NORTH CENTRAL PARKE NEWS

🍫"Trick-or-Treat." 🎃

Saying these three words is pretty is easy for most of us; however, these words are a communication task that some children struggle to complete independently.

On Friday, October 24, students in the Rockville Elementary School preschool classes participated in a trick-or-treating activity with staff members.

This activity allowed each student to have the support needed to be successful and participate in trick-or-treating. Some of the students do not communicate verbally so they were provided with ways to help them say trick or treat. Some could point to trick-or-treating on the bag they carried. A few students used talkers, which is an iPad that has a communication app that allows the student to push a button to say, “trick-or-treat”.

The children then enjoyed some activities in the classroom.

Competing in the FFA Livestock Skillathon were front- Lydia Jeffries, Emma Pezan, Brooklynn McMullen, Emelia Chapman, Ellyrae Rader, Keegan Shields, Jackson Wrightsman, Bodie Thornton, Hayes Witty, Julia Helderman, and Kennedy Mager; back- Krede Shields, Kelby Schelsky, Cohen Berry, Alisa McMullen, Stormi Swaim, Lane Helderman, Kenleigh Berry, Whitney Swaim, Kennedy Mitchell, Eli Seay, Max Jeffries, Sarah Thom, and Hayden Holcomb.

Parke Heritage High School and Parke Heritage Middle School FFA members recently competed in the area and state livestock skillathon contests.

At the area contest, Eli Seay was the eighth overall individual in the junior contest. Team placings for the junior contest were sixth place team: Eli Seay, Julia Helderman, Max Jeffries, and Krede Shields; eighth place team: Bodie Thornton, Hayes Witty, Ellyrae Rader, and Keegan Shields; and the ninth place team: Emelia Chapman, Kelby Schelsky, Kennedy Mager, and Jackson Wrightsman.

In the senior division for the area contest, placings were fifth place team: Stormi Swaim, Sarah Thom, Lydia Jeffries, and Hayden Holcomb; 10th place team: Lane Helderman, Brooklynn McMullen, Whitney Swaim, and Kenleigh Berry; and the 13th place team: Cohen Berry, Kennedy Mitchell, Alisa McMullen, and Emma Pezan.

At the state contest, the team of Julia Helderman, Eli Seay, Max Jeffries, and Krede Shields placed 23rd. Finishing in 65th place was the team of Ellyrae Rader, Bodie Thornton, Keegan Shields, and Hayes Witty.

🎩Magic was in the air! 🪄

For reaching their first Leader Lotto goal, Turkey Run Elementary School students were treated to a magic show “Mysteries of Jason” featuring illusionist Jason Brewer.

Congratulations to all of the students for reaching their goal! 🎉

🍎Apple fun!🍏

The Rockville Elementary School fourth grade classes recently visited Beasley’s Orchard. During their visit, they learned about the different types of apples, packing them for sale, and how cider is made. They were able to ride on a hay wagon out to the tree area where they picked their own apples. The group was also able to participate in several fun activities as a part of their learning experience.

Parke Heritage High School juniors and seniors recently visited Purdue University to learn about their postsecondary options.

They toured the campus, gained insights into admissions and various programs, and experienced what a day in the life of a Boilermaker is like. The students also had the chance to meet with PHHS alumni currently attending Purdue.

This trip was part of the school's "Employ, Enroll or Enlist" initiative, which aims to prepare students for their future paths.

During their professional development session on Wednesday, October 29, NCPC teachers listened to Dr. Ryan Donlan from Indiana State University. He provided them with practical resources for teaching methods.

Breakfast was provided by members of the Parke Heritage High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

🎃Pumpkins!🥧

As a part of their fall and Halloween activities, the kindergarten and first-grade classes at Turkey Run Elementary School engaged in a hands-on learning experience through five different pumpkin-themed stations.

They participated in a STEM project inspired by the book “Five Little Pumpkins”, watched a video about the pumpkin life cycle, and tasted pumpkin pie. They also got creative by designing pumpkins and labeling their parts. This engaging event combined reading, science, and art, making learning about this holiday favorite both fun and educational.

