✨Team Tuesday!✨

Today we’re shining the spotlight on more amazing members of our school team!

We’re thankful for the dedication, hard work, and care our staff bring to our students and school community every day. Get to know a little more about this week’s featured team member below!
about 16 hours ago, North Central Parke Schools
Team Tuesday graphic featuring Brittany Shannon, a Kindergarten General Education Teacher at Turkey Run Elementary. The graphic includes Brittany’s professional photo, a biography highlighting her 18 years in education, interests in reading, music, walking, and spending time with family and friends, and her education at Indiana State University. A fun fact says she loves roller coasters and coffee. Turkey Run Elementary is identified at the bottom.
Team Tuesday graphic featuring Cassie Purcell, a RES Title I Teacher at Rockville Elementary School. The graphic includes Cassie’s professional photo, a biography noting her third year with NCPC, her enjoyment of spending time with her husband, dogs, family, and friends, and her education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. A fun fact shares that her classroom this year was the same classroom she attended in second grade. Rockville Elementary School is identified at the bottom.
Team Tuesday graphic featuring Diane Shelton, a Science Teacher at Parke Heritage High School. The graphic includes Diane’s professional photo, a biography highlighting her 34 years with NCPC and degrees from DePauw University and Indiana Wesleyan University. She enjoys horseback riding and barrel racing. A fun fact shares that she played one year of basketball and volleyball at DePauw University. Parke Heritage High School is identified at the bottom.
Team Tuesday graphic featuring Therese Beverly, a Bus Driver for North Central Parke Community School Corporation. The graphic includes Therese’s professional photo, a biography highlighting approximately four years as an NCPC bus driver and her dedication to providing safe and reliable transportation. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and horseback riding. Her fun facts include attending live sporting events, monster trucks, car shows, horseback riding, tractor pulling, and drag racing. North Central Parke Community School Corporation is identified at the bottom.
Meet Your Teacher graphic featuring De Householder, an Art teacher in Amistad House. The graphic includes De’s professional photo and information about her Amistad House affiliation, described as a house of friendship, kindness, generosity, and love. Her interests include Disney, reading, traveling, watercolor painting, weightlifting, and Pilates. Her favorites include Disney, pink and purple, Dr Pepper Zero, dark chocolate, and fantasy books. Contact information is provided for De Householder.
Parke Heritage High School students are nominated by staff members to receive the Wolf Award. Basis for this award include integrity, responsibility, communication, collaboration, reliability, creativity, 21st Century skills, accountability, and good character.
1 day ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Wolf Award graphic featuring Deacon Burch. Deacon is pictured holding a Wolf Award certificate while wearing a red shirt. The design has a black background with flowing gold accents, a large gold “WOLF AWARD” heading, a gold ribbon around Deacon’s photo with his name, and the Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a trophy. White text at the bottom recognizes Deacon for his work ethic, science and math knowledge, staying on task, asking thoughtful questions, and helping a classmate catch up on missed work.
A Wolf Award graphic featuring Leyton McMullen. Leyton is pictured holding a Wolf Award certificate and wearing a gray sweatshirt. The design has a black background with flowing gold accents, a large gold “WOLF AWARD” heading, a gold ribbon around his photo with his name, and the Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a trophy. White text at the bottom recognizes Leyton for his increased focus on his classes, his college application process, and his goal of finishing his high school career strong.
A Wolf Award graphic featuring Logan White. Logan is pictured holding a Wolf Award certificate while wearing a black “WOLVES” sweatshirt. The design has a black background with flowing gold accents, a large gold “WOLF AWARD” heading, a gold ribbon around his photo with his name, and the Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a trophy. White text at the bottom recognizes Logan’s strong work ethic as a student and athlete, positive attitude, willingness to learn, and willingness to assist others.
A Wolf Award graphic featuring Melody Boblett. Melody is pictured holding a Wolf Award certificate while wearing a black sweatshirt. The design has a black background with flowing gold accents, a large gold “WOLF AWARD” heading, a gold ribbon around her photo with her name, and the Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a trophy. White text at the bottom recognizes Melody for having a strong start to the school year, completing her work, helping others, showing compassion, and making positive progress.
✨A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR NORTH CENTRAL PARKE COMMUNITY AND PARKE HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL! ✨

We are incredibly proud to announce that Parke Heritage Middle School has been selected as a recipient of the Indiana Department of Education’s Next Generation School Improvement Grant (Next Gen SIG) – Cohort 6!

