Thankful Thursday
On Tuesday, July 29, during our back-to-school teacher meeting, we had a truly special moment! Dr. Edsell recognized an incredible group of staff members who have dedicated 25 years of service to our students and community.
A huge thank you to these amazing individuals for their unwavering commitment: Vicki Pope, Nikki Morrison, Shannon Proctor, Marilynne Murray, Rob Merchant, Julia Parry, and Mike Hand! We are so grateful for everything you do.
On Tuesday, July 29, during our back-to-school teacher meeting, we had a truly special moment! Dr. Edsell recognized an incredible group of staff members who have dedicated 25 years of service to our students and community.
A huge thank you to these amazing individuals for their unwavering commitment: Vicki Pope, Nikki Morrison, Shannon Proctor, Marilynne Murray, Rob Merchant, Julia Parry, and Mike Hand! We are so grateful for everything you do.
What a fantastic Elementary Back to School Night we had! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces as our students explored the school, met their amazing teachers, and got a sneak peek at all the exciting things planned for the upcoming school year.
We're so excited to embark on this new school year with all of you! Let's make it the best one yet!
We're so excited to embark on this new school year with all of you! Let's make it the best one yet!
Don't Forget! Tonight is Elementary School Back-to-School Night. Each elementary school building will be open from 5-6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Today was a special day at Clark-Pleasant.!
Despite the rain, today was full of sunshine in our hearts as we officially opened the first-ever outdoor classroom at Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by our educators and community members.
This beautiful space was made possible by the Leadership Johnson County Class of 2025 project group, Beyond Four Walls, whose vision and dedication brought this idea to life. There were many donations made not only monetarily but in volunteer hours and supplies to bring this space to completion. Thank you to all of those who braved the weather to be a part of this monumental day!
We can't wait for our students to see and use this awesome space this upcoming week when school starts. Watch for a detailed story in the Daily Journal this week about this special event today!
*Photo Credit Erika Malone, Daily Journal
Link to the program for today and full list of sponsors https://www.canva.com/design/DAGtbVSnDFw/Ra_boEsoso5wHoqf09ND5Q/viewutm_content=DAGtbVSnDFw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb723c3d685
#DailyJournal #LeadershipJohnsonCounty #BeyondFourWalls
Despite the rain, today was full of sunshine in our hearts as we officially opened the first-ever outdoor classroom at Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by our educators and community members.
This beautiful space was made possible by the Leadership Johnson County Class of 2025 project group, Beyond Four Walls, whose vision and dedication brought this idea to life. There were many donations made not only monetarily but in volunteer hours and supplies to bring this space to completion. Thank you to all of those who braved the weather to be a part of this monumental day!
We can't wait for our students to see and use this awesome space this upcoming week when school starts. Watch for a detailed story in the Daily Journal this week about this special event today!
*Photo Credit Erika Malone, Daily Journal
Link to the program for today and full list of sponsors https://www.canva.com/design/DAGtbVSnDFw/Ra_boEsoso5wHoqf09ND5Q/viewutm_content=DAGtbVSnDFw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb723c3d685
#DailyJournal #LeadershipJohnsonCounty #BeyondFourWalls
Fast Track 2025 was a success! Thank you to all the staff who volunteered during the event and thank you to all the families who attended. We want to especially thank United Way for supporting this cause each year.
It's Freshmen Orientation Day at Whiteland Community High School!! Staff and students are getting ready for the upcoming school year. School starts in 5 days, Wednesday, July 30th!
🎒What a great day at Clark-Pleasant Middle School!
Today, we welcomed our incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families for Registration Day, and the building was full of energy and excitement for the year ahead!
Families picked up schedules, took (and ordered) school pictures, met with our school nurse, transportation, food services, and athletics teams, toured the school, opened lockers (some even decorated them!), picked up Chromebooks and chargers, deposited lunch money, grabbed spirit wear—and so much more!
Registration day is a mandatory event and is open until 6:00 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 23rd)
Thank you to all who came out to get ready for an amazing 2024-25 school year. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 💙
Today, we welcomed our incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families for Registration Day, and the building was full of energy and excitement for the year ahead!
