Clark-Pleasant Middle School Band Director Kathryn Briel is making headlines after being named the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) Middle School Music Educator of Excellence!
Mrs. Briel received the statewide award at the IMEA Professional Development Conference in Fort Wayne. The honor recognizes music educators who demonstrate outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of music education.
Under her direction, the CPMS band program — now nearly 500 students strong — continues to excel. This year alone:
• 338 students participated in ISSMA Solo & Ensemble
• Every performer earned a Gold rating
• An 8th grade clarinetist qualified for the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest
Mrs. Briel credits the students and the program’s culture for the success:
“Our students at Clark-Pleasant Middle School are some of the hardest working people I know. They make teaching fun and enjoyable each day.”
For more than two decades, Mrs. Briel has worked to create a welcoming environment where students feel connected, confident, and part of a musical family. We are incredibly proud to have her inspiring our students every day.
📰 Read the full Daily Journal story here:
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/02/13/cpms-band-teacher-earns-music-education-award/
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Briel on this outstanding recognition! 💙🧡
#WarriorWay #CPCSC #CPMS #FineArtsMatter
What an incredible weekend for our Clark-Pleasant Middle School Band students!
A total of 338 students performed at the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest on Saturday — and every single performer earned a Gold rating for their performance. What an amazing accomplishment and a true reflection of their preparation and dedication!
A special congratulations to 8th grade clarinetist Hope Lapaz, who performed in Group 1 and has qualified for the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest in the coming weeks!
We are so proud of the hard work, commitment, and musicianship shown by all of our students and thankful for the support of our directors and families who help make opportunities like this possible.
#CPCSC #CPMSPride #BandPride #StudentSuccess
Your high school journey starts here! Whiteland Community High School is excited to welcome future Warriors and their families to the WCHS 2026 Showcase—an interactive, come-and-go event you won’t want to miss!
📅 February 10 or February 12, 2025
⏰ 3:30–7:30 p.m.
Explore. Discover. Imagine.
Walk the halls, tour classrooms, meet our incredible teachers and students, and see firsthand the programs, pathways, and opportunities that make WCHS an amazing place to learn and grow.
✨ Don’t Miss These Highlights:
🔥 Come before or after parent-teacher conferences
🎓 Information Sessions at 6:00 p.m. (both nights)
📚 Learn about diplomas, course options, pathways, and our Early College Program
✅ Same session both nights—pick the date that works best for your family
Your involvement makes a difference, and this Showcase is the perfect first step in planning a successful and exciting high school experience.
💙 Future Warriors—this is where your story begins. We can’t wait to meet the Class of 2030!
It’s been one of those weeks — full of snow days, two-hour delays, and a whole lot of flexibility. As we head into Friday, January 30, Clark-Pleasant Schools will once again operate on a 2-Hour Delay.
Thank you to our families for your patience, our students for rolling with the changes, and our incredible staff for adapting day after day to keep learning moving forward. A special shout-out to our maintenance, grounds, transportation, and custodial teams who’ve been working around the clock to keep our buildings, parking lots, and buses safe in tough winter conditions.
Here’s to a smooth, safe end to the week — and maybe a little less snow in the forecast ahead. Stay warm and have a great Friday, Warrior family!
We’re so proud to celebrate Stacey Kern, librarian at Clark-Pleasant Middle School, who was recently featured in the Daily Journal for receiving a Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship!
Stacey will embark on a powerful journey across the U.S. and Europe to explore historic libraries and sacred spaces — a pilgrimage she calls “Open Door: Bastions of Hope.” Her work centers on the belief that libraries are more than buildings; they are sanctuaries for inquiry, creativity, and healing.
Through this fellowship, Stacey will bring her learning and inspiration back to our students, families, and community — continuing her passion for advocating for libraries and the role they play in our lives.
📰 Read the full story from the Daily Journal (published January 26) to learn more about Stacey’s incredible journey and vision.
https://dailyjournal.net/2026/01/26/clark-pleasant-librarian-to-tour-historic-libraries-bring-knowledge-home/
We’re grateful to have educators like Stacey Kern who continue to inspire, even beyond the classroom walls. 💙
After several days of snow and synchronous e-learning, we are looking forward to welcoming students back tomorrow with a modified schedule.
Temperatures are expected to remain cold tomorrow morning. If possible, please help students dress in layers or wear weather-appropriate clothing to stay comfortable while traveling to school and during arrival. As always, our schools will continue to support students as needed to ensure everyone is safe and cared for.
We truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and partnership over the past several days.
If there are any additional changes, families will be notified via ParentSquare, and updates will also be shared on our social media platforms and with local news outlets.
Additional details will be shared by individual schools or teachers as needed. We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow.
Due to updated weather reports and new information received in the last hour, Clark-Pleasant Community Schools will now be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Instead, we will move to a synchronous (LIVE) e-learning day for all students.
Teachers will share specific expectations, schedules, and login information directly with students and families.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we continue to make decisions with the safety of our students and staff as our top priority.
Stay safe and warm
Updated: We will now be CLOSED with a SYNCHRONOUS (LIVE) E-Learning Day Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th
2-Hour Delay with NO EARLY RELEASE – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Due to cold temperatures and inclement weather, Clark-Pleasant Community Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. There will be NO early release.
