After joining Clark-Pleasant Community Schools in 1994, Theresa Tester is retiring after more than 27 years of dedicated service. Theresa has proudly served our district in both Transportation and Food Service, most recently as a school bus driver for Break-O-Day and Clark-Pleasant Middle School.
A proud Whiteland Community High School graduate, Theresa’s connection to Clark-Pleasant runs deep. Her children attended CP schools, and today her grandchildren and great-grandchildren continue that legacy. Her commitment to our students and community truly spans generations.
As we head into winter break, we do so with gratitude for Theresa’s years of service, kindness, and dedication. We wish her all the best in this next chapter and thank her for everything she has done for Clark-Pleasant. 💙🚌✨
Enjoy your retirement, Theresa—you will be missed!
Preschool & Pre-K Registration Coming Soon!
Families don’t have to wait—a limited number of spots are available for children to start as early as January 2026 at the Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center. If you’re looking for a nurturing, high-quality preschool experience, now is the time to act.
👉 Scan the QR code to complete the interest form and be the first to receive registration details and updates!
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On Thursday, December 18, Amber Buller’s preschoolers took the stage for their Gingerbread Kids play—and absolutely stole the show.
These little performers had their lines memorized, wore adorable costumes (many they helped create themselves!), and used the sweetest props to bring the story to life. Even better, their families filled the room, cheering them on and celebrating every moment.
What a special reminder of the magic that happens in our classrooms every day—where creativity, confidence, and joy shine bright. Bravo to our Gingerbread Kids and a huge thank-you to Ms. Buller for creating such a memorable experience!
As we wrap up our 2025 United Way Campaign, we are filled with gratitude and holiday cheer! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Clark-Pleasant staff, we raised $25,026.79 to support United Way and the vital programs that strengthen our community. What a wonderful way to share the spirit of the season!
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, Skillman Corporation and Lancer Associates Architecture, for donating $500 gift cards as prize drawings for staff members who pledged $48 or more. Congratulations to our winners William Bohling and Amy Robinson from Clark-Pleasant Middle School . We hope your prizes bring a little extra joy this holiday season! 🎁
We also want to celebrate a special act of leadership and generosity. Dr. Cassandra Shipp graciously offered to serve as “Principal for the Day” for one Leadership Club member who pledged $500. Congratulations to Megan Smallwood from the Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center. What a fun and meaningful way to be recognized!
Thank you to everyone who participated, pledged, and gave from the heart. Your generosity truly reflects the warmth, kindness, and community spirit that define Clark-Pleasant—especially during this special time of year.
#SeasonOfGiving #UnitedWay #ClarkPleasantProud #HolidaySpirit #TogetherWeGive
On Tuesday, December 17th, we were proud to host a special breakfast for our Early College students as a small way to celebrate their hard work and dedication.
In today’s global society, a high school diploma is just the first step in a student’s educational journey. Our Early College Program removes academic, financial, and psychological barriers by providing enhanced supports that help students thrive—both academically and personally.
By earning college credit while still in high school, students shorten the time it takes to complete a degree and open doors to future success. The Early College Program truly turns obstacles into opportunities, and we are proud to support these students every step of the way!
Honoring excellence in service matters, and the Officer of the Year award recognizes dedication, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our community.
We are proud to announce that Officer Storm Dreadfulwater-Keller of the Clark-Pleasant Police Department has been named Officer of the Year for 2025. This well-deserved honor reflects her professionalism, integrity, and daily commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students and staff at Clark-Pleasant Middle School.
Officer Dreadfulwater-Keller is known for building strong relationships, providing consistent support to students, and maintaining a calm, steady presence during challenging situations. Through her work, she has earned the trust of students, families, and staff—and that trust carries forward as students transition to high school.
Even while returning to work after welcoming her baby, Officer Dreadfulwater-Keller has continued to serve with excellence, resilience, and heart. She exemplifies the core values of the Clark-Pleasant Police Department, and her impact on our school community is both meaningful and lasting.
