We’re celebrating Early College Go Week at Whiteland Community High School!
Early College helps students get a head start on their future by earning college credits while still in high school — saving time and money and building skills for success.
This week, we’re honoring our Early College students, alumni, teachers, and higher education partners. Proud to celebrate their hard work and bright futures!
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation Appoints New Communications Coordinator
CP Education Foundation Executive Director Jenny Zahm Takes on New Role
Whiteland, IN
April 29, 2025
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation is proud to announce Jenny Zahm as the district’s new Communications Coordinator, effective at the end of May. With deep roots in the Clark-Pleasant community and a strong marketing and educational support background, Jenny brings experience and heartfelt dedication to the role. "We are incredibly excited and blessed to have Jenny Zahm join our Clark-Pleasant team! She is a strong advocate for our students and staff, is a highly effective communicator, and loves the Whiteland community”, stated Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Edsell.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation and as the Marketing Executive for Clark-Pleasant Schools, Jenny has spent years fostering connections between families, schools, and the broader community. Her transition into the Communications Coordinator position is a natural next step in her continued commitment to enhancing communication and engagement across the district. “My goal is to create strong bonds between our community and Clark-Pleasant schools,” Zahm said. “I hope to help build an environment of clear and open communication between our schools and our families.”
Jenny became involved with Clark-Pleasant through years of service on PTOs at Whiteland and Clark Elementary Schools and various district committees. Her long-standing involvement has deepened her passion for serving the students and families of the area she proudly calls home.
Jenny and her husband, David—both Franklin College alumni—have lived and run small businesses in the community for more than two decades. Together, they’ve raised three children, ages 17 to 22, who have attended or graduated from Whiteland Community High School. Their daughter, Abby, is graduating this May. Their family’s strong belief in giving back is evident through years of volunteering, coaching, and community involvement, including Jenny and her son Noah’s participation in Leadership Johnson County. “I am excited to transition into this new role and continue serving the community that has given my family so much,” Zahm said. Please join us in welcoming Jenny Zahm to her new position as Communications Coordinator!
Tryout?
I am SO THRILLED to report that our culinary kids did an amazing job this weekend!!
Our kids competed in session 2 of 3, drawing Europe for their region. Their basket contained two whole chickens, fresh asparagus, basil, and golden potatoes.
They got to learn 1:1 from Chef Maneet Chauhan, as well as the Disney chefs, and got to speak with and network with colleges for their business, hospitality, and culinary education programs. What an opportunity!
During the 90-minute competition, their burner lost power when they were in the middle of timing hard-boiled eggs. They still managed to pull off a great dish! One of the chef judges saw it and commented to me that they overcame this bump in the road gracefully and recovered well. This was a HUGE honor, and we were so proud of them already- talk about the Warrior Way! But, during the awards portion of the competition, they got a judges’ award over 750 other competitors- and the judge WROTE on the back of the award and signed it “Egg-cellence in Herb Innovation!” What a thrill!! And our first trip!! We are SO SO proud of them!
FFA State Champions!
Unified Track takes runner-up at the BNL Unified Track Invitational!
Both Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble performed at the ISSMA Large Organization Festival last night and had wonderful performances. BOTH bands earn a GOLD "With Distinction" rating and also a special GOLD rating in Sight-Reading. This is the highest rating a concert band can receive in Indiana. We are so proud of the students and their musical performances!
This also means that:
Summer Pottery Painting Camp?
Whiteland FFA recently had 8 FFA members compete in the Indiana FFA State Proficiency Competition. Proficiencies are record books based on student's Supervised Agricultural Experience work-based learning programs. Students record hours worked, skills learned, and create goals to improve their experience each year and are judged against members with programs in similar content areas. These are extensive record books that take the entire year to complete and are a minimum of 20 pages.
I am pleased to announce Whiteland FFA has 2 State Proficiency Winners this year, qualifying for the National competition! We also had 4 students earn a Top 4 ranking. These students will all be recognized for their achievements at the Indiana FFA State Convention this summer.
Jackson Brown - State Winner/National Qualifier - Goat Production
Jack Kelsay - State Winner/National Qualifier - Diversified Agriculture
Jack Kelsay - State Runner Up - Outdoor Recreation
Madeline Armstrong - State 3rd Place - Diversified Livestock
Lillian Nick - State 4th Place - Agriscience Research Plant Systems
Ollie Taylor - State 4th Place Vegetable Production
Thank you for your continued support of Whiteland FFA!
JCPL Activity!
Happy Arbor Day, April 25, 2025!
Arbor Day is a national holiday that recognizes the importance of trees. The most common way people celebrate Arbor Day is to get together in groups to plant trees.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Inaugural Ambassador Academy Lunch and Shadowing Experience with Dr. Edsell today!
Your participation in this year's Academy, your energy, insights, and commitment to growth made this experience truly special. We're honored to have you as part of our community and can't wait to see the impact you'll continue to make as ambassadors in the Clark-Pleasant Community.
#CPCSCAmbassadorAcademy
National Administrative Professionals Day 2025 is on Wednesday, April 23rd. This day, also known as National Secretaries Day, recognizes and celebrates the hard work of administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office support staff.
CPCSC would like to recognize and appreciate the contributions of administrative professionals in the workplace. Thank you!
**Thank You, CPCSC Bus Drivers!**
High school students expressed their gratitude to bus drivers before the afternoon pickup on Tuesday. The drivers enjoyed snacks and soda, and some of their bus riders presented them with thank-you notes. The WCHS Student Council organized this bus driver appreciation event.
Welcome to Whiteland Coach Applebaum! The Whiteland Athletics announced Daniel Applebaum as the sixth coach in program history. Here was the full statement:
“WCHS is thrilled to announce the hiring Mr. Daniel Appelbaum as our new Head Boys Soccer Coach. Coach Appelbaum has six years of Head Coaching experience, most recently as the Head Girls' Coach at Greenwood HS. Mr. Appelbaum will teach Science at WCHS starting in July. Coach resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Jackie, and his sons James and Maddux.“
This Earth Day, please do your part!
We all can make positive change for this amazing planet we call Earth. The achievements of young changemakers can inspire us all to do our part to help create a better future. April 22, 2025 is Earth Day!
National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in 2025 is on the fourth Tuesday, April 22nd.
Why it's celebrated: This day is an opportunity to recognize the crucial work of school bus drivers in safely transporting students to and from school.
How it began: The day was established in 1981 to recognize the men and women who transport children to school safely. Here's a special thanks from Dr. Edsell. "A very special thank you to each and every bus driver for Clark-Pleasant Community Schools! Your adherence to safe driving practices, bus safety routines, and caring for the students who ride your bus is so appreciated! We absolutely have the best drivers!".
THANK YOU to all of our CPCSC school bus drivers for all you do.
Design a Donut!
The 5th grade at Ray Crowe has been working on a persuasive writing project about donuts. On Friday, there was a "walk around" so everyone could see their peers' delicious creations.
April 21 - April 25 is Public School Volunteer Week . It provides an opportunity for schools and families to honor and highlight the powerful contributions parents and caregivers provide at school and home to support student success. Thanks to all of our volunteers here at Clark-Pleasant who make each school day a success!
**An Evening of the Arts at BES!**
Break-O-Day students celebrated their Fine Arts Night at BES on Thursday evening. The event showcased a variety of vibrant artwork and included a Book Fair. Be sure to check out some of this fantastic artwork!