This is no small achievement! The Next Gen SIG is an extremely competitive grant opportunity. This year, the Indiana Department of Education received 45 applications from eligible schools, with each application evaluated by independent reviewers.

Less than 1% of Indiana schools will ever receive this prestigious grant.

Parke Heritage Middle School was awarded up to $250,000 in planning funds to support its focus on Personalized/Differentiated Instruction, with Empower serving as the school’s expert partner.

This will be followed by an implementation phase, in which Parke Heritage Middle School will have the opportunity to utilize up to $2.5 million in additional funding to support the implementation of its school improvement plan.

Through this partnership, Parke Heritage Middle School will have access to specialized expertise, strategic guidance, and expert support as we work to develop and implement meaningful strategies designed to better meet the individual needs of our students.

This grant provides an incredible opportunity to strengthen instruction, expand educational opportunities, and help ensure our students receive the support they need to succeed.

Congratulations to the Parke Heritage Middle School staff, students, families, and everyone who played a role in this incredible accomplishment!

We are excited to see where this opportunity takes our school and our students!
1 day ago, North Central Parke Schools
Document from the Indiana Department of Education dated September 11, 2026, titled “Next Generation School Improvement Grant Awards.” It explains the grant program, funding structure, application process, and award process. The document states that 45 applications were received from eligible schools and that applications were reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. The page includes the Indiana Department of Education logo and contact information at the bottom.
Second page of an Indiana Department of Education document listing schools receiving Next Generation School Improvement Grant awards. A table includes the school corporation, participating schools, intervention priority, expert partner, and planning dollars for the 2026–27 school year. The listed recipients include Brownstown Central Community School Corporation, School City of Hammond, and Shoals Community School Corporation. The page includes the Indiana Department of Education logo and agency contact information.
Third page of the Indiana Department of Education grant award document. The table continues with award recipients, including North Central Parke Community School Corporation and Parke Heritage Middle School. North Central Parke Community School Corporation is listed with an intervention priority of “Personalized/Differentiated Instruction,” Empower as the expert partner, and up to $250,000 in planning dollars. The table lists total planning awards of up to $2.3 million. Contact information for Georgia Watson is provided near the bottom.
Employment Opportunities
September 18, 2026
4 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A black-and-white employment opportunities graphic for North Central Parke Community School Corporation. The top of the graphic reads “EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.” The NCPC logo appears in the upper-right portion of the white section. Under “Open Positions,” the graphic lists: Veterinary Science Teacher (See Attached), American Sign Language Facilitator, HVAC Maintenance Tech (See Attached), Varsity Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach, Girls’ Tennis Coach, and Softball Coach. The date September 18, 2026, appears in the lower-right corner.
A square recruitment graphic for North Central Parke Community Schools announcing an opening for an HVAC Maintenance Technician. The design uses black, white, gray, blue, and red accents with an industrial HVAC-themed background. The top of the graphic displays the North Central Parke Community Schools name and logo, along with “We’re Hiring!” The main headline reads “HVAC Maintenance Technician.” The graphic is divided into two sections with a large “VS” in the center. The left section, titled “Out There…,” lists challenges associated with many HVAC service jobs, including long hours, constant on-call responsibilities, traveling throughout the state, driving many miles, working in unfamiliar buildings, and interacting with unfamiliar people. The right section, titled “Here… At North Central Parke Community Schools,” highlights a 40-hour work week, very limited on-call responsibilities, working at the same four schools, short travel distances between schools, consistent equipment, and a supportive school community. Near the bottom, the graphic reads “Same Community. A Bigger Impact.” It includes contact information for Tim Garver at garvert@ncp.k12.in.us and encourages applicants to “Join our team and make a difference where it really matters!”
A colorful employment recruitment graphic for North Central Parke Community School Corporation, in conjunction with the Wabash River CTE District, seeking a Veterinary Science Teacher. The graphic features photos of students working hands-on with horses, dogs, cats, cattle, and other animals. The Position Overview explains that the teacher will provide foundational knowledge and practical skills related to small, large, companion, food, and exotic animals, including veterinary careers, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical procedures, laboratory techniques, animal diseases and parasites, veterinary office practices, animal husbandry, welfare, housing, handling, genetics, breeding, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, clinic management, applicable laws, and ethical practices. The Ideal Candidate section states that candidates should hold at least a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license, have a minimum of 4,000 hours of experience in the veterinary or animal science field, and have an interest in teaching and preparing students for veterinary science careers. The Teaching Certification section notes that there are multiple ways to obtain teaching certification for the subject and that CTE Director Craig Newby can assist with licensing questions. The Program Highlights section states that the program was created in 2018, is a high school veterinary science teaching facility, and includes students from Covington, Fountain Central, North Vermillion, Parke Heritage, Riverton Parke, and South Vermillion. At the bottom, the To Apply section directs applicants to email a resume and letter of interest to Craig Newby at cnewby@wrcte.org. Questions about the position are directed to Craig Newby or Parke Heritage Principal Bruce Patton at pattonb@ncpc.k12.in.us.
FFA Regional Livestock Skillathon!

