🥎 Whiteland Warrior Fall Softball Camp! 🎃
Calling all future Warrior softball players! 🧡💙
Girls in grades 1–8 are invited to join the Whiteland Community High School varsity softball coaches and players for three days of skill-building, teamwork, and fun!
Whether your athlete is new to softball or looking to sharpen her skills before next season, this camp is a great opportunity to learn from our Warrior coaches and players in a fun, supportive environment.
📅 CAMP DETAILS
Dates: October 27, 29 & 31
Tuesday, October 27: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 29: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Whiteland Girls Softball League fields (behind the Ruth Callon Center)
Who: Girls in grades 1–8
Cost: $75
🥎 What to Expect: Campers will work on hitting, throwing, base running, catching, and basic pitching with personalized instruction from WCHS varsity coaches and players.
🎃 Halloween Special: Campers are encouraged to wear their favorite school-appropriate costumes for our final session on Saturday, October 31!
Ready to join the fun? Register today!
🔗 https://whitelandsports.com/Registrations
#WhitelandWarriors #WarriorSoftball #FutureWarriors #SoftballCamp
Calling all future Warrior softball players! 🧡💙
Girls in grades 1–8 are invited to join the Whiteland Community High School varsity softball coaches and players for three days of skill-building, teamwork, and fun!
Whether your athlete is new to softball or looking to sharpen her skills before next season, this camp is a great opportunity to learn from our Warrior coaches and players in a fun, supportive environment.
📅 CAMP DETAILS
Dates: October 27, 29 & 31
Tuesday, October 27: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 29: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Whiteland Girls Softball League fields (behind the Ruth Callon Center)
Who: Girls in grades 1–8
Cost: $75
🥎 What to Expect: Campers will work on hitting, throwing, base running, catching, and basic pitching with personalized instruction from WCHS varsity coaches and players.
🎃 Halloween Special: Campers are encouraged to wear their favorite school-appropriate costumes for our final session on Saturday, October 31!
Ready to join the fun? Register today!
🔗 https://whitelandsports.com/Registrations
#WhitelandWarriors #WarriorSoftball #FutureWarriors #SoftballCamp
💙🧡 MEET OUR AMBASSADORS: CHARRIE STAMBAUGH
We're continuing to introduce you to the members of our 2026–27 Clark-Pleasant Ambassador Academy, and today we'd like you to meet Charrie Stambaugh!
Charrie is a mom of three and bonus mom to three more, a photographer and owner of Photog Boss, LLC, and a longtime member of the Greenwood-area community. Before turning photography into her full-time career, her professional journey included public health, nonprofit leadership, grant writing and community development. She also currently serves on the Greenwood City Plan Commission.
But Charrie's connection to Clark-Pleasant is especially personal.
All three of her sons have attended Clark-Pleasant schools. Her two younger sons are currently at Whiteland Community High School, while her oldest graduated from WCHS in 2025 before earning a full-ride scholarship to IU Bloomington—an accomplishment Charrie says was helped along by the incredible educators and staff who supported and encouraged him.
Over the years, her family has been involved in band, athletics and plenty of other school activities. And through her photography business, Charrie has had a unique opportunity to watch even more Warriors grow up—photographing Clark-Pleasant students, families, teams and events along the way.
So, why Ambassador Academy?
For Charrie, it starts with understanding.
“I believe meaningful advocacy starts with understanding. It's easy to view education through the lens of our own children and experiences, but a school district is so much bigger than any one family.”
She joined Ambassador Academy because she wants to see that bigger picture—to learn from the people doing the work every day, ask thoughtful questions and better understand both the successes and challenges facing our schools.
As a City Plan Commissioner, she's also particularly interested in the relationship between Clark-Pleasant and Greenwood's continued growth and how schools, families, residents and local leaders can work together as our community changes.
And one thing Charrie already knows about Clark-Pleasant is just how much people care.
“We may not always agree, but there is tremendous pride in our schools and in being Warriors. I've watched teachers, coaches, administrators, parents and community members go far beyond what is required simply because they care about our kids.”