Congratulations, Officer Dreadfulwater-Keller, and thank you for your outstanding service.
Senior Night at Whiteland Community High School
Last night, we proudly celebrated our WCHS Girls Basketball seniors and all they have given to their team, school, and community. Their dedication, leadership, and hard work—both on and off the court—have helped shape this program and inspire those who follow in their footsteps.
Thank you, seniors, for the memories, the effort, and the heart you’ve brought to Whiteland Basketball. We wish you the very best as you take the next step in your journey!
23- Sarah Gilmour
22- Mahek Ghuman
24- Sophia Dyer
2- Aubrey Felker
4- Ella Davis
We’re excited to share that the Clark-Pleasant Middle School Esports Team competed in the Indiana Esports Network Championship on Saturday, December 13, and brought home their second consecutive STATE TITLE in Fortnite!
Congratulations to Austin Smallwood, Kaleb Martin, Michael Ficklin, Owyn Bonner, and Lukas Arnow on a phenomenal season and an incredible championship performance!
In just three short years under Coach Gray’s leadership, the CPMS Esports program has firmly established itself as a state powerhouse, earning top honors across multiple competitions:
🏆 Rocket League State Champions (2x)
🏆 Fortnite State Champions (2x)
🥈 Fortnite Individual Excellence – State Runner-Up
🥉 Smash Brothers & Mario Kart – Top 3 Finishes
We couldn’t be more proud of this talented team and the program they continue to build. Congratulations, CPMS Esports!
CPCSC will be on a 2-Hour Delay Tomorrow, Monday, December 15th
Due to cold temperatures and poor road conditions, Clark-Pleasant Community Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay. Additional details may be shared by your child’s school or teacher.
May the light of the menorah bring eight nights of peace, happiness, and miracles to your home. ✨💙
#CPCSC #HappyHanukkah #FestivalofLights
We are grateful for strong community partnerships that support Clark-Pleasant Community Schools.
Today, Superintendent Timothy Edsell met with JCREMC CEO John Sturm and Director of Business Development and Marketing John Gates to receive a capital credit refund check as part of CPCSC’s long-standing membership with JCREMC. As a cooperative, JCREMC returns capital credits—the difference between what is collected and operating costs—to its members, including our school corporation.
In a public school system, every dollar truly counts. Funds like these help us stretch resources further and continue providing meaningful learning experiences for our students. We are thankful for partners like JCREMC who invest back into our schools and community, and we appreciate every contribution that helps support our students, staff, and families.
Thank you, JCREMC, for your continued partnership and commitment to our schools.
#CommunityPartners #WarriorPride #EveryDollarCounts #WeAreCPCSC
❗ Event Postponed ❗
Due to the weather, we are postponing the event. Emails have been sent to all families, and we will share updated details as soon as a new date is confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility! Stay safe, Warriors. 💙❄️
Calling all 3rd–6th grade CPCSC students!
Join us for the 2025 Flag & Dance Clinic — no experience needed!
Participants will learn dance and equipment techniques and then take the court for a special halftime performance at the WCHS Basketball Game on December 13th. 💙💛
For just $30, each participant receives:
✔ A clinic t-shirt
✔ Snacks
✔ A pizza dinner before the performance
✔ A fun, confidence-building experience!
Open to ALL 3rd–6th graders in CPCSC. Spots fill quickly — sign up today!
https://www.clinic.whitelandband.com
Clark-Pleasant Community Schools will be CLOSED today, Friday, December 12th, due to inclement weather. Today will be a SYNCHRONOUS (LIVE) eLearning Day
As a reminder, the State of Indiana only allows schools to use three asynchronous e-learning days in which students log-in on their own and complete work without access to a teacher. We have utilized those days and now switch to "Synchronous (live) Learning". This means that your child will need to log-in to join the live sessions during the day. Information will be sent out by each school with more information about schedules and times.
