SWSC News August 28th, 2026

We are wrapping up a fantastic first month of the 2026-27 school year! As we head into week four, our students are settling into strong routines, our fall sports teams are hitting their stride, and there is a lot to look forward to across all four buildings. Please note two important dates on the horizon: there will be no school on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day and no school on Friday, September 18th for our SWSC Professional Development Day.

Penny Wars Kick Off Monday!

The SES PTO presents Penny Wars, running Monday, August 31st through Friday, September 4th. Pennies and bills add points to your class jar (each penny is one point, a $1 bill is 100 points), while silver coins subtract points from other classrooms (nickel = 5, dime = 10, quarter = 25). Students can fill their own class jar with pennies and bills, then drop silver coins into other classrooms' buckets to sabotage the competition. The classroom with the highest total at the end of the week wins an Ice Cream Sundae Party!

School Fundraiser Ends Monday

Monday, August 31st is the final day of the SES school fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who has supported our students!

Fall School Pictures: Tuesday, September 1st

Every student will be photographed regardless of whether prints are purchased, as these photos will be used for the school yearbook. Order forms will be sent home at a later date. If you are unhappy with your photos or your student is absent that day, retakes will be offered later this fall.

Dartettes

Dartette practices continue every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 in the SES gym. Parents should pick up their child in the gym parking lot. All participants must have a completed sports physical on file in FinalForms, with all parent and student signatures completed, before they can participate.

Calling All Community Helpers: Fall Festival

The Sullivan Elementary Fall Festival is coming Thursday, September 24th from 5:30-7:00 PM, and we need your help! Would your church small group, sorority, fraternity, community organization, sports team, or group of parents like to host a carnival game booth? Gather your group, run a game booth, and help create lasting memories for our kids. Reach out to SES to join the fun!

Biddy Basketball

Biddy Basketball will run every Thursday from September 24th through October 22nd. Click below to download a registration form.

School Smiles Dental Visit: Friday, October 2nd

The dentist will be at SES providing cleanings, fluoride, x-rays, sealants, restorative care, and free dental supplies. Forms will be sent home soon, or you may register at schoolsmiles.com/student-signup. All students will need to register, as it is the start of a new school year.

Lunch Reminder

If you are sending outside food with your student, it must be in a lunchbox or lunch sack. Please do not send it in restaurant packaging (McDonald's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Subway, etc.).

Lost and Found + PTO Facebook

Check the SES Facebook page every Friday for the weekly Lost and Found post, and comment to claim your student's lost items. Also, the SES PTO has launched a new Facebook page, Sullivan Elementary School PTO. Please like and share to stay up to date on everything planned for our students, teachers, and staff this year.

Arrow Homework Hub Begins September 1st

Arrow Homework Hub kicks off Tuesday, September 1st and will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM in the library. Students can receive extra help with homework and assignments from our high school student helpers, and free snacks will be provided. Parents should plan to pick up students at 4:00 PM at the front of the building.

Attendance Reminder

Parents may call in or excuse up to 5 absences per semester. After the 5th absence, additional absences must have documentation in order to be excused.

Car Rider Drop-Off Reminder

Morning drop-off is at Door #9 (front entrance). Please pull all the way forward to our SRO before allowing your child to exit the vehicle so 3-4 cars can unload at the same time. Unless weather makes it necessary, students do not need to be dropped off directly at the front door. Thank you for helping us keep morning drop-off moving safely and efficiently!

FFA News

Any middle school student interested in joining Sullivan FFA needs to join the sportsYou page, which is how families and students get updates on all events and meetings. The code is BJZ9-76PU. 8th graders in FFA are invited to SOAR Camp, October 2nd-4th, designed for students beginning their FFA careers. Registration closes September 15th. Interested students and parents should contact Ms. Gofourth at cgofourth@swest.k12.in.us.

Fall Baseball Open Practices

Open to students in grades 6-8 at the SHS Baseball Field:

• Monday, August 31st: 5:30-7:00 PM

• Thursday, September 3rd: 4:00-5:30 PM

• Thursday, September 10th: 4:00-5:30 PM

Stay Connected

Follow SMS on Facebook for pictures, updates, and events, and connect on ClassDojo, our new communication tool this year. Find your child's grade-level information and scan the QR code to get connected.

Mark Your Calendars

• September 15th: Midterms Sent Home

• September 17th: Fall Sports Pictures

• September 22nd: 8th Grade River Raft Field Trip

The Sullivan Middle School football team cruised to a 45-8 win over West Vigo on Thursday, August 27th. Quarterback Mason Metheny threw three touchdown passes, hitting Kollin Bostick twice and Jack Phegley once, and added a rushing touchdown of his own alongside Ashton Hale. The defense got in on the scoring too: Canton Allen forced a fumble that Chase West scooped up and returned for a touchdown, while Blake Kelly forced another fumble that Liam Fifer recovered. West and Phegley each came away with interceptions. In the JV game, Kade Summers and Colton Stanley found the end zone, with big defensive contributions from Oliver Woroszylo and Dreighton Kern. The Arrows are back in action Thursday, September 3rd at Edgewood.

Home Volleyball Is Here!

The Lady Indians open their home volleyball schedule this week with back-to-back matches: Wednesday, September 2nd vs. St. Patrick and Thursday, September 3rd vs. White River Valley, both at 6:00 PM at CEMS. Come pack the gym and support our girls! Additional home dates this season: 9/8 Dugger, 9/22 West Vigo, 9/24 Linton, and 10/6 Rivet.

Friday Bus to Sullivan

There is now a white bus on Fridays to transport students to Sullivan.

Sports Passes

The Carlisle Sports Pass can be purchased at CEMS, and the Corporation Sports Pass can be purchased at SHS.