And here's a fun full-circle part of Charrie's story: 📸 Years ago, she coached youth cheer and at times worked with more than 90 CPCSC-area cheerleaders between the ages of 5 and 12. Today, she gets to photograph many of those same kids as they grow up.
In fact, after all her years behind the camera in our community, Charrie says there's a pretty good chance she's photographed one of your favorite Clark-Pleasant teachers or staff members—or their family—somewhere along the way!
We love that Charrie has already experienced Clark-Pleasant from so many different perspectives—as a parent, volunteer, photographer, business owner and community leader—and that she's still curious enough to want to learn more.
We're excited to have her asking questions, sharing her perspective and getting a behind-the-scenes look at Clark-Pleasant with us this year.
👋 Welcome to Ambassador Academy, Charrie!
#ClarkPleasant #WarriorNation #AmbassadorAcademy #MeetOurAmbassadors
We're continuing to introduce you to the members of our 2026–27 Clark-Pleasant Ambassador Academy, and today we'd like you to meet Charrie Stambaugh!
Charrie is a mom of three and bonus mom to three more, a photographer and owner of Photog Boss, LLC, and a longtime member of the Greenwood-area community. Before turning photography into her full-time career, her professional journey included public health, nonprofit leadership, grant writing and community development. She also currently serves on the Greenwood City Plan Commission.
But Charrie's connection to Clark-Pleasant is especially personal.
All three of her sons have attended Clark-Pleasant schools. Her two younger sons are currently at Whiteland Community High School, while her oldest graduated from WCHS in 2025 before earning a full-ride scholarship to IU Bloomington—an accomplishment Charrie says was helped along by the incredible educators and staff who supported and encouraged him.
Over the years, her family has been involved in band, athletics and plenty of other school activities. And through her photography business, Charrie has had a unique opportunity to watch even more Warriors grow up—photographing Clark-Pleasant students, families, teams and events along the way.
So, why Ambassador Academy?
For Charrie, it starts with understanding.
“I believe meaningful advocacy starts with understanding. It's easy to view education through the lens of our own children and experiences, but a school district is so much bigger than any one family.”
She joined Ambassador Academy because she wants to see that bigger picture—to learn from the people doing the work every day, ask thoughtful questions and better understand both the successes and challenges facing our schools.
As a City Plan Commissioner, she's also particularly interested in the relationship between Clark-Pleasant and Greenwood's continued growth and how schools, families, residents and local leaders can work together as our community changes.
And one thing Charrie already knows about Clark-Pleasant is just how much people care.
“We may not always agree, but there is tremendous pride in our schools and in being Warriors. I've watched teachers, coaches, administrators, parents and community members go far beyond what is required simply because they care about our kids.”
And here's a fun full-circle part of Charrie's story: 📸 Years ago, she coached youth cheer and at times worked with more than 90 CPCSC-area cheerleaders between the ages of 5 and 12. Today, she gets to photograph many of those same kids as they grow up.
In fact, after all her years behind the camera in our community, Charrie says there's a pretty good chance she's photographed one of your favorite Clark-Pleasant teachers or staff members—or their family—somewhere along the way!
We love that Charrie has already experienced Clark-Pleasant from so many different perspectives—as a parent, volunteer, photographer, business owner and community leader—and that she's still curious enough to want to learn more.
We're excited to have her asking questions, sharing her perspective and getting a behind-the-scenes look at Clark-Pleasant with us this year.
👋 Welcome to Ambassador Academy, Charrie!
#ClarkPleasant #WarriorNation #AmbassadorAcademy #MeetOurAmbassadors
🎉🧡💙 BIG NEWS FROM WHITELAND ELEMENTARY! 💙🧡🎉
We have a new Warrior joining the WES family!
Clark-Pleasant Community Schools is thrilled to announce that Mr. Abe Tawfeek has been approved by the School Board as the new Assistant Principal at Whiteland Elementary School!
Mr. Tawfeek brings a wonderful combination of leadership, experience, and a passion for helping students succeed! Throughout his career, he has served in several leadership roles, worked as a special education teacher and football coach, and even spent time working professionally in the technology field.
