North Central Parke Community Schools

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!"

about 1 month 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!

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

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

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

Tuesday the Amistad House at PHMS hosted a tie-dye party and cookout. Students were able to tie-dye shirts in our house colors and eat lunch together.

A huge thank you to the following people and business for making our lunch possible and for your help:
Sheila Rohr, Susie Berry, Angie Stout, Amy & Todd Crane (Crane Excavating), Gina & Eric Sunderman, Anna & Tony Lorenze (Lorenze Auto Repair), Rena Uplinger, Toni Hampton, Mary Westbrook, Daisy Blake, De Householder.

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

FCCLA Flood Donation! 💙

August 28: VS West Vigo
September 9: VS South Vermillion

Drop off Donations at the FCCLA Booth at these upcoming home football games!

Preferred Donations:
*Water
*Baby Formula
*Cleaning Supplies
*Trash Bags
*Hygiene Products

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

Square FCCLA flood donation flyer featuring a large “FCCLA Flood Donation!” headline. The flyer lists preferred donations including water, baby formula, cleaning supplies, trash bags, and hygiene products. It provides drop-off information for the FCCLA booth at home football games on August 28 versus West Vigo and September 9 versus South Vermillion. Illustrations of a formula container, trash bag, water bottle, shampoo, conditioner, and cleaning supplies surround the text.

✨ Team Tuesday ✨

It’s time to meet more of the incredible people who make North Central Parke Community School Corporation, NCP Proud!

Every day, our staff members bring dedication, passion, and heart to everything they do. Whether they’re working with students, supporting families, keeping our schools running, or making a difference behind the scenes, each person plays an important part in our NCP family.

We’re excited to continue introducing you to the people who make our schools such special places to be!

Meet our NCP team and get to know the faces behind the work!

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

A “Meet Your Teacher” graphic featuring Anna Lorenze, a Prep CC, College & Careers, Reading & Lit teacher. The graphic includes her portrait, Amistad House information, personal details about her husband, children, pets, favorite activities, and her teaching experience since January 2009. It also includes her contact information.

❤️🤍💙Happy Labor Day to all of our North Central Parke Schools❤️🤍💙

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers in our community and across our country.

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

Graphic saying Happy Labor day with flags at the bottom.

Mr. Chobanov's 6th grade class used a paper airplane experiment to better understand Scientific Method. Students were asked to hypothesis what would happen with different airplane models. They outlined their design plan then assemble their airplane as a team. Next the students ran their plans through four trials. The students collected their data and wrote a conclusion on their findings.

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

4 students sitting or standing around while working on their conclusion of findings while doing their hypothesis.

One student getting ready to fly his paper airplane while another student from his group and the teacher watch.

One student holding his paper airplane while him and another student pose for a photo.

One student getting ready to fly his paper airplane while a student in his group and the teacher watch.

3 students writing their conclusion of their findings during their hypothesis.

Several children flying their paper airplanes in the ELC. room.

about 2 months ago, North Central Parke Schools

Photo of Bryce holding his Wolf Award certificate in front of a wall decorated with Parke Heritage and school activity signs.

Photo of Julia holding her Wolf Award certificate in front of a wall decorated with Parke Heritage and school activity signs.

Photo of Mia wearing glasses and holding her Wolf Award certificate in front of a wall decorated with Parke Heritage and school activity signs.

Photo of Waylon holding his Wolf Award certificate while standing in front of a wall decorated with Parke Heritage and school activity signs.