NORTH CENTRAL PARKE NEWS
February 10, 2023
Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes are an option for Parke Heritage High School students who are wanting courses that will best guide them in their career decisions.
The CTE classes are available to juniors and seniors and help prepare students for college as well as going into the workforce. Many of the courses available to PHHS students offer college dual credits as well as industry recognized certifications. As students begin their scheduling process for the 2023-24 school year, they need to keep in mind that the CTE classes are an option for them to select.
There are currently 70 PHHS students enrolled in the CTE programs offered through Wabash River Career and Technical Education (WRCTE) program. Students are able to enroll in one of 14 different CTE classes offered. The classes are held either in the morning or afternoon, so students still attend other classes at PHHS. There are varying types of classes available so that students can select an area that best interests them. The classes include Auto Technology, Construction Technology, Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Education Professions, Emergency Medical Service, Graphic Design, Health Careers, Robotics, Veterinary Careers, and Welding.
Another option available to students is the Work-Based Learning program. In this program, students attend school one half of the day and are employed at local businesses the second half. They work a minimum of 15 hours a week with the possibility of working evenings and weekends up to 30 hours a week. Working in a career field allows students to obtain hands-on skills in the area they are interested in pursuing. Mrs. Stephanie Studebaker is the Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
Work-based businesses that have participated in this program include Elanco, Parke County REMC, IEA, Hanner Law Office, and retail places as well as farms. The program is varied depending on what career area the students are interested in pursuing. At the left- Rebekah Ayres works at the Parke County Public Library as a part of this program.
In addition to learning about their potential careers, students attend a special class once a week with Mrs. Studebaker. This class provides students with information about such topics as proper business etiquette, interviewing, insurance, banking, tax preparation, identity theft and other areas that they will need to know once out of high school.
Students who are interested in enrolling in one of the CTE classes, need to add the class to their schedule and to complete the application form
If you would like to learn more information about the programs offered through Wabash River Career and Technical Education, please contact Craig Newby, program director, at newbyc@wrcte.org or contact Mrs. Studebaker at studebakers@ncp.k12.in.us.
The Cheering “Sweethearts” cheered alongside the Parke Heritage High School cheerleaders during the Cheer Clinic on Saturday, February 11 during halftime of the basketball game with Crawfordsville.
A cheering workshop was held on Saturday afternoon during which the girls learned the cheers to perform during the game. There were over 70 mini cheerleaders who participated in the Cheer Clinic.
Sponsors for the Cheer Clinic were Mike Alsop Chevrolet in Rockville, NKP Tire and Service and Russell and Sons Transport. The Cheering Sweetheart shirts were made by Tasha Hartman with Grace and Faith Custom Shirts and the bows were made by Kerri Wheeler with Designs by Sparkles.
Who did it?
That was the question posed to eighth grade math students in Mrs. Ashley McAmis’ class. They were invited to attend the party of the decade which included bands, lots of food and only a handful of people have been invited.
During the evening, a security guard announces that someone has been shot. The perpetrator is mingling with the rest of the guests.
Solving problems using the Pythagorean theorem, students must use their detective skills to determine who in the room is the suspect. Each student was given a suspect card with identifying characteristics to help them solve the crime. Once solving the problems and getting their clues, the students had to roam around the room to see the identity of each suspect.
Four groups of students solved the crime and earned their detective badge. They were Mariana Ponce and Maddison Fisher, Oakden Sapp, Ethan Hanson and Braxton Bamberg, and Kali Burgess. Mrs. Melissa Gillogly also solved the mystery.
Special valentines were delivered by Parke Heritage Middle School National Jr. Honor Society (NJHS) members during Pack Time and lunch on Valentine’s Day. Students had the option of purchasing a paper or singing valentine.
Many selected to have a special song performed by NJHS members. The songs included, “When I was Your Man,” “Single Ladies,” and “My Girl”.
A fundraiser for the NJHS, this was a fun way to brighten someone’s Valentine’s Day. The group raised $174, which will be donated to St. Jude's Children Hospital.
This week the animal science students at Parke Heritage High School learned how to access animal health and complete a hands-on animal examination. Students filled out a physical examination record sheet comparable to one found in a veterinarian's office, learned how to assess animal vital signs, and how medical abbreviations are used in a physical examination.