But his favorite role of all? Being a dad to his daughter, who is currently a first grader in a nearby school district! ❤️
When he's not at school, you might find him cheering on the Colts or Pacers, fishing, or enjoying just about any outdoor activity!
We are excited for our WES students, staff, and families to get to know Mr. Tawfeek and can't wait to see the positive impact he will make as part of our Warrior family!
Help us give Mr. Tawfeek a BIG Warrior welcome in the comments! 🧡💙
#WarriorPride #WhitelandElementary #ClarkPleasantSchools
We have a new Warrior joining the WES family!
Clark-Pleasant Community Schools is thrilled to announce that Mr. Abe Tawfeek has been approved by the School Board as the new Assistant Principal at Whiteland Elementary School!
Mr. Tawfeek brings a wonderful combination of leadership, experience, and a passion for helping students succeed! Throughout his career, he has served in several leadership roles, worked as a special education teacher and football coach, and even spent time working professionally in the technology field.
But his favorite role of all? Being a dad to his daughter, who is currently a first grader in a nearby school district! ❤️
When he's not at school, you might find him cheering on the Colts or Pacers, fishing, or enjoying just about any outdoor activity!
We are excited for our WES students, staff, and families to get to know Mr. Tawfeek and can't wait to see the positive impact he will make as part of our Warrior family!
Help us give Mr. Tawfeek a BIG Warrior welcome in the comments! 🧡💙
#WarriorPride #WhitelandElementary #ClarkPleasantSchools
🧡💙 In Case You Missed It: What a Week to Be a Warrior!
A county championship 34 years in the making, an incredible conference winning streak, and talented young musicians taking the stage alongside community performers!
It's been an exciting few days across Clark-Pleasant, and we have some amazing student accomplishments to celebrate!
🏆 WCHS CROSS COUNTRY MAKES HISTORY!
For the first time since 1992, the Whiteland Community High School girls cross country team is bringing home the Johnson County Championship!
The Lady Warriors delivered an outstanding performance at Saturday's Johnson County Championships, with five runners finishing in the top 10!
🥈 Lena Shipp – 2nd Place
🥉 Gabi Goedeker – 3rd Place
🏅 Abby Boner – 4th Place
🏅 Eden Muhlhauser – 9th Place
🏅 Claire Proctor – 10th Place
And the excitement didn't stop there!
🥇 Colton Watson claimed the Johnson County Individual Championship with a time of 15:52, continuing his undefeated season! The WCHS boys team also earned a third-place finish.
Congratulations to our Warrior runners and coaches on an incredible weekend!
🎾 WCHS TENNIS CONTINUES ITS WINNING TRADITION!
The Whiteland Community High School boys tennis team has plenty to celebrate after defeating Perry Meridian 5-0 on Thursday!
With that victory, the Warriors completed their FOURTH consecutive undefeated conference season! The varsity team has now won 62 of its last 63 conference matches and has captured the conference championship in six of the last seven seasons!
And the JV team? They're making history of their own!
After a 7-2 victory over Perry Meridian, the JV Warriors have now won an incredible 76 consecutive conference matches! Their last conference loss was in 2016!
Congratulations to Coach Mike Gillespie and our Warrior tennis players on these remarkable accomplishments!
🎶 CPMS MUSICIANS TAKE THE STAGE!
On Sunday, six talented Clark-Pleasant Middle School band students were selected to perform alongside the Greater Greenwood Community Band during its Side-by-Side Concert at the Surina Park Amphitheater!
Congratulations to our CPMS musicians:
🎵 Zayn Cannoot
🎵 Brayden Roy
🎵 Nathan Vierling
🎵 Everett Wyant
🎵 Corbin Sefton
🎵 David Canizares
What a wonderful opportunity for these young musicians to share their talents with our community and perform alongside experienced musicians!
🧡💙 From historic championships and incredible winning streaks to outstanding musical performances, our Warriors continue to give us so much to celebrate!
📣 Want to keep up with Warrior Athletics? Be sure to follow the Whiteland Beat Sports Network for the latest high school athletic news, scores, highlights, and student-athlete accomplishments!
