#PikeProud - Week of 4-28-25

On April 26th, two Pike High School students, Katie DeaKyne and Chase Shurn, were presented with the YMCA’s Monster Meeting Scholarship. Katie was the first-place winner, and Chase was the 2nd runner up. According to the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis’ announcement: Katie plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to earn her bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Gender Studies. From there, she will complete a one-year accelerated master’s program before pursuing a law degree focused on women’s rights to advocate for policy change. Chase will major in psychology at Wabash College. When asked about his decision, Chase shared: “I find the study of the human brain—how it reacts and processes decisions—fascinating. As an athlete, mental health plays a huge role in both well-being and performance.” Katie was also recently awarded the NFL Players Association's Professional Athletes Foundation Scholarship Award. The scholarship was awarded to one female and one male student in the city. Eligible students were required to be athletes with a 4.0+ GPA, who demonstrated a dedication to academics, athletics, community service, and school involvement. Photo courtesy of Lisa DeaKyne   Please join us in congratulating our Pike High School Boys Track and Field team for winning the MIC Championship! They had a tremendous showing, outscoring an impressive Lawrence North team by 3.5 points on Wednesday, April 30th.   Friendly Reminder - Register your Returning Student Before May 9th The returning student registration window for the 2025-2026 school year is open. All current PK-11th grade Pike students must register by May 9, 2025, to assist us in preparing for proper resources and staffing for the upcoming school year. In addition, if you have an incoming kindergarten student, remember to enroll your student as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://bit.ly/RegisterPike for additional information. Thank you for your assistance and support.   Congratulations to seniors Juwon Adeyiolu and Julian Contreras on receiving the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship from Meridian Hills Country Club. Established in 1930, this scholarship covers full tuition and housing costs for up to 4 years and has an estimated value of $125,000. Juwon will be attending Purdue University and majoring in Computer Science. Julian will be attending Indiana University and majoring in Business Management.  Courtesy of Principal Wolley   We are excited to share that the Indianapolis Colts' Kicking the Stigma will join us for our 2025 Mental Health Fair, which will provide an opportunity for Pike students, families, educators, and community organizations to come together to highlight mental wellness. The MSD of Pike Township’s 2025 Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors, who will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. Participating Vendors Include: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Covering Kids & Families, Future Promises, Kids Voice, IYG, Pike Township Trustee's Office, CareSource, Marion County Coroner's Office, Raising Baselines Mental Health Services, Cornerstone, Indiana Latino Institute, Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, Franciscan Health, Flanner House Morning Star Wellness Center, Family Links, Center for Leadership Development, Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Bloom Project, Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide, Nicotine Free Community, Girl Scouts of America, 211, Centers of Wellness for Urban Women, Indy Champions, Being Pretty, Impact Her Mentoring & Coaching, Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Pike HIgh School Culinary Arts, Pike Red Zone Food Pantry, Chartwells, KayLeo Farm, The Pike Farmers Market, Gleaners Food Bank, Cummins Mental Health, Pike Social Workers, Brooke's Place, The Well Counseling Group, Greater Purpose Counseling, Love That Relationship, Soul Care Coaching, Ellie Mental Health, Studio G, Indianapolis Healthplex, YMCA, Pike High School Bring Change to Mind, Key Club, PGSA, Best Buddies, Well Read Devils, and PAC, The Chris Center, PHS Animal Science's Petting Zoo, L.C. Young, and the MSD of Pike Township Board of Education   Congratulations to Kellen Eder, who won the Boys Golf Marion County Runner-Up in the Marion County Tournament at the Sarah Shank Golf Course on April 28th. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   Congratulations to senior Marvin Bankhead, who received a full tuition scholarship to the University of Indianapolis. Pictured here with his mother, father, and Principal Wolley, Marvin plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.  Courtesy of Principal Wolley   Our Pike High School JV Baseball team is having an incredible season. They tied an undefeated record dating back to 1966. Photos courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   After being selected as the IndyStar's Track & Field Athlete of the Week last week, Jai Brown went on to have a tremendous showing at the MIC Outdoor Championship on Wednesday, April 30th. Jai is the MIC Champion and new school record holder in the 100M Hurdles, breaking a record that’s been held for 40 years! Graphic courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   Students in Mr. McClain's class at Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center recently celebrated the culmination of their "Alpha Buddies 3" project with a “Draft Party.” Each student was assigned a letter of the alphabet and asked to brainstorm 3–4 words beginning with that letter. They also created an “About the Author” page to highlight some of their favorite things. "This book is more than just fun," Mr. McClain said. It reflects the foundational skills we’ve been building all year: recognizing letters, writing them, using letter sounds to make words, and expressing ideas through pictures and words. It’s a celebration of their growth and creativity, and a one-of-a-kind keepsake from their time in class." The event was also an opportunity to honor a special member of the classroom community: cadet teacher Kywaun Wood, a senior at Pike High School with aspirations of becoming an educator. “This fall, he’ll be attending Indiana State University, and we know he’ll be a phenomenal addition to the world of education,” said Mr. McClain. “His positivity, dedication, and ability to connect with our youngest learners have made a lasting impact. We are so proud of him!” Courtesy of Terrell McClain   We are excited to welcome our new kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year at the MSD of Pike Township Kindergarten Expo! Visit your elementary school on Thursday, May 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to gather information, meet the staff, and tour the building. To save time, families are encouraged to complete the enrollment application beforehand at bit.ly/EnrollPike.   