🎃 Math-or-Treat is coming to RES! 👻
RES families, join us for a spook-tacular evening of math, costumes, and family fun at our Title I Math Family Night!
October 28
5:00–6:30 PM
RES Blacktop
Come ready to enjoy math games, prizes, popcorn, and plenty of family time! And don’t forget to wear your costumes!
We can’t wait to see our RES families for a night where learning and Halloween fun come together! 🧡
about 16 hours ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Halloween-themed flyer for “Math-or-Treat on the RES Blacktop.” The flyer has a cream-colored background with a black border decorated with gray ghosts and spider webs. Two cartoon black spiders hang from the top of the flyer. In the center is a cute illustration of smiling ghosts, pumpkins, bats, stars, and fall leaves. The flyer announces a Title I Math Family Night on October 28 from 5:00–6:30 PM. The event will include math games, prizes, popcorn, family time, and costumes. The flyer encourages families to join the school for a fun Halloween-themed evening focused on math and family activities.
Rockville Elementary School Picture Retakes
are coming up on Thursday, October 29, 2026!

If you need picture retakes, mark your calendar and get ready to show off your best smile! Families can also skip the line and order photos online using the prepay code NCRES26.

We can’t wait to see everyone’s best looks! 📸✨
about 20 hours ago, North Central Parke Schools
Colorful illustrated announcement graphic for Rockville Elementary School reminding families about picture retakes on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The graphic features cameras, stars, pencils, film strips, and illustrations of smiling children holding framed portraits. Text also provides an online photo ordering option with prepay code NCRES26 and encourages students to get ready to smile.
Introducing Mrs. VanDeusen's Character Builders that will be nominated "Builder of the Week" every other Friday. These students were nominated by our teachers and were nominated because they have a growth mindset: I pay attention, manage distractions, use helpful thoughts, set goals, and practice to improve! Keep up the good work kiddos!

Students selected for this week were:
Kinsley Shillings, Adalynn Lindsay, Sanniyah Armstrong, Kinsely McCoy, Hazlee Simmons, Atlas Baker, Eliana Elmore, Atayven Cotton, Ivory Harper, Addison Phillips, Ellyanna Gilmore, Texas Hickner, Bentley Dearing, Maislyn Dunn, Aurora Lamb, Rilya Lowe, Parker Kellems, Gideon Tyrrell, Ava Pezan, Elijah Stewart, Emma Eggleston, Navirah Barker, Cole Leatherman, and GP Ferreira
6 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Character Builders of the week pose with Mrs. VanDeusen for a photo.

🍁 Fall Break is here! 🍁

A reminder that there will be no school October 9–16, 2026 for Fall Break.

School will resume on Monday, October 19.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable fall break! 🧡

6 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Square fall-themed graphic announcing Fall Break. The design features autumn leaves and warm orange, yellow, and brown tones. Large text reads “FALL Break” with the dates “OCTOBER 9–16, 2026.” Additional text states that there will be no school October 9–16 and that school will resume Monday, October 19.
HIGH FIVE FRIDAY (Thursday this week with fall break)! 🙌

Every week, our RES students will be greeted at the door by a different team, group, or special guest ready to start their day with a HIGH FIVE!
It’s a simple way to spread a little encouragement, build connections, and remind our students that we’re excited to see them every week! 💙

Today was members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams!
7 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as she walks into school.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as she walks into school.
One of the athletes puts her arm around one of the elementary students as they look at the puppy in the arms of another athlete across from them.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as he walks into school. Another student in the background hugs one of the athletes in the background.
One of the athletes holds a puppy as a student pets it as she walks into school this morning.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as he walks into school.
One of the students high fives some of the boy athletes as she walks into school.
One of the students and an athlete reach their hands out to high five as the student walks into school this morning.
One of the students leans over to pet the puppy, held by an athlete while another teacher leans down with the student.
Members of the Tennis, Cross Country, and Golf teams line up along the sidewalk to five high fives to one of the students as she walks into school.
Rockville Elementary
SUPER U! CONVOCATION

Our students had an incredible time at the Super U! Challenge!

Today’s high-energy program focused on kindness, respect, trust, anti-bullying, and making positive choices. Our students were reminded that their words and actions can make a difference and that everyone has their own unique strengths.

