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Kelton O'Connell

Kelton O'Connell

Bloomington, IN

Kelton O’Connell is a student journalist, photographer, and intern at The B Square Bulletin, reporting on education and the Bloomington community. | kelton@bsquarebulletin.com

Summer Camps Part 3: Self-expression

Summer Camps Part 3: Self-expression

Summer in Monroe County isn’t just a break from school—it’s a time for young residents to learn and grow in different ways. The B Square visited half a dozen summer camps around Bloomington and met campers, counselors, and staff, to learn how children and teens spent their summers.

Summer Camps Part 2: Leading through games

Summer Camps Part 2: Leading through games

Summer in Monroe County isn’t just a break from school—it’s a time for young residents to learn and grow in different ways. The B Square visited half a dozen summer camps around Bloomington and met campers, counselors, and staff, to find out how children and teens spent their summers.

North, South high school teachers and staff to wear panic buttons in coming school year

North, South high school teachers and staff to wear panic buttons in coming school year

Coming to Bloomington’s two largest high schools this fall are wearable panic buttons for all staff members. MCCSC plans to eventually expand the technology to schools in addition to Bloomington High School North and Bloomington High School South.

Summer Camps Part 1: Young writers explore the world and themselves

Summer Camps Part 1: Young writers explore the world and themselves

While many summer camps focus on games, entertainment, and competition, the Women Writing for (a) Change summer camp in Bloomington gave young girls a voice to express themselves. Fourth through eighth graders used writing to better understand themselves and the world around them.

Hearing on public commenting policy for Monroe County’s board of health: Just one person speaks

Hearing on public commenting policy for Monroe County’s board of health: Just one person speaks

The Monroe County Board of Health held a meeting Monday afternoon (July 14) for the sole purpose of hearing public comment, as board members seek input about the public comment policy draft that was made public last month. Just one public comment was offered at Monday's hearing.

6th Street & Walnut Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

A bird with a worm in its beak is perched on a statue on the northeast corner of the Monroe County courthouse.

6th Street & Washington Street

6th Street & Washington Street

A bent parking meter on the northern sidewalk along 6th Street is protected not only by a narrow traffic cone but also a pink child-sized bicycle helmet.