A special thank you to the Whiteland Beat Sports Network for creating the graphics celebrating our historic weekend!
#WarriorPride #ClarkPleasant #WhitelandWarriors
Homecoming Highlights 2026!
Clark-Pleasant School Board Meeting
The Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled School Board meeting on:
📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 CPCSC Administration Building
50 Center Street
Whiteland, IN 46184
📋 View the meeting agenda here:
http://www.boarddocs.com/in/cpsin/Board.nsf/public
School Board meetings are open to the public, and we encourage our community to stay informed and engaged with what is happening throughout Clark-Pleasant Community Schools.
We hope to see you there! 🧡💙
🎓 College GO! Week is almost here! 🎓
Next week, schools across Clark-Pleasant will be celebrating with college-themed dress-up days, activities and plenty of conversations about what comes after high school.
And here at the Administration Building, we decided we couldn’t let the students have all the fun. 😉 We’re kicking things off by sporting some of our favorite college gear and sharing our own #WhyApply stories.
And yes… you really can be close co-workers when one of you shows up in IU’s candy-striped red and white pants and another is wearing Purdue’s black and gold overalls. ❤️🤍🖤💛
But behind the school spirit are some pretty meaningful reasons our team chose college.
📚 Dawn Sonsini, Director of Curriculum, knew she wanted to teach:
“I was always passionate about learning and wanted to instill that same desire in children. I chose Butler because I loved the College of Education and the campus. Go Dawgs!”
💭 Jeff Clawson, Student Information Systems and Data Reporting Administrator, said he applied to college to become a critical thinker and to know when to challenge things that could harm his community.
💙 CFO Brad Pendleton shared that college provides “knowledge, experiences and friends that will last a lifetime.”
Across our Admin Team, the answers were all a little different:
✨ For my kids
✨ To better myself
✨ To open doors and create opportunities
✨ For hands-on experience, critical thinking and specialized training
✨ To make lifelong friends and connections
And our paths to college were different, too. Some grew up with parents, grandparents and other family members who had attended college. Others were the first in their families to go. Communications Coordinator Jenny Zahm was a first-generation college student after her parents became the first members of their families to graduate from high school.
That’s one of the reasons we love College GO! Week. There isn’t just one reason to apply, one path to take or one definition of what comes next.
Next week, we’ll be celebrating those possibilities throughout Clark-Pleasant—and we can’t wait to see how our schools join in!
🎓 What’s your #WhyApply?
#CollegeGOWeek #WhyApply #ClarkPleasant #WarriorPride
Next week, schools across Clark-Pleasant will be celebrating with college-themed dress-up days, activities and plenty of conversations about what comes after high school.
And here at the Administration Building, we decided we couldn’t let the students have all the fun. 😉 We’re kicking things off by sporting some of our favorite college gear and sharing our own #WhyApply stories.
And yes… you really can be close co-workers when one of you shows up in IU’s candy-striped red and white pants and another is wearing Purdue’s black and gold overalls. ❤️🤍🖤💛
But behind the school spirit are some pretty meaningful reasons our team chose college.
📚 Dawn Sonsini, Director of Curriculum, knew she wanted to teach:
“I was always passionate about learning and wanted to instill that same desire in children. I chose Butler because I loved the College of Education and the campus. Go Dawgs!”
💭 Jeff Clawson, Student Information Systems and Data Reporting Administrator, said he applied to college to become a critical thinker and to know when to challenge things that could harm his community.
💙 CFO Brad Pendleton shared that college provides “knowledge, experiences and friends that will last a lifetime.”
Across our Admin Team, the answers were all a little different:
✨ For my kids
✨ To better myself
✨ To open doors and create opportunities
✨ For hands-on experience, critical thinking and specialized training
✨ To make lifelong friends and connections
And our paths to college were different, too. Some grew up with parents, grandparents and other family members who had attended college. Others were the first in their families to go. Communications Coordinator Jenny Zahm was a first-generation college student after her parents became the first members of their families to graduate from high school.
That’s one of the reasons we love College GO! Week. There isn’t just one reason to apply, one path to take or one definition of what comes next.