The class is taught by Miss Hallie Jones.
Mrs. Kylie Gates' seventh grade social studies classes at Parke Heritage Middle Schoold were engaged in an Egyptian Pyramid Building Activity this week.
These students were each given a role with assigned actions involved with the historical building of the Pyramids. Roles included the Pharaoh, Royal Architect, Priests, Scribes, Artisans, Carpenters, Stonemasons, and Farm Laborers. The activity highlighted the challenges and difficulties associated with the building of this ancient structure as well as working together for a common goal.
Upcoming Assessment Information
North Central Parke students will be completing state assessments in the next few weeks.
These include SAT for 11th grade, IREAD-3 for 2nd and 3rd grades, ILEARN for 3-8, and ILEARN HS Biology ECA.
Members of the junior class will be taking the SAT test on Wednesday, March 1. This is an assessment for Indiana students that will fulfill requirements for high school accountability. Students may also use scores to fulfill some high school graduation requirements . The SAT assesses high school Mathematics, Reading, and Writing standards in grade 11.
Students around the state in second and third grade will be participating in the IREAD-3 assessment. The assessment window is March 6-17. ILEARN testing windows all start April 17. Please schedule all appointments around assessment windows, if possible.
PRESIDENTS DAY: On Monday, February 20 NCP Schools will be celebrating Presidents Day and will not be in session.
RES BOOK SWAP: Rockville Elementary School is holding a book swap on Thursday, February 23 in the library. Students can drop off new or gently used books of all levels on Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22. All students will choose a book to take home on February 23.
TRES YEARBOOK: It's time to order the 2023 Turkey Run Elementary School yearbook! The cost is $13. Order online Code: TREYB Forms are being sent home with students. Orders are due March 1. Make checks payable to Pettit Photo.
RES BOOK CHARACTER PARADE: To conclude their month of "I LOVE Reading," Rockville Elementary will hold a book character parade on Tuesday, February 28. Students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character to celebrate their month of reading. Dress code applies. Those participating are encouraged to be creative and use items that they have on hand.
POST PROM COMMITTEE: The PHHS Post Prom Committee is inviting junior and senior parents to join a committee to plan the upcoming Post Prom to be held on Saturday, April 29 at the Parke County Fairgrounds. Upcoming meeting dates are
Post Prom Meeting: Sunday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Community Building on the Parke County Fairgrounds
Games Committee - Sunday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m. in Community Building at the Fairgrounds
Decorations Committee- Sunday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. - Community Building at the Fairgrounds
PHHS FFA CONTEST CLOSET: The Parke Heritage High School FFA is needing donations of business apparel. These will be items that FFA members are required to wear to FFA contests and events. Needed items include white button down shirts, black pants and skirts, black pantyhose, black shoes and blazers. Members will be able to borrow these items so that they can participate in FFA events. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Miss Hallie Jones or Mr. Colton McMullen
HYGIENE ITEMS NEEDED: The Warrior Caring Closet at Turkey Run Elementary School is in need of combs, brushes, hair ties and girly smelling deodorant. Items can be dropped off at the office.
HEALTH INFORMATION: If you are unsure as to whether you should send your child to school, please check out this "I need to stay home if...." flier. Also, all medication that is brought into the school must be in the original bottle with the prescription attached.
PHMS YEARBOOK: Don’t miss out on all of the events of the 2023 school year! Order your PHMS yearbook now. Copies are $30. Cash or checks made out to PHMS. PHMS Yearbook The order number is 17574.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION: E-mail is one of the main ways that the schools now have for communicating with students and parents. Please make sure your e-mail address is up-to-date so that you can receive important news updates. You can check your student's email address in your student's Harmony family access account. Continue to watch social media sites for updated information.
