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.)
27 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.
✨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!
27 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
A “Meet Your Teacher” graphic featuring Mary Westbrook, an Instructional Assistant. The graphic uses a white background with red, black, and light blue decorative accents and Amistad-themed imagery. A photo of Mary appears in the upper left, while her name and position are displayed prominently near the top. The graphic includes an “All About Me” section stating that Mary’s husband is Derrick, she has two daughters named Ally and Lily, and her family has two dogs, one cat, and six goats. It also notes that she is a cosmetologist and that family is the most important thing to her. A “Favorites” section lists Pepsi, summer, camping, Peach Sour Patch, Alani Peach, vacations, and cooking. Contact information, including her school email address and phone number, is provided at the bottom.
Weekly Schedule
September 28-October 3
28 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Weekly Parke Heritage Middle School calendar graphic for September 28–October 3. The graphic features the Parke Heritage Middle School logo in the center, with school activities and reminders listed on the left and athletic schedules on the right. Activities include Triple Day, House Colors Day, a planned two-hour delay, fall break information, National School Safety Week, Red Ribbon Week, picture retakes, and other classroom and school events. Athletic schedules include 7th/8th grade volleyball, 6th grade volleyball, football, and cross country, with dates, locations, and game times provided. The graphic also directs families to follow the Parke Heritage Middle School Facebook page for schedule updates.
🏈 THROWBACK NIGHT! 🏈

A night to honor our roots and celebrate our pride! ❤️💙

Thank you to everyone who came out and made Throwback Night special! From the TR jerseys and Rox letter jackets to school spirit, it was a great night celebrating the history and traditions that make our community special.

Check out some photos from the game below!
28 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
PHMS Football Players standing around in their Rox Warriors Jerseys (half red and half blue) during the Throwback game.
PHMS football players and opposing team running at each other during a play.
PHMS Football players discussing a play, getting ready to get in stance for the game.
The referee and 2 PHMS football Players during the game.
PHMS Cheerleaders and Football Players posed for a photo in front of the scoreboard with a score of Wolves 45 and Guests 0.
PHMS Cheerleaders and Football Players lined up in their ROX and Warrior uniforms with their hands on their hearts for the national anthem.
Cheerleader in ROX and Warrior uniforms huddled together listening to their cheer coach.
Cheerleader in Rockville ROX uniform and Cheerleader in Turkey Run Warriors uniform, cheering at the Throwback Game.
🎉 Organization Boot Camp Complete! 🎉

Mrs. Lorenze’s 6th Grade College & Careers classes have officially completed their Organization Boot Camp! Over the past several weeks, students have been learning and practicing skills to help them stay organized both in and out of the classroom. They’ve worked on organizing materials and ideas, using planners and calendars, managing their time, prioritizing tasks, creating checklists, planning ahead, and developing strategies to stay organized long-term.

These are skills we hope will help them become more independent, prepared, and successful students throughout middle school and beyond!
28 days ago, North Central Parke Schools
Students from Mrs. Lorenze's 6th Grade College and Careers class pose for a photo with their certificates from Organization Boot Camp.
Students from Mrs. Lorenze's 6th Grade College and Careers class pose for a photo with their certificates from Organization Boot Camp.
Reminder: Scheduled 2-Hour Delay

THIS WEEK
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
28 days 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.
"Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That"

Parke Heritage Middle School staff surprised the students with a Staff Dolly Dress up day to celebrate 9-2-5 (9-25)!

Don't worry, the students get to join in on the "Dolly Fun" with "DROP EVERYTHING AND READ at 2:30!!

