Hendricks Hotline

Another great week in the books at Hendricks! It is hard to believe that we are just a little over a month before spring break!

We are using a new system to communicate student absences with parents. We are still working out a few bugs, but we are hoping this will provide parents with more timely attendance information. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the office.

The Hendricks PTO Carnival is coming soon! Be on the lookout for information to be coming home soon! This is a great event for students and families!

We conduct a fire drill each month. We try to do the drills throughout the day. If you are entering the parking lot during a drill, please stop and turn off your car and remain stopped until all students have re-entered the building! Thanks for your help in keeping students safe!

Please join us on Tuesday, February 18, 2024 for our Second Grade Winter! Please have second grade students at Hendricks by 5:00 pm. The show starts at 5:30! The students have worked so hard. I can't wait to see it!

Don't forget to order your 2024-2025 yearbook. Ordering information can be found below. We will continue taking orders until February 28, 2025!

Please see information below regarding Puberty Education. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Sullivan at 317-398-7432.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Tilley

Principal

We are providing Universal Free Breakfast for all Shelbyville Central students this year!

We encourage all families, regardless of income, to complete and submit a short, confidential school meal application prior to the start of the school year to ensure that there are no gaps in meal benefits for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Parents or guardians can submit this application online at https://nutrilinktechnologies.com/products/free-and-reduced/ during Registration or in person at your child’s school office. It’s an easy and confidential way to ensure your child stays well-nourished at school.

This communication is to inform you of a new Indiana state law regarding school attendance that took effect in July 2024. This legislation impacts all students in grades K-6 and introduces stricter measures to address truancy.

The law aims to place more focus on attendance as a statewide priority by requiring state and local officials to hold regular meetings about the issue.

The new requirements for schools focus on students who are in kindergarten through sixth grade. If those students have five unexcused absences, schools must meet with the parents and create an attendance plan. The Attendance Plan developed may include wraparound services, disciplinary action the school may take if the student does not meet attendance requirements, and referrals for services such as counseling.

The law requires schools to report students who are truant — meaning they have missed 10 unexcused days of school — to the prosecutor and/or the Indiana Department of Child Services.

The school district is committed to complying with this new legislation and ensuring the regular attendance of all students. We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with these new requirements and to address any attendance concerns promptly.

If you have any questions regarding this new law or require assistance, please contact the school administration.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

If you need to register for a Car Rider Number for the 2024-2025 school year, please use the attached link. You will only need a car rider number if your student will be picked up in the afternoon!

Car Rider Registration Link

Please be sure to check Infofinder at http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=SCS5QTZ7SAUC for your bus and bus stop information.

If your student will be riding the bus to the Boys & Girls Club or Girls Inc., he/she will need to have a membership. Students will not be permitted to ride the bus to the Boys & Girls Club or Girls Inc. if they do not have a current membership! Students riding the bus to the Boys & Girls Club or Girls Inc. must enter the building after exiting the bus. Students will not be permitted to get into a car before entering the club.