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 this week were:
Kinsley Shillings, Adalynn Lindsay, Sanniyah Armstrong, Kinsely McCoy, Hazlee Simmons, Atlas Baker, Eliana Elmore, Atayven Cotton, Ivory Harper, Addison Phillips, Ellyanna Gilmore, Texas Hickner, Bentley Dearing, Maislyn Dunn, Aurora Lamb, Rilya Lowe, Parker Kellems, Gideon Tyrrell, Ava Pezan, Elijah Stewart, Emma Eggleston, Navirah Barker, Cole Leatherman, and GP Ferreira
4 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Character Builders of the week pose with Mrs. VanDeusen for a photo.

🍁 Fall Break is here! 🍁

A reminder that there will be no school October 9–16, 2026 for Fall Break.

School will resume on Monday, October 19.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable fall break! 🧡

4 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Square fall-themed graphic announcing Fall Break. The design features autumn leaves and warm orange, yellow, and brown tones. Large text reads “FALL Break” with the dates “OCTOBER 9–16, 2026.” Additional text states that there will be no school October 9–16 and that school will resume Monday, October 19.

🍂Turkey Run Kindergarten Fun at Hog Wallow Farm! 🍂

Our kindergarten students had a farm-tastic day at Hog Wallow Farm! They enjoyed exploring, learning, and making memories together during their fall field trip.

A big thank you to Hog Wallow Farm for helping make their day so much fun!

We love seeing our students learning outside the classroom!

5 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Students and parents pose for a photo in front of the hog wallow farm photo op.
2 students rid on a tricycle together.
Student coming out of a tunnel.
4 kindergarten students pose for a photo.
4 students pose in the photo cut out of a truck with pumpkins in the back.
One student poses on the ground for a photo.
3 students pose for a photo on the stairs that go up to the large tunnel slide.
HIGH FIVE FRIDAY (Thursday this week with fall break)! 🙌

Every week, our RES students will be greeted at the door by a different team, group, or special guest ready to start their day with a HIGH FIVE!
It’s a simple way to spread a little encouragement, build connections, and remind our students that we’re excited to see them every week! 💙

Today was members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams!
5 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as she walks into school.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as she walks into school.
One of the athletes puts her arm around one of the elementary students as they look at the puppy in the arms of another athlete across from them.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as he walks into school. Another student in the background hugs one of the athletes in the background.
One of the athletes holds a puppy as a student pets it as she walks into school this morning.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as he walks into school.
One of the students high fives some of the boy athletes as she walks into school.
One of the students and an athlete reach their hands out to high five as the student walks into school this morning.
One of the students leans over to pet the puppy, held by an athlete while another teacher leans down with the student.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as she walks into school.
✨FCCLA Fall Leadership Rally✨

FCCLA students traveled to Fair Oaks Farms where they participated in different leadership activities, service opportunities, as well as learning more about the different opportunities that FCCLA provides. Afterwards members were able to tour the Pig Barns at Fair Oaks Farms.
5 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
PHHS Fccla Students at the FCCLA fall leadership rally.
3 students looking out a window down to the hog barn to see what is going on in there.
PHHS FCCLA students posing for a photo with a Say Cheese sign.
✨ 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.
6 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.”
Rockville Elementary
SUPER U! CONVOCATION

Our students had an incredible time at the Super U! Challenge!

Today’s high-energy program focused on kindness, respect, trust, anti-bullying, and making positive choices. Our students were reminded that their words and actions can make a difference and that everyone has their own unique strengths.

Be kind. Be respectful. Build trust. Be YOU
6 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Speaker choosing someone from the audience.
Students standing with their super hero costumes on after competition to see who can suit up fastest and the speaker.
Students getting ready to grab their letters out of the bucket to create the word TRUST.
Student adding the letter T to the end of TRUST.
4 students posing after the competion in their best super hero pose.
Student passing the squishy on to the next person.
Students raising their hands to be volunteers for the convocation.
Speaker adjusting the hand made bowl hat to be used for the slime Competition.
Speaker squishing the slime in the bowl on top of the students head.
Students sitting with slime running down his face.
Turkey Run Elementary
SUPER U! CONVOCATION

Our students had an incredible time at the Super U! Challenge!

Today’s high-energy program focused on kindness, respect, trust, anti-bullying, and making positive choices. Our students were reminded that their words and actions can make a difference and that everyone has their own unique strengths.

