Happy Labor Day!
Today, we honor the American workforce and the dedication of all workers who contribute to our community. We hope our students, families, and staff are enjoying a well-deserved day of rest and celebration.
Today, we honor the American workforce and the dedication of all workers who contribute to our community. We hope our students, families, and staff are enjoying a well-deserved day of rest and celebration.
Don't Forget! There is no school on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your three day weekend!
All this week and some of next week our transportation department is conducting bus evacuation drills. This is part of our school safety initiatives and we do these drills twice every year. Congratulations to our students for doing a fantastic job this week on following directions!
We want every student to excel here at Clark-Pleasant Community Schools. Being at school is an important component for success.
Thinking "I'm just a little late" might not seem like a big deal, but these numbers show a different story.
Whether it's 10, 20, or even 60 minutes, those small moments of tardiness can steal valuable time from your school experience. The time you miss today could be a chance to learn something new, get help from a teacher, or connect with your classmates.
Let's prioritize punctuality and make the most of every minute we have at school. What's one small change you can make this week to be on time?
#Punctuality #SchoolSuccess #EveryMinuteCounts #AttendanceMatters
Thinking "I'm just a little late" might not seem like a big deal, but these numbers show a different story.
Whether it's 10, 20, or even 60 minutes, those small moments of tardiness can steal valuable time from your school experience. The time you miss today could be a chance to learn something new, get help from a teacher, or connect with your classmates.
Let's prioritize punctuality and make the most of every minute we have at school. What's one small change you can make this week to be on time?
#Punctuality #SchoolSuccess #EveryMinuteCounts #AttendanceMatters
Clark-Pleasant Community Schools would like to introduce our new CFO Brad Pendleton!
Johnson County has been home to Brad and his family for generations. Brad's grandfather was a 1962 graduate of Whiteland High School, his grandmother a graduate of Franklin High School, his parents both graduated from Greenwood Community High School, and Brad also graduated from Greenwood Community High School in 2009. Brad is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Public Finance. He and his wife, Hannah, live in Greenwood. Together, they have five year old identical twin daughters and a three year old son.
From 2020 through 2023, Brad served on the Greenwood Common Council as an at-large member. "I served on the Greenwood Common Council as a way to give back to a community that means so much to me and has given my family so much. I am very family oriented and decided not to run for an additional term so that I could spend time with my growing family without sacrificing the dedication needed by an elected official."
Brad has worked in the Office of School Finance as the Director of Nonpublic Schools at the Indiana Department of Education for the past ten years. Brad has spent years working with school reporting, funding, and compliance. "I am beyond excited to join the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation in this role. It is a great direction for me professionally but provides me with yet another way to serve this great community. Dr. Edsell and the team at Clark-Pleasant have put the corporation in a great position and I look forward to utilizing my skills to continue moving Clark-Pleasant on an upward trajectory."
Please help us welcome Brad to our Clark-Pleasant Family!!
Johnson County has been home to Brad and his family for generations. Brad's grandfather was a 1962 graduate of Whiteland High School, his grandmother a graduate of Franklin High School, his parents both graduated from Greenwood Community High School, and Brad also graduated from Greenwood Community High School in 2009. Brad is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Public Finance. He and his wife, Hannah, live in Greenwood. Together, they have five year old identical twin daughters and a three year old son.
From 2020 through 2023, Brad served on the Greenwood Common Council as an at-large member. "I served on the Greenwood Common Council as a way to give back to a community that means so much to me and has given my family so much. I am very family oriented and decided not to run for an additional term so that I could spend time with my growing family without sacrificing the dedication needed by an elected official."
Brad has worked in the Office of School Finance as the Director of Nonpublic Schools at the Indiana Department of Education for the past ten years. Brad has spent years working with school reporting, funding, and compliance. "I am beyond excited to join the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation in this role. It is a great direction for me professionally but provides me with yet another way to serve this great community. Dr. Edsell and the team at Clark-Pleasant have put the corporation in a great position and I look forward to utilizing my skills to continue moving Clark-Pleasant on an upward trajectory."
