EDUCATION
HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Huntington uses a consolidated school system with eight elementary schools, three junior high schools, and one high school with 2,100+ students in grades 9-12. The entire system serves approximately 6,930 students; 800 employees staff the diverse needs, with close to 500 teachers and instructional assistants included in that number. The average class size is 17 students.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Huntington County high school students receive specialized, intensive training in the Huntington Vocation Technical Building. Several colleges in the area also offer vocational training beyond high school.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
There are several private institutions throughout Huntington County that offer educational opportunities to meet special needs of the community.
MAJOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE AREA
EXCEL EDUCATION
The EXCEL Program is available through Huntington University. This adult higher education program offers an associate’s and bachelor’s degree in organizational management in the accelerated format: one-night-a-week and one-subject-at-a-time. Gateway classes are offered to the general public for credit or continuing education purposes. They include business and liberal arts course.
A distinctive of the EXCEL bachelor’s program is the business research project (BRP). Huntington University is the only area college equipping adults to design and conduct an applied research project for their company or community. Companies and students benefit from the development of these vital R&D skills. In addition, students are well-prepared to go on to graduate school.
Another distinctive for both programs is tuition deferment for students who have company education benefits.
A satellite program was established at Blackhawk Ministries, Fort Wayne, in the fall of 2003.
Other colleges in the area offer accelerated format programs for adults.
IN-PLANT TRAINING AND ADULT EDUCATION
Classes designed for the individual needs of workers can be arranged on an in-plant basis through Ivy Tech State College or Vincennes University. Workers completing these courses receive credit toward a degree. Adult education classes as well as vocational training are offered in the evenings using the facilities of Huntington North High School.
DAY CARE AND NURSERY SCHOOLS
Several local churches offer part-time nursery schools, with a number of day care groups in private homes. Kids Kampus is a licensed learning center for children from six weeks to twelve years of age.
LIFE-LONG LEARNING
Life-Long Learning is a partnership of individuals, schools, businesses, public agencies, and social services that believe that learning begins at birth and continues throughout life. The organization is a broker, facilitator and provider of educational services and a promoter of the value and importance of education among all ages in Huntington County.
MEDICAL AND HUMAN SERVICES
PARKVIEW HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
Opening in 2000 with a new $17 million facility, Parkview Huntington Hospital is a satellite of Parkview Health, Fort Wayne. It is an acute care medical facility that offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services. The local medical staff includes the following specialties: family practice, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, surgery, orthopedic surgery, and anesthesia. A variety of specialists from Fort Wayne regularly see their patients at Parkview Huntington Hospital.
In 2002/2003, Parkview Huntington Hospital expanded the inpatient services to a 24 bed capacity.
SPECIAL CARE UNITS at Parkview Huntington Hospital:
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24-hour in-house emergency room physician |
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Paramedic emergency medical service |
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Coronary Monitored/Constant Care |
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Birthing Unit with labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum all in one comfortably furnished birthing room |
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Pediatrics |
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Rehabilitation: physical, cardiac, occupational, pulmonary, speech and ergonomics consultation for the workplace |
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Occupational Health |
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Home Health Care and Hospice |
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Physicians' Specialty Clinic with a wide range of visiting specialists |
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Educational programs for the community |
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Parkview Behavioral Health |
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Adult Fitness Center |
NURSING HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Community Care Center of Huntington
Markle Health Care - Markle
Miller's Merry Manor – Huntington
Norwood Nursing Center - Huntington
The Heritage - Huntington
Tipton House - Huntington
United Methodist Memorial Home - Warren
MENTAL HEALTH
Bowen Center Independent Therapists
PATHFINDER SERVICES INC.
A not-for profit human service organization that aims for a community in which all people, regardless of abilities, are accepted and have control of their own destinies. Services include: early intervention for children; and help for adults who have developmental disabilities, who have barriers to employment, who are homeless, and/or who are lower-income families.
RECREATION/CULTURE
RESERVOIRS
Two large flood control reservoirs provide an endless array of outdoor activities including swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, and primitive/modern camping. In addition to hiking and walking trails, Huntington Reservoir has recently opened a mountain bike trail, the first on state property. Recreational possibilities at Salamonie Reservoir also include bridle trails and a horsemen's camp, along with a 26-mile snowmobile trail. Both reservoirs sponsor nature programs and special events throughout the year.
Huntington Reservoir: (260) 468-2165
Salamonie Reservoir: (260) 468-2125
ENTERTAINMENT
The Sunken Gardens in Memorial Park was created from the floor of a lime quarry. Each year it attracts thousands of visitors to view the lovely gardens in the summer. Visitors also gather to see over 80,000 lights adorning the gardens at Christmas.
There are five golf courses in Huntington County, along with three bowling centers, four public beaches, and over a dozen local festivals. Residents also benefit from the sports activities sponsored by the Huntington North High School, Huntington College, Huntington YMCA, Knight-Bergman Civic Center, Police Athletic League, and Huntington County Baseball, Inc. The Merillat Center Sports Complex, Huntington Health Club, Huntington PAL, and Huntington YMCA also offer excellent physical fitness facilities that are open to Huntington residents. A variety of nice restaurants are available for fine dining.
CULTURE
The Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University offers a 700-seat auditorium, a 125-seat recital hall, and gallery space. The Merillat Centre attracts well-known artists from around the world and works with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic to bring both chamber and symphonic works to Huntington.
The Lafontaine Arts Council coordinates and promotes cultural and artistic activities in Huntington County. Working with the council are such diverse groups as the Theatre Guild, Heritage Guild, Art Guild, Huntington County Youth Choir, and the Erie Band. A strong in-school arts program features ballet, Shakespeare, modern dance, and theater.
Warren is home to the historic Pulse Opera House. Built in 1884 by Capt. Silas Pulse, the Opera House has now been restored and is home to melodramas, comedies, and musicals. Roanoke preserves its history at the Roanoke Area Heritage Center, a museum and community center dedicated to interpreting the history of Roanoke/Jackson Township area.
The Dan Quayle Center and Museum is the only vice-presidential museum in the country. The Quayle Center features permanent and changing exhibits, as well as a large-screen video presentation and exhibits on the vice-presidency. The 120-acre Forks of the Wabash Historic Park preserves the unique heritage of the Huntington area. Ancient artifacts, historic documents, and memorabilia from the Wabash and Erie Canal are on exhibit in the Visitor Center. Volunteers depict life as it was in the 1840's and guide visitors through the houses and grounds. Sheets Wildlife Museum is a unique taxidermy collection of nearly 200 species of wild animals and fish from around the world.
The Huntington City/Township Public Library has undergone a 13,000-sq. ft. expansion in recent years and has made a number of technological enhancements to its facilities. The library offers public access to the Internet via computer terminals located throughout the building. The library also offers children's
events and summer reading programs. The collection of historical and genealogical records in the Indiana Room serves as a significant educational and research tool for old and young alike. The library has an annual circulation in excess of 200,000 volumes.
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