Be kind. Be respectful. Build trust. Be YOU
6 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Students sitting on the bleachers listening to the speaker at the Super U Convocation.
Students with their super hero gear after a race to get their costumes on with the speaker.
Students raising their hands to volunteer to help with the convocation.
The speaker choosing a volunteer.
A student holding the fishing pole with a T. The first letter in TRUST.
student adding an R to the fishing pole.
Student adding an S to the fishing pole.
Student getting ready to pass the squishy on to the next student in a competition.
Students adding Slime to the bowls attached to the top of the other students hats.
Students doing their best Super Hero Pose after their competition.
Parke Heritage Middle School
SUPER U! CONVOCATION

Our students had an incredible time at the Super U! Challenge!

Today’s high-energy program focused on kindness, respect, trust, anti-bullying, and making positive choices. Our students were reminded that their words and actions can make a difference and that everyone has their own unique strengths.

Be kind. Be respectful. Build trust. Be YOU
6 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Super U speaker, speaking to the students about being kind.
2 Students posing as a super hero at the Anti Bullying convocation.
Students in the audience raising their hands to volunteer to help.
Student running back to get more velcro foam letters.
Student attaching the letters to the end of the 'Fishing Pole'!
2 students and the speaker digging for letters for the fishing pole.
One of the students holding all the squishies that students handed him in a competition to hold the most.
8 students doing their super hero pose after the competition.
2 students sitting on stools with hand made hats that have a bowl on top with slime from the competition in the bowl.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated coats, gloves, hats, and other winter items to help our elementary students stay warm this season.

Your generosity and kindness make a real difference for our students and families. We are so grateful to have such a caring community that continues to look out for our children.

Pictured is one of our donors, Rox alumni Lee Ann Aronson, class of ‘69, with Mrs. VanDeusen. Lee Ann donated coats and gloves on Friday for RES students.
7 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Mrs. VanDeusen and Lee Ann Aronson, who donated coats and gloves to RES Friday for RES Students.
Learning Beyond the Classroom!

Our Turkey Run Elementary 1st graders recently took a fun-filled field trip to Hobson’s Farm!

Students had the opportunity to explore the farm, experience agriculture up close, and enjoy a hands-on learning adventure outside the classroom. We love seeing our students learn, discover, and make memories along the way!
7 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
2 students smile for a photo while sitting on the hay trailer, waiting for a hay ride!
2 students pose for a photo while standing at hobson farms.
Education Professions student holds one of the 1st graders during the field trip.
Student makes giant bubbles with a rope bubble maker.
Students stand around the camel as it leans down for them to pet it.
Students stand around the camel as it leans down to them so they can pet it.
A students laughs as she gets hugged by a camel as it leans down around her.
3 Students play in the water tubes at Hobson Farms.
Four 1st Grade students ride the Cow print Train at Hobson Farms.
Turkey Run 1st Grade Students pose for a photo on a stack of tires at Hobson Farms.
✨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!
7 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Carole Sturmer. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Carole Sturmer’s name in a script-style font. A white text box highlights Carole’s 33 years as an important member of the school community and her work helping students, families, and staff in the Parke Heritage High School office. It notes that she enjoys watching college softball and cheering for the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts and attended Murray State University and Ivy Tech. A “Fun Fact” box shares that she has reportedly been clocked speeding through the PHHS hallways dressed as an elf. A professional portrait of Carole appears on the right, with labels identifying her as an Administrative Assistant. The Parke Heritage High School name and wolf logo appear at the bottom.
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Kaitlyn Noerenberg. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Kaitlyn Noerenberg’s name in a script-style font. A white text box introduces Kaitlyn from Rockville Elementary School and shares that she is in her 7th year with the school community. It says she enjoys playing with her children, going on walks, reading, and cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers. The graphic notes that Kaitlyn is a Purdue University graduate. A “Fun Fact” box states that she had brain surgery when she was four and can touch her tongue to her nose. A professional portrait of Kaitlyn appears on the right. The Rockville Elementary School name and logo are included near the bottom, along with her position as a Kindergarten Teacher.
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Bethany Tidwell. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Bethany Tidwell’s name in a script-style font. A white text box introduces Bethany as a 1st Grade General Education Teacher at Turkey Run Elementary School and highlights her 11 years with the school community. It says she enjoys taking walks and watching her children play sports and attended Indiana State University. A “Fun Fact” box shares that Bethany helps coach Parke Heritage High School cheerleading. A professional portrait of Bethany appears on the right. The Turkey Run Elementary School name and logo are shown near the bottom, along with her position as a 1st Grade Teacher.
A “Meet Your Teacher” graphic introducing Mrs. Roach, a 6th and 7th Grade Science teacher. The graphic uses a black, white, and light lavender color scheme with a repeating school crest pattern in the background. A professional portrait of Mrs. Roach appears in the upper left. The graphic identifies her as part of House Altruismo, the “House of Givers,” with the house described as giving, protective, and competitive and featuring a snake or griffin as its symbol. An “All About Me” section lists her husband, Kevin, and son, Jude, and says that her family means the most to her. It also states that she enjoys gardening and hiking and that cooking and reading are favorite pastimes. A “Favorites” section lists M&Ms, Cheeto Puffs, coffee, sweet tea, kombucha, Snickers, and Albanese gummy bears. A “Contact Me” section provides her school email address and phone number. The graphic identifies her as a 6th and 7th Grade Science teacher.
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Allison Lawson. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Allison Lawson’s name in a script-style font. A white text box introduces Allison as the K-5 Elementary Music Teacher at North Central Parke Community School Corporation. The text explains that she enjoys sharing her love of music with elementary students and enjoys spending time with her family. It also states that she is a graduate of Indiana State University. A “Fun Fact” box says Mrs. Lawson has been part of the NCP family for 4 years. A professional portrait of Allison appears on the right, along with labels identifying her as the Elementary Music Teacher. The NCP logo and school name appear near the bottom.
🙌 HIGH FIVE FRIDAY! 🙌
Every Friday, our RES students will be greeted at the door by a different team, group, or special guest ready to start their day with a HIGH FIVE!
It’s a simple way to spread a little encouragement, build connections, and remind our students that we’re excited to see them every Friday! 💙
Who will be at the door next Friday?
This past Friday was Parke Heritage Girls Volleyball Team!
8 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
RES student running to hug one of the volleyball players before school on high five friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
RES student hugging a PHHS Volleyball player before school starts on High Five Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleyball Team poses for a photo inside the Rockville Elementary School.