Our high school FFA members competed Wednesday in the Regional Livestock Skillathon Contest at the Boone County Fairgrounds!

Students put their knowledge and skills to the test as they competed in areas related to livestock identification, evaluation, management, and industry knowledge. We are proud of the time, preparation, and dedication they put into representing our FFA program!

Back row from left to right: Bree Black, Emelia Chapman, Julia Helderman, Greysen Sapp, Klayton Burgess, Lane Helderman, Eli Seay, Max Jeffries
Front row left to right: Sophia Norman, Cohen Berry, Whitney Swaim, Khloe Llewellyn, Stormi Swaim
Not Pictured: Leah Maupin and Sarah Thom
4 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Students post outside at the Boone County Fairgrounds for a photo for the Regional Livestock Skillathon.
Wednesday, FFA Members competed at the Regional Livestock Skillathon contest at the Boone County fairgrounds. The team consisting of Couy Berry, Hayes Witty, Bodie Thornton and Ellyrae Rader were 8th Overall team out of 46th teams! Couy was also 16th Overall Individual out of 148! The team consisting of Greyson McMullen, Blaine Thornton, Carter Chapman, and Keegan Shields were 15th Overall. Also competing yesterday were Ally Westbrook, Kennedy Mager, Emmery Lorenze, Oakley Lorenze, Mallory David, Bella Stone and Jack Wrightsman.
4 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
FFA Members pose for a photo, in front of the Parke Heritage Mid Bus, for the Regional Livestock Skillaton Contest that took place at Boone County Fairgrounds.
Ms. Gates' 6th Grade Social Studies Class just completed a Lego Landforms project. Students were tasked with choosing a landform to create out of Legos, keeping landforms secret from their classmates. Then students completed a research document about their particular landforms, their characteristics, influences, and challenges. Groups presented in front of their peers practicing their speech giving skills and demonstrating their acquired knowledge. Ms. Gates would like to thank her students for being responsible and taking care of the Legos during this activity. "No Lego Left Behind!"
5 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Two students stand at the front of a classroom beside a small LEGO model displayed on a desk. One student wears a red and black baseball-style shirt, another wears a coral shirt, and the third wears a gray patterned sweatshirt. A geography-themed bulletin board and interactive classroom display are visible in the background.
Three students stand at the front of a classroom presenting a colorful LEGO model. One student wears a black shirt and camouflage pants, another wears a black hoodie with a graphic on the front, and the third wears a gray patterned sweatshirt with shorts. A geography-themed bulletin board and interactive display are visible behind them.
Three students stand at the front of a classroom with a LEGO model. One student holds the model, which features a blue surface and tan-colored sections. The students are standing near a classroom desk, with a geography-themed bulletin board and interactive display in the background.
Three students stand together at the front of a classroom while presenting a colorful LEGO model featuring a central structure. One student wears an orange shirt and shorts, another wears a tan shirt and dark pants, and the third wears a teal shirt and black pants. An interactive classroom display and geography-themed bulletin board are visible behind them.
Three students stand at the front of a classroom, with two students holding a colorful LEGO model built on a rectangular base. The model includes blue, green, yellow, and brown LEGO pieces arranged into a detailed landscape. Behind the students is a geography-themed bulletin board labeled “Ms. Gates,” along with an interactive classroom display showing a digital worksheet.
A close-up photo shows a colorful LEGO model built on a blue base. The model features a tall black-and-red structure surrounded by green areas, blue sections, and smaller LEGO details.
A close-up photo shows a LEGO model built primarily with white, gray, tan, and brown pieces. The model includes a detailed landscape with several raised structures and small transparent LEGO pieces. A handwritten number is displayed beneath the model.
A LEGO landscape model features a large blue water area bordered by a sandy-colored beach. Small LEGO pieces represent flowers, plants, rocks, and other details along the shoreline.
A colorful LEGO landscape model features a blue waterfall or river flowing through a green landscape. The scene includes a brown structure, a tall multicolored tree, flowers, plants, and other landscape details.
☀️ GOOD FOOD. BRIGHTER DAYS! ☀️

