As we wrap up the week, there’s been a lot happening around transportation and bus safety at Clark-Pleasant!
This week, our schools completed their bus evacuation drills, giving students an opportunity to practice what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency while riding the bus.
On Thursday, our newest school buses also underwent their Indiana State Police inspections as they prepare to join our transportation fleet. This year, Clark-Pleasant is adding five new Blue Bird conventional buses — two full-size special needs buses and three general education buses.
These new buses are part of the district’s long-term **bus replacement plan**, funded through the Operations Fund. Buses are planned and budgeted for years in advance so we can routinely rotate our fleet and help ensure the buses transporting our students are safe, reliable and in good working condition.
From practicing emergency procedures with our students to planning ahead for the replacement of our fleet, bus safety is something we take seriously at Clark-Pleasant.
Every school day, our transportation team is responsible for some very important passengers — our Warriors. 🧡💙
#ClarkPleasantSchools #WarriorPride #SchoolBusSafety #Transportation




There wasn’t a special event happening at Ray Crowe Elementary today. No assembly. No celebration. Just a regular Thursday of learning — and that was worth stopping to notice.
In Ms. Brown’s STEM class, students were busy making gak when one student was overheard saying:
“This is why I love STEM class — we get to do science experiments!” 🧪
Meanwhile, kindergarteners in Mrs. Buller’s class were learning all about apples. 🍎 They practiced their writing and then got their bodies moving, using pool noodles to “make an apple pie.”
These may seem like little moments, but they're really not.
Every day across Clark-Pleasant, students are experimenting, writing, moving, creating, laughing, asking questions and discovering something new.
There doesn’t have to be a special occasion to find something special happening in our schools. Sometimes, it’s simply an ordinary Thursday. 💙🧡
#WarriorGRIT #ClarkPleasant #RayCroweElementary #LearningEveryDay







You only have TWO DAYS LEFT to sign up for Ag After School Club!
Curious about agriculture? Come check it out!
Whiteland FFA is hosting an Ag After School Club for CPMS students in grades 6–8, and you DO NOT have to currently be in an agriculture class to participate!
Students will get to take part in fun, interactive activities while learning more about agriculture, how it impacts our everyday lives, and the opportunities available through agriculture classes and FFA.
📅 Wednesday, September 17
⏰ After school until 3:45 p.m.
📍 CPMS B213
🚨 Registration closes THIS FRIDAY, September 11!
👉 Sign up here https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCPMSAgClub%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJTTJOekNQdlU5ZXBTZ1lBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuz1Gqi2zuZEIn08ABgfOHH6AjBdavYhu-DIxsQdQB97FBOgr9ef3yYXhsJv_aem_21NYtix_dTtGKLj3U04EKg&h=AUCRJY8e4uRDrEjluTjBaBU7MzAAwch9kdxiEc5vzvW8N9pG0MgyjQlBLq3t2RC33OwYCc_v657eOji0xRMD5IDQqgPxjH9ARY2q6igrNdrL1d9HjoYKfLClg2EzjJhH5JBFOg5Il70jVtQY&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUDAljBqVM-nM2h7ZcNXld4Maia8T4ZtQ8U_c_5IPtsgAkA6Wt1z6QdeSCtAQPDVUX23s-tlTDhpVw-2UOdDGmAm5u6VYIPjY_516wK5jv2A56ZJF2A2gJ4TmXgL7BgXLOGpB4NOXniJV6qK6TM1z_14eRRMN6aUomyE8hXurg
Come see what Ag is all about! 🌱🐄🚜
#CPMSWarriors #WhitelandFFA #FFA #AgricultureEducation #WarriorsExplore

