Ray Crowe Elementary

Athletic Physical Night 2023-2024

almost 2 years ago, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

Once Upon A Mattress! WCHS Theatre would like to invite you to attend our Spring Musical, Once Upon A Mattress! Based on the famous fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea, we have an evening of medieval merriment (and a little tomfoolery!) in store, and we'd love to see you there! Show Dates and Times: Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 pm Friday, May 12 at 7:30 pm Sunday, May 14 at 2:30 pm Ticket Information: $10 for adults $5 for children Tickets can be purchased on our Show Website, or you can scan the QR code on the show poster (attached). A $2 discount is offered to all CPCSC employees - use the code FRED at checkout! Venue WCHS Auditorium Entrance: Door 1 (Main Entrance) Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there! Whiteland Community High School Theatre Tara Sorg Jeremy Gale Director Assistant Director

almost 2 years ago, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

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.

almost 2 years ago, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

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.