✨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!
29 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!
30 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.

30 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!
about 1 month 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! 🧡
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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?!

about 1 month 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.

about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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.)
about 1 month 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.)
about 1 month 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.
✨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!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A Team Tuesday staff spotlight graphic featuring Alexa Tyrell. The graphic has a dark gray textured background with large white “TEAM TUESDAY” text at the top and Alexa Tyrell’s name in white script. A white text box highlights Alexa’s 13th year with the school community. She is a graduate of Houghton College, now Houghton University, and SUNY Oswego. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her four children, reading, hiking, and taking naps. A “Fun Fact” box states that she was born and grew up in central New York State. A professional photo of Alexa appears on the right, with the Rockville Elementary School logo and her title, “Preschool Teacher,” below.
Reminder: Scheduled 2-Hour Delay

THIS WEEK
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A gray graphic with a black megaphone icon above bright yellow text announcing a scheduled two-hour delay for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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 Friday September 25 were: Emmett Hensley, Wren Mahaurin, Madayla Petty, Emmett Maston, Reese Morgan, Everleigh Griffiths, Arlee Overpeck, Brynn Gordon, GP Ferreira, Ellie Steele, Ada Wilson, Barret Leatherman, Aida Hicks, Izabella Cotten, Shepard Clapp, River Stewart, Navirah Barker, Sawyer McCrory, Delilah Leclerc, Hank Jeffries, Kolton Johnson, Phoenix Cagle, Ryker Pettis, Abigail Estell.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Mrs. VanDeusen's Character Builder Award winners for september 25, pose for a photo in front of the hand made construction worker background.
🙌 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?

Last Friday our very own RES Student Council piloted HIGH FIVE FRIDAY!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
2 RES Student council members high five the elementary students as they walk into school for High Five Friday!
2 RES Student council members high five the elementary students as they walk into school for High Five Friday!
Students walking up the sidewalk, after their high fives for High Five Friday, to enter the building.
3 RES Student council members high five the elementary students as they walk into school for High Five Friday!
3 RES Student council members high five the elementary students as they walk into school for High Five Friday!
3 RES Student council members high five the elementary students as they walk into school for High Five Friday!
3 RES Student council members high five the elementary students as they walk into school for High Five Friday!
We are so excited to welcome our new Rockville Elementary School Student Council Members! These students will be joining our returning members 5th grade members to serve our school as leaders this year!! Keep up the great work! 💙🤍
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
New RES Student Council Members posing for a photo.
🎶 CALLING ALL PARKE HERITAGE, ROCKVILLE & TURKEY RUN ALUMNI! 🎶

Were you ever a member of the band at Parke Heritage, Rockville, or Turkey Run High School? We’d love to have you join us for a special Homecoming performance on Friday, September 25th!

We’re inviting alumni and community members to come back and perform alongside the Parke Heritage High School Band during the Homecoming Game! It’s a great opportunity to reconnect, make some memories, and celebrate the tradition of music in our community.

Interested in participating? Please contact Mr. Guerra at:

📧 guerran@ncp.k12.in.us
📞 (765) 569-4136

When reaching out, please provide:
• Your name
• Year you graduated
• Instrument you played
• Your best method of contact for additional information and music

Come back, pick up your instrument, and make some music with us! We hope to see lots of alumni in the stands—and on the field—September 25th!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Black-and-white promotional graphic inviting Parke Heritage, Rockville, and Turkey Run High School band alumni and community members to perform with the Parke Heritage High School Band at the Homecoming Game on Friday, September 25th. The design features a large wolf mascot, musical notes and staff lines, paint-brush textures, and bold athletic-style lettering. Text encourages former band members to join the band and says, “Once a Band Member, Always a Part of the Beat!” Contact information for Mr. Guerra is provided, along with a request for interested participants to provide their name, graduation year, instrument played, and preferred contact method.
Reminder: 2-Hour Delay
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A gray graphic featuring a wolf mascot pointing to a white text box. The graphic announces a scheduled two-hour delay for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and reminds viewers not to forget the delay.
✨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!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Team Tuesday graphic featuring Cassie Purcell, a RES Title I Teacher at Rockville Elementary School. The graphic includes Cassie’s professional photo, a biography noting her third year with NCPC, her enjoyment of spending time with her husband, dogs, family, and friends, and her education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. A fun fact shares that her classroom this year was the same classroom she attended in second grade. Rockville Elementary School is identified at the bottom.
✨College GO! Week is Coming to RES starting TOMORROW! ✨

Get ready to show off your school spirit and celebrate College GO! Week, September 21–25! 🎉

Students can join in on our fun dress-up days all week long:

Monday: Favorite College/Trade School Day
Tuesday: Trades Tuesday
Wednesday: When I Grow Up Wednesday
Thursday: Take Care of Your Community Thursday
Friday: School Spirit Day!

We can’t wait to see our students participate, dream big, and show us their future goals!

Which day are you most excited for? Let’s make College GO! Week a fun one!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A colorful College GO! Week spirit day schedule graphic on a dark teal background. The graphic announces dress-up days for September 21–25. Monday is Favorite College/Trade School Day, encouraging students to wear favorite college apparel. Tuesday is Trades Tuesday, encouraging students to dress as a trade worker such as a construction worker or farmer. Wednesday is When I Grow Up Wednesday, encouraging students to dress as their future dream job. Thursday is Take Care of Your Community Thursday, encouraging students to dress as a community helper such as a police officer or healthcare professional. Friday is School Spirit Day, encouraging students to show North Central Parke school spirit. Each day is displayed in a brightly colored box with related illustrations, including a college jersey, hard hat, briefcase, bandages, and school spirit clothing.