Last week, Deer Run Elementary School took the time to celebrate a few of our bus drivers and thank them for "carrying our precious cargo" to and from school. Courtesy of Principal Graham   2025 Red Devil Dash The Pike Distance Devils, in conjunction with Pike Township Wellness, presents the 2025 Red Devil Dash on the morning of May 17, 2025. This year's race features two distances for your racing pleasure - 1K & 5K. The race will be held on the Pike Township Cross Country course located behind Eastbrook Elementary.  Pike students will be asked to donate a canned good for the Pike Pantry for their entry fee if they are able. Race organizers ask that you please register all children planning to run. Participants must be registered in order to receive a t-shirt and participant medal. Children’s registration fee will be $0.00. The entry fee for adults is $25. Register and find additional information at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/REDDEVILDASH   Congratulations to our Pike High School Prelude and Philharmonic Orchestras for earning Gold ratings at the ISSMA Organizational Contest on April 26th. Philharmonic Orchestra also earned a Gold in sight reading. Courtesy of Pike High School Orchestras   No matter where you live, you belong in Pike! The MSD of Pike Township will have the exceptional educational opportunities offered to children in Pike Township made available to all students during the 2025-2026 school year. Learn More & Apply: https://www.pike.k12.in.us/enrollment/out-of-district-transfer   CLD Programs & Services The Center for Leadership Development's mission is to foster the advancement of minority youth in Central Indiana as future professional, business, and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment. A list of their programs and services can be found on the organization's website. Flyers for some of their upcoming programming can also be found on our website under the designated link in our Parent Resource Center. Please note: Except for review to ensure compliance of these materials with the policies of the Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana (the “District”), the views expressed in these materials as well as any programs, activities or events which may be described herein have not been sponsored, endorsed, approved or otherwise reviewed by the District, the Superintendent of the District (the “Superintendent”) or any other personnel of the District (collectively, “Personnel”). Furthermore, the District, the Superintendent and the Personnel are not responsible for the content of these materials, and have NO responsibility for administering or supervising any of the programs, activities or events which may be described herein.   Excellence in Action The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards.   2024-2025 Application Income-Based Assistance Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. Have a wonderful weekend! [Friday, May 2 at 4:22 PM]

Friday, May 02 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 4-21-25

Pike High School Celebrates National Honor Society Induction On Monday, April 21st, Pike High School proudly hosted its National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony, honoring 106 outstanding students for their academic excellence. The event, held in the Pike Performing Arts Center, was organized by Pike High School educators and NHS sponsors, Mary Sims and Caleb Wakefield. To maintain their membership and earn graduation honor cords, inducted students must uphold a weighted GPA of 3.5 and complete community service requirements, which consist of 30 volunteer hours for juniors and 50 hours for sophomores. This year, a total of 282 sophomores and juniors met the criteria to be invited to join the National Honor Society. Eligibility is based on a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and a recommendation from one or more teachers, reflecting not only academic achievement but also strong character and commitment to service.   Register your Returning Student Now The returning student registration window for the 2025-2026 school year is open. All current PK-11th grade Pike students must register by May 9, 2025, to assist us in preparing for proper resources and staffing for the upcoming school year. In addition, if you have an incoming kindergarten student, remember to enroll your student as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://bit.ly/RegisterPike for additional information. Thank you for your assistance and support.   Dr. Young recently sat down to talk to our Director of Facilities and Security, Mr. Clatyton Gruber, to discuss ongoing projects and updates in the MSD of Pike Township.   Best Buddies Friendship Walk Our Pike High School Best Buddies will be participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on Sunday, April 27th. The event, which will be held at Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington Street, will feature family-friendly activities for all walkers starting at 9AM, including a DJ, face painting, caricature artist, bounce houses, yard games, friendship bracelet making, and more. A lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers will also be provided for free of charge, following the walk.  EVENT SCHEDULE Check-in: 9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies: 10:20 AM Walk Begins: 10:40 AM Entertainment & Festivities: Until 1:00 PM You may register to join them and/or make a monetary donation to support our PHS Best Buddies team here. Since 2009, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk has been the leading event in the country, raising funds and awareness for the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).   Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, April 28th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.     PHS Student Selected to Receive NFLPA Scholarship Please join us in congratulating Kathryn DeaKyne, who was awarded the NFL Players Association's Professional Athletes Foundation Scholarship Award. The scholarship was awarded to one female and one male student in the city. Eligible students were required to be athletes with a 4.0+ GPA, who demonstrated a dedication to academics, athletics, community service, and school involvement. Photo Courtesy of Geneo Riley, NFLPA   The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family.   Congratulations to Jai Brown, who was nominated for and appears to be well-positioned to become the IndyStar's Track & Field Athlete of the Week. Per the IndyStar, "Jai Brown, Pike: Brown, a sophomore, has already established herself as one of Indiana's best in the 110 hurdles. She won the event at Lafayette Jeff's Sprinters Showcase in 15.00 and at a tri-meet against Carmel and Ben Davis in 14.78. This comes after an 11th-place finish at the IHSAA outdoor track and field championship last season." As if that were not enough, Jai is also the 60M hurdles MIC Champion. Photo courtesy of Pike Track & Field   On Tuesday, our Pike High School Football Team celebrated a college signing day for 7 of our student-athletes. Please join us in congratulating: Logan Young - Texas College Pierce Collins - University of Findlay Ife Adeoba - University of Saint Francis Dejaun Elliott - University of Saint Francis Chase Shurn - Wabash College Julian Ward - Franklin College Dohnavin Ward - Franklin College   Thanks to our partners at Resilient Pike, on April 9th, students at every school throughout the district had the opportunity to plant a tree again this year and learn more about how they help our health and benefit our community. On Tuesday, April 22nd, Pike High School hosted its Earth Day celebration, which featured several student clubs and community partners. In addition to providing guests with an opportunity to learn about caring for the planet and enjoy time in nature, the event was a wonderful opportunity to interact with the animals from our Advanced Life Science, fish, and explore our beautiful Outdoor Lab.   No matter where you live, you belong in Pike! The MSD of Pike Township will have the exceptional educational opportunities offered to children in Pike Township made available to all students during the 2025-2026 school year. Learn More & Apply: https://www.pike.k12.in.us/enrollment/out-of-district-transfer   Our Pike High School Girls Tennis team's season is off to a tremendous start. Their record is currently 4-1, and they've defeated two of the MIC teams they've played 5-0.   We are excited to welcome our new kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year at the MSD of Pike Township Kindergarten Expo! Visit your elementary school on Thursday, May 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to gather information, meet the staff, and tour the building. To save time, families are encouraged to complete the enrollment application beforehand at bit.ly/EnrollPike.   The Pike Township Educational Foundation is currently accepting nominations for its Champion Teacher Award. We encourage you to take a few minutes to show your appreciation for the amazing work our teachers do by nominating one of our deserving educators for the PTEF Champion Teacher of the Year here. Nominations are due by Monday, April 28th. The PTEF Champion Teacher will be awarded a crystal apple and a check for $500.   Our Pike High School Boys Golf team is currently undefeated after a series of impressive team and individual performances. Of particular note was their April 22nd win against Warren Central, where they celebrated a team score of 169 — their lowest team total of the season so far. Congratulations also go to Kellen Eder, who earned his 3rd medalist of the season on April 23rd.   2025 Red Devil Dash The Pike Distance Devils in conjunction with Pike Township Wellness presents the 2025 Red Devil Dash on the morning of May 17, 2025. This year's race features two distances for your racing pleasure - 1K & 5K. The race will be held on the Pike Township Cross Country course located behind Eastbrook Elementary.  Pike students will be asked to donate a canned good for the Pike Pantry for their entry fee if they are able. Race organizers ask that you please register all children planning to run. Participants must be registered in order to receive a t-shirt and participant medal. Children’s registration fee will be $0.00. The entry fee for adults is $25. Register and find additional information at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/REDDEVILDASH   2024 -2027 Strategic Plan The MSD of Pike Township’s current Strategic Plan was developed by engaging the Pike community: teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents/family, and community members (alumni, nonprofit leaders, employers, and residents).  Individuals who expressed interest in being part of the process were invited to participate in a focus group. A total of 20 focus groups, conducted in both English and Spanish, were held. The feedback we received from those focus groups, community prioritization meetings, and meetings with the Board of Education was used to help the leadership team identify key priorities that form the basis of the strategic plan.  Our 2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan, updates, and overviews are available on our district website, msdpike.org.   Excellence in Action The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards.   2024-2025 Application Income-Based Assistance Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday, Apr 25 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 4-14-25