Families picked up schedules, took (and ordered) school pictures, met with our school nurse, transportation, food services, and athletics teams, toured the school, opened lockers (some even decorated them!), picked up Chromebooks and chargers, deposited lunch money, grabbed spirit wear—and so much more!
Registration day is a mandatory event and is open until 6:00 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 23rd)
Thank you to all who came out to get ready for an amazing 2024-25 school year. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 💙
UPDATE: Please use door 12! FAST TRACK IS TOMORROW! If you have registered for Fast Track please remember, Fast Track will be held TOMORROW Thursday, July 24, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Clark-Pleasant Middle School located at 1354 E. Worthsville Road, Greenwood, IN 46143. Can't wait to see you there!
As our staff members are getting everything ready for this year's Fast Track event , we wanted to let everyone know of an opportunity to help United Way to continue to support this program. Join us tonight Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Chick-fil-A in Greenwood 155 S. Marlin Dr. for a Dine-to-Donate. Enjoy some chicken for dinner while supporting the United Way and our students!
✨ School Board Meeting Highlights – July 2025 ✨
Last night’s board meeting was filled with recognition, celebration, and a continued commitment to excellence across our district! 👏
🌍 A Huge Congratulations to the WCHS Spanish Honor Society Leadership Board
Dr. Edsell recognized this outstanding group for earning the prestigious National Chapter of the Year from the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)! Their dedication to cultural events, community service, and academic excellence truly embodies global citizenship and the power of language learning.
Leadership Board Members:
Haroon Mardanzai – President
Alex Smith – Vice President
Cooper Adams – Secretary
Jael Evangelista-Muños – Treasurer
Damanpreet Kaur – Historian
Peyton Charles – Historian
Ashley Cooprider – Academic Chair
Gracie Serrano – Volunteering Chair
Bailey Orange – Engagement Chair
Aubrey Saylor – Display Case Chair
Advisors: Cara Adams & Mizraim Lorenzo-Aguilar
Congratulations Megan Smallwood!
We are excited to announce Megan Smallwood as the newly appointed Director of the Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center. We look forward to the incredible work she’ll do for our youngest learners!
🏆 Recognize Excellence Honorees
Dr. Schilawski honored two incredible team members this month:
Certified Employee of the Month: Sarah Shover, 5th Grade Teacher @ CES
Classified Employee of the Month: Caitlin Jones, Media Specialist @ GCE
We’re proud of our staff and students who continue to make Clark-Pleasant a place of innovation, care, and excellence! 💙 #CPCSCproud #RecognizeExcellence #GlobalCitizens #WCHSShines #LanguageMatters #FutureFocused
📚☀️ Summer of Learning – Round 2 is in full swing! ☀️📚
Even though school hasn't officially started, our incredible Clark-Pleasant educators are already back in the buildings—learning, growing, and preparing to make this school year the best one yet!
This week, teachers are diving into:
✨ Skyward, our new student information system
📖 Wonders Language Arts curriculum for grades K–5
🧠 Data-driven instruction and problem-solving strategies
🤝 Supporting and welcoming Multilingual Learners
🧮 Math lesson design
🛡️ Student safety and supervision
👩🏫 Leading effective PLCs
🎯 Individualized supports like IEPs, ILPs, FBA & BIP
From early morning sessions to energizing afternoon deep-dives, our staff is proving once again: learning never stops—especially for those who teach!
#CPCSC #SummerOfLearning #EducatorExcellence #WondersCurriculum #SkywardReady #StudentSuccess #SafeSchools
Even though school hasn't officially started, our incredible Clark-Pleasant educators are already back in the buildings—learning, growing, and preparing to make this school year the best one yet!
This week, teachers are diving into:
✨ Skyward, our new student information system
📖 Wonders Language Arts curriculum for grades K–5
🧠 Data-driven instruction and problem-solving strategies
🤝 Supporting and welcoming Multilingual Learners
🧮 Math lesson design
🛡️ Student safety and supervision
👩🏫 Leading effective PLCs
🎯 Individualized supports like IEPs, ILPs, FBA & BIP
From early morning sessions to energizing afternoon deep-dives, our staff is proving once again: learning never stops—especially for those who teach!
