywood,  Gracelyn Marburger, Sienna Ambrose, Cora Armstrong, Harper Bender, Lucina Fisher, Isabella Isaac & Kenleigh Manriquez]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Announces Student of the Month for February]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click title to see all pictures.

Third Grade:
Cynthia Sims			
William Long
Isabella Cart			
Mason Taylor
Arya Blanton			
Paisley Carter
Azari Crowder		
Bentley Woodall
Ivory Simbeck	
Adaline Boyd			
Sabashton Woodall
Kinsley Murphy		
Skyla Davis
			
Fourth Grade:
Riley Atkinson 		
Zekial Henkle
Robert Simons III		
Haileigh Jarreau
Jorden Cox	                
Jack Lyday
Jessa Barrett			
Sawyer Van Baalen
Fayah Gomez		
Remy Chumbley
			
Fifth Grade:			
Caydence Campbell	
Trinity Perry
Lillian Luke			
Cohle Morehead
Zerenity Lewis		
Kooper Hughes
Grayson Black		
Vivianna Carlin
			
Sixth Grade:
Theo Sims			
Lilly Maus
Maggie Brewer		
Braley Seifert
Elijah McKamey		
Kiara Hoff
Meredith Sturch		
Nila McClure]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Grade Students Attend "The Boy from Troy" in Carmel Indiana]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Sixth grade students attended HERO- The Boy from Troy at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana. The play focused on the life and legacy of  John Lewis. Lewis stood up for civil rights and eventually became a congressman to carry out his ideas. 
"From an early age, John wanted to save things, and that included the chickens on his family's farm. It  was neat to see how this carried on in his political career," Jack Taylor said. 
Draven Smith learned that the actors were from New York City and have been working on the production since early December. The performers kept the students engaged throughout the performance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Synchronous E-Learning Schedule for Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click above to see the Synchronous E-Learning Schedule for students at Blair Pointe. This schedule will be followed on days when PCS cancels school and declares it a synchronous learning day. 

Please reach out to your child(ren)'s teacher with any questions or concerns.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Students Prepare for IREAD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many students at Blair Pointe have been preparing for the state assessment, IREAD. Students that need to take the assessment will begin on Monday, March 2. Teachers and specialists have been working hard all year to prepare the students for success on the test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 2- March 6]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Announces Spelling Bee Winner for 2025-2026 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifth grade student, Charlie Mathews, pictured on the left, is the winner of the Blair Pointe Upper Elementary Spelling Bee.  On January 13, twenty students participated in the bee from grades five and six.  Mathews' winning word, equestrian, came in round 8, and he spelled it with confidence to take the top spot. 
Going to the end with Mathews, was sixth grade student, Sebastian Smith, pictured on the right. 
Mathews will now move on to vie for a spot in the Regional Bee by competing in a regional qualification round. The qualification ends on February 25 and Mathews will know his standing at that point. 
Congratulations to all spelling bee contestants and best of luck, Charlie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safety Patrol is On Duty at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student Resource Officer, Steve Hoover, heads up the Safety Patrol at Blair Pointe. Students in 6th grade are selected by their 5th grade teacher for this opportunity.
Patrol watches for student behavior and helps visitors find their way if needed. By doing this, students learn they need to do the right thing. 
Jasmine Wohlford, afternoon patrol, said, "I have wanted to be a patrol officer since I started at Blair Pointe in third grade. I like that we get to do new things."
Patrol will begin their positions on September 2.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Buddy Classes Begin at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week students at Blair Pointe are beginning to work with their Buddy Class. 
Research shows that "Buddy Class" activities can be a great way to foster friendships, improve social skills, and engage students in learning.
Mrs. Shine Hall, counselor, said, " Our goal is for students make connections throughout our entire building and have fun while doing it!"
August's activity was for each student to introduce themselves to each other with lots of fun "Would You Rather" questions. Then they worked to complete an "All About Blair Pointe" crossword puzzle.
Students are excited to see what they will be doing in September.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Gears Up for Annual Food Drive]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School counselor, Mrs. Shine Hall, heads up the week long food drive and she gets excited to see how much the students bring in each year. 
She said, "Many families enjoy giving back to our community and December is a great time to do that.  Our annual Food Drive will be held the first full week of December.  We hope to push as many items as we can to our local food bank at the Salvation Army.  Monetary donations will be shared between Miami County Helping Hands and The United Way.  Classrooms will be offered incentives for bringing in items if they can.  Some incentives let them enjoy an extra recess or even a popcorn party as a treat!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blair Pointe Presents 2025 Winter Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for crafts, music, games, cookies, and punch! Enjoy the winter dioramas made by our students. What a great way to spend your evening on December 4th from 5:30-6:30. The band and choir concert will follow at 6:30 showcasing our students from all grade levels.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heroes to be Honored at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Blair Pointe will once again honor the many heroes in their lives. Wednesday, November 12th, at 9:00 am, veterans will be eating breakfast with a student that has invited them for this special day. 
The entrance will be decorated with a patriotic theme from all students in the building to let our heroes know we respect them.
Thank you, veterans, for all you have done for our country.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week at Blair Pointe]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday-"Red-y" to Say No to Drugs- Wear red.

Tuesday- Team Up Against Drugs- Wear your favorite sport's gear.

Wednesday- A Drug Free Life Will Take You Places- Wear what you would to a beach or on a vacation day.

Thursday- YOU Are Too Important to Use Drugs- Wear something that starts with the first letter of your name.

Friday- Life is a Treat, Don't Get Tricked by Drugs- Wear a school appropriate costume.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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