The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet in regular session Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7 PM in the RPHS Library. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Job Posting - Special Education Bus Aide - The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an aide on our special education bus. Duties include assisting students with entry and exit, properly securing students in seats with safety belts, and monitoring students throughout travel. If you have a heart to serve our students with disabilities, you may complete an application for employment here: https://form.jotform.com/81264420747153
Reminder: Picture retake day is tomorrow (Thursday) morning at RP. Forms are available in the office.
UPDATED LOCATION - The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet for hearings and consideration of resolutions on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7 PM. The location of the meeting has been changed. The Board will now meet in the Riverton Parke High School Library. The public is invited to attend.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7 PM in the Corporation Office to conduct two public hearings and consider two resolutions. The public is invited to attend.
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7 PM in the Corporation Office to conduct the first preliminary determination hearing regarding a proposed general obligation bond. The public is invited to attend and provide comment.
Reminder: FFA Food Drive Competition. Students - Bring in 5 food items, or donate $5 and earn a pink panther themed t-shirt (Pink-Out Game). Limited number of shirts, so please donate soon! This competition is between RP and PH. Winning school receives bragging rights and a new traveling trophy for the remainder of the year.
Reminder: Herff Jones will be at RP from 2:00-5:30pm to collect orders for Class Rings if you are interested. #goRP
Reminder: Herff Jones will be at RP from 2:00 -5:30pm collecting orders for Seniors. Minimum requirement is cap and gown order. #goRP
Senior Parents: Time to think about orders for May. Herff Jones will be at RP in person to receive your orders on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 2:00pm - 5:30pm. Minimum requirement will be cap and gown. Seniors received a presentation on this info on Monday. Please contact the school for additional info or additional order forms. Mark you calendar for Friday, May 23rd for Graduation @ 7:00pm. We are trying something new this year. #goRP.
Sophomores: If you plan to order a class ring, Herff Jones will be at RP in person to receive your orders on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 2:00pm - 5:30pm. All Sophomores received a presentation about this opportunity on Monday. Contact RP for additional Info. #goRP
Good Morning: This week is College Go Week. As part of that, IU Health will be visiting RP and landing on the school grounds in a helicopter on Tuesday @ 9:00am. Our JAG Teachers have made this opportunity possible. While they are here, IU will be presenting career information to our students. #GoRP.
The Indiana Immunization Coalition is organizing a health and resource fair in Parke County. The Parke County Health Fair will be at the Parke County Fairgrounds on October 30th from 4-7PM. All services offered are free to the participants and vendors. See the flyer for more information.
The September 11, 2024 and October 9, 2024 meetings of the Southwest Parke School Board will be held in the Riverton Parke High School Library. Both meetings begin at 7 PM. Members of the public are encouraged to attend School Board meetings to stay informed about the happenings of the school corporation.
Respiratory illnesses seem to be increasing at the moment, so please follow the CDC recommendations for safety. Please see the current flyer attached.
Picture Day is Wednesday. Go to www.strawbridge.net and enter Code FM452390 to order online. Paper forms have been delivered to students, and extra forms in the RP office. Have a great Monday!
We still have a lot of parents/guardians that have not filled out registration paperwork online. Students will not receive their school device until that is complete. Please go onto Harmony Family Access to complete your paperwork as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing all of the students tomorrow!
Reminder - 7th Grade Orientation tonight at 6:00pm. I can't wait to see everyone!
Update: 7th Grade Orientation will be on Monday, August 5th @ 6:00pm. The new construction is on schedule, but we will need a few more days to prepare the building for students. I hope to see everyone there!
An updated financial analysis regarding the proposed gym project is now viewable the school website. The updated analysis includes updated tax impact information that shows typical increases to home and commercial properties. The document may be seen here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/73/District/4625184/Aux_Gym_Prelim_Determination_3__072224.pdf