Please help us welcome Brad to our Clark-Pleasant Family!!
Calling all runners in Grades K–5!
Join us for an exciting evening of racing, fun, and school spirit on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 PM at Clark Pleasant Middle School.
Event Highlights:
✅ Races for K–3 and Grades 4–5
✅ Traveling team trophy for the winning school
✅ Top 20 & participation ribbons
✅ Kona Ice on campus 🍧
✅ Fun giveaways from Rascal’s Fun Zone 🎉
💲Cost: $10 (includes a t-shirt!)
📍 1354 East Worthsville Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
⏰ Registration deadline: September 4th
📩 Questions? Contact Coach Scotty Kern at skern@cpcsc.k12.in.us
Let’s cheer on our Warriors and see which school takes home the trophy! 💙🧡
Join us for an exciting evening of racing, fun, and school spirit on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 PM at Clark Pleasant Middle School.
Event Highlights:
✅ Races for K–3 and Grades 4–5
✅ Traveling team trophy for the winning school
✅ Top 20 & participation ribbons
✅ Kona Ice on campus 🍧
✅ Fun giveaways from Rascal’s Fun Zone 🎉
💲Cost: $10 (includes a t-shirt!)
📍 1354 East Worthsville Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
⏰ Registration deadline: September 4th
📩 Questions? Contact Coach Scotty Kern at skern@cpcsc.k12.in.us
Let’s cheer on our Warriors and see which school takes home the trophy! 💙🧡
Last week was a big one for our community! We were featured in the Daily Journal for two major accomplishments: fantastic IREAD scores and leading the county in FAFSA completion. 👏
Our students at Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. showed amazing progress with a 91.2% proficiency rate on the IREAD assessment, up from 87.1% last year! We couldn't be prouder of their hard work. You can read the full story here: https://dailyjournal.net/2025/08/18/johnson-county-statewide-iread-scores-make-strides/
Whiteland Community High School students also made us proud by completing the FAFSA at a higher rate than any other school in the county! A remarkable 66.3% of seniors and 84.2% of 21st Century Scholars completed the form—a significant jump from 57% last year. This will help so many of our students secure financial aid for college. Check out the details here: https://dailyjournal.net/2025/08/14/indiana-hits-60-fafsa-completion-johnson-county-schools-improve/
We're so proud of our students, staff, and community for these incredible achievements! 🎉
Today was an impactful eLearning Day for our school community! While our students were learning remotely, our dedicated teachers and staff were engaged in a day of professional development, attending various trainings and meetings.
A major highlight was a special seminar with renowned speaker and national drug trends expert, Jermaine "Tall Cop" Galloway! He shared crucial prevention education, strategies, and awareness to help our educators understand the evolving landscape and how to best protect our students.
As Jermaine says, "You can't stop what you don't know." Our team is now better equipped with the knowledge to keep our students safe and supported.
#eLearningDay #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #StudentSafety #Community #Teachers #TallCopSays #JermaineGalloway
A major highlight was a special seminar with renowned speaker and national drug trends expert, Jermaine "Tall Cop" Galloway! He shared crucial prevention education, strategies, and awareness to help our educators understand the evolving landscape and how to best protect our students.
As Jermaine says, "You can't stop what you don't know." Our team is now better equipped with the knowledge to keep our students safe and supported.
#eLearningDay #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #StudentSafety #Community #Teachers #TallCopSays #JermaineGalloway
Just a reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, August 22, 2025, is an Asynchronous E-Learning Day. Look for more detailed information from your student's school building!
Hey families! 👋 Here's a quick guide on how to report a student absence. Our preferred method is through Skyward Family Access. If that's not possible, you can also message the front office or teacher on ParentSquare or send a handwritten note to the front office.
Please remember: Any phone call to report an absence will be marked as unexcused until one of these approved methods is completed.
For more details on excused and unexcused absences, please see the official attendance guidelines here: https://go.boarddocs.com/in/cpsin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DHSNXD61FC0B
#SchoolAttendance #AttendanceMatters #ParentInfo #SchoolCommunication #StudentSuccess #CPCSC
Please remember: Any phone call to report an absence will be marked as unexcused until one of these approved methods is completed.