#CPCSC #SummerOfLearning #EducatorExcellence #WondersCurriculum #SkywardReady #StudentSuccess #SafeSchools
💙 You're Invited to a Very Special Celebration 💙
Please join us on Friday, August 15th at 2:30 p.m. at 700 Sawmill Road, New Whiteland, IN 46184 for a heartfelt Naming Ceremony and Grand Opening of a school unlike any other.
This day is monumental—not just because we’re opening a new building, but because we’re honoring a remarkable individual who has made a lasting impact on our community. This new K–5 school is home to a therapeutic program built around compassion, growth, and hope. It's a place where the whole child is supported—emotionally, socially, and academically—to help them reach their full potential in school and in life.
❤️ The celebration will include:
🔹 A touching name unveiling ceremony
🔹 Presentation of the key to the building
🔹 Tours of the new school and program
🔹 Speeches from families, school leaders, board members, and partners who helped make this vision a reality
This is more than a building—it's a promise to our students and their futures. We hope you’ll be there to share in this meaningful moment with us. #ClarkPleasantCares #BuildingHope #WholeChildWholeHeart
Please join us on Friday, August 15th at 2:30 p.m. at 700 Sawmill Road, New Whiteland, IN 46184 for a heartfelt Naming Ceremony and Grand Opening of a school unlike any other.
This day is monumental—not just because we’re opening a new building, but because we’re honoring a remarkable individual who has made a lasting impact on our community. This new K–5 school is home to a therapeutic program built around compassion, growth, and hope. It's a place where the whole child is supported—emotionally, socially, and academically—to help them reach their full potential in school and in life.
❤️ The celebration will include:
🔹 A touching name unveiling ceremony
🔹 Presentation of the key to the building
🔹 Tours of the new school and program
🔹 Speeches from families, school leaders, board members, and partners who helped make this vision a reality
This is more than a building—it's a promise to our students and their futures. We hope you’ll be there to share in this meaningful moment with us. #ClarkPleasantCares #BuildingHope #WholeChildWholeHeart
Here are some helpful dates and information as you prepare to come back to school!
Back-to-School Information 2025/26
CPMS Registration Day
Wednesday, July 23 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM - All incoming middle school students must attend this
required registration event.
Early College Parent Night
Wednesday, July 23 | 6:00–7:30 PM - Held in the high school café/media center. For families of
students in the Early College program.
Fast Track – Located at Clark-Pleasant Middle School
Thursday, July 24 | 6:00–7:30 PM - This is for families who signed up for Fast Track.
Freshman Open House & Picture Day
Thursday, July 24 | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Open to all incoming 9th grade students.
High School Open House & Picture Day (All other Grades)
Friday, July 25 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Students in all grades can attend this open house and get
school pictures taken.
Elementary Open Houses for Grassy Creek, Ray Crowe, Clark, Whiteland, Break-O-Day, and
Pleasant Crossing Elementary Schools
Monday, July 28 | 5:00–6:30 PM - Come meet your child’s teacher and visit the classroom.
First Day of School
Wednesday, July 30 - We can’t wait to welcome students back into the building!
Visit our Quick Links on the school website for more information! https://www.cpcsc.k12.in.us/o/district/page/back-to-school-information
Back-to-School Information 2025/26
CPMS Registration Day
Wednesday, July 23 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM - All incoming middle school students must attend this
required registration event.
Early College Parent Night
Wednesday, July 23 | 6:00–7:30 PM - Held in the high school café/media center. For families of
students in the Early College program.
Fast Track – Located at Clark-Pleasant Middle School
Thursday, July 24 | 6:00–7:30 PM - This is for families who signed up for Fast Track.
Freshman Open House & Picture Day
Thursday, July 24 | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Open to all incoming 9th grade students.
High School Open House & Picture Day (All other Grades)
Friday, July 25 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Students in all grades can attend this open house and get
school pictures taken.
Elementary Open Houses for Grassy Creek, Ray Crowe, Clark, Whiteland, Break-O-Day, and
Pleasant Crossing Elementary Schools
Monday, July 28 | 5:00–6:30 PM - Come meet your child’s teacher and visit the classroom.