Above & Beyond Awards At a recent meeting, the Board had the privilege of presenting Victoria Miller, who teaches Art at College Park Elementary School (CPES), with the Superintendent's Above & Beyond Award. Principal Botsford shared, "Her passion for the arts is obvious as it can be seen within her students as well. Miss Miller is able to create a caring environment that promotes learning through the arts amongst her students. Miss Miller has built strong relationships with all of her current students and maintains her relationships with students she had in the past as she works to keep in touch with them and their families... Miss Miller is always willing to step up and help when needed as well. Her incredible bulletin boards can be found in our intermediate and primary hallways and provide motivation to our students. This year, Miss Miller entered student artwork into the Holliday Park Art Show, allowing for the incredible work of our students to be admired by the community. Miss Miller’s eye for detail and hard work ensure student artwork is posted and that all of our students know they are incredible artists. Miss Miller dedicates time (before and after school) to supporting students and families to provide an engaging learning environment at College Park Elementary." The Board also presented the Superintendent's Above & Beyond Award to Angela Suski, who serves as a Reading Interventionist at Snacks Crossing Elementary School (SCES). Principal Jones shared, "Ms. Suski was selected to receive this award for her dedication, compassion, and inspiration to students and to staff. She continuously goes the extra mile and pushes the leadership team to reach their potential. She does not shy away from a challenge, but sees challenges as opportunities. Anything I ask, she has already thought of and completed. She believes in every student’s potential, and offers creative ways to support students and pours into the leadership team. She is an instrumental part of the staff at Snacks, and it is a pleasure to take part in presenting this award to her!"   Register your Returning Student Now The returning student registration window for the 2025-2026 school year is open. All current PK-11th grade Pike students must register by May 9, 2025, to assist us in preparing for proper resources and staffing for the upcoming school year. In addition, if you have an incoming kindergarten student, remember to enroll your student as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://bit.ly/RegisterPike for additional information. Thank you for your assistance and support.   On April 10th, our team from Pike High School participated in their first-ever Unified Track Meet. We are looking forward to a phenomenal season! Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   Pike Alum Supports DECA National Qualifiers Pike High School graduate Mychal Eagleson, Class of 2008, and his company, Teach Plan Retire, generously donated $1,000 to help fund Aniya Delemore and Abby Walker's trip to the DECA International Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, later this month. As you may recall, Anaiya and Abby placed 3rd in the state in the Financial Literacy Project event at the Indiana DECA State Development Conference, becoming the first students from Pike High School's DECA Program to qualify for the DECA International Development Conference.   The MSD of Pike Township Sports Mental Health Summit will take place in Pike High School's Main Gym on Monday, April 21st, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature IU Sports Performance Consultant, Dr. Gary Sailes, and CEO & President of Gordon Enterprises, LLC, Darrell "Flash" Gordon. The summit will focus on "Mastering Mental Toughness - What Top Athletes Do."   Please join us for Pike’s Earth Day Celebration 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd. The event will be located near the Pike High School Outdoor Lab and will be an opportunity for the community to gather in celebration of the Earth. It will include activities like fishing and bird-watching in the PHS Outdoor Lab presented by school clubs and community partners.  Please join us to have fun, enjoy nature, and be inspired to take care of the only planet that we have!    Our Pike High School Performing Arts Boosters will proudly present the Red Devil Jazz Cafe on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pike Freshman Center Cafeteria.   No matter where you live, you belong in Pike! The MSD of Pike Township will have the exceptional educational opportunities offered to children in Pike Township made available to all students during the 2025-2026 school year. Learn More & Apply: https://www.pike.k12.in.us/enrollment/out-of-district-transfer   2025 Red Devil Dash The Pike Distance Devils in conjunction with Pike Township Wellness presents the 2025 Red Devil Dash on the morning of May 17, 2025. This year's race features two distances for your racing pleasure - 1K & 5K. The race will be held on the Pike Township Cross Country course located behind Eastbrook Elementary.  Pike students will be asked to donate a canned good for the Pike Pantry for their entry fee if they are able. Race organizers ask that you please register all children planning to run. Participants must be registered in order to receive a t-shirt and participant medal. Children’s registration fee will be $0.00. The entry fee for adults is $25. Register and find additional information at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/REDDEVILDASH   Best Buddies Friendship Walk Our Pike High School Best Buddies will be participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on Sunday, April 27th. The event, which will be held at Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington Street, will feature family-friendly activities for all walkers starting at 9AM, including a DJ, face painting, caricature artist, bounce houses, yard games, friendship bracelet making, and more. A lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers will also be provided for free of charge, following the walk.  EVENT SCHEDULE Check-in: 9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies: 10:20 AM Walk Begins: 10:40 AM Entertainment & Festivities: Until 1:00 PM You may register to join them and/or make a monetary donation to support our PHS Best Buddies team here. Since 2009, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk has been the leading event in the country, raising funds and awareness for the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).   District Middle School Track & Field Champions Congratulations to New Augusta North for winning our 2025 District Middle School Track & Field Championship.   2024 -2027 Strategic Plan The MSD of Pike Township’s current Strategic Plan was developed by engaging the Pike community: teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents/family, and community members (alumni, nonprofit leaders, employers, and residents).  