The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees has an immediate board vacancy (Florida Township). Applications for the vacant seat will be received until Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM. Please see the attached document for details regarding how to apply.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet tonight at 7 PM in the Corporation Office. The tentative agenda and public board packet are available at the following link:
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Effective July 1, 2026, the Southwest Parke Community School Corporation Board will have a vacancy for the Florida Township Representative. The Board invites individuals interested in serving the remainder of the term (through December 31, 2026) to apply for the position.
To apply for the position, please submit a letter that provides full contact information (name, address, township of residence, telephone number, email address) and includes responses to the following questions:
1. What is the role of a Board member?
2. Why do you want to be a Board member?
3. What experiences have prepared you for Board service?
4. Please detail your understanding of public school finance in Indiana.
Reference: https://www.in.gov/doe/school-operations/finance/
Reference: https://www.in.gov/doe/files/Public-School-Digest-2023-2025.pdf
5. Please detail your decision-making process for school-related matters.
6. If chosen to serve, what will your top three priorities be for the School Corporation?
7. Please read the Indiana School Boards Association Code of Ethics and affirm your willingness to abide by it.
Reference: https://www.isba-ind.org/uploads/1/1/9/2/119210664/isba_code_of_ethics.pdf
Letters must be received by 3:30 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 for full consideration. Letters may be submitted via USPS delivery, hand delivery to the office, or email to Philip T. Harrison, Ph.D. Superintendent at harrisonp@swparke.k12.in.us.
The Board will review applications in Executive Session on Monday, July 20, 2026.
The Board will interview selected candidates on Thursday, July 23, 2026 beginning at 6 PM.
The Board will appoint the selected candidate upon conclusion of the interviews during the Thursday, July 23, 2026 meeting.
To apply for the position, please submit a letter that provides full contact information (name, address, township of residence, telephone number, email address) and includes responses to the following questions:
1. What is the role of a Board member?
2. Why do you want to be a Board member?
3. What experiences have prepared you for Board service?
4. Please detail your understanding of public school finance in Indiana.
Reference: https://www.in.gov/doe/school-operations/finance/
Reference: https://www.in.gov/doe/files/Public-School-Digest-2023-2025.pdf
5. Please detail your decision-making process for school-related matters.
6. If chosen to serve, what will your top three priorities be for the School Corporation?
7. Please read the Indiana School Boards Association Code of Ethics and affirm your willingness to abide by it.
Reference: https://www.isba-ind.org/uploads/1/1/9/2/119210664/isba_code_of_ethics.pdf
Letters must be received by 3:30 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 for full consideration. Letters may be submitted via USPS delivery, hand delivery to the office, or email to Philip T. Harrison, Ph.D. Superintendent at harrisonp@swparke.k12.in.us.
The Board will review applications in Executive Session on Monday, July 20, 2026.
The Board will interview selected candidates on Thursday, July 23, 2026 beginning at 6 PM.
The Board will appoint the selected candidate upon conclusion of the interviews during the Thursday, July 23, 2026 meeting.
The Southwest Parke Community Building Corporation meets tonight at 6:30 PM in the Corporation Office.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees meets tonight at 7 PM in the Corporation Office. An Executive Session will follow.
The tentative agenda is attached for your review.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees meets tonight at 7 PM in the Corporation Office. An Executive Session will follow.
The tentative agenda is attached for your review.
***REVISED NOTICE OF MEETINGS***
The Southwest Parke Community Building Corporation will meet Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Corporation Office.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Corporation Office. An Executive Session will follow the meeting.
The Southwest Parke Community Building Corporation will meet Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Corporation Office.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Corporation Office. An Executive Session will follow the meeting.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation Office roof is being replaced today. Do not attempt to visit the office. You won't be able to get in. Please feel free to email or call if you need to reach corporation office staff.
