Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

New School Board Member Sworn In! The Clark-Pleasant School Board got a new member, Tuesday night. Patrick Guilfoy, a long-time educator, was sworn in during a special meeting at the administration building. Guilfoy will serve in the seat left vacant by the passing of board member, Dave Thompson. He's been in education for the past 20 years 5 of which were at Clark-Pleasant. He's spent 10 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher, 2 years as an instructional coach, 3 years as an assistant principal, and is entering his 6th year as an elementary principal in Franklin Township. While in those roles he's also coached baseball, volleyball, and math bowl. Guilfoy called it an exciting time to serve and give back at Clark-Pleasant. "I'm looking forward to this opportunity to support our educators to provide our students with the best learning opportunities. I want to continue to keep our district moving forward". He says the key to success will be the district's great facilities, currently under construction, preparing for growth, and continuing to recruit and retain the best educators for our students.

Jumpstart to Kindergarten Camp helped Pre-K students who attended CP last year get a jumpstart by attending their new school for three half-days allowing them to familiarize themselves with their school and staff. The 3-day camp helps prepare kindergarteners for the transition.

WELCOME NEW CPCSC TEACHERS!!! It's been a productive couple of days with our new CPCSC teachers. Curriculum Director, Brian Lovell, said, "I’m sure we gave them more information than they’ll ever remember, but these were great foundational days". Please welcome our new teachers.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC @ WCHS NORTH BUILDING TOMORROW, JULY 23, 2024 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite at Whiteland Community High School- North Building Gymnasium, to host an optional immunization clinic for students. We are breaking down barriers and bringing vaccines to you. Consent forms and other documentation regarding the clinic can be found HERE. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1taQ8lK1XNdO2zsPn3DV-MQRuTflwVoAn Walk-ups will also be accepted. The location is in the gymnasium of the building directly north of Whiteland Community High School. Register here: https://bit.ly/45aLUSG using Enrollment Code IN65942. If you need a form in a different language or need help completing the registration, I will be able to help you with the day you're able to. Students registered for the clinic will be vaccinated with all ACIP-recommended vaccinations that are due at the time of the clinic. This would include the HPV vaccine starting at nine years of age, influenza (September through April), and Meningitis B at 16 years of age. IIC will look up your student's immunization history to know what immunizations your student is due for. If you want more information on what immunizations are recommended for your child, then please see the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents. *For any specific vaccine refusal email clinic@vaccinateindiana.org at least 48 hours before the clinic. IIC will not initiate the COVID-19 vaccine without explicit parental request. IIC accepts all insurance (commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare), and will also provide immunizations at no cost to those without insurance. Any questions, please contact IIC at 317-628-7116.

Food Service Team Flies North for Summer! Some of our leadership team is having so much fun representing CPCSC at #ANC24!! Can’t wait to bring back awesome new ideas for our students and the new school year! 🍏🥕

A Beautiful Day to Build! A perfect summer day found dozens of construction crew members extremely busy on the site of the WCHS project. A construction update story will air tonight on FOX59 with interviews from Superintendent Tim Edsell and Principal Duke Lines.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC @ WCHS NORTH BUILDING ON JULY 23, 2024 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite at Whiteland Community High School- North Building Gymnasium, to host an optional immunization clinic for students. Breaking down barriers and bringing vaccines to you. Consent forms and other documentation regarding the clinic can be found HERE. Register here: https://bit.ly/45aLUSG using Enrollment Code IN65942. If you need a form in a different language or need assistance completing the registration, assistance will be available the day of registration. Students registered for the clinic will be vaccinated with all ACIP recommended vaccinations that are due at the time of the clinic. This would include HPV vaccine starting at nine years of age, influenza (September thru April) and Meningitis B at 16 years of age. IIC will look up your student's immunization history to know what immunizations your student is due for. If you want more information on what immunizations are recommended for your child, then please see the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents. *For any specific vaccine refusal email clinic@vaccinateindiana.org at least 48 hours prior to the clinic. IIC will not initiate the COVID vaccine without explicit parental request. IIC accepts all insurance (commercial, Medicaid and Medicare), and will also provide immunizations at no cost to those without insurance. Any questions, please contact IIC at 317-628-7116.

Upcoming School Board Meetings

It's Time to Register for the 2024-2025 School Year!!! Just scan the QR code. For more information please visit our website at www.cpcsc.k12.in.us or call 317-535-7579. If you've already registered we'll see you July 31st.

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Big Band Opportunity! 4 CPMS Band Students and Band Director Ms. Briel just finished up a full week at the Music for All Summer Symposium at Ball State University. Virginia Hardy (Trumpet), Natalie Hawk (Horn), Christopher Rodriguez (Trombone), and Caroline Sawyer (Horn) spent the week with students from all over the country working with composers, professional musicians, Army Jazz Ambassadors, DCI Drum Corp, and band directors. They performed a concert showcasing what they learned this week with musicians representing 8 states and 25 schools.

On this Thankful Thursday, I want to say "Thank You!" to Dr. Edsell, Dr. Shipp, and the Clark-Pleasant Community School Board for surprising me last night at the school board meeting with an award for Recognition Of Excellence in Education. I went to the school board meeting to share an annual review of all the wonderful things CPEF has done this last school year and to hear my contract for an additional role I will be doing this upcoming school year get voted it, but I was completely unaware that I was also getting an award. What a wonderful surprise! I am so grateful of all the recognition I have received from the school in the last month. I am truly honored.

Girls Track Team Honored at Board Meeting! Members of the WCHS Girls Track Team and their Mid-State Coach of the Year, Brandon Bangel, were honored by Dr. Edsell and the school board Wednesday night for their record-breaking accomplishments this season. -First-ever Johnson County Championship -First-ever Sectional Championship -3rd Consecutive Mid-State Championship -7 School Records Broken -Record Number of State Athletes! Congratulations Ladies!!!