Be kind. Be respectful. Build trust. Be YOU
8 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Speaker choosing someone from the audience.
Students standing with their super hero costumes on after competition to see who can suit up fastest and the speaker.
Students getting ready to grab their letters out of the bucket to create the word TRUST.
Student adding the letter T to the end of TRUST.
4 students posing after the competion in their best super hero pose.
Student passing the squishy on to the next person.
Students raising their hands to be volunteers for the convocation.
Speaker adjusting the hand made bowl hat to be used for the slime Competition.
Speaker squishing the slime in the bowl on top of the students head.
Students sitting with slime running down his face.
FREE COATS, HATS, AND GLOVES FOR OUR STUDENTS!

As temperatures begin to drop, we want to make sure every student has what they need to stay warm this fall and winter!

Free coats, hats, and gloves are available in the entryway for any of our students who may need them. They will be out both nights of parent teacher conferences. These items have been generously donated by our amazing community who want to help keep our kids warm!

If your child needs a coat, hat, or gloves please take what you need! There is no need to ask or feel embarrassed. We simply ask that parents only take what they need so we can help as many students as possible. If you don't see the size your child needs please contact the school nurse or guidance counselor.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and continues to support our students! Your generosity makes a difference.
8 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Photo of winter coats on a rack with a signs that says Free Coats. Please take only what you need to keep your kids warm! Thanks to the generous donations from the community!
FREE COATS, HATS, AND GLOVES FOR OUR STUDENTS!

As temperatures begin to drop, we want to make sure every student has what they need to stay warm this fall and winter!

Free coats, hats, and gloves are available in the entryway for any of our students who may need them. They will be out both nights of parent teacher conferences. These items have been generously donated by our amazing community who want to help keep our kids warm!

If your child needs a coat, hat, or gloves please take what you need! There is no need to ask or feel embarrassed. We simply ask that parents only take what they need so we can help as many students as possible. If you don't see the size your child needs please contact the school nurse or guidance counselor.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and continues to support our students! Your generosity makes a difference.
9 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Photo of coats on a rack with a sign that says, Free Coats. Please take only what you need to keep your kids warm! Thanks to generous donations from the community!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated coats, gloves, hats, and other winter items to help our elementary students stay warm this season.

Your generosity and kindness make a real difference for our students and families. We are so grateful to have such a caring community that continues to look out for our children.

Pictured is one of our donors, Rox alumni Lee Ann Aronson, class of ‘69, with Mrs. VanDeusen. Lee Ann donated coats and gloves on Friday for RES students.
9 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Mrs. VanDeusen and Lee Ann Aronson, who donated coats and gloves to RES Friday for RES Students.
✨Team Tuesday!✨
Today we’re shining the spotlight on another amazing member of our school team!
We’re thankful for the dedication, hard work, and care our staff bring to our students and school community every day. Get to know a little more about this week’s featured team member below!
9 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Kaitlyn Noerenberg. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Kaitlyn Noerenberg’s name in a script-style font. A white text box introduces Kaitlyn from Rockville Elementary School and shares that she is in her 7th year with the school community. It says she enjoys playing with her children, going on walks, reading, and cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers. The graphic notes that Kaitlyn is a Purdue University graduate. A “Fun Fact” box states that she had brain surgery when she was four and can touch her tongue to her nose. A professional portrait of Kaitlyn appears on the right. The Rockville Elementary School name and logo are included near the bottom, along with her position as a Kindergarten Teacher.
🙌 HIGH FIVE FRIDAY! 🙌
Every Friday, our RES students will be greeted at the door by a different team, group, or special guest ready to start their day with a HIGH FIVE!
It’s a simple way to spread a little encouragement, build connections, and remind our students that we’re excited to see them every Friday! 💙
Who will be at the door next Friday?
This past Friday was Parke Heritage Girls Volleyball Team!
10 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
RES student running to hug one of the volleyball players before school on high five friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
RES student hugging a PHHS Volleyball player before school starts on High Five Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleball Team giving RES Students high fives as they walk in the door for school Friday!
PHHS Volleyball Team poses for a photo inside the Rockville Elementary School.

🍁 Fall Break is Coming! 🍁

A reminder that there will be no school October 9–16, 2026 for Fall Break.

School will resume on Monday, October 19.

10 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Square fall-themed graphic announcing Fall Break. The design features autumn leaves and warm orange, yellow, and brown tones. Large text reads “FALL Break” with the dates “OCTOBER 9–16, 2026.” Additional text states that there will be no school October 9–16 and that school will resume Monday, October 19.
✨Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨

Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize the incredible custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready to learn each day!

From the early mornings to the late afternoons, and all the behind-the-scenes work in between, your dedication makes a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families. We appreciate the care and pride you put into our schools every single day!