The Southwest Parke Community Building Corporation will meet Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6 PM in the Corporation Office.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Corporation Office. An Executive Session will follow the Special Meeting.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Corporation Office. An Executive Session will follow the Special Meeting.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet tonight in public session at 7 PM in the Corporation Office. The tentative board packet containing financials and new business items may be viewed at: https://southwestparkein.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/school-board/public-packet/28155353
The meeting will be live-streamed for those who wish to view it.
The meeting will be live-streamed for those who wish to view it.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7 PM in the Corporation Office. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation Office will begin observing summer office hours Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The corporation office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM. The corporation office will be open Friday from 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM. Summer office hours will be in effect through Friday, July 31, 2026.
Celebration Schedule & Important Reminders
If siblings are attending any end of year celebrations, please call the office so we can notify teachers and ensure they return to class following the event.
Parent(s)/Guardians of 4th and 5th Grade Students - If you plan to take your student home after their Send Off, please call the school or send a note with your student.
Tuesday, May 19
12:15pm - 4th Grade Send Off
*Gym doors open at 11:45am.*
1:30pm - 5th Gade Send Off
*Gym doors open at 1:00pm OR the conclusion on the 4th grade event.*
6pm - 6th Grade Graduation
*Students should arrive by 5:30pm. Gym doors open at 5:30pm.*
Wednesday, May 20
9am - Pre-K Graduation
*Gym doors open at 8:30am.*
12pm - Kindergarten Graduation
*Gym doors open at 11:30am.*
After School until 5pm - Onward and Upward Party for Students in Grades 4-6
*Students must have permission slip to be able to stay.*
Thursday, May 21 - LAST DAY OF THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR!
2:15pm - Clap Out for Students in Grades 4-6
(Limited to parent(s)/guardian(s) and retired teachers)
We look forward to celebrating these special moments with our students and families!
If siblings are attending any end of year celebrations, please call the office so we can notify teachers and ensure they return to class following the event.
Parent(s)/Guardians of 4th and 5th Grade Students - If you plan to take your student home after their Send Off, please call the school or send a note with your student.
Tuesday, May 19
12:15pm - 4th Grade Send Off
*Gym doors open at 11:45am.*
1:30pm - 5th Gade Send Off
*Gym doors open at 1:00pm OR the conclusion on the 4th grade event.*
6pm - 6th Grade Graduation
*Students should arrive by 5:30pm. Gym doors open at 5:30pm.*
Wednesday, May 20
9am - Pre-K Graduation
*Gym doors open at 8:30am.*
12pm - Kindergarten Graduation
*Gym doors open at 11:30am.*
After School until 5pm - Onward and Upward Party for Students in Grades 4-6
*Students must have permission slip to be able to stay.*
Thursday, May 21 - LAST DAY OF THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR!
2:15pm - Clap Out for Students in Grades 4-6
(Limited to parent(s)/guardian(s) and retired teachers)
We look forward to celebrating these special moments with our students and families!
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation is seeking a full-time food service director. Please see the attached announcement for information regarding the position and how to apply.
At the last school board meeting the topic of rebranding the elementary school came up. We are wanting to get input to share with the board about how parents and community members feel about possible changes to the name, colors, and mascot. Please complete the survey using the link at your earliest convenience. Thanks. https://forms.gle/sJ9sGL1VYVmK5GLb8
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7 PM in the RPHS Cafeteria. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
The Montezuma Elementary School will host an open house on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. All community members are welcome to attend to walk the halls and reminisce.
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in Executive Session on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6 PM in the Corporation Office.
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in Executive Session on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The Executive Session will be held in the Corporation Office Boardroom.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet this evening - Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - at 7 PM in the RPHS Cafeteria. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
All Southwest Parke schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule today - Friday, March 6 - due to the dense fog advisory that is in place. Please be safe as you travel to school a little later this morning.
UPDATED STATUS NOTICE - All Southwest Parke schools have moved to a synchronous e-learning schedule for today - Monday, March 2, 2026. Please prepare to log on to your school e-learning site this morning. Please look for specific communication from your school shortly.