School Smiles: October 1st

School Smiles will be at Carlisle on October 1st. Your child will be coming home with a QR code to sign up online if you would like for them to see the dentist on site.

Cheer Clinic

Cheer practice will take place Wednesday, August 26th from 4:00-6:00 and again Thursday, August 27th from 3:15-5:30 in the SES gym.

Biddy Basketball

Biddy Basketball will run every Thursday from September 24th through October 22nd. Click below to download a registration form.

PTO News and Upcoming Events

The Carlisle PTO plans to meet the third Wednesday of each month at 3:10 in the CEMS cafeteria. Mark your calendars for these upcoming PTO dates:

• Friday, September 11th: Fall Carnival, 6:00-8:00

• Wednesday, September 16th: PTO Meeting, 3:10 in the cafeteria

• Friday, September 25th: Grandparent Breakfast, 7:00-8:00

Birthday Grams

Get your Birthday Grams! There are two options to choose from: a $5 Gram (balloon, card, and choice of full-size candy bar, selection varies based on availability) or a $20 Party (Hostess cakes and juice boxes for the class, plus a birthday gram, balloon, and choice of full-size candy for the birthday student). Please see Debra McCray with any questions: 812-398-3851 ext. 2402 or dmccrary@swest.k12.in.us.

The Carlisle volleyball teams are off to a winning start! Both the 7th and 8th grade squads picked up victories in their season opener at North Central on Wednesday, August 26th. It was a great way to open the year, and the girls will look to keep the momentum going as they return home this week for back-to-back matches. Come out and support the Lady Indians as they defend their home court, Wednesday against St. Patrick and Thursday against White River Valley, both at 6:00 PM.

2nd Chance Breakfast Starts Monday

Beginning Monday, August 31st, 2nd Chance Breakfast will be offered between 1st and 2nd period.

Kindness Club: Last Call!

Want to add some positivity to Sullivan High School? Join the Kindness Club! Find one of the fliers around the school, scan the QR code, and fill out the application form by Tuesday, September 1st. Even returning members from last year need to fill out the application for this school year.

Summer SAE Deadline

Any student who took Summer SAE must turn in completed course packets to Ms. Goeppner by Tuesday, September 1st.

Robotics Club

Students interested in Robotics Club should see Mr. Wegner in room 316.

Sports Passes

Sports passes are on sale in the office. Student passes are $20 for SHS and $30 for corporation-wide passes.

Free After-School Tutoring

Free after-school tutoring is available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The Lady Arrow volleyball team brought home the hardware from the Eastern Greene Tournament on Saturday, August 22nd, going a perfect 3-0 on the day. Sullivan opened with a 2-0 win over Washington, edged Northeast Dubois 2-1, and then finished off the sweep with a 2-0 victory over the host Thunderbirds (25-14, 26-24). Haylee Slaughter paced the attack with nine kills against Washington, while Rachel Eslinger ran the offense all day, piling up 19 assists against Washington and 26 more in the finale against Eastern Greene. Rigley Goodman anchored the back row with 18 digs against Northeast Dubois, and she and Camden Golish added two aces.

The Golden Arrow boys' tennis team ran its winning streak to four matches over the past week, sweeping a Saturday doubleheader at Parke Heritage on August 22nd (5-0 over the host Wolves and 4-1 over Greencastle), blanking South Putnam 5-0 at home on August 24th for their first conference win, and then outlasting a talented Terre Haute South squad 4-1 at home on August 25th in a battle that featured three three-set matches. Now 6-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play, the Arrows are getting wins up and down the lineup: Hunter Pinkston and Jaxon Zollman won all four of their singles matches, Blake DeSanto added three singles wins including a gritty 7-5, 7-5 victory over Terre Haute South, and the doubles teams of Zane Abbott/Tanner Boyll and Easton Monroe/Carter Lee delivered key points all week, while brothers Sean and Drew Bobbitt made the most of their first varsity opportunity with a 6-1, 6-1 doubles win over South Putnam. The JV Arrows kept pace with wins of their own in every match. “You don't always know until you know, but I am growing in my confidence how dangerous we can be at every position this season,” Coach Wes Kirk said. “I also appreciate the leadership we get every practice and match from Hunter and Jaxon. I could not ask for two better players to lead the charge for our team.”

The Golden Arrow football team made the trip to North Knox worth it on Friday, August 21st, opening the season with a 41-7 win over the Warriors. Clark French powered the offense, rushing for 238 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries, including a 79-yard breakaway run, while Paul Ridgway added 89 receiving yards and two scores. As a team, Sullivan piled up 301 yards on the ground. The 1-0 Arrows host South Vermillion this Friday, August 28th at 7:00 PM for the home opener.

The Lady Arrow volleyball team pushed its winning streak to five matches with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over previously unbeaten Shakamak on Tuesday, August 25th (16-25, 25-21, 25-16, 22-25, 15-8). After dropping the fourth set, Sullivan closed out the fifth with a seven-point win to seal the match. Rachel Eslinger led the way with 16 digs, six kills, and three aces, while Rigley Goodman contributed 31 digs and six assists. The win moves the Lady Arrows to 6-1 on the season, with six victories in their last seven home matches.

The Lady Arrow soccer team kept a clean sheet on Monday, August 24th, blanking Edgewood 3-0 at home. The shutout win moved Sullivan to 1-0-1 on the young season.

The Sullivan Lady Golden Arrows hosted Princeton Community High School in a dual match on Thursday, August 27th at the Sullivan Elks Golf Course, coming away with a 211-222 team win. Lanie Donnar led the way as low medalist with a 42. Rounding out the scoring were Kendal Redman (55), Paisley Drake (56), Kennedy Boles (58), Aubrey Andreae (62), Olivia Eslinger (63), and Hailey Barker (69).