More detailed information will be shared by your individual teacher or school as needed. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Stay warm, and thank you for your continued support.
Clark-Pleasant Community Schools – E-Learning Day
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Due to inclement weather, all Clark-Pleasant school buildings will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
However, students WILL participate in a SYNCHRONOUS (LIVE) e-Learning Day.
🔹 What this means for families:
Students do NOT report to school buildings
Students WILL log in from home to attend live online classes with their teachers
The State of Indiana allows schools to use three asynchronous e-learning days, where students complete work independently. Those days have already been used. As a result, we are now operating under Synchronous (Live) e-Learning, which requires students to log in and participate in real-time instruction.
Each school will be sending families specific schedule and login information so students know when and where to join their live sessions.
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we keep students learning while keeping everyone safe.
The Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center is excited to welcome our newest Preschool and Pre-K learners for the 2026–2027 school year!
🗓 Registration Appointments:
• Tuesday, February 4 | 4:00–6:00 PM
• Thursday, February 6 | During the school day
📌 Appointments must be scheduled in advance by scanning the QR code on the registration flyer or by clicking the link here: https://www.cpcsc.k12.in.us/page/2026-2027-preschool-registration
During your appointment, families will complete registration, submit required documents, and pay the $175 registration fee. Please be sure to bring all necessary paperwork to help your appointment go smoothly.
If your child will be eligible for Preschool or Pre-K next school year, we encourage you to schedule your appointment soon. We can’t wait to partner with your family and begin an exciting learning journey at CPELC!
Your high school journey starts here! Whiteland Community High School is excited to welcome future Warriors and their families to the WCHS 2026 Showcase—an interactive, come-and-go event you won’t want to miss!
📅 February 10 or February 12, 2025
⏰ 3:30–7:30 p.m.
Explore. Discover. Imagine.
Walk the halls, tour classrooms, meet our incredible teachers and students, and see firsthand the programs, pathways, and opportunities that make WCHS an amazing place to learn and grow.
✨ Don’t Miss These Highlights:
🔥 Come before or after parent-teacher conferences
🎓 Information Sessions at 6:00 p.m. (both nights)
📚 Learn about diplomas, course options, pathways, and our Early College Program
✅ Same session both nights—pick the date that works best for your family
Your involvement makes a difference, and this Showcase is the perfect first step in planning a successful and exciting high school experience.
💙 Future Warriors—this is where your story begins. We can’t wait to meet the Class of 2030!
Preschool & Pre-K Registration Coming Soon!
Families don’t have to wait—a limited number of spots are available for children to start as early as January 2026 at the Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center. If you’re looking for a nurturing, high-quality preschool experience, now is the time to act.
👉 Scan the QR code to complete the interest form and be the first to receive registration details and updates!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2hLS7jk9Q2FttXF9tj2nZ6ZScI4-Iev9FIUVceSkzxJ6Ohw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawOy9xxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2eENtd2FQNVdXb1pjTmxHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrNW-c6qLsm4iFacXYbPOKVskzIqGoLvNPKXFiItpJj4YfmUp1Y0Wzp-bjq8_aem_By1_XiIk3P47xcwlwMWLkg
We’re excited to share that the Clark-Pleasant Middle School Esports Team competed in the Indiana Esports Network Championship on Saturday, December 13, and brought home their second consecutive STATE TITLE in Fortnite!
Congratulations to Austin Smallwood, Kaleb Martin, Michael Ficklin, Owyn Bonner, and Lukas Arnow on a phenomenal season and an incredible championship performance!
In just three short years under Coach Gray’s leadership, the CPMS Esports program has firmly established itself as a state powerhouse, earning top honors across multiple competitions:
🏆 Rocket League State Champions (2x)
🏆 Fortnite State Champions (2x)
🥈 Fortnite Individual Excellence – State Runner-Up
🥉 Smash Brothers & Mario Kart – Top 3 Finishes
We couldn’t be more proud of this talented team and the program they continue to build. Congratulations, CPMS Esports!
CPCSC will be on a 2-Hour Delay Tomorrow, Monday, December 15th
Due to cold temperatures and poor road conditions, Clark-Pleasant Community Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay. Additional details may be shared by your child’s school or teacher.
Clark-Pleasant Community Schools will be CLOSED today, Friday, December 12th, due to inclement weather. Today will be a SYNCHRONOUS (LIVE) eLearning Day
As a reminder, the State of Indiana only allows schools to use three asynchronous e-learning days in which students log-in on their own and complete work without access to a teacher. We have utilized those days and now switch to "Synchronous (live) Learning". This means that your child will need to log-in to join the live sessions during the day. Information will be sent out by each school with more information about schedules and times.
During his visit, Korman spoke to students in grade-level sessions, discussing how he began writing at a young age and how his ideas grow into completed novels. Students had the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions and hear behind-the-scenes details about some of their favorite characters and storylines. Mr. Korman
Korman’s visit was a memorable and inspiring experience for Clark-Pleasant Middle School, reinforcing the school’s commitment to fostering a love of reading and writing.