Individuals who expressed interest in being part of the process were invited to participate in a focus group. A total of 20 focus groups, conducted in both English and Spanish, were held. The feedback we received from those focus groups, community prioritization meetings, and meetings with the Board of Education was used to help the leadership team identify key priorities that form the basis of the strategic plan.  Our 2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan, updates, and overviews are available on our district website, msdpike.org.   The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family.   We are excited to welcome our new kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year at the MSD of Pike Township Kindergarten Expo! Visit your elementary school on Thursday, May 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to gather information, meet the staff, and tour the building. To save time, families are encouraged to complete the enrollment application beforehand at bit.ly/EnrollPike.   Excellence in Action The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards.   Congratulations to our Winter All-MIC athletes for Girls Swimming. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics  2024-2025 Application Income-Based Assistance Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday, Apr 18 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 4-7-25

Monday, April 14th, will be an e-Learning Day for K-12 Students Earlier today, the parents/guardians of MSD of Pike Township students received the following communication: As of today, 184 planned teacher absences have been reported for Monday, April 14th, which is the Indiana State Teacher Association’s (ISTA) Day of Action at the Indiana State House. This number does not include any absences due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances that may occur. As a result, the MSD of Pike Township will shift to an asynchronous e-Learning day for K-12 students. An asynchronous (no live instruction) e-Learning day means that K-12 students will not report to school. Assignments will be posted on Canvas for students to complete throughout the day. Loving Care will not be open at our elementary school sites.  Preschool students at the Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center, College Park Elementary School, and Guion Creek Elementary School will report to school and have in-person instruction.  After-school tutoring will be canceled; however, this will not impact other after-school activities or our An Evening with the Arts event. Any exceptions will be communicated directly by coaches or activity sponsors.   Register your Returning Student Now The returning student registration window for the 2025-2026 school year is open. All current PK-11th grade Pike students must register by May 9, 2025, to assist us in preparing for proper resources and staffing for the upcoming school year. In addition, if you have an incoming kindergarten student, remember to enroll your student as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://bit.ly/RegisterPike for additional information. Thank you for your assistance and support.   Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, April 14th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.     An Evening with the Arts On Monday, April 14th, our talented students from throughout the school district will share their tremendous talents. An Evening with the Arts, which will be held at Pike High School, begins at 6:00 p.m. with an art exhibit and cooking demonstration from Celebrity Chef Jonathan Zaragoza. Chef Jonathan will be highlighting the unique ingredients and authentic recipes from “Global Eats,” a program from food service partner Chartwells K12 that invites students on a journey to explore cuisines from around the world without leaving the cafeteria. Guests will have an opportunity to sample the delicious Global Eats recipes from Mexico that Chef Jonathan helped create. The choral festival portion of our arts celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m. Please join us to show support for and celebrate our amazing students.   Congratulations to Rowan Dazey for getting his first Winter Junior National Cut in the 50 Free at the Speedo Sectional, which was held at the IU Natatorium on March 27th. Courtesy of Coach Charles Grace   The MSD of Pike Township Sports Mental Health Summit will take place in Pike High School's Main Gym on Monday, April 21st, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature IU Sports Performance Consultant, Dr. Gary Sailes, and CEO & President of Gordon Enterprises, LLC, Darrell "Flash" Gordon. The summit will focus on "Mastering Mental Toughness - What Top Athletes Do."   Our Pike High School Performing Arts Boosters will proudly present the Red Devil Jazz Cafe on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pike Freshman Center Cafeteria.   Please join us for Pike’s Earth Day Celebration 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd. The event will be located near the Pike High School Outdoor Lab and will be an opportunity for the community to gather in celebration of the Earth. It will include activities like fishing and bird-watching in the PHS Outdoor Lab presented by school clubs and community partners.  Please join us to have fun, enjoy nature, and be inspired to take care of the only planet that we have!    No matter where you live, you belong in Pike! The MSD of Pike Township will have the exceptional educational opportunities offered to children in Pike Township made available to all students during the 2025-2026 school year. Learn More & Apply: https://www.pike.k12.in.us/enrollment/out-of-district-transfer   Congratulations to Sophomores Isaiah Hill and Jahari Miller, who were selected to participate in the Indiana All-Stars Future Game! Courtesy of Pike High School Boys Basketball   Alumni Excellence At a recent Board Meeting, Dr. Young recognized Rita Green, a 1999 Pike High School graduate, as an Alumni of Excellence. Please watch the video below to hear Ms. Green discuss her personal, professional, and philanthropic journey.    2024 -2027 Strategic Plan The MSD of Pike Township’s current Strategic Plan was developed by engaging the Pike community: teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents/family, and community members (alumni, nonprofit leaders, employers, and residents).  