🍁 Fall Break is Coming! 🍁

A reminder that there will be no school October 9–16, 2026 for Fall Break.

School will resume on Monday, October 19.

8 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Square fall-themed graphic announcing Fall Break. The design features autumn leaves and warm orange, yellow, and brown tones. Large text reads “FALL Break” with the dates “OCTOBER 9–16, 2026.” Additional text states that there will be no school October 9–16 and that school will resume Monday, October 19.
📚BOOK BATTLE ROYALE + DROP EVERYTHING AND READ! 📚
The Book Battle Royale is underway! Parke County Public Library, Parke Heritage Middle School, and Riverton Parke are teaming up for a month-long reading competition from October 5–November 6!
And what better way to kick things off than with Drop Everything and Read! Take a break, grab a book, and make time to read! Whether you're reading independently, with a group, being read to, listening to an audiobook, or enjoying a magazine—ALL READING COUNTS!
*Play mini games and win prizes all month long!
*Compete against grade levels and Houses at PHMS!
*Read as much as you can and help your team rise to the top!
Drop everything. Pick up a book. Let the Book Battle begin!
Good luck, and have FUN reading!
8 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A colorful square flyer promoting a “Book Battle Royale” reading competition presented by the Parke County Public Library, Parke Heritage Middle School, and Riverton Parke. The flyer features illustrated books, colorful abstract shapes, and a white background with a light grid pattern. The headline reads “BOOK BATTLE ROYALE,” followed by information that PHMS and Riverton Parke are competing to see who can read the most. The competition runs October 5 through November 6. Students can compete against grade levels and Houses at PHMS, play mini games to win prizes, and receive credit for all types of reading, including reading independently, in groups, being read to, audiobooks, and magazines. The flyer ends with “Good luck, and have FUN reading!”
Get ready for a spooktacular night of math fun! 👻🎃
TRES is COUNTING on a great year and we’re excited to invite our families to TRES Title 1 Math Night!
Wednesday, October 28
4:30–6:00 PM
Enter through the TRES main entrance
Join us for a fun evening filled with math, activities, and a little Halloween spirit!
We can’t wait to see our TRES families there!
10 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Halloween-themed flyer for TRES Title 1 Math Night featuring black, orange, and cream colors. The top of the flyer has Halloween decorations, including a ghost, witch hat, bats, spiderwebs, a pumpkin, and a spider. Large text reads, “We’re Counting on a Great Year! TURKEY Treating” followed by “AND TRES Title 1 Math Night.” The event information is listed in bold text: Wednesday, October 28, 4:30–6:00 PM, with the instruction “Enter Through TRES Main Entrance.” The bottom and sides of the flyer include additional Halloween-themed illustrations, including ghosts, bats, stars, a pumpkin, a witch hat, a spiderweb, and a Halloween drink.
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 announcing a Wolf Award for Alisa McMullen. The design has a black background with gold flowing lines, gold “Wolf Award” lettering, and a Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a gold trophy. A circular photo shows Alisa McMullen holding her Wolf Award certificate. Text at the bottom reads: “Alisa always has a great attitude and works hard in the weight room!”
Graphic announcing a Wolf Award for Gavin Godfry. The design features a black background with gold flowing lines, gold “Wolf Award” lettering, and a Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a gold trophy. A circular photo shows Gavin Godfry holding his Wolf Award certificate. Text at the bottom explains that Gavin is in advanced classes, contributes to class discussions, works hard, and serves as a student assistant who is a tremendous asset.
Graphic announcing a Wolf Award for Kolten Myers. The design features a black background with gold flowing lines, gold “Wolf Award” lettering, and a Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a gold trophy. A circular photo shows Kolten Myers holding his Wolf Award certificate. Text at the bottom explains that Kolten was observed picking up other students’ trash and stacking their chairs after lunch.
Graphic announcing a Wolf Award for Natalie Rutland. The design features a black background with gold flowing lines, gold “Wolf Award” lettering, and a Parke Heritage wolf mascot holding a gold trophy. A circular photo shows Natalie Rutland holding her Wolf Award certificate. Text at the bottom highlights that Natalie works hard, is polite, maintains a positive attitude, and is helpful to her teacher and classmates.
DEER FOR A REASON!