We told you we'd be introducing you to the members of our 2026–27 Clark-Pleasant Ambassador Academy throughout the year—and we're kicking things off with Pam Black!
Pam and her husband have called Johnson County home for 20 years and have two boys, ages 13 and 11. She has also spent the past 20 years as an elementary teacher and currently teaches at Center Grove Montessori. Her connection to Clark-Pleasant comes as the parent of an eighth grader at Clark-Pleasant Middle School.
So, why Ambassador Academy?
Pam joined because she wants to go beyond what we see on the surface and better understand how a school corporation as large as Clark-Pleasant actually works—from how district-level decisions are made to the many moving pieces involved in making big changes happen.
One thing Pam already appreciates about Clark-Pleasant is the priority placed on school safety.
"The transition from a very small Montessori school to a large district gave me a lot of anxiety as a parent, but seeing how safety is prioritized eased my worries."
That made our first Ambassador Academy session especially fitting! Our ambassadors spent the evening learning more about the Clark-Pleasant Police Department, visiting our Real-Time Information Center and getting a behind-the-scenes look at some of the systems and people working to keep our schools safe.
And there's much more to Pam than being an educator and CPMS parent! She loves camping, nature walks, chickens, playing the piano and being crafty. She also serves as president of Piper's Purpose, a local nonprofit that supports medical professionals who work with families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
We are so glad Pam chose to spend this year learning alongside us, asking questions and getting an inside look at Clark-Pleasant!
👋 Welcome to Ambassador Academy, Pam!
#ClarkPleasant #WarriorNation #AmbassadorAcademy #MeetOurAmbassadors

Sometimes it takes someone from outside our community to remind us just how special the places we see every day really are.
This summer, teacher and Indiana gym enthusiast Brett Yoder visited Clark Elementary as part of his Hoosier Gym Journey, a project documenting historic gyms across Indiana.
He came to see the old Clark Township gym, built in 1934 — but he left impressed by so much more.
In his article, Brett describes Clark Elementary as one of the most beautiful elementary schools he has seen in the state, writing about its towering ceilings, historic brickwork, natural light and the incredible way the building blends more than a century of history with a modern elementary school.
And then, of course, there’s the gym. 🏀
Once home to the Clark Township Lions, the gym still holds reminders of the generations who came before — from its wooden bleachers and original scorer's table to the historic memorabilia displayed nearby. The Lions even captured a sectional championship in 1953!
Perhaps our favorite part of the article, though, is Brett's reflection on what it means that students are still learning inside this historic building today. A child can walk through the same doors to receive an education that their great-great-grandparents may have walked through more than 100 years ago.
That really is something special. ❤️
Thank you, Brett, for visiting Clark Elementary, capturing these beautiful photos and sharing a little piece of Clark-Pleasant history with people across Indiana!
📖 Check out the full Hoosier Gym Journey feature on Clark Township/Clark Elementary here:
https://hoosiergymjourney.weebly.com/clark-township.html
Photos from the artilce are shown here
#ClarkPleasantProud #WarriorPride #ClarkElementary #HoosierGymJourney #IndianaHistory





🏃♀️🏃♂️ Calling All K–5 Runners! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
Get ready for the Clark-Pleasant Community Schools Elementary Cross Country Championships on Wednesday, September 23!
Whether your child already loves to run or just wants to come out, represent their school, and have some fun, we’d love to see them at the starting line!
🏆 Traveling team trophy for the winning 4th & 5th grade elementary school
🎖️ Top 20 ribbons
🏅 Participation ribbons
🍧 Kona Ice on campus
🎉 Opportunities to win Rascal’s Fun Zone prizes
👕 Registration AND a T-shirt for just $10
📅 September 23 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Clark-Pleasant Middle School Track
📌 Registration deadline: September 6
👉 Register today:
https://whitelandxcelementarychamp26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🧡💙 And take a look at some of the fun from last year! We can’t wait to see our young Warriors back at the starting line this September!
Which elementary school will take home the traveling trophy this year? 🏆


Last night, we welcomed this year’s Clark-Pleasant Ambassador Academy cohort for their first session—and what a great group to kick off another year of learning, connecting and getting a behind-the-scenes look at CPCSC!
For their first session, our Ambassadors learned more about the Clark-Pleasant Police Department and the upcoming school referendum.
🚓 The evening began with a field trip to our Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), where the group had the opportunity to see firsthand how our police department works to help keep our schools safe. They met members of the CPPD team—including our police K9s—and learned more about the people, technology and resources that support safety throughout our district.
🍽️ After returning, the group enjoyed dinner from City Barbeque while learning a little more about how school financing works and the referendum question that Clark-Pleasant voters will see on the ballot this November.
The Ambassador Academy was created to give parents and community members a closer look at the many pieces that come together to serve our students—from safety and staffing to finance, operations, future planning and more.
We have a fantastic group joining us this year, and we can’t wait to continue learning alongside them and sharing their Ambassador Academy journey throughout the year!
And there’s another reason to follow along: we’ll be introducing you to each member of this year’s Ambassador Academy cohort on social media throughout the year! 👋💙🧡
Welcome, Ambassadors! We’re so glad you’re here!





