✨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.
about 1 month 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.
🎃 Math-or-Treat is coming to RES! 👻
RES families, join us for a spook-tacular evening of math, costumes, and family fun at our Title I Math Family Night!
October 28
5:00–6:30 PM
RES Blacktop
Come ready to enjoy math games, prizes, popcorn, and plenty of family time! And don’t forget to wear your costumes!
We can’t wait to see our RES families for a night where learning and Halloween fun come together! 🧡
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Halloween-themed flyer for “Math-or-Treat on the RES Blacktop.” The flyer has a cream-colored background with a black border decorated with gray ghosts and spider webs. Two cartoon black spiders hang from the top of the flyer. In the center is a cute illustration of smiling ghosts, pumpkins, bats, stars, and fall leaves. The flyer announces a Title I Math Family Night on October 28 from 5:00–6:30 PM. The event will include math games, prizes, popcorn, family time, and costumes. The flyer encourages families to join the school for a fun Halloween-themed evening focused on math and family activities.
✨The Power of a Giving Community ✨

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported our schools through a donation during August and September.

Your generosity helps provide opportunities, resources, and experiences that directly benefit our students and staff. Every contribution—large or small—makes a meaningful difference in our school community.

Thank you for being part of The Power of a Giving Community!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
List of Donors that have donated to NCPC Schools during the months of Aug and Sept.
🍎A Bushel of Fun & Learning! 🍎

Our Turkey Run Elementary Kindergarten and 1st grade students had a sweet time rotating through four fun apple stations!

Students explored, learned, and participated in hands-on apple-themed activities at each station. It was a wonderful opportunity to make learning fun while celebrating all things apples! ✨
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Several students sitting on the floor and several students standing in the back, facing the camera, showing off their apple smiles.
Students sitting on the floor facing the camera, showing off their apple smiles.
Students sitting on the floor watching an apple video.
Students sitting on the floor, facing the camera, showing off their apple smiles.
Three students standing around a table creating apple art using an apple and dipping it in paint and painting with it.
Four students standing around a table creating apple art using an apple and dipping it in paint and painting with it. Other students at a table in the background doing the same thing.
Four students standing around a table creating apple art using an apple and dipping it in paint and painting with it.
Students sitting around a table working on worksheets while eating their delicious apples.
Students sitting around a table working on their worksheets while eating their delicious apples.

☀️ Math looked a little different yesterday for Mrs. Sturmers RES 1st Grade class! ☀️

We took our math lesson outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and make the most of our pavilion!

Sometimes a change of scenery is all it takes to make learning even more enjoyable! Our students enjoyed the fresh air while working through their math activities and learning together.

Who says you can’t have fun while doing math?!

about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
1st grade students all sitting around under the pavilion working on their math worksheets.
1st grade students all sitting around under the pavilion working on their math worksheets.
📚 BOOK BATTLE ROYALE IS HERE! 📚

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, students will compete against their grade levels and Houses at PHMS to see who can read the most!
*Play mini games and win prizes all month long!
*All reading counts! Read alone, with a group, be read to, listen to an audiobook, read a magazine, and more!
Let’s make reading fun and see which students, grades, and Houses can rise to the top! Good luck, and have FUN reading!
about 1 month 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!”
✨Take a Peek Thursday! ✨
Come take a peek inside our TRES & RES 3rd Grade Classrooms!

Our third graders are busy learning, exploring, creating, and growing every day!

Here’s a little glimpse of the learning happening in our classrooms!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
RES 3rd grade teacher sitting at a half moon table helping the students across from her.
3 girls sitting together, working on their worksheets.
Several boys working together on a project.
Several girls working on their worksheets.
A girl and a boy working on their white boards, trying to figure out a math problem.
A teacher holding a dry erase marker after writing math problems on the white board and explaining the problems to the students sitting in front of her.
4 students listening to the teacher, teach math, with their notebooks and pencils in front of them!
The teacher with a dry erase marker in her hand, after writing on the dry erase board, listening to her students question.
A boy examining his white board thinking about how to do the math problem.
6 boys listening and working on their white boards for a math lesson.
✨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.
about 1 month 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.

🍁 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.

about 1 month 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.
✨WORKFORCE WEDNESDAY✨

This week we are featuring the Education Professions program! All students who enter this program, will receive a dual credit through Ivy Tech. This program is intro to teaching and special services. These students are inside North Central Parke classrooms 4 days a week to get experience in teaching by doing grading, working with small groups and helping the classroom teacher with whatever they can! There are 12 Parke Heritage students mixed throughout Turkey Run Elementary, Rockville Elementary and Parke Heritage Middle School helping our very own NCP teachers.

