Whiteland Community High School

Here are 5 things you can do for your #mentalhealth this week: 1. Make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for today. 2. Practice positive affirmations. 3. Start a conversation about mental health. 4. Stay hydrated! 5. Take a break from screens. #MentalHealthMonth #WhereToStart

School Lunch Hero Day! Huge shoutout to our CPCSC Food Service team on School Lunch Hero Day!! The wonderful food service teams throughout our district work tirelessly to nourish our students every single day. They are AWESOME and deeply appreciated! Thank you to everyone who spoiled the cafeteria teams today with treats, awesome pictures colored by students, and just by saying thank you! THANK YOU CPCSC FOOD SERVICE TEAM!

Congratulations to the team of Lillian Nick, Cazmin Tomamichel, Leorah Morris, and Brody Polesel for earning 3rd Overall Senior Team at the Indiana FFA State Floriculture Contest!

Celebrating Scholars! It was a wonderful evening, Thursday, celebrating with some of our seniors at the Whiteland Community High School Scholars Banquet. In front of Dr. Edsell, the school board and their parents, 31 seniors were honored for their hard work and accomplishments and each student paid tribute to one of their favorite mentors. Thanks to our partners in education, Buca di Beppo, Ice Miller, Jostens and Sign Solutions for sponsoring the annual event. Jostens, Brad Long presented rings to Valedictorian, Emma Gunn and Salutatorian, Jonathan McCoy. A big thanks to our Dean, Katie Sinzinger and Principals, Duke Lines, Brent Holman and Justin Brownfield, for putting this amazing event together.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, proudly recognized by Clark Pleasant Community Schools, provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to celebrate the diverse experiences and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American society. This month-long celebration, established in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush, encourages us to honor their resilience, achievements, and rich cultural heritage. Here are ways families can commemorate this special month: - Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander history through books, documentaries, or online resources. - Attend local cultural events or virtual celebrations that showcase Asian American and Pacific Islander traditions, art, and music. - Try new foods by cooking traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander recipes at home or dining at local restaurants specializing in these cuisines. - Share stories, traditions, and experiences from Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures with family and friends. - Support local businesses owned by members of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate diversity and promote greater understanding and appreciation for the multicultural tapestry of America.

DYNASTY SOLIDIFIED! Whiteland Girls Track & Field wins their THIRD consecutive Mid-State championship and seventh all-time! An absolutely dominating performance!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Committed! Kennedi Morrison is going to be a Wildcat! The senior is headed to Bethel University in Tennessee to continue her academic and athletic career!

Committed! Aniya Helm has committed to cheer at Indiana University! She's a Hoosier!

Family Forum! Join us for an engaging and informative Family Forum designed to shed light on the critical issues of anxiety and depression affecting our youth today. Please note this is the same session that was held in November! This repeat session aims to empower parents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of anxiety and/or depression in young people. We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and working together to support the mental health and well-being of our youth. SIGN-UP HERE: https://forms.gle/rb6YRrFYugcEwNfv5

I know the end of the school year is crazy for everyone, but as you attend all the events and programs, remember most of these things are possible because of fundraising efforts and volunteers. In order for us to keep doing all of this, we have to continue to raise funds. What better way to do that then a fun night of dinner and games! Join us for a good time while helping us raise money to continue to support our schools! https://clarkpleasanteducationfoundation.networkforgood.c...

Competing Online! The CPMS E-Sports team earned the opportunity to compete in the state tournament at Ball State University on Saturday. Our Rocket League team swept the competition beating Brownsburg in the finals and taking home the Championship! In addition, Jacob Sang took 2nd in the individual Fortnite competition. Congratulations to Jacob, Harshaan Padda, Jeremiah Wade-Brache, Liyana Cummins, Chase Fewell, Coach Gray, and all the CPMS Esports team members. What an amazing accomplishment for the inaugural year of the CPMS E-Sports program! Have a great Warrior week!