Basketball season is getting closer, and Whiteland Boys Basketball is excited to welcome the next generation of Warriors to the program!
Travel basketball tryouts are coming up for boys in grades 2–6 who are interested in playing this season.
📅 Thursday, September 24
📍 Whiteland Community High School – AUX Gym
🏀 Grades 2–4 | 6:00–7:15 p.m.
🏀 Grades 5–6 | 7:15–8:30 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, September 29
📍 Whiteland Community High School – AUX Gym
🏀 Grades 2–4 | 6:00–7:15 p.m.
🏀 Grades 5–6 | 7:15–8:30 p.m.
Interested families should complete the registration form below before tryouts:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6or4uLm7rbg9chJ496f1INJ26jXk6fD9amNnQXdnmKk0Rdg/viewform?usp=header
Check out the flyer for additional information, and help us spread the word to our Future Warriors! 🧡💙🏀
#WarriorPride #FutureWarriors #WhitelandBasketball

Last spring, Matthew Baranko approached Clark-Pleasant with an idea for his Eagle Scout project: create new raised garden beds that could be used by our students.
In April, Matthew took the first big step by presenting his plans to the Clark-Pleasant School Board. From there, he got to work turning his proposal into reality—planning the project, raising funds and organizing the work needed to make it happen.
Matthew raised most of the money for the project by sending letters to family and friends, receiving generous support from families who wanted to help. Then it was time to build!
Over four work days and approximately 12 hours, Matthew led a team of volunteers in building and preparing the garden beds, adding soil and mulch, and installing a soaker hose for watering. By the middle of August, the project he first brought to us last spring was complete! 🌻🌿
The garden is now ready for planting and, most importantly, ready for our students to learn, explore and grow.
We are grateful to Matthew for choosing an Eagle Scout project that gives back to our schools and will continue benefiting students for years to come.
Congratulations on a job well done, Matthew, and thank you to everyone who donated or volunteered to help bring his vision to life! 👏
#WarriorPride #EagleScout #CommunityPartnership #GrowingTogether

🌿💧 Who says a classroom needs four walls?
Last Friday, Taylor Tatlock’s AP Environmental Science students at Whiteland Community High School traded their desks for waders and headed into Young’s Creek in Franklin for some hands-on water ecology!
Students stepped right into the stream to explore the ecosystem firsthand and put what they’ve been learning in the classroom into action.
Waders on. Feet in the water. Science happening all around them. 🌎🔬
We love seeing our Warriors get opportunities to learn by doing—and sometimes that means getting a little wet along the way! 💙🧡
#WarriorPride #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #APEnvironmentalScience #WCHS





There will be a Clark-Pleasant Community School Public Hearing on Collective Bargaining on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the administration building 50 Center Street Whiteland, IN 46184 at 5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, August 30, the Whiteland Community High School Spanish Honor Society welcomed 29 new members during its induction ceremony!
And here’s something worth celebrating — this outstanding group enters the chapter with an average GPA of 3.98! 👏🌟
Congratulations to our newest members:
🎓 Harper Adcock
🎓 Anmol Ahmed
🎓 Jasmine Atwal
🎓 Faith Blue
🎓 Ella Boehm
🎓 James Bower
🎓 Ally Dunbar
🎓 Colten Franklin
🎓 Amiah Heilman
🎓 Lydia Johnson
🎓 Avneet Kaur
🎓 Harnoor Kaur
🎓 Harsimar Kaur
🎓 Harsimrat Kaur
🎓 Kavnoor Kaur
🎓 Manrajpreet Kaur
🎓 Parleen Kaur
🎓 Sirat Kaur
🎓 Madison Mascus
🎓 Merjem Mesinovic
🎓 Kianna Morales
🎓 Aubree Overstake
🎓 Rosley Par
🎓 Sung Par
🎓 Emma Rodgers
🎓 Shubhneet Singh
🎓 Gavin Trimble
🎓 Preston Wiseman
🎓 Aleyna Walls
We are proud to celebrate these Warriors for their commitment to academic excellence and the study of Spanish language and culture. Congratulations on this well-earned honor! 🧡💙
#WarriorPride #WhitelandCommunityHighSchool #SpanishHonorSociety #AcademicExcellence #ClarkPleasant

