We want all of our new and returning students to be prepared with school supplies for the upcoming school year. If your student(s) qualifies for free or reduced lunches, or if your family is experiencing financial hardship due to the tornados or other unforeseen circumstances such as sudden loss of employment or death of primary caregiver–you are welcome to register for FAST TRACK!. Register Here Fast Track Registration Link or on our District Website - Information can be found on the Fast Track Page - links provided under the Menu and Parent Information page. Registration deadline is June 1.
It's Official!!!
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
CPCSC Receives Title Fourth Year in a Row!
Johnson County, Indiana – April 20, 2023 – Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, CPCSC answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“This is the 4th year in a row that we have received this honor. Only 15 school districts in Indiana received the award this year for making sure music is a core and valued part of a student's educational process", said WCHS Music Chair, Pete Sampson.
Since the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015 and a stated emphasis on a well-rounded education, many school districts have re-committed to music and arts education programs. During the pandemic, music and arts programs were a vital component to keeping students engaged in school. ESSA provides designated funding for well-rounded educational opportunities through Title IV Part A Student Academic Success and Achievement grants. NAMM Foundation research has revealed that these grants are being widely used by school districts to address instructional gaps in access to music and arts education.
Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music: After two years of music education, researchers found that participants showed more substantial improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers and that students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school but also to attend college as well. In addition, everyday listening skills are stronger in musically trained children than in those without music training. Significantly, listening skills are closely tied to the ability to: perceive speech in a noisy background, pay attention, and keep sounds in memory. Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound: young adults and even older adults who have not played an instrument for up to 50 years show enhanced neural processing compared to their peers. Not to mention, social benefits include conflict resolution, teamwork skills, and how to give and receive constructive criticism.
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 15,000 member companies and individual professionals. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
Superintendent Search Meeting!
The Indiana School Board Association is assisting with the search for a new Clark-Pleasant Superintendent and will be at this meeting to facilitate the input session.
Staff, parents, and community members are welcome to attend.
Whiteland Youth Soccer Camp!
Join Honey Grove for a Summer your child will never forget! Full of fun, exciting, and engaging activities! Children will enjoy making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Activities are carefully selected to cater to students based on past student preferences. Check out the Honey Grove website to view additional information, activity calendar, and register today! 🙂
Ray Crowe Elementary School
7am-6pm
June 5th - July 21st (No Camp July 3rd-7th)
We welcome all students enrolled in Kindergarten-6th Grade during the 2022-23 school year
http://www.honeygroveeducation.com/extended-care/districts/clarkpleasant/camps/
FREE Introduction to Tennis
The Whiteland tennis program is offering a free introduction to tennis this summer for Clark Pleasant kids.
These clinics will be held on Thursday, June 1st.
Incoming 3rd-5th Graders -> This clinic will be held from 4:30-6:00.
Incoming 6th-8th Graders -> This clinic will be held from 6:00-7:30.
These clinics will be held at the WCHS Tennis Courts.
In case of bad weather, we will move indoors to the gym next to the tennis courts.
No experience is necessary.
We will teach some basic tennis skills and basic rules. Our goal is to have fun.”
There is NO registration! Please bring a racket if possible and water.
These clinics are for Clark Pleasant students.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Gillespie (varsity coach).
Email: mgillespie@cpcsc.k12.in.us
The instructors will be the Clark Pleasant school coaches and WCHS tennis players.
Mike Gillespie: Math teacher at WCHS for 26 years, boys & girls varsity tennis coach at WCHS for 21 years, boys & girls middle school coach for 5 years, instructor at the Southside Clinic at CG for 6 years, instructor at the Whiteland ACE tennis clinic for 20 years, 2020 IHSTeCA state coach of the year, 2021 ICGSA coach of the year, 2 time district coach of the year, 4 time conference coach of the year, & played college tennis at Franklin College.
Justin Spicer: Assistant Boys/Girls Tennis Coach at WCHS for 6 years, 2008 Indiana Tennis State Champion, played Division 1 college tennis at SIUE, 4 time all-state, 4 time all-district, & IHSTeCA member.
Kevin Mull: CPMS tennis coach for 4 years, assistant tennis coach at Perry Meridian HS for 3 years, instructor at the Southside Clinic at CG for 4 years, 3 time all-district, all-conference, and #7 all-time wins at WCHS.
Jacob Scott: Assistant tennis coach at WCHS for 2 years, played college tennis at Taylor University, 2 time all-district, regional doubles champ, 3 time all-conference, and #11 all-time wins at WCHS.
Trista Savage: CPMS tennis coach for 2 years, math & science teacher at CPMS for 2 years, instructor at the Southside Clinic at CG for 2 years, played college tennis at Trine University, & played high school tennis in Ohio
Quinten Gillespie: Instructor at the Southside Clinic at CG for 2 years, current college tennis player at the University of Southern Indiana,3 time all-state, individual singles state semifinalist, Johnson County player of the year, 4 time all-district, Indiana all-star, 3 time all-conference, and most career wins at WCHS.
Please click the link below to view our April newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/hn19z-grassy-creek-elementary-school
Clark-Pleasant Schools Closed Monday!
April 2, 2023
Due to a confirmed tornado that caused considerable damage in the Whiteland area Friday evening there will be no classes on Monday. Some of our buildings still have power issues, utility poles are down and some roads are blocked due to storm cleanup which creates significant traffic problems, especially with our buses. All of these issues impact our ability to have school. We will reassess our situation Monday and will provide an update at that time.
Thank you for your understanding and please try and assist anyone who might be in need at this time.
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp
Shelter Available
If you are without power in the Whiteland or Johnson County area, due to the storm, The Red Cross has set up a shelter for impacted residents at Greenwood Middle School. It's located at 1584 Averitt Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143. Please enter through door #8 All Clark-Pleasant Schools facilities are in good shape however some are currently without power.
Congratulations to Miss Morris and Miss Sedgwick for winning a Fine Arts Grant from the Clark Pleasant Education Foundation!
Get your yearbook now- online ordering ends on 03/31/2023! Visit inter-state.com/flyerentry/71909E to order online.
It is time to register students for the 2023-2024 school year! Please go to this link to register your students.
https://in-cpc.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
"The Sky's The Limit Tomorrow!
Rocket Derby—the Sky’s the Limit! All youth K-5th welcome!
March 11th 2 to 4 p.m. at Johnson Co. Fairgrounds, Heritage Hall
Build a STEM rocket. Make friends. Unplug. Soar further. Be Prepared. For Life.
Questions? Contact Rae Cartee at rae.cartee@scouting.org.
Orson saved his Warrior Way tickets so he could eat lunch with Mrs. Lake!
Kindergarten Registration is open for the 2023-2024 school year! Please share this information with friends, families, neighbors, and those in the community that will have a child entering kindergarten at our school! Click on this link for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Px4VH3YWR83NSSufOCHzkRSqLlCXvqi-/view?s=63&fbclid=IwAR079q_RkLBjYPtHijFBV1ieNKi95Z0mmhD1eNLLzYTYD5sd-R-7KyeJQYk
Attention Business Owners!!!! We are looking for table sponsorships! A dinner table sponsorship gets your Name/Logo on the Dinner Table, 8 tickets to the event, and Social Media Ads and recognition at the event. If interested please contact Jenny Zahm today! jzahm@cpcsc.k12.in.us
Our goal for March is to Be Kind!
Dig Into Breakfast!
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance, the first week of March celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the ways it fuels our kids.
GCES annual Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament for Riley Hospital for Children!
Please click the link below to view our March newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/f17z6-grassy-creek-elementary-school