It was a pleasure to showcase just a few of these students, who are pictured here!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Education Professions student writing on the paper sleeve hanging on the wall while looking at the camera smiling.
Education Professions student writing on the paper sleeve hanging on the wall.
Education Professions student grabbing supplies out of the cabinet.
Education Professions student working with a student on math skills.
Education Professions student working with a student on math skills.
Education Professions student working with a student on math skills.
Education Professions student grading papers.
Education Professions student grading papers.
Education Professions student hanging projects on the cork strip on the wall above the lockers.
SCHEDULED 2-HOUR DELAY TOMORROW
September 30, 2026

All North Central Parke Schools will be operating on a scheduled 2-hour delay.

All schools will begin 2 hours later than their normal start time. There will be no early drop off for preschoolers on 2 hour delay days. All preschoolers can be dropped off at the front door (doors open at 9:45.)
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A black-and-white graphic announcing a scheduled two-hour delay for all North Central Parke schools on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. It notes that there will be no early drop-off for preschoolers on two-hour delay days and that preschoolers may be dropped off at the front door when doors open at 9:45 a.m.
SCHEDULED 2-HOUR DELAY TOMORROW
September 30, 2026

All North Central Parke Schools will be operating on a scheduled 2-hour delay.

All schools will begin 2 hours later than their normal start time. There will be no early drop off for preschoolers on 2 hour delay days. All preschoolers can be dropped off at the front door (doors open at 9:45.)
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Scheduled 2-hour delay All North Central Parke School There will be now early Drop off for preschoolers on 2-hour delay days. All preschoolers can be dropped off at the front door (doors open at 9:45). Tomorrow September 30, 2026.
✨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 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Susan Seitz. The graphic uses a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Susan Seitz’s name in white script. A white text box highlights Susan’s 23 years of service to the school community as a high school science teacher, along with her educational background at several Indiana universities. It also shares her interests in training and competing with dogs and mentoring youth through 4-H dog programs. A “Fun Fact” box states, “I am taller than a kindergartner!” A professional photo of Susan appears on the right, with the Parke Heritage High School logo and her title, “Science Teacher,” below.
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Jenny Benjamin. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” lettering at the top and Jenny Benjamin’s name in white script. A white text box explains that Jenny serves as the K–5 Principal and has been part of the school community for nine years. She is a graduate of Indiana State University and enjoys reading, listening to audiobooks, camping, and spending time with her family. A “Fun Fact” box reads, “I am a sneakerhead... I love shoes!!!” A professional photo of Jenny appears on the right, with the Turkey Run Elementary logo and her title, “Elementary Principal,” beneath it.
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Alexa Tyrell. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Alexa Tyrell’s name in white script. A white text box highlights Alexa’s 13th year with the school community. She is a graduate of Houghton College, now Houghton University, and SUNY Oswego. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her four children, reading, hiking, and taking naps. A “Fun Fact” box states that she was born and grew up in central New York State. A professional photo of Alexa appears on the right, with the Rockville Elementary School logo and her title, “Preschool Teacher,” below.
A “Meet Your Teacher” graphic featuring Mary Westbrook, an Instructional Assistant. The graphic uses a white background with red, black, and light blue decorative accents and Amistad-themed imagery. A photo of Mary appears in the upper left, while her name and position are displayed prominently near the top. The graphic includes an “All About Me” section stating that Mary’s husband is Derrick, she has two daughters named Ally and Lily, and her family has two dogs, one cat, and six goats. It also notes that she is a cosmetologist and that family is the most important thing to her. A “Favorites” section lists Pepsi, summer, camping, Peach Sour Patch, Alani Peach, vacations, and cooking. Contact information, including her school email address and phone number, is provided at the bottom.
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Beth Faust. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Beth Faust’s name beneath it in a white script font. A white text box shares that Beth has served the school community for 18 years as the Curriculum & Federal Grants Coordinator and is a graduate of Indiana State University. Her interests include spending time with family, watching her children play sports, gardening, and reading. A “Fun Fact” box notes that she has traveled to eight countries and plans to add Peru to her list. A professional photo of Beth appears on the right, along with the North Central Parke Community School Corporation logo and her position title.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Black and White Employment Opportunities graphic with the NCPC logo. Open Postitions include, NCPC: HVAC Maintenance Tech (See Attached) TRES: Elementary Teacher Temporary (1/04/27-3/18/27) TRES: Elementary Teacher Temporary (1/04/27-5/27/27) PHHS: Veterinary Science Teacher (See Attached) PHHS: Varsity Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach PHMS: American Sign Language Facilitator PHMS: Custodian 2:30pm-11:00pm PHMS: Girls’ Tennis Coach PHMS: Softball Coach PHMS: Boys Basketball Coach.
Veterinary Science Teacher Graphic. Lists the position overview, ideal candidate, teaching certification, and Program highlights.
Recruitment graphic for HVAC Maintenance Technician. List of what cons of other service guys and Pros list of why to choose NCPC Schools.
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.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Wolf Award for Cian Todd. Cian is a very positive influence on this school. He maintains outstanding grades in the classroom, gives tennis practice and matches his all, and still manages to be one of the most polite and kind students in the school. He is always willing to help another person.
Wolf Award for Hanna Sampley. Hanna consistently brings a positive attitude to class, and provides a model example to her peers of hard work, resilience, and kindness to others.
Wolf Award for Max Jeffries. I haven’t known Max very long at all and already can tell he is hard working and enjoys learning. He brought his microscope from home to use during our lab and was very interested in seeing the differences and using it during lab. He shared it with his partner so together they could work on using the same tools but yet different styles. He even thought of myself and Mrs. Shelton and brought us sweet corn. It was nice of him to share his microscope but also share sweet corn!
Wolf Award for Wyatt Shirley. It is my pleasure to have Wyatt Shirley in two classes this year. Wyatt has had a great first month of school in both classes. He is a positive addition to the classroom and the weight room. Wyatt's work ethic has really shown through as he begins his senior year, and he is setting a good example for others.
🏈 THROWBACK NIGHT! 🏈