We love seeing our students find ways to give back and support younger Warriors! 🧡💙
The Johnson County Public Library is partnering with students from the Whiteland Community High School National Honor Society, French Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society to offer FREE homework help for students in grades K–6 at the Clark Pleasant Branch!
High school student tutors will be available to help younger students work through homework, study for a test or review class materials. Students can bring their own homework, or grade-level appropriate worksheets can be provided.
📅 Mondays, September 14–December 14
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 JCPL Clark Pleasant Branch
🎒 Grades K–6
💲 FREE!
Families can register online for a 45-minute session. Registration is highly recommended, although a limited number of walk-in appointments may be available.
We’re proud of these WCHS students for sharing their time and talents with younger students in our community. What a great example of Warriors helping Warriors! 🙌
👉 Registration and more information: PageAfterPage.org/tutoring
#ClarkPleasantProud #WarriorsHelpingWarriors #HomeworkHangout #StudentLeadership

There are a lot of great things happening during FIT at Clark-Pleasant Middle School!
On any given day, you might find students…
➗ Getting some extra help with math
❓ Asking questions and getting the support they need
📊 Learning how to calculate and understand their GPA
📚 Participating in athlete study tables
🎈 Putting their creativity and STEM skills to work with balloon dog creations
🙌 And so much more!
FIT provides time within the school day for students to get support, catch up, ask questions, explore interests and try something new.
Sometimes learning looks like working through a tough math problem…and sometimes it looks like figuring out how to build a dog out of balloons! 😄
We love seeing all the different ways our CPMS Warriors are making the most of their FIT time! 🧡💙
#ClarkPleasant #CPMSWarriors #WarriorPride #FITInAction







Want to have fun, build confidence and learn the sport of wrestling? The Whiteland Girls Wrestling Club is now registering girls Pre-K through 8th grade for the 2026 season!
And what better place to learn? 🏆 Our Warriors are coming off an incredible year as 2026 ISWA AND IHSAA STATE CHAMPIONS!
📅 Season begins: October 27
🤼♀️ Practices & Rec League Matches: Tuesdays & Thursdays
💲 Registration: $80
👕 Registration includes a uniform (shorts/compression top) AND club shirt!
Whether your child has wrestled before or has never stepped on a mat, this is a great opportunity to try the sport, make friends, build confidence and BE A WARRIOR!
➡️ Registration information and QR code are available on the flyer.
Questions? Contact Coach Cooper at jcooper@cpcsc.k12.in.us.
🧡💙 Come be part of Whiteland Girls Wrestling!


This week, our Clark-Pleasant elementary schools are coming together for Bully Free Week! While the spirit days may look a little different from school to school, the message is the same: we all have a role in creating schools where students feel safe, supported and included.
Throughout the week, students are participating in daily Warrior Way lessons that go beyond simply telling students to “be kind.” They are learning:
⭐ What bullying is — repeated behavior, an imbalance of power and intentional actions
⭐ The different types of bullying, including verbal, physical, social and cyberbullying
⭐ How to recognize the difference between bullying and conflict
⭐ What it means to be an upstander and help others
⭐ The importance of empathy and including others
⭐ Healthy ways to resolve conflict
⭐ What to do and who to talk to if they believe they or someone else is experiencing bullying
Of course, there’s plenty of fun mixed in, too! From superhero gear and sports jerseys to pajamas, Warrior Pride and plenty of school-specific themes, our students and staff are showing their Bully Free spirit all week long. 🙌
At Clark-Pleasant, building safe and supportive schools means helping our students develop the skills to recognize bullying, speak up, seek help and look out for one another.
Here’s to a great Bully Free Week, Warriors! 🧡💙
#BullyFreeWeek #WarriorWay #WarriorPride #ClarkPleasant

If you know Coach Camp, you already know why this recognition is so well deserved. Now, the Daily Journal is helping share her story! 🧡💙
The Daily Journal recently sat down with Coach Dana Camp, Clark-Pleasant’s 2026 Teacher of the Year and one of Indiana’s Top 25 Teachers of the Year, to talk about her career, her students, and the impact she continues to make as a PE teacher at Whiteland Elementary School.
Coach Camp represents so much of what makes our educators special — a commitment to students, a passion for what she does, and a desire to make a difference that goes far beyond the gym.
We are so proud to have Coach Camp representing Whiteland Elementary and Clark-Pleasant Community Schools at the state level!
Take a few minutes to read the Daily Journal’s feature and learn a little more about one of Indiana’s top educators!
📰 Read the full story:
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/08/24/two-local-teachers-recognized-among-indianas-top-educators/
Congratulations again, Coach Camp! We are #WarriorProud! 🧡💙