First Day of School
Wednesday, July 30 - We can’t wait to welcome students back into the building!
Visit our Quick Links on the school website for more information! https://www.cpcsc.k12.in.us/o/district/page/back-to-school-information
Congratulations to our Whiteland FFA chapter Vice-President, Jack Kelsay, for being named 2025 Master Showman at the Johnson County Fair! Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the Johnson County Fair this past week with 4-H and FFA activities. We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Reminder: We have a regularly scheduled school board meeting on Monday, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. located at the administration building 50 Center St. Whiteland, IN 46184. We hope to see you there!
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🎉 New Teacher Orientation Day! 🎉
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming our newest team members to Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation! The day kicked off with a warm Warrior welcome from our amazing WCHS cheerleaders , showing our excitement for our new teachers who are joining our team. 💙🧡
We started the day with inspiring words from our leadership—Dr. Edsell, Superintendent, and Dr. Shipp, Assistant Superintendent—who reminded us all why we're here and gave us encouraging words to remember this year when times get tough.
We said a big thank you to Ron Wallman of Horace Mann for sponsoring a light breakfast to fuel the day,
Our administrative team was introduced before staff headed into breakout sessions to dive deeper into their roles and learn more about what makes CPCSC such a special place to work and grow.
We’re thrilled to have these incredible educators join our family—welcome to the team! 🙌🍎 #OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior #NewTeacherOrientation #WeAreClarkPleasant #WelcomeWarriors
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming our newest team members to Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation! The day kicked off with a warm Warrior welcome from our amazing WCHS cheerleaders , showing our excitement for our new teachers who are joining our team. 💙🧡
We started the day with inspiring words from our leadership—Dr. Edsell, Superintendent, and Dr. Shipp, Assistant Superintendent—who reminded us all why we're here and gave us encouraging words to remember this year when times get tough.
We said a big thank you to Ron Wallman of Horace Mann for sponsoring a light breakfast to fuel the day,
Our administrative team was introduced before staff headed into breakout sessions to dive deeper into their roles and learn more about what makes CPCSC such a special place to work and grow.
We’re thrilled to have these incredible educators join our family—welcome to the team! 🙌🍎 #OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior #NewTeacherOrientation #WeAreClarkPleasant #WelcomeWarriors
FAST TRACK IS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Thanks to the United Way of Johnson County, we are able to accomodate the 433 students registered this year. Fast Track will be held Thursday, July 24, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Clark-Pleasant Middle School located at 1354 E. Worthsville Road, Greenwood, IN 46143. Those who are registered, please mark your calendars. If you have not registered, you can still attend, but you will be served after those who have registered in advance.
🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉
Join us for the 3rd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 5:30 PM!
📍 Football Field – 300 Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Hosted by:
👮♂️ Clark-Pleasant PD
👮♂️ Whiteland PD
👮♂️ New Whiteland PD
👮♂️ Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
🎧 Music by DJ Medic
🌭 Free Food & Drinks
🎈 Family Fun, Games, and More!
💙 It’s all for the kids!
Bring the whole family for a night of community, fun, and connection!
#NationalNightOut #WhitelandIN #DJMedicIndy #CommunityStrong #BackTheBlue #FamilyFunNight
Join us for the 3rd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 5:30 PM!
📍 Football Field – 300 Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Hosted by:
👮♂️ Clark-Pleasant PD
👮♂️ Whiteland PD
👮♂️ New Whiteland PD
👮♂️ Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
🎧 Music by DJ Medic
🌭 Free Food & Drinks
🎈 Family Fun, Games, and More!
💙 It’s all for the kids!
Bring the whole family for a night of community, fun, and connection!
#NationalNightOut #WhitelandIN #DJMedicIndy #CommunityStrong #BackTheBlue #FamilyFunNight
These smiling little faces were part of our Kindergarten Jumpstart program today at Pleasant Crossing. Today was the first day, but we will have excited incoming Kindergarteners in our buildings tomorrow and Thursday as well. This is a great way for our students to get acclimated to school and ready for a fantastic year!