Next week, we’ll be celebrating those possibilities throughout Clark-Pleasant—and we can’t wait to see how our schools join in!
🎓 What’s your #WhyApply?
#CollegeGOWeek #WhyApply #ClarkPleasant #WarriorPride
Celebrating Constitution Day at Break-O-Day Elementary School!
Break-O-Day Elementary School had a very special visitor this morning! In honor of Constitution Day, Johnson County Judge Andrew Roesener visited our first-grade classrooms and brought an important civics lesson to life for some of our youngest Warriors.
Judge Roesener started at the beginning, asking students if they knew what country they lived in before taking them through the story of how America came to be.
He shared that the American colonies were once under the rule of Great Britain and its king, introducing students to their vocabulary word of the day — monarchy. 👑 He explained that Americans decided they did not want to be ruled by a king and eventually became an independent country with a new system of government.
From there, he introduced students to the three branches of government and talked about the president, Congress and judges — helping them see where his job as a judge fits into the way our government is structured. ⚖️
Then he showed them a little more about what being a judge actually looks like! Judge Roesener led the first graders through a mock trial involving a very serious case: the missing brownie! 🍫And he came prepared — bringing his real judicial robe and gavel for our student judge to use during the trial! Students took on courtroom roles, participated in the case and got to experience the judicial process in a fun, age-appropriate way.
And, of course, no visit to a first-grade classroom would be complete without time for questions! Our students made sure to ask the hard-hitting ones — How old are you? What’s your favorite song? And, perhaps most importantly, do you know about 6/7? 😂 Judge Roesener happily answered the questions that really matter when you’re a first grader!
It was such a special morning that we were also excited to welcome the Daily Journal and The Franklin College newspaper to Break-O-Day to help capture and share the experience with our community.
We love opportunities like this to bring civic learning into our classrooms and make it meaningful for our students. Experiences like today give even our youngest learners a foundation for understanding how our country came to be, why our government is structured the way it is and how they are a part of it.
A big thank you to Judge Roesener for coming to Break-O-Day Elementary School and making Constitution Day such an interactive and memorable learning experience for our first graders! 🇺🇸
#ConstitutionDay #BreakODayElementary #ClarkPleasantSchools #CivicsEducation #WarriorPride
Photo Credit: Erika Malone, The Daily Journal
Break-O-Day Elementary School had a very special visitor this morning! In honor of Constitution Day, Johnson County Judge Andrew Roesener visited our first-grade classrooms and brought an important civics lesson to life for some of our youngest Warriors.
Judge Roesener started at the beginning, asking students if they knew what country they lived in before taking them through the story of how America came to be.
He shared that the American colonies were once under the rule of Great Britain and its king, introducing students to their vocabulary word of the day — monarchy. 👑 He explained that Americans decided they did not want to be ruled by a king and eventually became an independent country with a new system of government.
From there, he introduced students to the three branches of government and talked about the president, Congress and judges — helping them see where his job as a judge fits into the way our government is structured. ⚖️
Then he showed them a little more about what being a judge actually looks like! Judge Roesener led the first graders through a mock trial involving a very serious case: the missing brownie! 🍫And he came prepared — bringing his real judicial robe and gavel for our student judge to use during the trial! Students took on courtroom roles, participated in the case and got to experience the judicial process in a fun, age-appropriate way.
And, of course, no visit to a first-grade classroom would be complete without time for questions! Our students made sure to ask the hard-hitting ones — How old are you? What’s your favorite song? And, perhaps most importantly, do you know about 6/7? 😂 Judge Roesener happily answered the questions that really matter when you’re a first grader!
It was such a special morning that we were also excited to welcome the Daily Journal and The Franklin College newspaper to Break-O-Day to help capture and share the experience with our community.
We love opportunities like this to bring civic learning into our classrooms and make it meaningful for our students. Experiences like today give even our youngest learners a foundation for understanding how our country came to be, why our government is structured the way it is and how they are a part of it.