ART CONTESTS:
Young American Creative Patriotic Contest: open to grades 9-12, with scholarship awards. Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest.pdf
SENIOR INFORMATION:
Senior portraits- Please send a digital copy of your student's senior portrait to Mrs. Samantha Woodard via email no later than April 30 at Email If you are unable to have a professional photographer take photos, Mrs. Woodard will be happy to offer a low-cost option.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
University of Evansville: New Hoosier Aces Award includes full tuition, fees, and room and board. Awarded by FAFSA zero EFC and 3.5 or above GPA Evansville Scholarship
21st Century Scholars Program: If you are a 21st Century Scholar, make sure that you are completing your yearly tasks. 21st Century Scholars
Ivy Tech Thrive On! Scholarship- Multiple awards for Ivy Tech bound students, must have at least 2 years of high school club experience. Thrive On Scholarship
Ivy Tech Chancellor Scholarship- Full tuition fees and books for four semesters, must have 3.5 GPA or in the top 10% of your class. Chancellor Scholarship
Ivy Tech Honors Scholarship- $750 per semester, must have either Academic Honors or Technical Honors
Ivy Tech Laptop Scholarship- Based on GPA, dual credit, and other achievements
Lauren Robel Scholarship: Indiana University offers the Lauren Robel Bicentennial Scholarship for students who are residents of Parke County. Qualifying students for the fall 2023 freshman class could receive a scholarship of $2,500 annually (for four years) toward the direct cost of attendance at Indiana University Bloomington. On top of that, if you have any 21st Century Scholar seniors, we do provide an amazing financial opportunity and support system through the 21st Century Scholarship Covenant.
Co-Alliance Cooperative: Applicants will be decided on several factors such as academic performance, leadership experience, involvement in agriculture in their local community, volunteerism and extra curricular activities, and a short statement regarding their future career in the agricultural field. Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a member of Co-Alliance Cooperative. More information and the online application can be found on the Co-Alliance Cooperative website at https://www.co-alliance.com/scholarship. No paper copies of the application will be accepted. The application deadline is March 1.
Community Action Program: The Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana (CAPWI) is offering high school seniors a scholarship in memory of Joan E. Cline. The recipient will receive $1,000 for each year he/she attends higher education up to a maximum of four years. The scholarship will be provided for four years or two years for Trade Association degrees through an accredited institution. The applicant must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours, or full-time equivalency, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to low-moderate income families. The scholarship is awarded to an applicant within our six-county service area, which includes Benton, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren. Completed applications must be received by CAPWI by the close of business on March 1. Joan E. Memorial Scholarship Application
Indiana Sheriff’s Scholarship: All applicants must be a current member of the association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of association. Deadline is April 1. Sheriff’s scholarship
Retired Teachers Foundation: Indiana Retired Teachers Association Foundation is excited to announce the availability of $20,000 in scholarships for university students majoring in education. Students may access the scholarship information at https://retiredteachers.org./index.php/foundation/scholarships Applications are due by April 1. Questions contact info@retiredteachers.org
Daniel Shaw Golf Scholarship: For seniors who have played golf, the Daniel M. Shaw Memorial Golf Scholarship is available. Daniel M. Shaw Memorial Golf Scholarship.pdf Applications can also be picked up in the office, outside of Mrs. McMullen's door.
Quaker Peace Essay Contest: The Parke County Quaker Peace Council Essay Contest is open to Parke County graduating seniors. Essay application Essays should address peacemaking at any level in our relationships, communities, schools, nations as well as in the world. Essays must be titled and contain a minimum of 600 words. Entry deadline is midnight of March 31. The winning entry will receive a $500.00 scholarship. Essays will be judged on content, originality, mechanics and organization. EMAIL your submission to: Mary Russell
Harrop Memorial Scholarship: The Kyle Harrop Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors who will be attending Purdue University, West Lafayette in the fall and who participated in Purdue academic competitions during their high school career. The application form can be downloaded here. Application is due March 15.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship: To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger National or State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States; Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution); Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required); Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen. The deadline to submit a completed application is March 15. Scholarship Information
AmVets Scholarship: The AmVets Scholarship is a one time, $500 scholarship. It is due to the PHHS guidance office by May 1. Scholarship form.
Union Health Foundation: Union Health Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarship awards for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to Wabash Valley students pursuing higher education careers in nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical research, pharmacy, and athletic training as well as other academic majors.. Application The deadline for submission is Friday, March 10.
