NORTH CENTRAL PARKE NEWS

PHHS Principal Bruce Patton, Marshal Vincent, Austin Hay, Anesa Veseli, Jayce Crosley, Taya Sturmer, and Haley Holtsclaw

Six Parke Heritage High School students received awards from the College Board National Recognition Program. The College Board National Recognition Program awards academic honors to high-performing students.
Earning awards were

✨Marshal Vincent- Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award

✨Austin Hay- First-Generation Award, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award

✨Anesa Veseli- First-Generation Award, School Recognition Award and Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award

✨Jayce Crosley- First-Generation Award, School Recognition Award and Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award

✨Taya Sturmer- First-Generation Award, School Recognition Award and First-Generation Award

✨Haley Holtsclaw- School Recognition Award and Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award

There are two ways to qualify for these awards:

• Score in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers, and/or state's rural and small town test takers. OR Earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade.

• Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ (at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) by the time of submission.

Homecoming Court members are front- Braylynn Capps, Khloe Llewellyn, Ella Norman, Emma Patton, Alex Patton, Brooke Lough, Jessica Montgomery, Kailey Seay, and Hallie Miller; back- Bryce Branson, Tim Presley, Karter Vanderheyden, Marshal Vincent, Henry Busenbark, Lucas Rhoads, Hayden Vandivier, Justin Cooper, and Nate Woodard.

Disney is the theme of the Parke Heritage High School Fall Homecoming, which will take place on Friday, September 19 at the football game vs. Seeger. Coronation will take place during half-time after the floats have driven around the track.

Spirit night for PHHS students only will take place on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. at Parke Heritage High School. Activities will start with the boys playing volleyball in the gym, and then participants will move outside for powderpuff football and other games.

The Homecoming Parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19 at Beechwood Park. Line-up will begin at 4:15 at Beechwood Park. Any organization or business wanting to participate is welcome. For additional information, contact Stephanie Studebaker at 765-569-4153. The public is encouraged to come out and watch the parade.
Spirit week dress up days: All four schools will be participating in the Spirit Week dress-up days. They are

• Monday, September 15- Sleeping Beauty Day: wear pajamas

• Tuesday, September 16- Ohana Day: wear Hawaiian attire

• Wednesday, September 17-

• PHHS- Class shirt

• PHMS- house colors

• RES and TRES- RES/TRES/PH gear

• Thursday, September 18- Minion Day: wear yellow

• Friday, September 19- Disney Day: dress as your favorite character

The Homecoming Dance will be held immediately following the football game until 11:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and those students enrolled at PHHS are welcome to attend. Students planning to bring a friend or date from another school need to pick up a permission form from the front office.

Rockville Elementary School kindergarten students invited their grandparents to visit them at school for a Grandparent’s Day celebration.

The students performed some songs, had their grandparents assist them with a craft and spent time together. The students were very excited to see their grandparents at school!

Susan Seitz, Steven McGhee, and Hanna Garriott

The Parke Heritage High School biology students in Ms. Susan Seitz’s class have been learning about water quality and the effects different organisms can have on the potability of the water. The class recently visited the Parke-Vermillion County Humane Society near Newport, where they engaged in hands-on scientific exploration. The students collected water samples, intending to conduct pH and other tests to assess the water quality, ensuring it is safe for both human and animal consumption.

Their driving question is “How can we use our understanding of water’s chemical properties and filtration science to design a sustainable system that provides clean water to the Parke Vermillion County Humane Shelter?” The driving question is leading the Project-based Learning Clean Water Safe Water Project which is funded by the NEA Envision Equity Grant that the Biology 1 class received.

On Monday, September 8, Conservation Resource Technicians Steven McGhee and Hanna Garriott spoke to the class about the various watersheds that are located in Vermillion County. They discussed possible sources for the contaminated water and how the water quality in the area can affect the drinking water.

This practical experience not only enhances their understanding of environmental science but also underscores the importance of maintaining clean water sources for community health and well-being.

Which house will it be? 🎩 Will it be Gryffindor??

The sixth grade language arts classes at Parke Heritage Middle School have been reading “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

As a part of going to the Hogwarts school, the Harry Potter characters are sorted into one of four houses by means of a Sorting Hat. To correlate with the story, the sixth grade students were sorted into their houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin.

This was an interesting way to help students engage with the story and its characters on a deeper level.

Popsicles and Grandparents!

Rockville Elementary School students and their grandparents shared an evening on the playground, filled with laughter and fun on Tuesday, September 9 Together, they played games, enjoyed popsicles, and created special memories.

A big thank you to the RES PTO for organizing this event for grandparents and RES students.

Students in Mr. Steven Hartman’s class at Rockville Elementary School completed their first class presentations of the year.
Each child selected a Native American tribe to research, and then they presented their findings to the class.

Members of the Parke Heritage High School cheer and dance teams helped serve at the Parke Co. REMC Annual Meeting held on Thursday, September 11 at the Parke County Fairgrounds.

As a part of their Leader in Me program, Turkey Run Elementary students received Habit Hero Awards. Habit Hero awards are given to students who set an example by being a good leader and demonstrate one of the seven habits. Awards are presented by staff members to students who they believe have excelled in one of the habits.

