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 25 were: Emmett Hensley, Wren Mahaurin, Madayla Petty, Emmett Maston, Reese Morgan, Everleigh Griffiths, Arlee Overpeck, Brynn Gordon, GP Ferreira, Ellie Steele, Ada Wilson, Barret Leatherman, Aida Hicks, Izabella Cotten, Shepard Clapp, River Stewart, Navirah Barker, Sawyer McCrory, Delilah Leclerc, Hank Jeffries, Kolton Johnson, Phoenix Cagle, Ryker Pettis, Abigail Estell.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Mrs. VanDeusen's Character Builder Award winners for september 25, pose for a photo in front of the hand made construction worker background.
There’s Still Time to Join Parke Heritage Connect Academy!

Learning designed around your student.

Parke Heritage Connect Academy offers a flexible, personalized online learning experience for students who are new to the Parke Heritage school district and are looking for an educational option designed around their individual needs, goals, and circumstances.

If your family is considering a new educational path, there’s still time to learn more about Connect Academy and become part of the Parke Heritage family.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Square promotional graphic for Parke Heritage Connect Academy featuring the headline “Learning Designed Around Your Student” in black and blue. The graphic describes flexible online learning with personalized pathways, meaningful connections, and dedicated guidance, followed by the tagline “Connected. Engaged. Empowered.” A laptop, small plant, and pencil cup appear on a desk against a bright, blurred home-office background.
✨Making a Difference ✨
Each of our Middle school students have the opportunity to go to the food pantry at least twice a year to volunteer, gaining them volunteer hours!
1st hour students will rotate going every Tuesday!
Through their time, teamwork, and willingness to serve others, our students are learning that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our community.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
2 students leaning on a cart full of canned green beans while posing for a photo and one student in the background posing for the photo also.
4 students packaging eggs at the food pantry with one adult supervising and another adult in the background working.
3 students standing around a counter posing for the photo while one adult shows them their next task.
One student holding a box, another student grabbing a box off a shelf and another student working in the background.
One student putting cold items away in the refrigerator.
Two adults in the background working, 2 students unpacking boxes and one adult supervising the students.
3 students packaging eggs while an adult supervises. 3 students and an adult in the background working.
3 students unpacking boxes and filling shelves with an adult supervising.
One student walking through, 2 students unpacking soda, and one adult supervising.
🎶 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!
about 1 month 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.
We are so excited to welcome our new Rockville Elementary School Student Council Members! These students will be joining our returning members 5th grade members to serve our school as leaders this year!! Keep up the great work! 💙🤍
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
New RES Student Council Members posing for a photo.
The United States Air Force is proud to recognize Corey Newnum as the Air and Space Force Educator of the Month for our local recruiting area!

This recognition honors educators who make a positive impact on students and help prepare them for future opportunities and success.

Mr. Newnum was presented with the award by our local recruiters, Technical Sergeant Mark Bedwell and SSgt Jordon Jennings.

We are proud to have Mr. Newnum at Parke Heritage and appreciate the difference he continues to make in the lives of our students each day.

Congratulations, Mr. Newnum, on this well-deserved recognition!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Photo of members of United States Air Force presenting Corey Newnum as the Air and Space Force Educator of the Month for our local recruiting area!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Employment Opportunities: NCPC HVAC Maintenance Tech, TRES Elementary Teacher Temporary from January 4 through March 18, 2027 and Elementary Teacher Temporary from January 4 through May 27, 2027, PHHS: Veterinary Science Teacher and Varsity Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach, PHMS: American Sign Language Facilitator, Custodian 2:30pm-11:00pm, Girls Tennis Coach, and Softball Coach.
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
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!”
Reminder: 2-Hour Delay
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A gray graphic featuring a wolf mascot pointing to a white text box. The graphic announces a scheduled two-hour delay for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and reminds viewers not to forget the delay.
See You at the Pole is an annual global day of student prayer held on the fourth Wednesday of September. Yesterday morning our Parke Heritage Middle School students met at the pole to join in prayer!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Parke Heritage Middle School Students gather around the pole to pray for annual global day of See You at the Pole.

See You at the Pole is an annual global day of student prayer held on the fourth Wednesday of September. Yesterday morning our Parke Heritage High School FCA participated in this event.

There were almost 70 students, staff, and community members in attendance. 

A Special Thank You to Faithbridge Church for providing Donuts!

about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Parke Heritage High School Students, Parents, and Staff gather around the pole for annual global day of See you at the Pole.
Parke Heritage High School Students, Parents, and Staff gather around the pole for annual global day of See you at the Pole.
Parke Heritage High School Students, Parents, and Staff gather around the pole for annual global day of See you at the Pole.
Parke Heritage High School Students, Parents, and Staff gather around the pole for annual global day of See you at the Pole.
Parke Heritage High School Students, Parents, and Staff gather around the pole for annual global day of See you at the Pole.
✨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.
Parke Heritage Middle School Reveur had pancakes in pajamas and they enjoyed every minute of it!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
One student smiles for a photo with his empty pancake plate in front of him.
One student smiling for a photo with her fork in a pancake and another student is day dreaming with her fork also stuck in her pancake.
5 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
4 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
3 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
Students line up to get food while others stand behind the table to serve them.
7 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
3 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
Our Parke Heritage Middle School Bindi BBQ was a blast! We tie dyed, had dinner and played kickball!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A parent and 2 students collaborating about tie-dying their shirts at the Bindi BBQ.
A parent and a student helping roll shirts to tie-dye at the Bindi BBQ.
2 students rolling their shirts to tie-dye them at the Bindi BBQ.
9 students standing and sitting in a circle tie-dying their shirts at the Bindi BBQ.
8 students sitting in a circle tie-dying their shirts at the Bindi BBQ.
Student rolling her shirt to tie-dye it at the Bindi BBQ.
✨Turkey Run Elementary School Fine Motor Fun & Marvel vs. DC Dress-Up Day! ✨

Our Life Skills Class learners had a fun-filled day of learning, playing, and showing off their superpowers!

We worked those little fingers with fun fine motor activities designed to help strengthen hand muscles, improve hand-eye coordination, and build skills needed for writing, cutting, buttoning, and other everyday tasks. Learning through play is always more fun! And they did all of this while costumed up in their Marvel vs. DC outfits for College Go Week!

What a SUPER day of learning and fun!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Student working with shaving cream and yellow food coloring during fine motor skills learning.
A student working with shaving cream and yellow food coloring during fine motor skills learning.
3 students working with shaving cream and red, yellow, and blue food coloring for fine motor skills learning.
A childs hand pressing colored plastic spiders into purple playdoh.
4 students playing with playdoh during fine motor skills learning.
3 students playing with playdoh during fine motor skills learning.
4 students heroed up in their Marvel vs. DC costumes for College Go Week.
✨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
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.
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.