Ivy Tech Community College is proud to collaborate with North Putnam High School to offer a unique associate degree completion pathway for high school students. This innovative program allows eligible students to earn an associate of general studies degree before graduating high school, at no cost to them.

The program is open to students enrolled in courses that align with the Indiana College Core (ICC). The ICC consists of 30 credit hours of general education, college-level coursework that seamlessly transfers across all Indiana public colleges and universities. At North Putnam High School, students can complete the required ICC courses. To earn an associate degree in general studies from Ivy Tech, students must complete an additional 30 credit hours beyond the ICC. All courses that are part of the associate degree pathway are offered at North Putnam High School and count as both high school and Ivy Tech credit.

Calling all high school juniors! Discover degrees and career options in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, one of the 10 academic colleges at Purdue University, in a program designed with women in mind!

Join other high school juniors to experience the various majors in Purdue Polytechnic Institute, while developing leadership skills and exploring campus life in an experience designed with high school women in mind. This two-day, one-night residential program will provide you with a glimpse of the world of technology and how it can be used to overcome today's challenges through innovation and creativity.

Where: Purdue University When: March 6-7, 2025

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Roachdale Elementary will be hosting a parent meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. Join our teachers, literacy coach, guidance counselor, and administration to learn more about the IREAD assessment and new laws. Questions? Contact Principal McCormick,

bmccormick@nputnam.k12.in.us, or by phone at -765-522-1723.

2nd grade families and families of 3rd graders who did not pass the IREAD state assessment in 2nd grade, are invited to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to enter through Door #1. Questions? Contact Principal Wagler, bwagler@nputnam.k12.in.us, or by phone at 765-522-6233.

NPHS Jag Members along with members of the NPHS Key Club will be participating in our annual Dollars for Scholars Phone-A-Thon on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Looking to donate to this outstanding cause?? Contact NPHS Principal Amanda Williams, awilliams@nputnam.k12.in.us, or Mrs. Brandy Dickson, bdickson@nputnam.k12.in.us.

NPHS Champions Together Unified Bowling practices will begin the week of February 17th. Sectionals will take place on March 8th.

Bainbridge Elementary School Families, the students and staff would like to say a HUGE "Thank You!" Your support and donations made this year's Glow Run a fantastic fundraiser! Bainbridge students were able to fun over 15,000 laps to help the school. Giving will remain open for a few more days for those who may still wish to support this initiative. Head to MYBOOSTER.COM to donate today.

The NPHS Gym has received yet another upgrade!! Check out the new end-cap pads added by NPHS Athletic Director, Bart Jochim. They look AMAZING. It's a GREAT day to be a Cougar!

Barbi Fuchs will represent the NPHS Swim and Dive Team at the upcoming IHSAA State Finals. Barbi continues to shine on the Diving Board. Congratulations Barbi!!! We are all proud of you!!

North Putnam Middle School has partnered with DePauw University and the Prindle Institute to launch its inaugural Ethics Bowl Club. This exciting collaboration offers students the opportunity to explore complex ethical issues, develop critical thinking skills, and engage in friendly competition. Guided by mentors from NPMS (Ms. Jessyca South), DePauw University, and the Prindle Institute, the club will help students foster thoughtful discussions on real-world dilemmas while promoting values like teamwork, integrity, and respectful dialogue. It's a fantastic opportunity for middle schoolers to dive deep into ethics and sharpen their problem-solving abilities.

The NPMS Staff is constantly on the lookout for ways to display the talents of our students. Recently, Mrs. Cathy Tesmer provided another example of how our staff goes above and beyond in helping students showcase their talents. 6th grader Jackson Bryan designed his own wall graffiti and is currently finishing his display. Keep up the great work Cougars!!

Under the direction of Mrs. Kathryn Dory, NPMS Choir students had a tremendous showing at the district level. Keep up the great work everyone!!

Four North Putnam High School students—Chase Abdon, Christian Kramer, Gavin Simonson, and Erica Zatorski—have been selected as Rising Stars of Indiana. This prestigious academic award recognizes outstanding achievements among members of the Class of 2026. The students were chosen for their exceptional academic performance, dedication to learning, and commitment to excellence. Their selection as Rising Stars highlights their hard work and promise, marking them as future leaders in both their academic pursuits and beyond.

North Putnam High School students will be competing this Spring in the Purdue University Grand Prix! Under the direction of Mr. Drake Davis, NP students will create their own vehicle and take part in this amazing experience. This is just another example of opportunities being offered to North Putnam students. Thank you to Mr. Simpson and Mr. Davis for starting this up for our kids!

This new tool displays attendance data at the grade-, school- and corporation-level and shows different types of absences (excused or unexcused), as well as chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, users can view longitudinal data that can be disaggregated by student population.

Having this data at our fingertips will help both schools, as well as community partners to:

• Analyze student attendance data over time
• Identify any trends/patterns in the data or areas where data collection could be improved
• Work with a variety of stakeholders to identify root causes of poor attendance
• Review attendance policies and utilize data to inform short- and long-term policy decisions
• Set goals for improved attendance and/or data collection
• Evaluate the impact of current efforts to improve attendance

If you have not already, I encourage you to take a moment to check out the Attendance Insights data. Again, we are moving in the right direction because of your efforts and collaborative solutions, so thank YOU! Let’s keep it going!

MyRideK12 parent app

We have found out that the GPS route tracking has been not functioning correctly on the transportation app. We have disabled this feature to avoid further confusion. The app should still show you if the

bus will be on time or not. Thank you all for your patience while we try to make the most out of

this app.

Transportation Information

We understand the frustration with our lack of drivers and the hardship that it places our families in at times. We have been actively trying to hire more bus drivers. We appreciate everyone’s continued cooperation and support while we continue our journey to make our school’s transportation the best it can be.

Looking to get involved as well as feature your business's logo on future publications? Contact NPCSC Superintendent, Dr. Dustin LeMay for more information - dlemay@nputnam.k12.in.us