Start the school day strong with a delicious School Breakfast! Breakfast helps fuel students so they can be healthy, focused, and ready to learn.

Breakfast Club
Time: 7:45–8:15 AM
Price: $1.95 Paid | $0.30 Reduced
Location: All 4 NCP Locations

Let’s fuel their future, one breakfast at a time!
5 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Square, colorful school breakfast graphic featuring a large blue cartoon toaster labeled “Breakfast Club” in the center. The toaster has a bowl of colorful ring-shaped cereal, a glass of orange juice, and a slice of toast popping up from it. Two smiling children are illustrated in light gray on either side, surrounded by yellow rays. A yellow badge in the upper right says “rise and shine,” while a large yellow banner across the middle reads “School Breakfast.” The bottom section provides breakfast details in blue text: “Time: 7:45–8:15,” “Price: $1.95 Paid 0.30 Reduced,” and “Location: All 4 NCP Locations.” Additional text reads “Good Food Brighter Days!” and “Fuel their Future,” with a message about healthy students and brighter tomorrows.
✨ BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS — WE WANT YOU! ✨

Turkey Treating is coming to TRES Gym on Wednesday, October 28 from 4:30–6:00 PM, and we’re inviting local businesses and organizations to join the fun!

Set up a table, bring some goodies for the kids, and share information about your business or organization with the adults. It’s a great opportunity to connect with local families while helping make Halloween extra special!

Wednesday, October 28
TRES Gym
4:30–6:00 PM

RSVP by October 23 to BenjaminJ@ncp.k12.in.us

For more information or to reserve a table, please contact Jenny Benjamin.
5 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Halloween-themed flyer with a dark wood background, green slime dripping from the top, bats, and colorful spooky characters including Frankenstein, a ghost, a vampire, and a mummy. Text announces “You’re Invited to Turkey Treating” and invites businesses and organizations to set up a table and hand out goodies to children and information to adults. The event is Wednesday, October 28, 4:30–6:00 PM at TRES Gym. Businesses should contact Jenny Benjamin at BenjaminJ@ncp.k12.in.us and RSVP by October 23. The graphic also includes “Happy Halloween.”
✨Take a Peek Thursday! ✨

Take a peek at what our 2nd graders have been up to at Turkey Run Elementary and Rockville Elementary!

From learning new things to working together and having a little fun along the way, our second graders are busy learning, growing, and making memories! ✏️

We’re proud of all the hard work our 2nd graders are putting in each day!
6 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Second-grade students sit at classroom tables working on assignments while their teacher leads instruction from the front of the room.
Three second-grade students sit together at a table, working on their classwork and listening to instruction.
A second-grade student sits at a table with her hands folded while listening to the teacher; another student works nearby.
A teacher stands at the front of a second-grade classroom leading a lesson while students raise their hands and participate.
Two second-grade students work together on whiteboards while sitting on the classroom floor, practicing writing or math skills.
Two second-grade students sit together on a classroom rug, working on whiteboards and learning alongside one another.
A group of second-grade students works on whiteboards while seated on the classroom floor during a lesson.
Second-grade students sit together and work on whiteboards while their teacher leads a math lesson displayed on an interactive board.
A teacher works with two second-grade students at a table as they complete a classroom activity using whiteboards.
A second-grade teacher leads students through a math lesson involving addition on an interactive classroom display while students follow along.
🎶 CALLING ALL PARKE HERITAGE, ROCKVILLE & TURKEY RUN ALUMNI! 🎶

Were you ever a member of the band at Parke Heritage, Rockville, or Turkey Run High School? We’d love to have you join us for a special Homecoming performance on Friday, September 25th!

