Calendar Update and Future Closure Info:
With our recent closures, the following flex and make up days will be used. Please mark your calendar and plan to be in school as follows:
Monday, February 19, 2024 - In Session - Make up day from January 15, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024 - In Session - Make up day from January 16, 2024
Friday, May 24, 2024 - In Session - Make up day from January 19, 2024
The state allows us three e-learning days per year. One will be April 8, 2024 for the eclipse. We will prepare e-learning plans for two additional days should weather closures be necessary in the future.
All Southwest Parke Schools will be closed today - Friday, January 19, 2024. This day will be made up by adding one day at the end of the year. Please be safe today!
All Southwest Parke Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow - Wednesday, January 17th. Please bundle up and be safe!
All Southwest Parke Schools will be closed tomorrow - Tuesday, January 16 - due to the extreme cold and extreme wind chills. This day will be made up on Friday, March 15. Please continue to bundle up and be safe if you must be out and about.
Late Announcement: The wind chill advisory continues through noon tomorrow. As such, all Southwest Parke Schools will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024. This day will be made up on Monday, February 19, 2024. Please be safe!
The extreme cold and extreme wind chills are expected to persist into tomorrow morning. As such, all Southwest Parke Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow - Monday, January 15, 2024. Please bundle up your students before sending them out tomorrow! Be safe!!
Public Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Southwest Parke Community School Corporation
November 3, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. at the administration building at 4851 South Coxville Road, Montezuma, IN 47862
The School Board will host a meeting to discuss the terms of the tentative agreement of the teacher collective bargaining agreement, which will be posted at https://www.swparke.k12.in.us/ no less than 72 hours before the meeting.
Job Opening - Certified Special Education Teacher - The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation seeks a full-time special education teacher for Montezuma Elementary School. Qualified candidates are invited to complete the application at https://form.jotform.us/70934380547158. Please direct questions to building Principal Mr. Emmert or Superintendent Dr. Harrison.
Job Opening - Southwest Parke Community School Corporation has an opening for a full-time custodian at Montezuma Elementary School. Anticipated start date is November 10, 2023. Please complete the application at https://form.jotform.us/70934380547158. Please direct questions to the building Principal Mr. Emmert or to the Superintendent Dr. Harrison.
Friday, September 29, 2023 - The Southwest Parke Corporation Office will experience periodic closures throughout the day as personnel attend meetings off site. Please call before making the trip so that you are sure someone is present to assist you. As always, you may leave voice messages or emails for office personnel. Have a great day!
Reminder: 8th Grade field trip is tomorrow to Duke Energy "Wetlands"! The students will need a packed lunch in a disposable bag, extra shoes and a water bottle.
Reminder: Herff Jones Reps will be at RP from 2:00pm-6:00pm today for all Senior Orders. Caps/Gowns need to be ordered ASAP. Please call the school for additional details. #goRP
Class of 2024 Reminder: Herff Jones reps. will be here on Monday, Sept. 25 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm to take orders for cap/gown/senior items. Please call RP for any questions. #goRP
Reminder: School Picture Day is Monday, Sept. 18th. Extra forms available in the office, or visit the Riverton Parke Facebook Page to pay online. #GoRP
Rosedale Elementary will be OPEN tomorrow - Thursday, August 31. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school!
Rosedale Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30, 2023, due to plumbing issues that will not allow for occupancy. All other schools in the corporation will be open and run as usual. Rosedale picture day for will be rescheduled.
Reminder: RP 7th Grade Orientation will be Aug. 3 @ 6:00pm. We hope to see everyone! Have a great Friday.
The Corporation Office will close at 12:30 PM today - Monday, July 10, 2023 - to accommodate off-site obligations of personnel. The Corporation Office will reopen Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet in Executive Session Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 6 PM. The Executive Session will be held in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(2) for discussion of strategy with respect to litigation. Please remember that Executive Sessions are closed to the public. The next public meeting of the Board will be Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7 PM.
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation is saddened to learn of the passing of a Riverton Parke Student. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Counselors will be available at the Montezuma Elementary School Library today from 3PM until 5 PM for students and staff who wish to speak with someone. There will also be a candlelight vigil at the Montezuma Independent Baptist Church this evening at 8 PM. All are welcome to attend.