Congratulations to CPMS 8th grade clarinetist Hope Lapaz on earning a Gold Rating with Distinction , the highest possible score, at the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest on Saturday!
This is an incredible accomplishment for any musician, but especially for a middle school student competing at the state level. We couldn’t be more proud of how she represented Clark-Pleasant.
Way to go, Hope! Your Warrior family is cheering for you! 💙🧡
#WarriorFamily #CPCSC #FineArtsMatter #PublicSchoolsProud
Due to inclement weather, Clark-Pleasant Community Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay TODAY, Monday, March 2, 2026!
On Thursday, the Whiteland Community High School choirs visited Clark-Pleasant Middle School to perform for our current choir students.
Rhythm Masters and Expressions shared part of their show choir sets and talked about what it’s really like to be in the WCHS choir program. They talked about performances, competitions, friendships, and confidence on stage.
Our students didn’t just hear about high school opportunities, they got to see them.
We can’t wait to see these CPMS singers on that stage soon!
#WarriorFamily #FutureWarriors #WCHSChoirs #CPMSPride #PerformingArts 🧡💙
The WCHS Nutrition Pathway has been studying cultural traditions and influences to prepare for today’s soul food lunch celebrating Black History Month! Students drew from recipes created by the first professionally-trained chef in the country, Chef James Hemings, who trained in Paris and worked while enslaved for Thomas Jefferson, including his most famous dish, macaroni and cheese.
While enjoying pulled pork sandwiches, collard greens, green beans, and peach cobbler along with that macaroni and cheese; the students learned from firefighters what it’s like to drive an apparatus, including the importance of yielding for emergency vehicles. They were able to see onboard footage of actual runs with a firefighter, which expanded their perspective of public service. Engrossed, students asked great questions and learned the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic; as well as what training is required by various departments to work on their service.
Thanks to Whiteland FD for another great collaborative lunch!
The Clark-Pleasant School Police Department is expanding its proactive approach with a new Real-Time Information Center and a dedicated detective position — helping officers respond faster, identify concerns earlier, and stay present in our schools building relationships with students every day.
Learn how this new system works and what it means for our schools and community 👇
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/02/26/clark-pleasant-school-pd-creates-real-time-center-detective-position/
Photo credit: Daily Journal/ Erika Malone
Your 8th Grade Lady Warriors Basketball team won the 1st ever Johnson County Tournament (in girls basketball) last night!! In the 2nd round played on Tuesday they defeated Center Grove North 47-15 and last night in the championship game beat Center Grove Central 35-23!!
What an incredible accomplishment for this group — the very first champions in county tournament history!
The girls will be back in action for their final week of games on Monday at home against Decatur to kick off the Jr. Mid-State Conference Tournament!
📣 Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Lady Warriors as they finish their season strong!
#WarriorFamily #CPMSPride #GirlsBasketball 🧡💙
🎓💙🧡 A Proud Moment for the Whiteland Community
In a school community like ours, students don’t grow up alone. They are supported by teachers who encourage them, coaches who challenge them, families who cheer them on, and classmates who walk beside them every step of the way.
Today, we are honored to celebrate two students who have truly made the most of every opportunity during their time at Whiteland Community High School.
Please join us in congratulating the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2026.
Valedictorian — Ashley Cooprider
Ashley has served as Secretary of Student Health Services and has been actively involved in National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, she is highly involved in her church youth group and has been a varsity athlete in both soccer and track.
She plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study Computer Science while continuing her track career.
“I have served as Secretary of SHS and participated in NHS and FCA throughout high school. I am also highly involved in my church youth group and have been a varsity athlete in both soccer and track. I plan to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study Computer Science and continue my track career.”
Salutatorian — Madison Fleury
Madison has been a member of both the varsity soccer and track teams and has participated in National Honor Society and the Athletic Leadership Council.
She will also attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where she plans to continue both her academic journey and her soccer and track career.
“I have been a part of both the varsity soccer and track team. I participated in NHS and Athletic Leadership Council. I am going to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to continue my academic, soccer, and track career.”
Ashley and Madison represent the heart of Whiteland. They are students who have worked hard, lifted up their teammates and classmates, and made their school better simply by being part of it.
To their families, teachers, and coaches , thank you for helping guide them to this moment.
And to Ashley and Madison… your Warrior family will always be cheering for you.