The Whiteland Wind Symphony performed at the ISSMA State Qualifications this weekend at Warren Central High School. They had a remarkable performance that earned them a GOLD "With Distinction" rating and a GOLD in Sight-Reading. This was the final ISSMA performance of the year for the WCHS Bands and we want to congratulate all of our talented students on a wonderful year of music and for representing our school and community so well on a state level: 2023 Marching Band Semi-State Finalists 24 soloists and 8 ensembles at ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble 4 GOLD ratings at ISSMA Jazz (3 "With Distinction") 31 Outstanding Solo Ribbons at ISSMA Jazz Jazz Band One was a 2024 ISSMA Jazz State Finalist 3 GOLD ratings at ISSMA Concert Band (1 "With Distinction") 2023-2024 ISSMA All-Music Award Recipients Looking forward to another great year in 2024-2025! Thanks for your support!! Peter Sampson Director of Bands Whiteland Community High School

We love promoting former Warriors competing at the collegiate level, but it’s not everyday that they get to link up! This weekend at Vanderbilt, Bella Jackson (‘21) and Brooklyn Taylor (‘23) had the chance to do just that! Both were All-State track athletes at WCHS.

Don't Forget! Coffee with the Superintendent takes place this morning at 9:30 am at the JCPL, Clark-Pleasant Branch. Dr. Edsell will be discussing future High School Diploma changes!!! Hope to see you there.

CPCSC Staff Spotlight! Dave Heuchan / WCHS Facilities Supervisor They say it’s all about finding the perfect fit when it comes to a job and for Dave Heuchan that happened four years ago when he accepted the position of WCHS Facilities Supervisor. What does that title mean? It means you’ll find Dave in the high school each morning long before anyone else arrives making sure the building is ready to go for the nearly 2,000 student’s who’ll come through the doors. “We get lots of work orders from administrators and teachers for things they’re going to need during the day,” says Heuchan. “I have an amazing staff of 16 custodians that come in at the end of the school day to help prepare for the next day.” Assuring the building is as clean as possible, he says, is just one part of the job. There are risers, chairs and stages to set up and rooms to get ready, not to mention things that need to be fixed all while making sure the building isn’t too hot or too cold. Heuchan says there are a lot of pieces to the puzzle that all have to fit together for a comfortable school day. Dave says his main priority every day is to make things easier for teachers, administrators and coaches. In other words, to take things “off their plate” so they can concentrate on their job. Dave worked in Special Education in Franklin for a few years and he also spent 11 years as an electrical lineman. He has an associate degree from Ivy Tech. HIs wife, Angie, is a teacher in Franklin and they have three children, Kara, a senior, Kate, is in college and Jacob works in finance. Dave says he comes from a family of educators. He says like any job there are challenging days but Dave likes a good challenge. He’s 6’6 and has played a lot of basketball and baseball. He says interacting with students is a fun part of his job. “We just try to be positive and pleasant with students and just encourage them.” He says that interaction can go a long way in keeping the school environment cleaner and safer. A fun fact about Dave is that for a very brief moment in his life he sang in The Indianapolis Children’s Choir. He also said one time while starting to sing a solo in church; his mind went blank. He loves sports including golf. He says the success of his job comes down to three things: patience, communication and a positive outlook on life. Congratulations to Dave Heuchan for being our CPCSC Staff Spotlight!

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Whiteland Community High School Named 2024 Best High School! US News & World Report Ranks WCHS in Top 40% Nationally Johnson County Indiana - April 26, 2024 Whiteland Community High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2024 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released yesterday. By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, Whiteland Community High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School and gained eligibility to display a U.S. News-trademarked 2024 Best High Schools award “badge” (logo). “U.S. News is the top ranking service in the nation so we’re very excited with these numbers”, stated Whiteland principal, Duke Lines. “Anytime you’re ranked above 60-percent of all the high schools in the country, that's a strong indication of a rigorous curriculum, a talented faculty and an amazing student body. We know our ranking will only get better”, says Lines. Clark-Pleasant Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Edsell, says the ranking is about much more than just a number. “Only “Best” high schools may use an official U.S. News Best High Schools badge which will bring a lot of pride to our students, faculty and the entire school community”.

Mid-State Champs! Last night, our Unified Track and Field team won the Mid-State Conference championship hosted by Franklin! In only its second year of existence, our Unified team has grown to over 50 students, and truly is one of the best things that the IHSAA offers! Unified sports are a collaboration between the IHSAA and the Special Olympics that promotes servant leadership among student athletes while changing their lives as well as the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. I highly recommend that you make it a point to come to one of our home Unified Track meets (5/9 or 5/13) and support these student-athletes, you will be so glad you did!

"Administrative Professionals Day" Please join us in celebrating our amazing Administrative Staff. The school day would not be possible without these wonderful professionals.

The 2024 WCHS Spring Art Exhibit is on display in the Media Center at the high school. The exhibit will also be available to view during regular school hours on April 22-24. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces. Here's a sample!