Individuals who expressed interest in being part of the process were invited to participate in a focus group. A total of 20 focus groups, conducted in both English and Spanish, were held. The feedback we received from those focus groups, community prioritization meetings, and meetings with the Board of Education was used to help the leadership team identify key priorities that form the basis of the strategic plan.  Our 2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan, updates, and overviews are available on our district website, msdpike.org.   The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family.   We are excited to welcome our new kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year at the MSD of Pike Township Kindergarten Expo! Visit your elementary school on Thursday, May 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to gather information, meet the staff, and tour the building. To save time, families are encouraged to complete the enrollment application beforehand at bit.ly/EnrollPike.   Pike High School's Publication Class provides students with opportunities to practice their journalism skills in a meaningful way while covering their school, their classmates, and a variety of issues. Please enjoy their wonderful profile of Senior Ivan Acuna below.   Excellence in Action The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards.   Congratulations to our Winter All-MIC athletes for Boys Wrestling. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   Income-Based Assistance Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. 2024-2025 Application Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday, Apr 11 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 3-24-25

Friendly Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, March 28th, due to our built-in Flex Day. Spring Break will take place Monday, March 31st through Friday, April 4th. We look forward to welcoming all of our students and staff back on Monday, April 7th. Blocksi A break from school means more screen time. Take advantage of Blocksi Parent to monitor your student’s school Chromebook activity while your student is at home. You will be able to set time access controls and block websites. Visit Pike Parent University’s Blocksi Parent How-To Guide to get started!   https://ppu.pike.k12.in.us/family-tech-support/how-to-use-blocksi-parent Please encourage your child to practice positive digital citizenship, adhere to social media and internet safety guidelines, and continue to keep an eye on their online activities while at home during break. The district will not be monitoring student access on school distributed devices over break.   Register your Returning Student Now The returning student registration window for the 2025-2026 school year is open. All current PK-11th grade Pike students must register by May 9, 2025, to assist us in preparing for proper resources and staffing for the upcoming school year. In addition, if you have an incoming kindergarten student, remember to enroll your student as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://bit.ly/RegisterPike for additional information. Thank you for your assistance and support.   A group of students from New Augusta Public Academy North competed in the Regionals for the National History Day Indiana at Carmel High School earlier this month. Five of the eight projects have progressed on to compete in the state competition at Marian University on Saturday, April 26th. The students who are moving on are below: Dior Sherman and Jalen LeJohn- "Doug Williams the Greatest of All Time" (Documentary) Daivaun Rhodes and Tyler Holt- "Lebron James and the I-Promise School" (Documentary) Fermin Flores-Bonilla and Maxwell Perry- "Abraham Lincoln" (Documentary) Allison Arciniega-Cervantes- "The Tiateloco Massacre in Mexico" (Performance) Jorge Diego-Barron and Samara Beard- "Theodora Augusta" (Website) All projects were created and presented by the students. Mr. Cornett and Mr. Kepley served as the staff sponsors for this initiative. Courtesy of Brandon Kepley   No matter where you live, you belong in Pike! The MSD of Pike Township will have the exceptional educational opportunities offered to children in Pike Township made available to all students during the 2025-2026 school year. Learn More & Apply: https://www.pike.k12.in.us/enrollment/out-of-district-transfer   The Red Devils competed in the Indoor MIC meet on March 21st! Please find our top 10 finishers listed in the graphic above and join us in congratulating all of our student-athletes on a tremendous showing. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   On Monday, the Young Astronomers Club at Eastbrook Elementary School took the telescope outside for a quick glimpse of the moon. This special opportunity was made possible in part due to funding from the Pike Township Educational Foundation. Courtesy of Eastbrook Elementary School   Congratulations to our Winter All-MIC athletes for Boys Swimming and Diving. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   Congratulations to the Pike High School RoboDevils, who won the Rising All-Star award and finished in 7th place with their alliance in the FIRST Robotics Competition district event in Kokomo. Courtesy of RoboDevils Team 1018   Pike High School's Digital Design Course guarantees students the freedom and flexibility of being able to express their creative art skills while also being able to earn certificates that are beneficial to future careers. Courtesy of PHS Work Based Learning & CTE   Fishback Creek Public Academy recently collected 1,330 items for the Red Zone Food Pantry at their Family Fun Night. They also had 12 donations at their blood drive, which can help up to 36 people in need of this life-saving gift. Courtesy of Lisa Steele   The MSD of Pike Township Sports Mental Health Summit will take place in Pike High School's Main Gym on Monday, April 21st, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature IU Sports Performance Consultant, Dr. Gary Sailes, and CEO & President of the Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center, Darrell "Flash" Gordon. The summit will focus on "Mastering Mental Toughness - What Top Athletes Do."   