Thank you DOLLY for inspiring generations through music, literacy, imagination, and kindness...
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Parke Heritage Middle School Principal and Turkey Run Elementary School Principal are dressed as Dolly Parton for a staff dress up day.
Middle School Staff that participated in Dress like Dolly Day line up and pose for a photo in front of the Parke Heritage Mural in the Middle School gym.
✨Making a Difference ✨
Each of our Middle school students have the opportunity to go to the food pantry at least twice a year to volunteer, gaining them volunteer hours!
1st hour students will rotate going every Tuesday!
Through their time, teamwork, and willingness to serve others, our students are learning that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our community.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
2 students leaning on a cart full of canned green beans while posing for a photo and one student in the background posing for the photo also.
4 students packaging eggs at the food pantry with one adult supervising and another adult in the background working.
3 students standing around a counter posing for the photo while one adult shows them their next task.
One student holding a box, another student grabbing a box off a shelf and another student working in the background.
One student putting cold items away in the refrigerator.
Two adults in the background working, 2 students unpacking boxes and one adult supervising the students.
3 students packaging eggs while an adult supervises. 3 students and an adult in the background working.
3 students unpacking boxes and filling shelves with an adult supervising.
One student walking through, 2 students unpacking soda, and one adult supervising.
🎶 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.
See You at the Pole is an annual global day of student prayer held on the fourth Wednesday of September. Yesterday morning our Parke Heritage Middle School students met at the pole to join in prayer!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Parke Heritage Middle School Students gather around the pole to pray for annual global day of See You at the Pole.
Parke Heritage Middle School Reveur had pancakes in pajamas and they enjoyed every minute of it!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
One student smiles for a photo with his empty pancake plate in front of him.
One student smiling for a photo with her fork in a pancake and another student is day dreaming with her fork also stuck in her pancake.
5 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
4 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
3 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
Students line up to get food while others stand behind the table to serve them.
7 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
3 students smile for a photo with their pancake plate in front of them.
Our Parke Heritage Middle School Bindi BBQ was a blast! We tie dyed, had dinner and played kickball!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
A parent and 2 students collaborating about tie-dying their shirts at the Bindi BBQ.
A parent and a student helping roll shirts to tie-dye at the Bindi BBQ.
2 students rolling their shirts to tie-dye them at the Bindi BBQ.
9 students standing and sitting in a circle tie-dying their shirts at the Bindi BBQ.
8 students sitting in a circle tie-dying their shirts at the Bindi BBQ.
Student rolling her shirt to tie-dye it at the Bindi BBQ.
📸SCHOOL PICTURES — IMPORTANT INFORMATION! 📸

School picture packets were handed out to Parke Heritage Middle School students today!

*Didn’t receive a packet?
If your student did not receive a picture packet, please check your email for instructions on how to access and download the digital images.

*Picture Retakes — October 7th
If your student needs a retake, the original picture packet must be returned on retake day.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Graphic for Parke Heritage Middle School featuring a black, white, and silver design with a camera, film strips, Polaroid-style photos, and the school wolf mascot. Large text at the top reads “PARKE HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL” with “Pictures” prominently displayed below. The graphic explains that school picture packets were handed out today, provides instructions to check email for digital download information if a packet was not received, and states that picture retakes will be October 7th. Students needing retakes must return their original picture packet on retake day. The graphic closes with a thank-you message and the phrase “One Pack. A Lifetime of Memories.”
✨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
Meet Your Teacher graphic featuring De Householder, an Art teacher in Amistad House. The graphic includes De’s professional photo and information about her Amistad House affiliation, described as a house of friendship, kindness, generosity, and love. Her interests include Disney, reading, traveling, watercolor painting, weightlifting, and Pilates. Her favorites include Disney, pink and purple, Dr Pepper Zero, dark chocolate, and fantasy books. Contact information is provided for De Householder.
Tonight, September 22 at 5:30pm. (PH MIDDLE SCHOOL)

We will be serving hotdogs, hamburgers, and chips at the Isibindi BBQ. Parents are welcome to join in on the Bindi fun! We will also be golfing a kick ball game!

about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Flyer with a leopard-print background and cream center panel. Text announces an “ISBINDI BBQ & TIE DYE PARTY” on September 22, 2026, right after school until 5:30 PM at PH Middle School. A green grill graphic appears at the bottom.
Weekly Schedule
September 21-September 26
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Graphic for Parke Heritage Middle School featuring the school logo in the center and a weekly schedule for September 21–26. The left side lists school activities and events, including food pantry collections, FFA activities, screenings, photos, and a planned two-hour delay. The right side lists athletic schedules for boys’ tennis, 7th/8th grade volleyball, 6th grade volleyball, and football, with dates, opponents, locations, and start times. The graphic also notes Triple T Day every Tuesday and House Colors Day every Wednesday and encourages families to follow the Parke Heritage Middle School Facebook page for schedule updates.
✨A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR NORTH CENTRAL PARKE COMMUNITY AND PARKE HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL! ✨

We are incredibly proud to announce that Parke Heritage Middle School has been selected as a recipient of the Indiana Department of Education’s Next Generation School Improvement Grant (Next Gen SIG) – Cohort 6!