💙🧡 Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior. 🧡💙
#WarriorPride #WCHS #ClassOf2026 #ClarkPleasant
From first readers to graduates…
from classrooms to stages…
from counselors and teachers to school resource officers…
Public schools are more than buildings — they’re where relationships are built, talents are discovered, and futures begin.
We are proud to serve our families and community every single day.
We are #PublicSchoolsProud 💙🧡
Margot Sheets has called Whiteland home for nearly two decades. She works as a Nurse Practitioner with the hospitalist group at Hendricks Regional Health, and her connection to Clark-Pleasant runs even deeper — all four of her children have gone through our schools.
“I love this community and am so grateful to serve as an ambassador for the school system.”
As a parent, professional, and long-time resident, Margot brings valuable perspective to the Ambassador Academy and helps strengthen the connection between our schools and the community we serve.
We’re thankful for community partners like Margot who are committed to supporting students and sharing the story of Clark-Pleasant. 💙
#CPCSCAmbassadors #ClarkPleasantPride #CommunityPartners #HendricksRegionalHealth
Clark-Pleasant Preschool and Kindergarten registration appointments are open for the 2026–2027 school year!
Families may attend registration during Kindergarten Registration at participating elementary schools or schedule an individual appointment at the Early Learning Center.
Registering early helps us prepare classrooms, teachers, and communication so your child feels confident and ready on the first day of school.
Use the QR code or your school’s ParentSquare link to schedule your appointment today.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Warriors!
🏀📚 Clark-Pleasant Class is Dancing into the Elite Eight! 📚🏀
March Madness isn’t just happening on the court, it’s happening in our classrooms too!
Mrs. Debbie Campbell’s 3rd grade class at Ray Crowe Elementary is officially headed to the Elite Eight in the Indiana K-12 March Madness Bracket Challenge! This statewide competition, hosted by Indiana Sports Corp in partnership with the NCAA, invites teachers to bring the excitement of basketball into learning, and our students are all in.
Mrs. Campbell signed her class up back in November, and the experience has already been a slam dunk! The students have:
📦 Received multiple boxes of prizes
📚 Each student received Scholastic books
✏️ Colored pencil kits and supply pouches
😎 Read to the Final Four pencils, erasers, sunglasses, and slap bracelets
🧠 Used the bracket to support math, prediction, and classroom engagement activities
The kids were especially excited to receive their new books this morning!
Now the pressure is on they only have one more school to beat to make the Final Four! If they advance, the class could even earn a FREE field trip!
We love seeing our teachers find creative ways to connect learning with real-world excitement, and what better way in Indiana than basketball season?
Let’s cheer on our Ray Crowe students as they continue their tournament run!
👏 Good luck, Warriors! We’re rooting for you!
#WeAreCP #WarriorPride #MarchMadnessInTheClassroom #ReadToTheFinalFour #IndianaBasketball
This past weekend, the Clark-Pleasant Middle School Show Choir, High Frequency , took the stage for their first competition of the season at Franklin Community High School, and they made it count!
🏅 4th place overall out of 9 middle school choirs
🎙️ Malina Nobbe (7th grade) earned 2nd place overall in the solo competition!
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and talent these students and their directors have put in all season. Your Warrior spirit was on full display!
The group will take the stage one more time this year at their final competition on Saturday, March 7th at New Palestine High School . Let’s wish them the best of luck as they close out the season strong!
Congratulations!!
#WeAreCP #WarriorPride #CPMSChoir #ShowChoirSeason
Students in the WCHS Investment Club are already taking important steps toward financial independence. This student-led organization, with nearly 40 members, meets monthly during FIT to explore the fundamentals of investing and long-term financial planning. Through hands-on activities and guest speakers from the financial industry, students are gaining real-world skills they can carry with them long after graduation.
This year, every club member received a free club t-shirt thanks to the generosity of our community partners. We would like to thank:
👏 JCBank — as part of their Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation partnership sponsorship
👏 Ron Wallman
👏 Hoop Editz
Partnerships like these help us provide meaningful opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom and connect their education to real life. We are grateful for the businesses and community members who continue to invest in our students and our schools.
Club President (2025–2026): Aiden Vargo
Teacher Sponsor: Christa Rinehold
Thank you for helping prepare our students for bright futures!