The PHHS Interact Club has partnered with Back 40 Butchery to help provide meat to the Parke County Food Pantry—and they’re asking local hunters to help!

If you harvest an extra deer this season, consider donating it to help provide food for a local family in need.

How to Donate:
Simply take your deer to Back 40 Butchery and let them know you are donating it to the Parke County Food Pantry.
Questions? Contact Interact member Jackson Jenkins at (765) 562-3316 after dropping off your deer.
Your extra harvest could make a meaningful difference in someone’s life this season.
11 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A promotional flyer with a camouflage border and tan background titled “DEER FOR A REASON” in large white distressed lettering. The flyer asks hunters to make their harvest go further by donating an extra deer to help a local family in need. It explains that the PHHS Interact Club has partnered with Back 40 Butchery to help supply the Parke County Food Pantry with meat this season. Donation instructions say to take the deer to Back 40 Butchery and tell them it is being donated to the Parke County Food Pantry. Contact information is provided for Interact member Jackson Jenkins at (765) 562-3316 after dropping off the deer. Small deer and leaf graphics decorate the flyer.
✨SENIOR NIGHT✨

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED BEFORE THE GAME.

VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, BOYS TENNIS, GOLF, CHEER, AND BAND WILL BE
INTRODUCED AT HALFTIME.

PARENTS WILL MEET AT THE GATE BY THE SCOREBOARD: FOOTBALL PARENTS AT 6:30PM AND ALL OTHER ATHLETES AND PARENTS WITH 4:00 MINUTES TO GO BEFORE HALFTIME.
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11 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
SENIOR NIGHT! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED BEFORE THE GAME. VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, BOYS TENNIS, GOLF, CHEER, AND BAND WILL BE INTRODUCED AT HALFTIME. PARENTS WILL MEET AT THE GATE BY THE SCOREBOARD: FOOTBALL PARENTS AT 6:30PM AND ALL OTHER ATHLETES AND PARENTS WITH 4:00 MINUTES TO GO BEFORE HALFTIME.
✨Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨

Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize the incredible custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready to learn each day!

From the early mornings to the late afternoons, and all the behind-the-scenes work in between, your dedication makes a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families. We appreciate the care and pride you put into our schools every single day!

Thank you for all that you do to keep our schools shining! We are so grateful for you!
11 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Custodian Appreciation Day Graphic in Red, Blue, Black and grey. We want to thank all of you for all that you do!