A big thank you to Judge Roesener for coming to Break-O-Day Elementary School and making Constitution Day such an interactive and memorable learning experience for our first graders! 🇺🇸
#ConstitutionDay #BreakODayElementary #ClarkPleasantSchools #CivicsEducation #WarriorPride
Photo Credit: Erika Malone, The Daily Journal
💙🧡 MEET OUR AMBASSADORS: ALAN PEEGE
We're continuing to introduce you to the members of our 2026–27 Clark-Pleasant Ambassador Academy, and today we'd like you to meet Alan Peege!
Alan is a husband and dad of five whose family has been part of Clark-Pleasant for many years. Four of his children have already graduated from the district, and his youngest is still a Clark-Pleasant student. That has given Alan the opportunity to watch his children grow up in our schools, face challenges, make mistakes, find their interests and begin figuring out who they want to become.
Professionally, Alan has spent much of his career in construction, remodeling, disaster restoration and operations leadership. After several years in corporate leadership, he recently returned to owning his own remodeling company.
And maybe it's fitting that someone who has spent his career building things has become interested in helping build an even stronger school community.
So, why Ambassador Academy?
For Alan, it started with a desire to become more involved.
“I also believe being part of a community means more than simply living here. It means being willing to show up, listen, learn, and take responsibility for making things better when you have the opportunity.”
After experiencing Clark-Pleasant for so many years as a parent, Alan wants to better understand what happens behind the scenes—from the challenges involved in operating a school district to how decisions are made and where community members can make a difference.
One thing that already resonates strongly with him is the Warrior Way: Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Safe.
Alan believes those principles extend well beyond a student's years in school. For him, education isn't only about preparing young people for careers; it's also about helping prepare them for life.
“I'm proud that Clark-Pleasant has a foundation that emphasizes not just what our kids accomplish, but who they become.”
Through Ambassador Academy, Alan hopes to learn more about what it takes to support students, teachers and staff and how he can personally contribute to Clark-Pleasant's continued success.
And here's something fun about Alan: he has an adventurous side! He loves boating and sailing, and once his youngest graduates, he and his family have plans to head off on a sailboat toward the Caribbean, exploring the islands and the East Coast along the way. ⛵
He's also a self-described storyteller—although he admits his kids might say it sometimes takes him a little longer than necessary to get to the point! 😄
We are excited that after so many years of experiencing Clark-Pleasant as a parent, Alan has chosen to spend this year seeing the district from a whole new perspective.
👋 Welcome to Ambassador Academy, Alan!
#ClarkPleasant #WarriorNation #AmbassadorAcademy #MeetOurAmbassadors
We're continuing to introduce you to the members of our 2026–27 Clark-Pleasant Ambassador Academy, and today we'd like you to meet Alan Peege!
Alan is a husband and dad of five whose family has been part of Clark-Pleasant for many years. Four of his children have already graduated from the district, and his youngest is still a Clark-Pleasant student. That has given Alan the opportunity to watch his children grow up in our schools, face challenges, make mistakes, find their interests and begin figuring out who they want to become.
Professionally, Alan has spent much of his career in construction, remodeling, disaster restoration and operations leadership. After several years in corporate leadership, he recently returned to owning his own remodeling company.
And maybe it's fitting that someone who has spent his career building things has become interested in helping build an even stronger school community.
So, why Ambassador Academy?
For Alan, it started with a desire to become more involved.
“I also believe being part of a community means more than simply living here. It means being willing to show up, listen, learn, and take responsibility for making things better when you have the opportunity.”
After experiencing Clark-Pleasant for so many years as a parent, Alan wants to better understand what happens behind the scenes—from the challenges involved in operating a school district to how decisions are made and where community members can make a difference.
One thing that already resonates strongly with him is the Warrior Way: Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Safe.
Alan believes those principles extend well beyond a student's years in school. For him, education isn't only about preparing young people for careers; it's also about helping prepare them for life.
“I'm proud that Clark-Pleasant has a foundation that emphasizes not just what our kids accomplish, but who they become.”
Through Ambassador Academy, Alan hopes to learn more about what it takes to support students, teachers and staff and how he can personally contribute to Clark-Pleasant's continued success.