A night to honor our roots and celebrate our pride! ❤️💙

Thank you to everyone who came out and made Throwback Night special! From the TR jerseys and Rox letter jackets to school spirit, it was a great night celebrating the history and traditions that make our community special.

Check out some photos from the game below!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
PHMS Football Players standing around in their Rox Warriors Jerseys (half red and half blue) during the Throwback game.
PHMS football players and opposing team running at each other during a play.
PHMS Football players discussing a play, getting ready to get in stance for the game.
The referee and 2 PHMS football Players during the game.
PHMS Cheerleaders and Football Players posed for a photo in front of the scoreboard with a score of Wolves 45 and Guests 0.
PHMS Cheerleaders and Football Players lined up in their ROX and Warrior uniforms with their hands on their hearts for the national anthem.
Cheerleader in ROX and Warrior uniforms huddled together listening to their cheer coach.
Cheerleader in Rockville ROX uniform and Cheerleader in Turkey Run Warriors uniform, cheering at the Throwback Game.
🎉 Organization Boot Camp Complete! 🎉

Mrs. Lorenze’s 6th Grade College & Careers classes have officially completed their Organization Boot Camp! Over the past several weeks, students have been learning and practicing skills to help them stay organized both in and out of the classroom. They’ve worked on organizing materials and ideas, using planners and calendars, managing their time, prioritizing tasks, creating checklists, planning ahead, and developing strategies to stay organized long-term.

These are skills we hope will help them become more independent, prepared, and successful students throughout middle school and beyond!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Students from Mrs. Lorenze's 6th Grade College and Careers class pose for a photo with their certificates from Organization Boot Camp.
Students from Mrs. Lorenze's 6th Grade College and Careers class pose for a photo with their certificates from Organization Boot Camp.
Reminder: Scheduled 2-Hour Delay

THIS WEEK
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A gray graphic with a black megaphone icon above bright yellow text announcing a scheduled two-hour delay for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
✨Parents, Grandparents, Community, Students, Staff...✨

HOMECOMING TONIGHT!

Parade Starts at 5:00pm (Route Map Attached)

Potato Tailgate starts at 6:00pm (Come support the Parke Heritage Dance Team)

Kickoff against Covington is at 7:00pm

Crowning of the King and Queen will take place during Halftime!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Homecoming Game Day, Parke Heritage vs. Covington, Tonight September 25 at 7pm.
Homecoming Parade line-up takes place at Beechwood Park. Line-up starts at 4:15 on 9/25. The Parade starts at 5:00pm. The route is: Beechwood Park, College Street, High Street, Jefferson Street, Hwy 36, Market Street, Howard Avenue, to the final Walton Street.
Google map of the Parade route for homecoming.
Parke Heritage Dance Team is hosting a Baked Potato Tailgate. Friday night 9-25 from 6:00pm through the 1st quarter of the football game. Located on the sidewalk just outside the multipurpose room and music room. The classic (potato with butter and sour cream) $5, the fully loaded (the classic plus shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions) $7, and the chili champion (the fully loaded plus a generous scoop of warm chili and extra cheese) $10. All proceeds for the Parke Heritage Dance Team. Thank you for the support.
Homecoming dance will be held after the game until 11:00pm in the high school gym. The dance is casual attire. The cost is $5 per person. If you want to bring a high school guest from another school, permission is required. Forms are available in the office. Forms need to be completed by Thurs. 9-24.
"Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That"

Parke Heritage Middle School staff surprised the students with a Staff Dolly Dress up day to celebrate 9-2-5 (9-25)!

Don't worry, the students get to join in on the "Dolly Fun" with "DROP EVERYTHING AND READ at 2:30!!

Thank you DOLLY for inspiring generations through music, literacy, imagination, and kindness...
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Parke Heritage Middle School Principal and Turkey Run Elementary School Principal are dressed as Dolly Parton for a staff dress up day.
Middle School Staff that participated in Dress like Dolly Day line up and pose for a photo in front of the Parke Heritage Mural in the Middle School gym.