In Recess!
Schools out for summer!
Clark-Pleasant Teachers said goodbye to each other today. A few retirees also had a chance to say a few words as everyone enjoyed coffee and donuts on this last day of school for teachers.
FEDS Notice Work of Whiteland Students!
Research conducted by a class of Whiteland High School seniors appears to be catching the attention of federal officials.
Teacher Justin Schwenk’s Dual Credit Government Course students presented their final recommendations and plans, this week, for an Emergency Response Plan to the Town of Whiteland.
Students were tasked with the development of an Emergency Response Plan for the Town following the March 31st Tornado. They conducted initial research, needs assessments, innovated solutions to multiple common human and natural disasters, and analyzed how to implement plans.
Working in groups and with local government mentors, students researched and defined Emergency Response Procedures for a municipality. Throughout the research phase, students were able to interact with and learn from authentic community leadership.
Students presented their plans to a panel of local community stakeholders including members of the Whiteland Town Council, Chief of Police, Fire Department Chief, Whiteland Town Manager, Johnson County Emergency Management, and a FEMA director. “News of this project had attracted the attention of Federal emergency management administration and was being discussed by administration officials in Washington”, says teacher, Justin Schwenk. “They’re looking at it for its innovative approach and engagement of youth in this public policy arena”.
PCES Teacher Hits Home Run with Tribe!
The Indianapolis Indians have honored Pleasant Crossing Elementary teacher, Johanna Weinzapfel, for being one of the outstanding elementary teachers in the state. She was recognized during an Indians game last week.
Greetings Clark-Pleasant Family,
WCHS students in the Spnaish 4 and AP classes, along with some of the Spanish 3 students, were invited to take the National Spanish Examination this year. The students took the exam right before Spring Break. Here are the results from the 2023 NSE.
Our school has students who earned a total of 1 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals along with 16 honorable mentions. “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Lisa Greenman, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with nearly 85,000 students participating in 2023.”
Students are scored based on three different categories: classroom experience, outside experience, and bilingual. The exam level is according to what year of the language they are in. The medals are based on percentile scores. For reference, here is the percentile breakdown: gold is 95th or higher, silver is 85th to 94th, bronze is 75th to 84th, and honorable mention is 50th to 74th.
Congratulations to our Spanish students who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2023 National Spanish Examinations.
Boot Camp!
Please reserve a spot to attend the WCHS College Boot Camp, July 17th. Check your students email or Parent Square for the link to sign up.
This is for anyone in the class of 2024, who is interested in attending a 2 year and/or 4 year college.
Monday, July 17th - two sessions to choose from (9am and 4pm)
What's covered?
Admissions criteria, Applications, College fit, Essay writing, SAT, Scholarships, ICC / Dual Credits, Career counseling, Student life, Disability services, What colleges wish you knew, Senior Year, Financial Aid, DACA/visas/immigration and finaid, How to send your high school transcripts, etc.
"Mini" College Fair ALL students 9th-12th are invited to this (1pm-3pm).
ALL students (incoming 9th-12th grades) are invited!
Mini College Fair
July 17th, 1 pm - 3 pm.
WCHS (door #1) Lobby, K Hall
No sign up needed!
So far, 12 colleges have signed up to be here that day! Talk to the college reps about their campus, student life, academic offerings, and more!
Butler University
Franklin College
Huntington University
IU Bloomington
IU Columbus
IU Indianapolis
Ivy Tech
Marian University Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis
Valparaiso University
Vincennes University
Wabash College
Congratulations team!
The first season of Unified Track and Field is in the record books. For our first ever Unified Track and Field sectionals, we finished 5th out of 15 teams !!! Our partners and athletes did an excellent job! Thank you for helping be apart of our success!
Mental Health Month 2023
Spending time in nature is linked to many positive mental health outcomes, including improved focus, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of developing mental health conditions, and a sense of connection to yourself, community, and purpose. Being around nature doesn’t have to mean hiking in a forest. It can be walking in a park, bringing a plant inside, or sitting in your backyard.
STEM Summer Camp!
We are looking for 20 girls ages 13 and up to join STEM and Manufacturing Summer Camp at Franklin Ivy Tech location, filled with great activities, and related to Precision AG, AG, Engineering, Drones, and Manufacturing.
Mental Health Month 2023
You matter. During Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, support is a text, call, or chat away. Talk to us 24/7. @988lifeline
They Were Having a FIELD DAY!!!
Our students from Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center enjoyed their annual Field Day activities Thursday. From playing in sand to swinging to spinning there were a lot of excited youngsters to be outside on a beautiful Spring day.
Free Summer Meals! Another school year is wrapping up, and we want to remind you that Clark-Pleasant Food Service will be serving lunch during summer break! Please see the attached flyer for locations, dates, and times. See you there! #nourishingexcellence.
Senior Awards!
Monday evening The Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation, CPEF, had the pleasure of being a part of the Senior Graduation Honors. During the night we helped hand out 17 scholarships which include the following winners. Congratulations Everyone!!
Sharon Conner to a 4 college-Katelynn Asher
Conner/Shackleford Scholarship-Jeremy Onstott and Felix Serrano
Kevin Starnes Scholarship-Kaden Turner
WROC-Abaigeal Wiggam
Doub family scholarship-Allie Fish
Pathways to the Future-Abaigeal Wiggam, Hailey Chambers, Reece Davis, William Cooprider, Tyler Bush
Butch Zike Scholarship-Amelia Edens
WCHS Alumni Scholarship-Abaigeal Wiggam
Sargent Charles Tice Memorial-Reece Davis
Alaina Day Memorial-Reece Davis and McKinley Garrett
James Sleighter Endowed-Abaigail Wiggam
FFA Wins Statewide Award!
Last week, the Whiteland Community High School Agriculture Program was awarded the Indiana Career & Technical Education Award for Excellence in Secondary Education Programming. This award is based on program design, resource utilization, and student achievement. Our Agricultural Science program serves over 150 students at WCHS and offers dual credit and certification opportunities for students in the agricultural industry.
Mental Health Month 2023
A strong sense of community within neighborhoods protects mental health through shared support, resources, and joy.
Get emotional support at any time of day by calling, texting, or chatting the trained counselors at the #988Lifeline. #MentalHealthMonth #SuicidePrevention
It's Opening Night!
The curtain goes up tonight on "Once Upon A Mattress". Great tickets are still available.
National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Happy Nurses Week!
Whiteland Warrior Youth Cheerleading!