For more details on excused and unexcused absences, please see the official attendance guidelines here: https://go.boarddocs.com/in/cpsin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DHSNXD61FC0B
#SchoolAttendance #AttendanceMatters #ParentInfo #SchoolCommunication #StudentSuccess #CPCSC
Did you know there's a dedicated group of volunteers working to make our schools even better? That's the Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation (CPEF), a nonprofit organization committed to excellence in public education.
Since 2012, the CPEF has gifted over $536,000 in grants and scholarships to our students and staff. Their work is vital because it generates new sources of revenue that go directly toward innovative educational projects and opportunities that aren't covered by traditional funding.
They exist to:
Encourage and reward creativity and excellence in our classrooms.
Develop partnerships with local businesses and the wider community.
Inspire parents and alumni to get involved.
Support our teachers and administrators in their mission to provide a quality education.
The CPEF is all about building a stronger future for our students, and you can be a part of it. To learn more or to make a difference, visit their website: clarkpleasanteducationfoundation.org
#ClarkPleasantEducationFoundation #CPEF #CommunitySupport #EducationMatters
Since 2012, the CPEF has gifted over $536,000 in grants and scholarships to our students and staff. Their work is vital because it generates new sources of revenue that go directly toward innovative educational projects and opportunities that aren't covered by traditional funding.
They exist to:
Encourage and reward creativity and excellence in our classrooms.
Develop partnerships with local businesses and the wider community.
Inspire parents and alumni to get involved.
Support our teachers and administrators in their mission to provide a quality education.
The CPEF is all about building a stronger future for our students, and you can be a part of it. To learn more or to make a difference, visit their website: clarkpleasanteducationfoundation.org
#ClarkPleasantEducationFoundation #CPEF #CommunitySupport #EducationMatters
We have a special school board meeting on Thursday, August 21st at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the administration building at 50 Center Street Whiteland, IN 46184. We hope to see you there!
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What a night! Our school board meeting was filled with incredible moments as we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students, staff, and educators.
A Huge Round of Applause for Kathryn Briel! 🎶
We were so proud to recognize Kathryn Briel, the exceptional Band Director at CPMS. She was recently named the "2024-2025 Indiana Outstanding Music Educator of the Year" by the National Federation of High Schools. Her passion and dedication to music education are truly inspiring!
Celebrating Our Student-Athletes! 🏅
We also honored our incredible student-athletes for their hard work and dedication:
The WCHS Unified Track Team for their amazing 13th-place finish in their first-ever appearance at the State competition.
Our WCHS Track & Field Team state qualifiers for an outstanding season.
Recognizing Excellence in Our Staff! ⭐
Finally, a big thank you to Jeff Clawson for his amazing work in switching the corporation's student information system to Skyward. His efforts were instrumental in making this transition a success!
Congratulations to all of our award recipients—you make our school community proud!
A Huge Round of Applause for Kathryn Briel! 🎶
We were so proud to recognize Kathryn Briel, the exceptional Band Director at CPMS. She was recently named the "2024-2025 Indiana Outstanding Music Educator of the Year" by the National Federation of High Schools. Her passion and dedication to music education are truly inspiring!
Celebrating Our Student-Athletes! 🏅
We also honored our incredible student-athletes for their hard work and dedication:
The WCHS Unified Track Team for their amazing 13th-place finish in their first-ever appearance at the State competition.
Our WCHS Track & Field Team state qualifiers for an outstanding season.
Recognizing Excellence in Our Staff! ⭐
Finally, a big thank you to Jeff Clawson for his amazing work in switching the corporation's student information system to Skyward. His efforts were instrumental in making this transition a success!
Congratulations to all of our award recipients—you make our school community proud!
A friendly reminder that next Friday, August 22nd, will be an Asynchronous eLearning Day!
We've attached a graphic with all of our eLearning dates for the year. Please keep an eye out for more information as the date gets closer!
