NESC NEWSLETTER- November 2026

North Central FFA was able to attend the National FFA Convention for the first time this year. Students attended workshops, a general session, and stopped by Kelsay farms. There were over 71,000 other FFA members in attendance from across the United States!

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To wrap up their science lessons on light energy, our 4th graders learned how black lights work and got to do their work under the lights. They used highlighters to answer their questions over light energy, and then got to discover all the cool things around the room that reflect UV rays.

We had a spooktacular time at our very first NEEE Trunk or Treat! With over 20 participants, our students were spoiled with lots of treats, goodies, and Halloween fun. We are so thankful to everyone who took the time to participate and help make our first event such a success!

We hope to make this a new annual tradition at NEEE. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fun and memorable event for our Thunderbirds!

October’s character trait was “Brave Birds!” These students were recognized for stepping outside their comfort zones, trying new things, never giving up, learning from their mistakes, and showing courage along the way.

Congratulations, Thunderbirds! We are so proud of you! Keep being brave!

Congratulations to Mrs. Ficklin, who was recently awarded a grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation! This grant will help transform our Home Ec. Room into a Community Commons— a space where collaboration, creativity, and connection can thrive. We are so excited to see this transformation come to life and can’t wait to put our new space to use!

Thank you to the Wabash Valley Community Foundation for supporting our school and our students!

Spooky spiders and bat spit—what a freaky, fantastic Friday morning!

We had the best time celebrating together with our Spider Training Academy, Pumpkin Punch Fizz made with “bat spit,” Monster Booger picking, pumpkin decorating, a flying bat craft, and the very best Unhaunted House, created by Mrs. Amy and Mrs. Tuesday!

A huge thank-you to our wonderful parent volunteers—you made the morning extra special! We’re also so grateful to our amazing staff and our supportive community for helping bring all the fun to life. And a special thank-you to Peterson Farms for donating the pumpkins!

We feel lucky to have such a wonderful school community. Thank you for making our Freaky Friday morning so much fun!

Our Student Council members worked hard all week preparing for and helping lead Red Ribbon Week activities. They wrapped up the week with our annual Monster Mash for students in grades 3–6. Students enjoyed an afternoon of games, STEM activities, snacks, and dancing. It was a fun way to end Red Ribbon Week.

Thank you to our Student Council members for all their hard work making this week a success.

During Fire Prevention Week October 4-9, Northeast North celebrated by welcoming members of the Thunderbird Fire Department for an exciting educational visit. The firefighters taught students important safety lessons, including how to recognize fire hazards, prevent fires, and ways to respond safely in an emergency. Students learned about the importance of having a family escape plan, practicing fire drills, and knowing when and how to call 911. The visit also gave students an opportunity to meet local firefighters, ask questions, and learn about the equipment and tools firefighters use to protect the community.

This year's celebration also highlighted the 2026 Fire PreventionWeek theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” which focused on safe charging practices for electronic devices and preventing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.

42 students at our elementary school were celebrated for meeting their Accelerated Reader goals! These students worked hard to read books at their grade level and demonstrate their understanding by taking comprehension tests and earning a score of 70% or higher. To recognize their dedication, effort, and love of reading, the students enjoyed a special field trip to the district’s WonderLab facility. While there, they participated in creative art activities, experienced virtual reality, and explored many other fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities.The celebration also included a delicious snack of donuts! The trip was a wonderful way to reward students for their hard work, to encourage a love of reading, and to celebrate their achievements in learning.

Congratulations to all 42 students on reaching their goals! Northeast North hopes to celebrate even more Thunderbirds next grading period for reading lots of books this fall!

Northeast North Elementary recognized 131 students who achieved Northeast North Elementary celebrated 131 students who maintained perfect attendance throughout the last five weeks of the first grading period with an exciting and fun-filled afternoon filled with prizes! Students participated in a special Northeast North twist on a Masquerade Ball, known at NENE as, a “Mask-n-Raid Ball” celebration.Everyone had the opportunity to decorate their own mask before joining in a fun game where they selected balls marked with different symbols that were hidden beneath masking tape. Students who chose a ball with the winning symbol received exciting prizes, including monster keychains, Halloween zipper bracelets, squishies, and, of course, candy!

It was a wonderful afternoon filled with creativity, laughter, and fun as students were recognized and rewarded for their commitment to coming to school every day. Congratulations to all 131 students for their outstanding attendance!

What an exciting opportunity our students had recently! Northeast North Elementary School welcomed Indiana Conservation Officer Matt Landis to lead our students through a comprehensive Hunter’s Education training program. During this engaging experience, students learned essential skills including proper gun safety, survival techniques, and the importance of animal conservation. We’re thrilled to share that our students have now earned their Hunter’s Education certification, which qualifies them to obtain their youth hunting license. This achievement represents not only a significant milestone in outdoor education but also a wonderful way to connect our young learners with nature and responsible outdoor practices. Congratulations to all our students on this impressive accomplishment!

After reading Roald Dahl’s Boy: Tales of Childhood, our students brought their learning to life with a creative Tuck Box project. A tuck box is a small trunk or box that students at British boarding schools use to keep snacks, treats, and special belongings from home. Students filled their own boxes with items they would want to take if they went away to boarding school. We loved seeing their thoughtful choices and hearing the stories behind them. What a wonderful way to connect reading, imagination, and personal memories!

Mrs. Snellenberger’s class had a few fun activities that happened in October. We had the privilege of having Officer Price come to our class and read a book to us! We are excited to have him as our Real Men Read person and look forward to seeing him all year! We also had a fun STEM activity where we got to create spider webs for our Halloween party!

The 4th graders at NENE once again decorated pumpkins as their favorite storybook characters. Check out their creative designs!

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Thank you to all NESC staff and students who contributed to this newsletter!

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Thank you all for your continued support of the Northeast School Corporation!