WCHS BAND CONCERT FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELLED!
UPDATE: We have rescheduled our concert for Monday, December 15th at 7:30PM in the WCHS North Main Gym.
After talking with our building administration again, we received good news! While the gym is still out of commission for tonight, we are fortunate that it will be back up and running by next week. As a result, we are going to reschedule our band concert for next Monday, December 15th at 7:30PM in the north gym. Our start time is later in an effort to accomodate families who have students performing in the beginning band concert at CPMS earlier that night. Student call time will be 7:00PM in the band room. We understand that changes like this are challenging for families; we greatly appreciate your flexibility in helping our students have a high-quality performance opportunity. Please reach out to Mr. Sampson (psampson@cpcsc.k12.in.us) or Mr. Dostalik (adostalik@cpcsc.k12.in.us) if you have any questions!
Good afternoon,
Due to sprinkler issues in the athletic spaces of the WCHS North Building, we and the high school administration have made the difficult decision to cancel this evening's high school band concert. Because of the proximity to winter break, impending winter storms, and additional conflicting performances in the corporation, we are unable to reschedule this event in person. Please direct any questions to Pete Sampson or Adam Dostalik.
Sincerely,
Pete Sampson and Adam Dostalik
WCHS Band Directors
Holiday spirit in action!
Yesterday morning, 40 WCHS Student Council members spent their day spreading joy throughout Central Indiana as part of the Ray Skillman Foundation’s Clothe A Child event. Together, our students helped shop for 240 children, ensuring brighter holidays and warm winter days ahead.
We’re so proud of their generosity, kindness, and commitment to serving others.
WTHR did a story last night that included some of our kids shopping. You can watch that here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv1D9zoama4
#WCHS #HolidaySpirit #ClotheAChild #CommunityStrong
HUGE congratulations to WCHS Band Director, Pete Sampson!
Mr. Sampson has been inducted into the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters' Fraternity, the highest honorary international band director’s fraternity! This honor is earned by directors who lead consistently superior bands and demonstrate incredible professional leadership.
Membership in Phi Beta Mu is not simply granted; it is earned through rigorous selection criteria, signifying exceptional success and professional leadership. To be considered, a band director must:
* Currently lead a consistently superior band.
*Demonstrate leadership and contribute to the progress of bands through publications, compositions, dissertations, or outstanding performances.
*Hold a reputation for impeccable personal character.
Upon receiving the news, Mr. Sampson expressed his gratitude and perspective on the achievement:
"This is a big honor in our profession and I am beyond grateful to have been inducted this past weekend. Becoming a member of Phi Beta Mu is known nationally as being an honor given to those who have been successful with their band program and thus earned the respect of their peers.
I look at this honor as a reflection of our band program here at Whiteland and all of the hard work our students put into creating musical excellence in all that we do. I love to teach music each day here at Clark-Pleasant and couldn't ask for a better support system from our community and school district."
We are so proud to have this level of musical leadership at Whiteland Community High School!
(More about this honor will be shared in our NEW corporation newsletter, The Clark-Pleasant Chronicle, which will be pushed out later this month!)
#WCHSWarriors #WhitelandBand #PhiBetaMu #MusicEducation #BandDirector #WarriorPride
A sensory path is a series of movement activities placed on walls and floors that students can follow to help their bodies and brains reset. As they jump, balance, stretch, and follow visual cues, students are actively engaging their senses — helping them regulate, refocus, and get ready to learn.
This short 1–2 minute experience can be used for transitions, brain breaks, or anytime a student needs help getting back on track. When bodies are regulated, brains are ready!
We’re excited to offer another supportive tool that helps our students succeed at the Ruth Callon Center.
We had over 150 Whiteland community members in attendance to cheer them on, and our students absolutely shined.
Thank you to our Whiteland Community High School Choirs for representing our schools with such talent and pride! 💙🤍