And here's something fun about Alan: he has an adventurous side! He loves boating and sailing, and once his youngest graduates, he and his family have plans to head off on a sailboat toward the Caribbean, exploring the islands and the East Coast along the way. ⛵
He's also a self-described storyteller—although he admits his kids might say it sometimes takes him a little longer than necessary to get to the point! 😄
We are excited that after so many years of experiencing Clark-Pleasant as a parent, Alan has chosen to spend this year seeing the district from a whole new perspective.
👋 Welcome to Ambassador Academy, Alan!
#ClarkPleasant #WarriorNation #AmbassadorAcademy #MeetOurAmbassadors
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Happy IT Professionals Day! A huge thank you to our tech team for keeping our classrooms connected, secure, and ready to learn every day.
Keeping the Story of 9/11 Relevant for a New Generation
Last Friday marked 25 years since September 11, 2001.
For many of us, 9/11 is something we remember — where we were, what we were doing and how we felt as the events of that day unfolded. But for every student in our schools today, September 11 is history. In fact, enough time has passed that even some of our educators were not yet born when it happened.
So how do we help a new generation understand not only what happened that day, but also the courage, sacrifice and humanity that emerged from it?
At Clark Elementary School, fifth-grade teacher Kelly Roy has found a meaningful way to do just that by sharing the story of Welles Crowther, “The Man in the Red Bandana.” Through his story, students learn about an ordinary person who made an extraordinary choice to help others during one of our nation’s darkest days.
As the years continue to pass, stories like this help ensure that September 11 remains more than a date in a history book. They give our students a personal connection to the past and an opportunity to talk about courage, service, compassion and what it means to help others.
Thank you to the Daily Journal for highlighting the meaningful ways our Clark-Pleasant educators continue to bring history to life for our students.
We remember. We learn. We carry the stories forward.
📰 Read the full Daily Journal story here:
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/09/11/clark-elementary-students-learn-story-of-the-man-in-the-red-bandana-for-9-11/
📷 Photo courtesy of the Daily Journal
Last Friday marked 25 years since September 11, 2001.
For many of us, 9/11 is something we remember — where we were, what we were doing and how we felt as the events of that day unfolded. But for every student in our schools today, September 11 is history. In fact, enough time has passed that even some of our educators were not yet born when it happened.
So how do we help a new generation understand not only what happened that day, but also the courage, sacrifice and humanity that emerged from it?
At Clark Elementary School, fifth-grade teacher Kelly Roy has found a meaningful way to do just that by sharing the story of Welles Crowther, “The Man in the Red Bandana.” Through his story, students learn about an ordinary person who made an extraordinary choice to help others during one of our nation’s darkest days.
As the years continue to pass, stories like this help ensure that September 11 remains more than a date in a history book. They give our students a personal connection to the past and an opportunity to talk about courage, service, compassion and what it means to help others.
Thank you to the Daily Journal for highlighting the meaningful ways our Clark-Pleasant educators continue to bring history to life for our students.
We remember. We learn. We carry the stories forward.
📰 Read the full Daily Journal story here:
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/09/11/clark-elementary-students-learn-story-of-the-man-in-the-red-bandana-for-9-11/
📷 Photo courtesy of the Daily Journal
It's National Arts in Education Week!
🎶⚾ CPMS Choirs Take the Field!
What a special night for our Clark-Pleasant Middle School choirs!
On Saturday evening, our talented CPMS choir students had the opportunity to perform “America the Beautiful” at the Indianapolis Indians game.
And their night wasn’t over yet! During the seventh-inning stretch, they returned to help lead the crowd in a ballpark favorite — “Take Me Out to the Ball Game!” ⚾
We love seeing our Warriors share their talents beyond the walls of our schools and represent Clark-Pleasant in our community and beyond.
Congratulations to our CPMS choir students and Choral Director Kendall Anvoots on a memorable performance! 🧡💙
#ClarkPleasantProud #WarriorPride #CPMSChoir #ClarkPleasantSchools
What a special night for our Clark-Pleasant Middle School choirs!