We’re inviting alumni and community members to come back and perform alongside the Parke Heritage High School Band during the Homecoming Game! It’s a great opportunity to reconnect, make some memories, and celebrate the tradition of music in our community.

Interested in participating? Please contact Mr. Guerra at:

📧 guerran@ncp.k12.in.us
📞 (765) 569-4136

When reaching out, please provide:
• Your name
• Year you graduated
• Instrument you played
• Your best method of contact for additional information and music

Come back, pick up your instrument, and make some music with us! We hope to see lots of alumni in the stands—and on the field—September 25th!
7 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Black-and-white promotional graphic inviting Parke Heritage, Rockville, and Turkey Run High School band alumni and community members to perform with the Parke Heritage High School Band at the Homecoming Game on Friday, September 25th. The design features a large wolf mascot, musical notes and staff lines, paint-brush textures, and bold athletic-style lettering. Text encourages former band members to join the band and says, “Once a Band Member, Always a Part of the Beat!” Contact information for Mr. Guerra is provided, along with a request for interested participants to provide their name, graduation year, instrument played, and preferred contact method.
✨Workforce Wednesday✨

Meet our Veterinary Science Vocational Class!

Second year Veterinary Science students have been working on collecting, running, and reading diagnostic samples. They successfully performed an urinalysis and an ear cytology on each of our very patient "Pet Professors." Knowing the process and importance of running these samples correctly helps prepare them for what they will soon see at their internship placements this year!
7 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
4 students collecting, running, and reading diagnostic samples in Vet Science Class.
2 students outside getting ready to take a urine sample from the dog also pictured.
2 students performing a ear cytology on one of the "Pet Professors".
1 student petting one of the "Pet Professors" as she waits for another student to perform and ear cytology.
2 students getting ready to perform an ear cytolory on a "Pet Professor".
2 students holding urine samples for a urinalysis.
3 students holding urine samples, getting ready to do a urinalysis.
✨Team Tuesday!✨

Today we’re shining the spotlight on more amazing members of our school team!

We’re thankful for the dedication, hard work, and care our staff bring to our students and school community every day. Get to know a little more about this week’s featured team member below!
8 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Graphic featuring the heading “Team Tuesday” and the name “Carmen Branson.” The graphic states that Carmen has been with NCP for 25 years and enjoys reading, flowers, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. A fun fact says she has visited all 50 U.S. states. The graphic identifies her as a Rockville Elementary School Title I teacher and includes a professional portrait of Carmen.
Graphic featuring the heading “Team Tuesday” and the name “Debbie Hicks.” The graphic states that Debbie is part of the HR and Payroll team at NCP Schools and will celebrate 21 years with the school in November. She enjoys spending time with her family. A fun fact says she loves thrift shopping. The graphic identifies her as HR/Payroll for North Central Parke and includes a professional portrait of Debbie.
Graphic featuring the heading “Team Tuesday” and the name “Kenzie Black.” The graphic states that Kenzie has been part of the school community for three years and participates in Parke Players community theater, performing in plays and musicals. It also notes her education in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies and Early Childhood Education. A fun fact says she enjoys creative and artistic activities, including painting and drawing. The graphic identifies her as a second-grade teacher at Turkey Run Elementary and includes a professional portrait of Kenzie.
Graphic featuring the heading “Team Tuesday” and the name “Matt Miller.” The graphic states that Matt has been with NCP for seven years, attended Indiana State University, and enjoys running, hiking, traveling, visiting national parks, and playing disc golf. A fun fact says he has published seven books and gives keynote speeches and workshops at schools and teacher conferences around the United States. The graphic identifies him as a Spanish teacher at Parke Heritage High School and includes a professional portrait of Matt.
Graphic titled “Meet your Teacher” featuring Bri Wallace, a 7th Grade Math and Pre-Algebra teacher. The graphic includes information about her House affiliation, Altruismo, and lists family members, a cat, interests, favorite teams, foods and drinks, and contact information. It identifies her husband as Marcus, lists three step-children and two grandchildren, and notes that she enjoys live sporting events and outdoor concerts. A professional portrait of Bri appears in the upper-left portion of the graphic.
Parke Heritage High School students are nominated by staff members to receive the Wolf Award. Basis for this award include integrity, responsibility, communication, collaboration, reliability, creativity, 21st Century skills, accountability, and good character.
11 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Graphic featuring a “Wolf Award” heading in large gold lettering on a black background with gold wave accents. A photo of Amelia Woodard holding a Wolf Award certificate appears inside a gold circular frame. A wolf mascot holding a gold trophy stands on the right. Text recognizes Amelia for thoughtfully cleaning the microwave after lunch, demonstrating responsibility, consideration for others, and pride in the school.
Graphic featuring a “Wolf Award” heading in large gold lettering on a black background with gold wave accents. A photo of Lanie Jovanovich holding a Wolf Award certificate appears inside a gold circular frame. A wolf mascot holding a gold trophy stands on the right. Text explains that Lanie noticed a new student sitting alone at lunch, invited her to sit with Lanie and her friends, and proudly describes the moment as an example of kindness and inclusion.
Graphic featuring a “Wolf Award” heading in large gold lettering on a black background with gold wave accents. A photo of Ryder Smith holding a Wolf Award certificate appears inside a gold circular frame. A wolf mascot holding a gold trophy stands on the right. Text recognizes Ryder as hardworking, mindful of his actions, focused, and good at working with others, while expressing appreciation for getting to know him throughout the school year.
Graphic featuring a “Wolf Award” heading in large gold lettering on a black background with gold wave accents. A photo of Sophia Norman holding a Wolf Award certificate appears inside a gold circular frame. A wolf mascot holding a gold trophy stands on the right. Text recognizes Sophia for taking initiative with door decorating, sharing ideas with others, working independently, being a self-starter, and maintaining a positive attitude.
✨BlueStreak Math is underway at NCP!✨

