NORTH CENTRAL PARKE NEWS

Rockville Elementary School first-grade classrooms welcomed a special guest on Wednesday, April 8. WTWO Meteorologist Jesse Walker stopped by to give our students an exciting, hands-on lesson all about the weather.

During his visit, Mr. Walker brought the science of meteorology to life right before our students' eyes. The special presentation included weather instruments, helping the students understand how weather patterns work and the students learned valuable safety tips on what to do and how to stay safe when severe weather strikes.

The visit wrapped up with a question and answer session during which the students had the chance to ask their questions.

The Parke Heritage High School boys basketball team members were recognized during the Indiana Pacers game on Tuesday, April 7.

The team was invited to participate in a special center-court ceremony celebrating the very best of Indiana high school hoops. The Pacers organization took time during the evening to honor the newly-crowned state champions from every class of both the boys' and girls' state tournaments.

It was a memorable night for our players, coaches, and community, capping off an already unforgettable championship season. Congratulations once again to the team for this incredible achievement and for representing Parke Heritage High School with pride on the big stage!

Parke Heritage High School students went bowling on Monday, April 6.

Over 190 students and staff celebrated academic and behavioral excellence with a day of fun at Imperial Lanes. These students earned this celebration by having no failing grades, no discipline issues, and fewer than two unexcused absences.

A big thanks to Imperial Lanes for hosting the event, Ballyhoo Pizza King for assistance with the pizzas, Pepsi for the drinks, and parents for snacks and donations.

Six Parke Heritage High School athletes participated in the Conference Weightlifting Competition hosted by Riverton Parke.

The group placed second overall and Karter Vanderheyden placed first overall in senior bench and bench overall. He also placed second in the index overall. Beckett Stemle placed first in sophomore squat and third in bench.

The four teams participating in the event were Riverton Parke, Seeger, Covington and Parke Heritage.

Other PHHS athletes participating were Blake Ledcke, Vinny Goldner, Cade Hoover, and Easton McDaniel.

The Parke Heritage High School cheerleaders recently held their Awards Program.

Receiving awards were Hallie Miller- Leadership Award; Hayden Rediske- Mental Attitude Award; Kenley Martin- Leadership Award; Addyson Crum- Most Improved Award; and Kenleigh Berry- Versatility Award.

The Turkey Run Elementary School third grade has started their greenhouse project to grow their own plants from seed and learn what it takes to care for them from start to harvest. This hands-on project will teach them about plant life cycles, responsibility, and sustainable growing.

Turkey Run Elementary School students have been working incredibly hard to fill the Leader Lotto Tower as part of our Leader in Me program, and their dedication has officially paid off!
To celebrate reaching their goal, students earned a school-wide prize. On Thursday, April 9, the whole school headed to Paradise Bowling in Crawfordsville for a fun-filled reward trip. We are so proud of our student leaders!

In honor of National Unicorn Day, PHMS students participated in a volleyball tournament on Thursday, April 9.

In an extremely close match, the Gaga Ballers won over Servers Elite team by one-point to claim the championship. Coming in third place was the team of City Boi Elite.

Members of the Gaga Ballers were front- Lauren Burks, Kinsley Jovanovich, and Breeann DeSmith; back- Krede Shields, Nora Busenbark, Liam Busenbark, and Quintyn Kelly.

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, April 10 are Lane Keeney, Bairon Buell, Briar Cox, Ryder Stewart, Copeland Crouch, Sophia Highwood, Trip Swords, Bianca Maddox, Cassie Yager, Sutton McCain, Remi Porter. Jaxson Bowman, Charlotte Wiza, Laci Baker, Maxwell Furr, Rebel Roemer, Delilah Leclerc, Greyson McMullen, Chase Harris, Draken Lientz, June Jones, Marlene Clevenger, Sapphire Holt, Landry Collings, Baker Clapp, and Mackenzie Mace.

Families with three or four-year-old children are invited to enroll their children in the Wolfpack Preschool as a part of North Central Parke Schools. Beginning in the fall of 2026, the Preschool will be housed in the new Early Childhood addition at Rockville Elementary School.

Registration dates are Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30- 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All registration times will be held at Rockville Elementary.

The child must be at least three years old by December 1, 2026 to enroll. Registration is open to all families. All meals and snacks are provided at no additional cost. CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers are accepted. Also, scholarships for enrollment are available.

For more information or questions please contact Marci Graves, Early Childhood Director, at gravesm@ncp.k12.in.us or 765-597-2748 or visit the NCPC website: Preschool Enrollment

Rockville Elementary School and Turkey Run Elementary School are still accepting enrollments for fall of 2026 kindergarten students.

The child must be five years old on or before August 1, 2026.

All students will be required to have a kindergarten screening. Parents need to reach out to their school to sign up for a time to bring their child to the school for the screenings.

If you need more information or have any questions, please contact the RES school office at 765-569-5363 or email Kieran Clapp or the TRES school office at 765-597-2760 or email Brittany Shannon

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