We've attached a graphic with all of our eLearning dates for the year. Please keep an eye out for more information as the date gets closer!
Reminder: We have a regularly scheduled school board meeting on Monday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. located at the administration building 50 Center Street Whiteland, IN 46184. We hope to see you there!
We kicked off the school year the right way at Clark-Pleasant Middle School with our Warrior Way Convocation! Students had a blast playing games and answering questions about being respectful, responsible, and safe. We even learned some fun facts about our amazing staff. We can't wait to see our students model the Warrior Way all year long!
#WarriorWay #BeRespectful #BeResponsible #BeSafe #CPCSC
#WarriorWay #BeRespectful #BeResponsible #BeSafe #CPCSC
Join us for a powerful and FREE seminar with renowned speaker and national drug trends expert, Jermaine "Tall Cop" Galloway!
He'll be sharing crucial prevention education, strategies, and awareness to help parents, educators, and community members understand what's happening and how to protect our youth.
As Jermaine says, "You can't stop what you don't know." This is a must-attend event to gain the knowledge and tools you need.
🗓️ Date: August 21st
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Glen Ray Gym
This event is free and open to the entire community. We look forward to seeing you there!
He'll be sharing crucial prevention education, strategies, and awareness to help parents, educators, and community members understand what's happening and how to protect our youth.
As Jermaine says, "You can't stop what you don't know." This is a must-attend event to gain the knowledge and tools you need.
🗓️ Date: August 21st
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Glen Ray Gym
This event is free and open to the entire community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Did you know our staff from Pleasant Crossing Elementary School has a dedicated space to recharge?
Our Staff Wellness Room, created through our Project AWARE initiative, is designed to support the mental health and overall well-being of our incredible educators and staff at Pleasant Crossing Elementary School. This space is all about giving our team the resources they need to thrive.
#ClarkPleasantSchools #StaffSupport #ProjectAWARE #WellnessRoom
DCI INpact/Bandtastic! Indy Event
What an incredible weekend for our Clark-Pleasant students at the 2025 Drum Corps International World Championship! 🎶 We had 167 students participate in the DCI INpact/Bandtastic! Indy event.
Our middle school students joined nearly 1,000 other Indiana middle schoolers to perform, while our high school students served as mentors for the event. They played at Monument Circle on Friday as part of the Shine a Spotlight on Music Education initiative and rocked Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday with former Late Show trumpeter Al Chez!
A huge congratulations to all the students involved. Your hard work and dedication paid off!
What an incredible weekend for our Clark-Pleasant students at the 2025 Drum Corps International World Championship! 🎶 We had 167 students participate in the DCI INpact/Bandtastic! Indy event.
Our middle school students joined nearly 1,000 other Indiana middle schoolers to perform, while our high school students served as mentors for the event. They played at Monument Circle on Friday as part of the Shine a Spotlight on Music Education initiative and rocked Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday with former Late Show trumpeter Al Chez!
A huge congratulations to all the students involved. Your hard work and dedication paid off!
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday, August 9th, for the launch of our 2025 soccer season and the opening of our brand new Soccer Complex!
It was an incredible day filled with excitement and community spirit. The night kicked off with a fantastic free youth camp, followed by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. We then enjoyed some great competition with our Girls and Boys Varsity vs. JV games, and to top it all off, a thrilling Alumni Game.
A special thank you to our Blue & White Night sponsor, SCSA, for their generous support!
The immense support from our community is what makes these events so special. Your presence and enthusiasm mean the world to our school and our soccer program. We can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds!
Go Warriors!
It was an incredible day filled with excitement and community spirit. The night kicked off with a fantastic free youth camp, followed by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. We then enjoyed some great competition with our Girls and Boys Varsity vs. JV games, and to top it all off, a thrilling Alumni Game.
A special thank you to our Blue & White Night sponsor, SCSA, for their generous support!
The immense support from our community is what makes these events so special. Your presence and enthusiasm mean the world to our school and our soccer program. We can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds!
Go Warriors!