Our students in grades 3–8 are working hard to build accuracy, fluency, and automaticity with math facts through online practice, games, and assessments.

The competition runs August 18–October 8, with students competing for:
Top School
Top Grade
Top Classroom

🏅 Current School Standings
RES — 1,008 equations
TRES — 310 equations
PHMS — 129 equations

Together, NCP students have mastered 1,447 equations!

🏅 Top Classrooms
Porter – Third: 682
Siddens – Fifth: 296
Flinn – Third: 238
Earley – Third
Bowles – Third Hour

Every equation mastered is another step toward stronger math skills!
11 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
BlueStreak Math graphic for North Central Parke Community School Corporation. The graphic features the NCP Community School Corporation logo and BlueStreak Math branding. It explains that students in grades 3–8 are building math fact accuracy, fluency, and automaticity through online practice, games, and assessments. The competition runs from August 18 through October 8, with students competing for top school, grade, and classroom. Current standings show RES in first place with 1,008 mastered equations, TRES in second with 310, and PHMS in third with 129. NCP students have collectively mastered 1,447 equations. The graphic also lists the top classrooms, led by Porter Third with 682 equations.
Introducing Mrs. VanDeusen's Character Builders that will be nominated "Builder of the Week" every other Friday. These students were nominated by our teachers and were nominated because they have a growth mindset: I pay attention, manage distractions, use helpful thoughts, set goals, and practice to improve! Keep up the good work kiddos!

Students selected for Friday September 11 were,
Jensen Dwyer, Parker Strassler, Kaizleigh Higar, Walker Smith, Easton White, Treyson Palmer, Sadie Paxson, Zander Lods, Ruby Newnum, Asher Marietta, Hannah Waldridge, Oaklyn Strassler, Emma Eggleston, Finnick Lytle, Reid Newnum
Xavier Maston, Rilynn Ryan, Vivienne Rose, Dylan DeLatte, Jaxon Martin, Lyndon Firestone, Eliza Boblett, Autumn McKee,
Andy Blackburn, and Tad Hester
12 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Students posing for a photo that were selected for Character Builder Awards that demonstrate a growth mindset.

🏆Indiana Youth Expo Livestock Judging Contest – Junior Division🏆

What an incredible day for our, Parke Heritage Middle School, Junior Livestock Judging Team! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and knowledge these young livestock enthusiasts continue to show!

