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.
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
On Wednesday, Josie Kelsay (Class of 2024) represented Whiteland FFA at the Indiana FFA State Dairy Handlers Contest. We are so excited to announce Josie was named the State Champion! She will advance and represent Whiteland and the State of Indiana at the National FFA Dairy Handlers Contest in October!
This will be the second National contest Whiteland FFA has qualified for this year, with our Milk Quality & Products team qualifying for Nationals back in February.
Congrats Colton!
Incoming freshman, Colton Watson just competed in the mile run at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals finishing 3rd place with a time of 4:34.56. This converts to a 4:31.96 in the 1600m run (the normal track race). Way to represent CPMS & Whiteland Track!!!
Summer Reps!
Staying "Cool" the WCHS Football Team is practicing from 7-9 three days a week. The team got in a lot of reps during this Thursday morning's practice. They have good size and speed now all they need is to put in a lot of time on the field and at home watching films.
Sun Meals brings Summertime Smiles!
Free Summer meals continue at Pleasant Crossing, Break-O-Day, and Grassy Creek elementary schools. Kids under 18 eat FREE and it's just 2 dollars for adults.
Lunch begins and ends, Monday through Friday, at the times listed below. The meals will be available through July 12th.
Break-O-Day Elementary / 11:00a – 12:00p Door # 9
Pleasant Crossing Elementary / 11:30a - 12:30p Door # 6
Grassy Creek Elementary School / 12:00p - 1:00p Door # 4
*All meals must be eaten on-site.
*We will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5*
"On Schedule"
Ironworkers are busy preparing the new three-story steel structure at the high school for flooring. Earlier this week there was a massive concrete pour getting the next section of slab ready for the steel that will come soon.
Reminder: Free meals for kids are being served weekdays at 3 locations in the district (Adult meals $2.00). We are excited to partner with the Johnson County Public Library to host the Bookmobile at each of our SUN Meals serving sites in the coming weeks! Hope to see you there!
Superior - Gold - Top 10!!!
Whiteland FFA is excited to share that the Indiana FFA Association has named our chapter a 2023-2024 Superior, Gold, & Big 10 FFA Chapter! This means Whiteland FFA has been ranked Top 10 of the 224 FFA Chapters in our state! This is the highest ranking possible bestowed by the state.
The chapter will be recognized for this achievement at the 2024 Indiana FFA State Convention this summer. The chapter will also now advance to the National level and compete against the top chapters in the country for a national ranking! We should know those results sometime in August.
Thank you for your continued support of our Ag/FFA program and FFA members!
WCHS Construction Photos from June 1, 2024
Congratulations to the Whiteland Community High School Class of 2024!
May Band Camp!
The 130 Members strong of the 2024 WCHS Marching Band had no problem with heat and bright sunshine Friday as they start working on the upcoming season and prepare for their 2024 show titled "Black Orchid". Hats off to these dedicated musicians and their leaders.
Practice Makes Perfect!
Some 450-WCHS graduating seniors met Friday to practice for their BIG day on Saturday. Counselors helped students make sure they're in the right positions to walk onto the football field and across the stage. Best Wishes Seniors!
Don't forget that commencement start time has been moved to 8:30 am on Saturday June 1st due to the rain in the forecast later in the morning.
2024 WCHS Graduation Ceremony Time Change!
Dear Clark-Pleasant School Community,
Due to rain predicted for Saturday our 2024 Commencement is being moved from 10:00 am to 8:30 am. Gates will open to the football field starting at 7:30 am.
Shuttle service to the stadium will be available for those who wish to use it starting from the transportation building at 7:15 am.
Graduation Start Time - 8:30 am
Gates Open - 7:30 am
Shuttle Service Available - from Transportation Building
SUN Meals!
Summer fun is just around the corner. We're kicking off SUN Meals (formerly Summer Servings) with a cookout, games, activities, and prizes! Come out to Grassy Creek Elementary School, 2111 Sheek Rd, Greenwood, IN, on Monday, June 3rd, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, for food and lots of fun! Bring your friends, and come hungry!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741.
Rising Up!
The future home of the Whiteland Warriors is rising out of the ground as today steelworkers began placing the three-story high steel beams into the cement pad of the new school building. The square notches in the beams indicate where each floor will go. This is just one-half of the pad that will be poured eventually. Also clearly visible today was the new elevator shaft and the area where the new swimming pool will be located. Once the steel goes up the 235-million dollar project will start moving rapidly.
This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We also honor their families, friends, and fellow service members who mourn them. There is help for Veterans struggling with grief, loss, or trauma at 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/. #MHAM2024