#WarriorWay #CommunityPartners #FutureReady
Today was a proud day for our performing arts programs! The Clark-Pleasant Middle School and Whiteland Community High School band directors were honored at the Indiana Statehouse during Arts Education Day after both programs earned the ISSMA All-Music Award for the 2024-2025 school year.
This prestigious award celebrates excellence across an entire music program and it reflects the hard work of our students and directors alike.
We are so proud to see our Warriors representing our schools and community at the state level!
Please join us in congratulating our CPMS and WCHS band programs!
#WeAreCP #WarriorPride #ArtsEducationMatters #IndianaArtsEducation
Our Ambassadors heard from Lauren Jones, Director of Food Services, who walked them through everything it takes to feed our students — and it is far more complex than most people realize.
Across all 8 schools, our food service team:
• Serves breakfast and lunch district-wide
• Provides snacks for Honey Grove after-school care
• Operates with 8 managers, 3 assistant managers, and roughly 55–60 additional staff members
• Follows strict USDA nutrition guidelines for sodium, whole grains, calories, and vegetable variety
• Accommodates food allergies and dietary needs
• Works to honor the cultural preferences of our growing community
And the numbers are incredible…
Last school year alone, Clark-Pleasant served 1,147,842 meals — that’s over 1.1 MILLION meals to our students! 💙🧡
(333,391 breakfasts and 814,461 lunches!)
Food Services is also a fully self-funded department, operating entirely through meal purchases and federal reimbursement — not local tax dollars.
Our Ambassadors also learned about new technology being implemented this year. The new finger-scan point-of-sale system identifies students in under a second, prevents incorrect charges, and allows families to track purchases and payments more easily through Skyward.
Of course… learning about school meals wouldn’t be complete without experiencing it!
The group went through the cafeteria line and enjoyed a real student meal — burrito bowls — before touring the brand-new WCHS cafeteria space opening this July.
It was a great night learning just how much planning, regulation, and care goes into making sure our students are fed every single day. We are grateful to Lauren Jones and the entire Clark-Pleasant Food Service team for the work they do to support student success.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER is SUNDAY!!
Show off your Warrior Pride in style!
Our friends at JCBank are giving away a custom pair of Warriors Air Force 1 sneakers — and you could be the lucky winner!
👉 Enter once per day at JCBank.com/WAF1
✅ No purchase necessary
✅ Must be 18 or older and an Indiana resident
🗓️ Contest ends February 22, 2026
We’re grateful for community partners like JCBank who continue to support our students, staff, and schools in fun and creative ways. Thank you for being such a strong part of the Warrior community!
#WarriorPride #ClarkPleasantSchools #CommunityPartners #JCBank #WarriorsAF1
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While learning about the properties of light — reflection, refraction, and diffraction — students in Mrs. Evans’ class had the opportunity to put their knowledge to the test through a beam-bending logic challenge.
Thanks to a grant Mrs. Evans received through Endress+Hauser, she was able to purchase an engaging hands-on learning tool: Reasoning Laser Maze Games. Students worked through a series of challenges that required critical thinking and problem-solving as they manipulated light paths using mirrors and obstacles.
The kids absolutely loved it and truly rose to the challenge!
Thank you to Endress+Hauser for being a great community partner and for investing in meaningful learning experiences for our students.
#ClarkPleasant #STEMlearning #GrantsInAction #CommunityPartners
Clark-Pleasant Middle School Band Director Kathryn Briel is making headlines after being named the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) Middle School Music Educator of Excellence!
Mrs. Briel received the statewide award at the IMEA Professional Development Conference in Fort Wayne. The honor recognizes music educators who demonstrate outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of music education.
Under her direction, the CPMS band program — now nearly 500 students strong — continues to excel. This year alone:
• 338 students participated in ISSMA Solo & Ensemble
• Every performer earned a Gold rating
• An 8th grade clarinetist qualified for the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest
Mrs. Briel credits the students and the program’s culture for the success:
“Our students at Clark-Pleasant Middle School are some of the hardest working people I know. They make teaching fun and enjoyable each day.”
For more than two decades, Mrs. Briel has worked to create a welcoming environment where students feel connected, confident, and part of a musical family. We are incredibly proud to have her inspiring our students every day.
📰 Read the full Daily Journal story here:
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/02/13/cpms-band-teacher-earns-music-education-award/
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Briel on this outstanding recognition! 💙🧡
#WarriorWay #CPCSC #CPMS #FineArtsMatter