Wabash Valley Herb Society: The Wabash Valley Herb Society, Inc., will be awarding Martha Daniel- Joan Stevenson-Marty Mertens Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1000 for the 2023-2024 academic year. These scholarships are available to high school seniors, college students and adults who wish to pursue a course of study in an herb-related field. The scholarship is offered in a variety of career majors, such as medicine, journalism, culinary arts, restaurant management, agriculture, nutrition, pharmacy, etc. The deadline for applications is March 17. Application
Indiana Oil and Gas Association: Indiana Oil and Gas Association scholarship is available for students attending any accredited college; who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; be pursuing a bachelor's degree, with preference given for Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Geology majors. Scholarship Information Deadline is April 1.
STAFF SHOUT OUT: Would you like to recognize an outstanding NCP teacher, instructional assistant, support staff member or bus driver? Make your nomination on the “Bridging the Future” Nomination Form Those nominated will be featured on the NCP Facebook page.
ALUMNI ACCOLADES: NCP Schools want to recognize our alumni members and provide an update on their current careers and lives. Would you like to be recognized as an alumni member from Rockville High School, Turkey Run High School or Parke Heritage High School? Complete the alumni information form at Alumni Form
Sunday, February 19
Post Prom Games Committee Meeting- at 5:00 p.m. in Community Building at the Fairgrounds
Post Prom Meeting- 6:00 p.m. in the Community Building on the Parke County Fairgrounds
Post Prom Decorations Committee- at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Building at the Fairgrounds
Monday, February 20
Presidents Day- school will not be in session
Tuesday, February 21
Boys basketball at Southmont- 6:00 p.m.
Sixth grade girls basketball at Fountain Central- 6:00 p.m.
Seventh and eighth grade girls basketball vs. North Vermillion- 6:00 p.m.
FFA Week- dress-up days each day
MS girls tennis, baseball and softball team call-outs- 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 23
Sixth grade girls basketball at North Vermillion- 6:00 p.m.
MS wrestling vs. Attica at Parke Heritage High School- 6:00 p.m.
Seventh and eighth grade girls basketball vs. Seeger- 6:00 p.m.
MS track and field call-out meeting- 11:30 a.m.
MS FFA Kiss the Pig event- 2:30 p.m.
Friday, February 24
PHMS National Jr. Honor Society Induction- 2:00 p.m.
TRES fourth grade guest speaker- 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 25
Sixth grade girls basketball Parke Heritage Invitational- 9:00 a.m.
MS wrestling at Southmont Super 16 Invite- 9:00 a.m.
February 20
President’s Day- school is not in session
February 20-24
FFA Week
February 23
MS Kiss the Pig event
February 24
PHMS National Jr. Honor Society Induction
February 28
PHMS eighth grade field trip to Indy Fuel Hockey game
March 1
SAT Test for PHHS juniors
March 6-10
iRead Test for second and third grades at RES and TRES
March 10
End of the third nine weeks
FFA District Contest
March 14
PHHS PTO meeting at 3:30 p.m.
RES and TRES Kindergarten Parent Meetings
March 15
TRES Spring Photos
RES fourth grade field trip to Ritz Theater
NCP School Board Meeting
March 16
RES STEM Day
Colts mascot visit- TRES
PHMS Dodgeball Tournament
PHHS Spring Fling Dance
March 17- 24
Spring Break
March 28
PHMS Winter Sports Awards Night
March 30
PHHS National Honor Society Induction
PHMS Spring Sports Photos
April 1
PHMS Band Organizational Contest
April 3
RES Family Literacy Night
April 3-7
RES Spring Book Fair
April 17- May 12
iLEARN testing for grades 3-8
iLEARN Biology testing
April 18
RES fourth grade to Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra field trip
April 26
PHMS Spring Dance
April 29
PHHS Prom and Post Prom
May 5
PHHS Academic Awards Banquet
May 9
Ag Day
May 11
TRES fourth grade Lucas Oil Stadium field trip
RES and TRES fifth grade Conservation Day
May 12
RES Fine Arts Day
May 18
RES Field Day
May 19
PHHS and PHMS Spring Concert and Fine Arts Night
May 21
Senior Awards Program
May 22
MS Spring Sports Awards Night
May 23
Eighth Grade Recognition
May 24
Last student day
May 27
PHHS Graduation
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