New Administrators Announced! Three new administrative positions were announced during Wednesday evening's school board meeting. Andrea Lakin will become the new Director of Special Education. Nicole Osborne will lead the new K-5 Trauma & Behavioral Program and Steffen Lewis was named Assistant Principal at Whiteland Elementary. Congratulations!

A Statement Regarding the Passing of Clark-Pleasant School Board Member, Dave Thompson. With deep sadness, we announce the passing of School Board Member, Dave Thompson. Dave was not only a school board member but a man who was passionate about and fought for the constant improvement of educational opportunities in this school corporation. His mission was first and foremost to prepare our students for life but as a full-time teacher and coach for 40 years, he also spoke up for the rights of teachers, administrators, and Clark-Pleasant families. Dave held the Pleasant Township seat on the board and just last year had served as board president. He attended Indiana State University, obtaining bachelor's and master’s degrees in Education. He taught at Clark-Pleasant Middle School for 39 years and coached high school wrestling and football for 40 years. As a coach, he is a member of the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame. He had 4 wrestling state champions during his tenure as coach. Dave and his wife, Susan, a long-time English teacher at Whiteland Community High School, have two daughters, Brooke and Brette. Brooke teaches English at WCHS and serves as president of The Clark-Pleasant Education Association (CPEA). Brette, who also taught Biology at WCHS lives with her family in Fort Wayne. Mr. Thompson also leaves behind Isabella, Eleanor, and Vivian, his granddaughters. “I will miss Dave Thompson. If you looked in the dictionary under “educator”, Dave’s name would be there”, says superintendent, Dr. Timothy Edsell. “He was a teacher, coach, mentor, and board member but most of all he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. No one loved Clark-Pleasant Schools more than Dave Thompson”. Fellow board member and friend for 50 years, “Butch” Zike says all of Dave’s students thought the world of him, “Dave’s goals were not based on winning and losing but on making a kid’s life better”, said Zike. He says the school board will especially miss Dave’s common sense. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family. Sincerely, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation.

Curious? Read On! Unlocking children's potential is the goal of Camp Curiosity. Students from Johnson and some surrounding counties are involved in this dynamic and engaging educational camp going on, this week, at Grassy Creek Elementary. These kids can dive into a world of fun-filled learning experiences designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. From exciting science experiments to captivating storytelling sessions, the camp offers youngsters a diverse range of activities tailored to inspire their young minds. Today we found young people dissecting sharks, learning to build a roller coaster, and constructing cells with candy. Some enjoyed flying drones down the hallway.

On Tuesday, our Mental Health Team had the privilege of training some of our CPCSC transportation department on Youth Mental Health First Aid. By equipping our team with these vital skills, we're ensuring a safer and more supportive environment for our youth. Together, we're committed to recognizing and responding to mental health challenges, fostering a community of care and understanding. #YMHFA #MHFA #bethedifference

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC @ WCHS NORTH BUILDING ON JULY 23, 2024 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation June 3, 2024 On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite at Whiteland Community High School- North Building Gymnasium, to host an optional immunization clinic for students. Breaking down barriers and bringing vaccines to you. Consent forms and other documentation regarding the clinic can be found HERE. Register here: https://bit.ly/45aLUSG using Enrollment Code IN65942. If you need a form in a different language or need assistance completing the registration, assistance will be available on the day of registration. Students registered for the clinic will be vaccinated with all ACIP-recommended vaccinations that are due at the time of the clinic. This would include the HPV vaccine starting at nine years of age, influenza (September through April), and Meningitis B at 16 years of age. IIC will look up your student's immunization history to know what immunizations your student is due for. If you want more information on what immunizations are recommended for your child, then please see the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents. *For any specific vaccine refusal email clinic@vaccinateindiana.org at least48hoursbeforeo the clinic. IIC will not initiate the COVID-19 vaccine without explicit parental request. IIC accepts all insurance (commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare), and will also provide immunizations at no cost to those without insurance. Any questions, please contact IIC at 317-628-7116.

Nationals Here We Come!!! Whiteland FFA attended the 2024 Indiana FFA State Convention this past week. We had an EXCEPTIONAL week, with multiple students being named State Champions and advancing to Nationals! This October, we will have a record number of teams and individual members competing in National contests at the National FFA Convention! Below are the results: State Star in Ag Placement Winner - Josie Kelsay The State Star Award includes the student submitting a portfolio of their FFA achievements and participating in 2 interview rounds with judges. This is the highest award that can be earned at the state level. We have had several Top 4 finalists, but Josie is the first Star Award winner that I'm aware of from Whiteland since the 1990's. Josie's Star Finalist Introduction Video and her finding out she is the State Winner is attached. State Champions Advancing to the National Contest: Jack Kelsay - Freshman Creed Speaking Brody Polesel - Diversified Livestock Proficiency Josie Kelsay - Outdoor Recreation Proficiency Cian Cribbs - Agricultural Education Proficiency Sydney Pryor - Veterinary Science Proficiency Milk Quality & Products CDE - Brody Polesel, Leorah Morris, Jack Kelsay, & Lillian Nick Dairy Handler's Contest - Josie Kelsay SUPERIOR, GOLD, TOP 10, & MODEL OF INNOVATION CHAPTER (also advancing to Nationals) STATE CHAMPION LIVING TO SERVE SAFETY INITIATIVE TOP 4 STATE FINALISTS: Oliver Taylor - 3rd Place Vegetable Production Proficiency 3rd Place State Multimedia Presentation - Josie Kelsay, Leorah Morris, Addyson Cox, Jackson Brown HOOSIER DEGREE RECIPIENTS: Oliver Taylor Brady Bailey