Thank you for all that you do to keep our schools shining! We are so grateful for you!
13 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Custodian Appreciation Day Graphic in Red, Blue, Black and grey. We want to thank all of you for all that you do!
🎃 Math-or-Treat is coming to RES! 👻
RES families, join us for a spook-tacular evening of math, costumes, and family fun at our Title I Math Family Night!
October 28
5:00–6:30 PM
RES Blacktop
Come ready to enjoy math games, prizes, popcorn, and plenty of family time! And don’t forget to wear your costumes!
We can’t wait to see our RES families for a night where learning and Halloween fun come together! 🧡
13 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Halloween-themed flyer for “Math-or-Treat on the RES Blacktop.” The flyer has a cream-colored background with a black border decorated with gray ghosts and spider webs. Two cartoon black spiders hang from the top of the flyer. In the center is a cute illustration of smiling ghosts, pumpkins, bats, stars, and fall leaves. The flyer announces a Title I Math Family Night on October 28 from 5:00–6:30 PM. The event will include math games, prizes, popcorn, family time, and costumes. The flyer encourages families to join the school for a fun Halloween-themed evening focused on math and family activities.
✨The Power of a Giving Community ✨

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported our schools through a donation during August and September.

Your generosity helps provide opportunities, resources, and experiences that directly benefit our students and staff. Every contribution—large or small—makes a meaningful difference in our school community.

Thank you for being part of The Power of a Giving Community!
14 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
List of Donors that have donated to NCPC Schools during the months of Aug and Sept.

☀️ Math looked a little different yesterday for Mrs. Sturmers RES 1st Grade class! ☀️

We took our math lesson outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and make the most of our pavilion!

Sometimes a change of scenery is all it takes to make learning even more enjoyable! Our students enjoyed the fresh air while working through their math activities and learning together.

Who says you can’t have fun while doing math?!

14 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
1st grade students all sitting around under the pavilion working on their math worksheets.
1st grade students all sitting around under the pavilion working on their math worksheets.

🍁 Fall Break is Coming! 🍁

A reminder that there will be no school October 9–16, 2026 for Fall Break.

School will resume on Monday, October 19.

14 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Square fall-themed graphic announcing Fall Break. The design features autumn leaves and warm orange, yellow, and brown tones. Large text reads “FALL Break” with the dates “OCTOBER 9–16, 2026.” Additional text states that there will be no school October 9–16 and that school will resume Monday, October 19.
✨Take a Peek Thursday! ✨
Come take a peek inside our TRES & RES 3rd Grade Classrooms!

Our third graders are busy learning, exploring, creating, and growing every day!

Here’s a little glimpse of the learning happening in our classrooms!
14 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
3 girls sitting together, working on their worksheets.
Several boys working together on a project.
Several girls working on their worksheets.
A girl and a boy working on their white boards, trying to figure out a math problem.
A teacher holding a dry erase marker after writing math problems on the white board and explaining the problems to the students sitting in front of her.
4 students listening to the teacher, teach math, with their notebooks and pencils in front of them!
The teacher with a dry erase marker in her hand, after writing on the dry erase board, listening to her students question.
A boy examining his white board thinking about how to do the math problem.
6 boys listening and working on their white boards for a math lesson.
RES 3rd grade teacher sitting at a half moon table helping the students across from her.
SCHEDULED 2-HOUR DELAY TOMORROW
September 30, 2026

All North Central Parke Schools will be operating on a scheduled 2-hour delay.

All schools will begin 2 hours later than their normal start time. There will be no early drop off for preschoolers on 2 hour delay days. All preschoolers can be dropped off at the front door (doors open at 9:45.)
15 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A black-and-white graphic announcing a scheduled two-hour delay for all North Central Parke schools on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. It notes that there will be no early drop-off for preschoolers on two-hour delay days and that preschoolers may be dropped off at the front door when doors open at 9:45 a.m.
SCHEDULED 2-HOUR DELAY TOMORROW
September 30, 2026

All North Central Parke Schools will be operating on a scheduled 2-hour delay.

All schools will begin 2 hours later than their normal start time. There will be no early drop off for preschoolers on 2 hour delay days. All preschoolers can be dropped off at the front door (doors open at 9:45.)
16 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Scheduled 2-hour delay All North Central Parke School There will be now early Drop off for preschoolers on 2-hour delay days. All preschoolers can be dropped off at the front door (doors open at 9:45). Tomorrow September 30, 2026.