🌟2nd Overall Team
The team also earned:
1st Overall – Swine
2nd Overall – Beef
3rd Overall – Sheep/Goats

Individual Results

🌟Bodie Thornton:
4th Overall Individual
3rd Overall – Swine
4th Overall – Beef

🌟Hayes Witty :
7th Overall Individual
4th Overall – Sheep/Goats

🌟Blaine Thornton:
8th Overall Individual
1st Overall – Beef

🌟Keegan Shields :
15th Overall Individual
4th Overall – Swine

Congratulations to all four team members on an outstanding competition! We are incredibly proud of each of you and all the time and effort you put into preparing. Keep up the great work!

12 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Four young livestock judging team members stand in a classroom holding large blue Indiana Youth Expo award banners. The banners recognize individual achievements, including 4th Overall Individual in Sheep/Goats, High Overall Individual in Beef, 3rd Overall Individual in Swine, and 4th Overall Individual in Beef. Livestock diagrams, a classroom schedule, and agricultural education displays are visible in the background.
Four young livestock judging team members stand together in a classroom holding three large blue Indiana Youth Expo team award banners. The awards recognize 2nd Overall Team in Beef, High Overall Team in Swine, and 3rd Overall Team in Sheep/Goats. Livestock diagrams, a classroom schedule, and a Parke Heritage FFA display are visible in the background.
🏆Indiana Youth Expo Livestock Judging Contest🏆

Congratulations to our Parke Heritage High School livestock judging team on a great showing!

🌟3rd Place Team Overall
High Overall Team – Swine

Individual Results

🌟 Eli Seay:
2nd Individual

🌟Julia Helderman:
6th Individual

🌟 Emelia Chapman:
13th Individual

🌟 Max Jeffries:
19th Individual

Great job to the entire team! Your hard work, knowledge, and dedication are paying off. We are proud of you!
12 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Four youth livestock judging participants stand indoors holding award banners from the 2026 Indiana Youth Expo. The group earned 2nd Overall Team in Senior Questions–Sheep/Goat, 3rd Overall Individual in Senior Questions–Swine, 3rd Overall Team in Senior Questions–Beef, and High Overall Team in Senior Questions–Swine.
✨Take a Peek Thursday! ✨

Come take a peek inside our TRES & RES 1st Grade Classrooms! 📚

Our first graders are busy learning, exploring, creating, and growing every day! We love seeing their curiosity and excitement as they learn new things and build important skills.

Here’s a little glimpse of the learning happening in our classrooms!
13 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Students sitting on the floor while their teacher reads a book to them.
Teacher reading a book while her students sit on the floor around her.
Teacher helping a little girl with her work at the table.
Teacher sitting at the table with a couple of students across from her while she helps them with their work.
Students sitting on the floor listening while their teacher explains the screen in front of them.
Students mingling while sticking sticky note to each other for a classroom activity they are doing.
4 students sitting on the floor listening to their teacher. One student is raising his hand to ask a question.
Student raising his hand to ask the teacher a question.
Teacher sitting at the table helping a few students sitting across from her.
Students sitting at a counter in the classroom working on writing activities.
🎶 CALLING ALL PARKE HERITAGE, ROCKVILLE & TURKEY RUN ALUMNI! 🎶

Were you ever a member of the band at Parke Heritage, Rockville, or Turkey Run High School? We’d love to have you join us for a special Homecoming performance on Friday, September 25th!

We’re inviting alumni and community members to come back and perform alongside the Parke Heritage High School Band during the Homecoming Game! It’s a great opportunity to reconnect, make some memories, and celebrate the tradition of music in our community.

Interested in participating? Please contact Mr. Guerra at:

📧 guerran@ncp.k12.in.us
📞 (765) 569-4136

When reaching out, please provide:
• Your name
• Year you graduated
• Instrument you played
• Your best method of contact for additional information and music

Come back, pick up your instrument, and make some music with us! We hope to see lots of alumni in the stands—and on the field—September 25th!
13 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Black-and-white promotional graphic inviting Parke Heritage, Rockville, and Turkey Run High School band alumni and community members to perform with the Parke Heritage High School Band at the Homecoming Game on Friday, September 25th. The design features a large wolf mascot, musical notes and staff lines, paint-brush textures, and bold athletic-style lettering. Text encourages former band members to join the band and says, “Once a Band Member, Always a Part of the Beat!” Contact information for Mr. Guerra is provided, along with a request for interested participants to provide their name, graduation year, instrument played, and preferred contact method.