Helping Hands!
A class of third grade students from nearby Franklin Community Schools are reaching out to Whiteland students who were impacted by the recent tornado, thanks to the long-time professional relationship of their two teachers. Brandi Speight, from Pleasant Crossing Elementary, has known Needham Elementary teacher Rebecca McCain for more than 20 years. This friendship has led to a story of compassion as the Needham third graders wanted to do something to help Whiteland students. “Mrs. McCain has always had a heart of gold”, says Mrs. Speight. “She contacted me right after the tornado wanting some practical way to help the kids who were affected by this tragedy”.
Mrs. Speight had the opportunity to visit McCain’s class of third graders at Needham, last week. She says McCain’s caring spirit has definitely rubbed off onto her students. After lots of hugs Mrs. Speight came back to Whiteland Elementary with dozens of cards, games and books donated by the students to our Whiteland students who have lost a lot due to the tornado. “The thought behind their donations was that these things could take their mind off of the temporary housing they might still be in and the rebuilding they are doing and that they may get some joy in getting "lost" in a story or game with their family”.
Mrs. Speight says if there was a way to “bottle up” the love from the Needham students and pass it on to each Whiteland student she would make it happen. “I think we all know that academic lessons students can learn from us are necessary and important. That is our goal as educators! But the life lessons that our students can learn in addition to that such as compassion and caring for others are the priceless lessons that they'll need to be the kind of humans we all want to see them become to make this world a better place”, concluded Mrs. Speight.
Scavenger Hunt!!!
Upstream is conducting (our first!) scavenger hunt from May 6 - 13th. This will be app-based using the Goosechase app, and the theme for May will be centered around the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. We are calling this The CHASE! This is a free, self-paced scavenger hunt that is open to anyone interested in playing. Scan the QR code for more information.
Prizes are available.
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!
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.
Today, the class of 2036 will be "signing" up for kindergarten! It's not too late to sign up for an appointment, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYm7HAdqyN6AQyIuNIaVyUStutJPkT6r5JRmk3YsQxYrfIMw/viewform
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.
Bubbling With Success at PCES!
The third nine weeks grade level celebrations Friday at Pleasant Crossing Elementary saw lots of bubbles fly into the air as hundreds of students were given bubbles at the end of the celebration to blow outside.
Individual programs, for each of the six grade levels, recognized students for academic, behavior, attendance, and a variety of recognitions depending on the age.
We are respectful, responsible, and safe! Proud to show the Warrior Way!
Amazing things are happening at PCES!
PCES is an amazing place to learn and grow!
So many celebrations in kindergarten to start our week at PCES! These students are from Mrs. Lemon’s and Mrs. Borges-Hardesty’s classrooms and now know their letters and are blending CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words! Way to go, Warriors!
Congratulations to our PCES Robotics Team! They earned the “Judge’s Award” at their last competition this weekend! Way to go, Warriors! #wearepces
"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.
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
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.
Welcome to our new website!
Get ready to lace-up your running shoes. Registration is heating up for this Saturday’s annual “Fit At The Farm” run/walk at Kelsay Farms in Johnson County. The event, sponsored by the Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation along with Tuxedo Brothers offers an amazing $500 dollar prize to the Clark-Pleasant school/PTO with the most participants. The generous prize is offered by Kelsay Farms where the event is being held. “This has really become a wonderful community festival with a great purpose”, says foundation director, Jenny Zahm. “The goal is to provide, much needed, scholarships to assist our Clark-Pleasant teachers.”
