Black History Month 2024!
Clark-Pleasant Community Schools Corporation recognizes February as Black History Month.
As members of the Clark Pleasant Community Schools, we enter February with a deep sense of reverence and appreciation for Black History Month. This month serves as a reminder of the countless contributions and enduring legacies of African Americans throughout history. From trailblazing leaders and activists to artists, scientists, and innovators, their impact resonates across every aspect of society.
Black History Month is not only a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the past but also a call to action for a more inclusive and equitable future. It is a time to amplify Black voices, acknowledge systemic injustices, and commit ourselves to meaningful change. Let us use this month as an opportunity to educate ourselves, uplift each other, and stand in solidarity against racism and discrimination. Together, as a part of the Clark Pleasant Community Schools, we can create a world where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Winter Playground!
The weather cooperated long enough, on Wednesday, for these Whiteland Elementary Students to enjoy some playground time.
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On to the semifinals! Whiteland takes down East Central to open up sectional play!
Our WCHS Class of 2024 Valedictorian is Emma Gunn, After high school Emma plans
to attend college to study biochemistry.. She has a 4.35 GPA
Our WCHS Class of 2024 Salutatorian is Jonathan McCoy. With a 4.29 GPA he will pursue a math degree.
February at the Library!
First in the State of Indiana!
Whiteland Community High School is the first school in Indiana to have installed The Translation Station. This device, which looks much like a common copy machine, fills the so called, translation gap, when it comes to translating challenges facing schools.
CPCSC Technology Director Brandan Wright and Title IX Director Ruby Butler helped install and test the device on Tuesday. For more on how it works check out this weeks Warrior Wrap Up coming up Friday.
CPELC Registration for Fall 2024!
State Bound!
On to state! Whiteland bowler Ben Burnell will compete at Championship Lanes in Anderson on February 18th for the Warriors!
WCHS is hosting the IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional this week. Please come out and support our girls as they host East Central at 6pm Tuesday night! The semi-finals will be Friday at 6pm, finals will be on Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance: https://ihsaa.eventlink.com/Tickets?c=Basketball+%28Girls%29&l=Whiteland+Community+High+School+%28Glenn+Ray+Gymnasium%29, or with cash/card at the gates ($7/person). Thank-you for your support, we hope to see you in the Glenn Ray this week!
GCE Warriors of the Month for January 2024!
Everyone is Invited!
Please join us, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 for our next edition of Superintendent Coffees.
The topic of discussion for this session will be Elementary Literacy!
Doubleheader Tonight!
It will be a busy night in the Glenn Ray! Super Pink Senior Homecoming Extravaganza! Girls Basketball will recognize seniors & honor cancer survivors, plus it's winter homecoming!
📅 Friday, January 26
🕣 6:00 & 7:30
🆚 Mooresville Pioneers
Reinforcing The Warrior Way!
WES students participated in a friendly competition to promote the warrior way Friday. Principal Guilfoy says as we settle into the 2nd semester, it's a great time to review of the Warrior Way! Each grade level celebrated ways to be successful!
CPCSC STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Lucas Corley
WCHS Radio & Television Instructor
It’s like running a business, a department and a class, all in one. For the past 4-years Lucas Corley has been leading the Radio & Television studios as well as classroom instruction at Whiteland Community High School. “Corley”, as his students fondly call him, says teaching a “Pathways” elective course like this is all about building relationships. “TV & Radio are such a forward facing part of this school. Our broadcasts literally help to build the brand of Whiteland Community High School”, says Corley.
Mr. Corley has a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Indiana University. However his love for broadcasting is what has led this Southern Indiana native to Whiteland where he’s built a program that currently serves about 130 students each day. Because of his interaction with the athletic department he works with many more students on a typical day. He says most of his students may not even realize how fortunate they are to get this kind of on the job training and experience that can lead them to a professional career very quickly. “Just the equipment they get to work with, the camera work and talent opportunities are second to none. We will typically do about 2 or 3 broadcasts each week which create amazing opportunities for these students”, stated Corley.
He says it’s a lot of work but that none of it works without all the amazing teachers and staff members at WCHS. He says his goals, once the high school is completely renovated, are to have upgraded space and equipment that will make this program the best in the state. For now he says, it’s about getting more students, one at a time, comfortable with the wide world of broadcasting. He’s even reaching out to 8th grade students who have interest to come and take a look at what the program has to offer.
This die-hard IU fan says one thing people might be surprised to know about him is that he grew up a Purdue fan. He also loves to travel and he’s into music. In fact he keeps his guitar in the classroom.
He says to parents if you students are interested in sports broadcasting that there’s a spot for them in his class.
Daphne is Ray Crowe's new certified therapy dog! She and 6 staff members will be completing their training through Ultimate Canine this Thursday, January 18. Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort and support, relieve anxiety and stress, and improve people’s moods. Daphne will be with a trained handler at all times and must wear a vest while working. There will never be forced interaction between Daphne and students
BES Super Leaders!
Career Exploration!
More than 670 WCHS Students participated in Career Day Thursday. Presenters represented 22-different companies and organizations, including The National Guard, Marines, banking and construction management. Endress Hauser engineers helped students understand a position with them, down the road, could include international travel. Ivy Tech brought in experts to showcase their Med-Tech course.
One of the largest groups chose to hear from Brad Goedecker, a Whiteland grad whose family owns Rascals Fun Zone. This pharmacist turned entrepreneur told students the most important job they can have is one their passionate about. He reminded students to be open minded and patient and to understand that a dream job can take years to materialize. “You can’t just show up and do the bare minimum. Don’t create an act for yourself, be authentic”, Goedecker told students.
10 - W's
Whiteland Girls Basketball takes down Perry Meridian! That makes back-to-back ten win seasons for the Warriors for the first time since 2020!
Pink Night!
Friday night will be busy at WCHS. Our Girls basketball team is hosting their annual Pink Night fundraiser with all funds going to Pink Ribbon Connection: Pink Ribbon Connection is an Indianapolis-based charity whose staff and volunteers provide breast cancer survivors with one-on-one peer counseling, as well as offer emotional support and resources to anyone touched by breast cancer. Founded in 2006, the organization serves more than a 1,000 breast cancer survivors annually through patient resource packets, health fairs, and information sessions.
There will be a number of gift baskets to be auctioned off throughout the night (silent auction), please come and check it out!
The girls game starts at 6pm, and is followed by the boys varsity at 7:30pm.
We will also be celebrating our Winter Homecoming as well. It should be a great night, we would love to see as many people there as possible. Reminder, if you are CPCSC employee, your ID will get you and your spouse into the game for FREE!
Indiana All-State Honor Choir!
The Indiana All-State Honor Choir performance at the Ft. Wayne Embassy Theatre, last week, had students from WCHS for the first time in a few years. Taylor Darnell, Zach Kaylor, and Emma Weiss. went through a rigorous audition process and have been rehearsing throughout the year leading up to their performance at the Indiana Music Education Association conference. They performed alongside 250 of the best singers in the state..