On Saturday evening, our talented CPMS choir students had the opportunity to perform “America the Beautiful” at the Indianapolis Indians game.
And their night wasn’t over yet! During the seventh-inning stretch, they returned to help lead the crowd in a ballpark favorite — “Take Me Out to the Ball Game!” ⚾
We love seeing our Warriors share their talents beyond the walls of our schools and represent Clark-Pleasant in our community and beyond.
Congratulations to our CPMS choir students and Choral Director Kendall Anvoots on a memorable performance! 🧡💙
#ClarkPleasantProud #WarriorPride #CPMSChoir #ClarkPleasantSchools
🤖📰 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Our Robotics Teams Are Rebooting!
Last week, the Daily Journal put the spotlight on an exciting new chapter for robotics at Clark-Pleasant!
CPCSC was recently named one of just 102 recipients statewide of Indiana’s 2026–27 K-12 Robotics Competition Grant. The grant will help us expand competitive robotics opportunities for students at Clark-Pleasant Middle School and Whiteland Community High School — providing more hands-on opportunities to build STEM skills, solve problems, work as a team and explore future educational and career pathways.
We’re excited about what this investment can mean for our students — and we appreciate the Daily Journal helping us share the story with our community!
🤖🧡💙 If you missed the article, check it out below!
#ClarkPleasantSchools #WarriorPride #Robotics #STEM #FutureReady
Photos from the Daily Journal Article
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/09/04/clark-pleasant-robotics-teams-reboot-after-receving-grant/
Last week, the Daily Journal put the spotlight on an exciting new chapter for robotics at Clark-Pleasant!
CPCSC was recently named one of just 102 recipients statewide of Indiana’s 2026–27 K-12 Robotics Competition Grant. The grant will help us expand competitive robotics opportunities for students at Clark-Pleasant Middle School and Whiteland Community High School — providing more hands-on opportunities to build STEM skills, solve problems, work as a team and explore future educational and career pathways.
We’re excited about what this investment can mean for our students — and we appreciate the Daily Journal helping us share the story with our community!
🤖🧡💙 If you missed the article, check it out below!
#ClarkPleasantSchools #WarriorPride #Robotics #STEM #FutureReady
Photos from the Daily Journal Article
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/09/04/clark-pleasant-robotics-teams-reboot-after-receving-grant/
🏀 FUTURE LADY WARRIORS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🏀
Girls in grades 3–6 have the opportunity to try out for Warriors Girls Basketball Travel Teams NEXT WEEK!
🔥 No advance registration
🔥 No fee to try out
🔥 You do NOT have to currently participate in the Developmental League
🔥 Just show up ready to play!
📅 Grades 3–4: Tryouts begin Tuesday, Sept. 15
📅 Grades 5–6: Tryouts begin Wednesday, Sept. 16
👉 Parents: Check the graphic for BOTH evaluation dates, times and locations for your child’s grade level.
Grab your basketball shoes, bring your hustle and come show us your Warrior GRIT! 🏀💙🧡
#WarriorGRIT #GoWarriors #WarriorsGirlsBasketball #ClarkPleasant
Girls in grades 3–6 have the opportunity to try out for Warriors Girls Basketball Travel Teams NEXT WEEK!
🔥 No advance registration
🔥 No fee to try out
🔥 You do NOT have to currently participate in the Developmental League
🔥 Just show up ready to play!
📅 Grades 3–4: Tryouts begin Tuesday, Sept. 15
📅 Grades 5–6: Tryouts begin Wednesday, Sept. 16
👉 Parents: Check the graphic for BOTH evaluation dates, times and locations for your child’s grade level.
Grab your basketball shoes, bring your hustle and come show us your Warrior GRIT! 🏀💙🧡
#WarriorGRIT #GoWarriors #WarriorsGirlsBasketball #ClarkPleasant
🚌 Keeping Our Warriors Safe — Every Mile of the Way
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
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
On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, we honor the lives lost on 9/11 .
💙🧡 The Everyday Moments Are Pretty Special, Too
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
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
🚨 CPMS STUDENTS — DON’T MISS THIS! 🌱🐄
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
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