The Parke Heritage Midddle School seventh grade class recently went on a field study trip to Turkey Run State Park as a part of their science class studies.

Rockville Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a fun evening on the playground during the Title 1 Trunk -n- Treat event held on Thursday, October 30.

Students participated in various math activities to earn goodies for their treat bags.

A big thank you to all of the RES 158 students along with their families who attended this treating event.

The Parke Heritage High School Interact Club hosted their annual "Track or Treat" event on Thursday, October 30.
Children were treated to candy and other goodies as well as having a chance to participate in fun games. Several PHHS clubs and teams hosted the various activities.

Turkey Run Elementary School staff members teamed up to host an exciting Turkey Treating event for TRES families on Thursday, October 30.

Students were welcomed with special treats and fun games to play. As part of the activities, students had the opportunity to play math games.
A big thank you to all of the businesses, groups, students and staff who assisted with this fun night for our TRES families.

Rockville Elementary School Student Council members stepped up and helped Counselor Mrs. Kayla Hale create posters for Red Ribbon Week.

These were hung up around the school all week to remind all students to make healthy choices!

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.

Jacob Lapp (left)- “I am proud to recognize Jacob for his outstanding effort and positive contributions in English 9! He consistently works hard, stays engaged with our stories, and even reads ahead to prepare for class. What makes him stand out is his maturity- he never gives away spoilers, but instead uses his knowledge to enrich class discussions with thoughtful feedback. His dedication and respect for his classmates set an excellent example for others. Keep shining, Jacob!”

William DeVault (middle left)- “I have William DeVault in ICP. He works well with others and he has taken initiative to learn and study the elements that have been assigned for class. I was very impressed the other day when he was quizzing one of his classmates in class when they had completed other work. I love the modeling that he does with his classmates showing how team work and working together can benefit each other!”

Blake Ledcke (middle right)- “Blake is always very conscientious about his work in Advanced Biology. He is very polite to all students and will hold the door when everyone is leaving the classroom, Blake is such a gentleman. I really love having Blake in class.”

Arielle Hartman (right)- “Arielle is always great to have in class. She is not afraid to voice her ideas and contributes a great deal to the class discussions.”

Beckett Stemle (left)- “Over the course of the last couple of weeks I have seen a very definitive change in Beckett. He has taken his leadership role seriously and has done a great job leading by example as part of his Biology Team. He and his teammates have learned to work well together and have done a great job tackling a project that I know has challenged them and they have all risen to the challenge. I am very proud of them and it is exciting to see students grasp the hard things and come out with the sense of overcoming something that they didn’t think they could accomplish.

Mercedes Thompson (middle left)- “Mercedes always shows up with a positive attitude, and creates a great learning environment.”

Haley Holtsclaw (middle right) - “Haley is a great helper in my classroom! She is kind and always ready to work. She is a pleasure to have in class.”

Henry Busenbark (right)- “Henry has been my student helper for the past two years. He is excellent at this job and knows exactly what to do. He does a great job with the younger students by helping them understand material and procedures.”

• VETERANS DAY PROGRAMS: All NCPC Schools will be honoring Veterans on Tuesday, November 11.

• Parke Heritage Middle School and Turkey Run Elementary School- 9:00 a.m.

• Rockville Elementary School- 10:00 a.m.

• Parke Heritage High School- 1:00 p.m.

• CHARTWELLS FOOD SERVICE SURVEY: Your voice makes a difference! PHHS students and parents are invited to take a moment to complete the School Meals Report Card survey and share your thoughts on our meal programs. The survey is open now through November 7. Survey

• FINANCIAL AID FORMS FOR SENIORS: The 2026-2027 FAFSA form is officially open for students and their parents at studentaid.gov. Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA by Indiana’s state deadline of April 15, 2026. The Commission for Higher Education’s Outreach Coordinators are available for assistance by visiting LearnMoreIndiana.org/contact. More information about the FAFSA and resources for students and educators can be found at LearnMoreIndiana.org/FAFSA. The 2026-2027 FAFSA opt-out waiver can be found on CHE's website.

• 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.

• 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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