This is no small achievement! The Next Gen SIG is an extremely competitive grant opportunity. This year, the Indiana Department of Education received 45 applications from eligible schools, with each application evaluated by independent reviewers.

Less than 1% of Indiana schools will ever receive this prestigious grant.

Parke Heritage Middle School was awarded up to $250,000 in planning funds to support its focus on Personalized/Differentiated Instruction, with Empower serving as the school’s expert partner.

This will be followed by an implementation phase, in which Parke Heritage Middle School will have the opportunity to utilize up to $2.5 million in additional funding to support the implementation of its school improvement plan.

Through this partnership, Parke Heritage Middle School will have access to specialized expertise, strategic guidance, and expert support as we work to develop and implement meaningful strategies designed to better meet the individual needs of our students.

This grant provides an incredible opportunity to strengthen instruction, expand educational opportunities, and help ensure our students receive the support they need to succeed.

Congratulations to the Parke Heritage Middle School staff, students, families, and everyone who played a role in this incredible accomplishment!

We are excited to see where this opportunity takes our school and our students!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
Document from the Indiana Department of Education dated September 11, 2026, titled “Next Generation School Improvement Grant Awards.” It explains the grant program, funding structure, application process, and award process. The document states that 45 applications were received from eligible schools and that applications were reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. The page includes the Indiana Department of Education logo and contact information at the bottom.
Second page of an Indiana Department of Education document listing schools receiving Next Generation School Improvement Grant awards. A table includes the school corporation, participating schools, intervention priority, expert partner, and planning dollars for the 2026–27 school year. The listed recipients include Brownstown Central Community School Corporation, School City of Hammond, and Shoals Community School Corporation. The page includes the Indiana Department of Education logo and agency contact information.
Third page of the Indiana Department of Education grant award document. The table continues with award recipients, including North Central Parke Community School Corporation and Parke Heritage Middle School. North Central Parke Community School Corporation is listed with an intervention priority of “Personalized/Differentiated Instruction,” Empower as the expert partner, and up to $250,000 in planning dollars. The table lists total planning awards of up to $2.3 million. Contact information for Georgia Watson is provided near the bottom.
✨ College GO! Week is coming to PHMS! ✨

Get ready for a week of fun, school spirit, and celebrating your future! Join us September 21–25 as we dress up for a different theme each day:

🎩 Monday: Hats Off to Your Future — Wear your favorite hat!
😎 Tuesday: Your Future Is Bright — Wear neon and/or sunglasses!
🏠 Wednesday: 4 Houses, 1 Family — Wear your best House gear!
🎓 Thursday: College Spirit — Wear your college or career gear!
🐺 Friday: Wolf Pride! — Wear your Parke Heritage gear!

⭐ Don’t forget: Sign up in the office each day you dress up for service hours!

Let’s show our spirit and celebrate our bright futures!
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
College GO! Week flyer for PHMS, September 21–25, listing daily dress-up themes: Monday hats, Tuesday neon/sunglasses, Wednesday House gear, Thursday college or career gear, and Friday Parke Heritage gear. Students are reminded to sign up in the office each day for service hours.
Wednesday, FFA Members competed at the Regional Livestock Skillathon contest at the Boone County fairgrounds. The team consisting of Couy Berry, Hayes Witty, Bodie Thornton and Ellyrae Rader were 8th Overall team out of 46th teams! Couy was also 16th Overall Individual out of 148! The team consisting of Greyson McMullen, Blaine Thornton, Carter Chapman, and Keegan Shields were 15th Overall. Also competing yesterday were Ally Westbrook, Kennedy Mager, Emmery Lorenze, Oakley Lorenze, Mallory David, Bella Stone and Jack Wrightsman.
about 1 month ago, North Central Parke Schools
FFA Members pose for a photo, in front of the Parke Heritage Mid Bus, for the Regional Livestock Skillaton Contest that took place at Boone County Fairgrounds.