Recognized for August are front- Lillie Goss, Landin Doan, Rae McCutchan, Desi Wake, Marshall Martin, Briggs Divine, and Eastyn Newcomb; middle- Aida Hicks, Jaxon Martin, Cali Bennington, Kurtis Doty, Luke Davies, Carter Girdler, and Lyric Breedlove; back- Bentley Schatz, Liara White, and Eli White. Not pictured is Braxton Jeffrey

Rockville Elementary School is celebrating students selected for "Mrs. Bonomo's Blooming Bunch". Students are selected based on the Five to Bloom goals.

These areas include growth mindset, goal setting, emotion management, empathy and kindness, and problem solving.

Students selected for Friday, September 12 are Jaxson Gilmore, Kasen Lear, Westynn Shaffer, June Jones, Abi Estell, Hayden Lear, Hudson Stone, Jackson Goetz, Barret Leatherman, Xander Gray, Lillian Bryant, Aurora Lamb, Peyton Whitmore, Harlow Simmons, Sawyer Alexander, Hunter Presley, Landen Okerson, Noah Holtsclaw, Abigale Winters, Aubrey Eggleston, Jaxson Gooch, Ryder Harwood, Lyndon Firestone, Xavier Garner, Hank Jeffries, and Myla Bridge.

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.

Kash Jeffries (left)- “Kash has been a great friend to his buddy Cooper, helping him get from class to class. Even though he has to leave a bit early, he always makes the most of his time in class.”

Brayden Robertson (middle left)- “Brayden is always attentive and respectful in class. He is always one to get his work done in class. He has a difficult schedule this year and has done a really great job on trying to keep up and on top of his work.”

Katlyn Beck (middle right)- “Katlyn is always pleasant and polite in class together. She has been working diligently, and she even came back of her own accord to finish her Chapter 2 Assessment for her Tech Comm class. She has been a good example as we all navigate this new class together.”

Kara Jeffers (right)- “Kara was a good student her sophomore year, but as my teacher's assistant, there's none better. She takes initiative, significantly minimizes my workload, and has even taken on the added responsibility of keeping me on task.”

• FALL HOMECOMING: Parke Heritage High School will hold its Fall Homecoming on Friday, September 19 during the football game with Seeger. Selected by their class for Homecoming Royalty are seniors- Brooke Lough, Hallie Miller, Jessica Montgomery, Alex Patton, Emma Patton, Kailey Seay, Henry Busenbark, Justin Cooper, Lucas Rhoads, Hayden Vandivier, Marshal Vincent, and Nate Woodard; juniors- Ella Norman and Karter Vanderheyden; sophomores- Khloe Llewellyn and Timothy Presley; and freshmen- Braylynn Capps and Bryce Branson.

• SENIORS: The Parke County Community Foundation Lilly Endowment Scholarship is now open. Applications are due Monday, September 15. The Lilly Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900.00 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Click on their webpage for more information and to apply: Scholarships

• CHEER CLINIC: The PHHS cheerleaders are hosting a cheer clinic for any RES or TRES PK3 to fifth grade student. Cheer clinic practice will be held on Wednesday, October 8 from 5:30- 7:00 for PK3 to second grade and from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. for third to fifth grade at the PHHS gym. Performance will be on Friday, October 10 during halftime of the PHHS varsity football game. Registration forms are due Wednesday, September 17. Cheer clinic form

• SCHOOL PORTRAIT DAY: Rockville Elementary School- Thursday, September 25

  Parents are encouraged to order online at the Pettit website

  School codes is Rockville Elementary- NCRES

  Students will still need to bring an order envelope on picture day even if you order online. For those who want to order using the paper forms, checks need to be made out to Pettit Photo.

• PH BOOSTER CLUB: All NCPC families are invited to join the PH Booster Club. This club donates money towards athletic teams, academic needs, organizations, and support trips for all NCPC students. Volunteers are needed to assist with their various activities. Their next meeting is on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the PHHS Media Center. All families are encouraged and welcome to attend.

• PHHS POST PROM: The PHHS post prom will hold their kick-off meeting on Tuesday, September 23 in the PHHS Media Center. All parents/guardians of PHHS juniors and seniors are invited to attend as plans will begin for Post Prom 2026.

• SATURDAY SHOWCASE: The NCP Saturday Showcase is an opportunity for students to be recognized for their exceptional achievements and contributions to the school community. If you would like to nominate a student, please complete this form. Saturday Showcase

• STAFF SHOUT OUT: Would you like to recognize an outstanding NCP teacher, instructional assistant, support staff member or bus driver? Make your nomination on the Nomination Form Those nominated will be featured on the NCP Facebook page.

• WATER BOTTLES: Water bottles need to be sent daily. Plastic reusable bottles are best so that they can be refilled easily. Also, please send plain WATER ONLY. No juices, gatorades, caffeinated or carbonated drinks please.

• ATHLETIC SCHEDULES: Printable athletic schedules can be found on the NCP webpage: Schedules. Athletic schedules may be constantly changing. To stay updated, download the Event Link app or go to their website at https://eventlink.com/ Parents can subscribe to daily emails that are sent out daily to remind you of upcoming events.

• SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Seniors: Several scholarships are available to PHHS seniors. Be sure and check the due dates as some are due soon. These scholarships can be found on the PHHS Scholarship page.

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