Excellence in Action The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards.   Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program Registration Registration for the NFL Flag Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program will be open from March 1st to April 1st. The cost is $45. No experience is necessary. It is a lightweight fundamental cheer team, 8 week introductory program where participants will learn cheers, chants, jumps, basic tumbling, and more. They will get a chance to showcase what they've learned during sideline cheer at the NFL Flag Football games on Sundays (April 13th - June 8th). Pike Jr. Red Devils Cheer registration is open from March 1st - June 1st. The cost for the program, which is open to students in grades K-6, is $205. A $50 deposit is required and the season runs from May - March. Register Here   The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family.   Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination.   Income-Based Assistance Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. 2024-2025 Application Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, Mar 27 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 3-17-25

Returning Student Registration The returning student registration window for the 2025-2026 school year will open on March 24th. All current PK-11th grade Pike students must register by May 9, 2025, to assist us in preparing for proper resources and staffing for the upcoming school year. In addition, if you have an incoming kindergarten student, remember to enroll your student as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://bit.ly/RegisterPike for additional information. Thank you for your assistance and support.   The prince is throwing a ball at New Augusta Public Academy North! Join them as the cast of Cinderella takes the stage March 20th-22nd. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. If you would like to reserve a seat in advance, you can order your tickets at napanchoral.ludus.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door.  Showtimes are as follows: Friday, March 21st @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22nd @ 2:00 p.m.   Congratulations to our Winter All-MIC Athletes. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics   Congratulations to the Pike High School eDevils (our eSports team) on an incredible season! All of our Varsity teams qualified for playoffs, showing their dedication and skill! A special shoutout to our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Team, which ranked #11 in the state of Indiana, with a hard-fought 7-8 record. And an Individual shout out to iRacing competitor Andrew Scheel who was invited to drive in the IHSEN All-Star race this year. Our club-level teams also had an impressive season, finishing with a combined 26-18 record!  Courtesy of Kerry Bieschke   Congratulations to Ife Adeoba for being selected to play in the 2025 IFCA All-Star Game. Courtesy of Coach Brevard   Congratulations to Komari Booker, Alonna Divine, and Marley Jeffers, who were selected to the 2025 MIC All-Conference First Team! Courtesy of Coach Hollins   The MSD of Pike Township Sports Mental Health Summit will take place in Pike High School's Main Gym on Monday, April 21st, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature IU Sports Performance Consultant, Dr. Gary Sales, and CEO & President of the Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center, Darrell "Flash" Gordon. The summit will focus on "Mastering Mental Toughness - What Top Athletes Do."   Excellence in Action The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards.   Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program Registration Registration for the NFL Flag Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program will be open from March 1st to April 1st. The cost is $45. No experience is necessary. It is a lightweight fundamental cheer team, 8 week introductory program where participants will learn cheers, chants, jumps, basic tumbling, and more. They will get a chance to showcase what they've learned during sideline cheer at the NFL Flag Football games on Sundays (April 13th - June 8th). Pike Jr. Red Devils Cheer registration is open from March 1st - June 1st. The cost for the program, which is open to students in grades K-6, is $205. A $50 deposit is required and the season runs from May - March. Register Here   The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family.   Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination.   Income-Based Assistance Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. 2024-2025 Application Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday, Mar 21 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 3-10-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to our New Augusta Public Academy North 8th grade girls basketball team for winning the MIIC Championship and ending their incredible season with an undefeated 23-0 record! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Pike High School Performing Arts Department will host their Winter Showcase on Monday, March 17th, at 6:30 p.m. This is an amazing opportunity for the community to enjoy incredible performances by Mystiques, Encores, Jazz Orchestra, Jazz I, Jazz 2, Jazz 3, Red Devil Dancers, Winter Guard, and Indoor Percussion. The event will take place in Pike High School's Main Gym. Admission is free. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Returning Student Registration ​ The returning student registration window for the 2025-2026 school year will open on March 24th. All current PK-11th grade Pike students must register by May 9, 2025, to assist us in preparing for proper resources and staffing for the upcoming school year. In addition, if you have an incoming kindergarten student, remember to enroll your student as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://bit.ly/RegisterPike for additional information. Thank you for your assistance and support. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Pike High School Jazz 3, Jazz 2, Jazz Combo, Jazz 1, and Jazz Orchestra on a great weekend at ISSMA Jazz Festival. Pike Jazz Orchestra: Gold With Distinction Pike Jazz 3: Gold Pike Jazz 2: Gold/ Solo Awards for Paloma Schmidt, Dayon Bell, Emily Arana Garcia, Anai Dominguez-Reyes, Robin Haynie, Avery Allen, Jay King Pike Jazz Combo: Gold With Distinction/ Solo Awards for Abby Barnett, David Lewis, Harrison Van, Sawyer Anderson, AJ Everett Pike Jazz 1: Gold With Distinction/ Solo Awards for Abby Barnett, Herbie Zamorano, David Lewis, Sawyer Anderson, Anthony Broaddus, Justin Barreto, Harrison Van, Exander Gaddie, David Owolabi Courtesy of Aaron Burkhart ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The Digital Learning & AI Technology Fair, which was held at Pike High School on Tuesday, March 4th, provided families with hands-on experiences with various AI tools designed for at-home parent support, highlighting valuable library resources for continued learning, and showcasing the Indiana Learning Lab's informational on-demand offerings.  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Isaiah Hill, Damon Howard, Jr., and Jahari Miller, for being selected to the All-County Team for Boys Basketball, and to Jalen Ashley for receiving honorable mention.  Courtesy of PHS Boys Basketball ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike High School students Anaiya Delemore and Abby Walker placed 3rd in the state in the Financial Literacy Project event at the Indiana DECA State Development Conference, which was held from March 2nd to March 4th. They are the first students from Pike’s DECA Program to qualify for the DECA International Development Conference. This year’s conference will take place in Orlando, Florida from April 25th to April 30th. If you are interested in learning more about how you can support them, please email Nick Russell at NRussell@pike.k12.in.us. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Komari Booker, who was selected to the 2025 Indiana Jr. All-Stars - Red Group! She will play against Kentucky on June 1st. Courtesy of PHS Girls Basketball ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The prince is throwing a ball at New Augusta Public Academy North! Join them as the cast of Cinderella takes the stage March 20th-22nd. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. If you would like to reserve a seat in advance, you can order your tickets at napanchoral.ludus.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door.  Showtimes are as follows: Thursday, March 20th @ 4:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20th @ 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 21st @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22nd @ 2:00 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ USAI Free Soccer Clinics ​ USAI is hosting free soccer clinics for youth ages 7-14. On Saturday, March 15th, their first clinic will be held at the Avon United Methodist Church Gym (Door #2). The clinic for children ages 7-10 will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and the clinic for ages 11-14 will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Their second clinic will take place at Cascade High in the Cadet Center Gym (Door #4). The clinic for children ages 7-10 will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and ages 11-14 will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Registration is not required. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township Sports Mental Health Summit will take place in Pike High School's Main Gym on Thursday, March 27th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature IU Sports Performance Consultant, Dr. Gary Sales, and CEO & President of the Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center, Darrell "Flash" Gordon. The summit will focus on "Mastering Mental Toughness - What Top Athletes Do." ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program Registration ​ Registration for the NFL Flag Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program will be open from March 1st to April 1st. The cost is $45. No experience is necessary. It is a lightweight fundamental cheer team, 8 week introductory program where participants will learn cheers, chants, jumps, basic tumbling, and more. They will get a chance to showcase what they've learned during sideline cheer at the NFL Flag Football games on Sundays (April 13th - June 8th). Pike Jr. Red Devils Cheer registration is open from March 1st - June 1st. The cost for the program, which is open to students in grades K-6, is $205. A $50 deposit is required and the season runs from May - March. Register Here ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Mar 14 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 3-3-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Remote Learning Day - Tuesday, March 11th ​ Tuesday, March 11th, is a remote learning day for grades K-12. Students will not come to school. Live instruction will be provided via Microsoft Teams from 8:00 to 11 a.m. Microsoft Teams links and assignments will be posted in Canvas. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school or check out the remote learning guidance on the Pike Parent University page. *NOTE: All schools will begin at 8:00 a.m. regardless of normal start times.* ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to our Pike High School Red Devil Dancers for their incredible showing at last weekend's State Finals. Our team achieved the following: 3rd in the State for AAA Hip Hop Most Improved Team Award Kamille Spence was 1 of 5 recipients of the IHSDTA Scholarship Courtesy of pike.dance on Instagram ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ College Park Elementary recently hosted over 30 members of our wider community, including School Board Members, District Administrators, College Park Church, Kiwanis, the Indianapolis Public Library, and others, to celebrate their 3rd Annual African American Read-In. Every classroom had two to four guests who read books by and about African Americans, for a total of over 80 classroom visits on a single day. More than 40 student leaders worked as hosts to welcome and guide our guests throughout the day. This amazing day was an excellent culmination of Black History Month. This is the 35th year for the National African American Read-In, which is sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. Courtesy of Dr. Margaret Boling Mullin ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Two school records were broken at the IHSAA Swimming State Final Prelim last week. Please join us in congratulating Rowan Dazey for breaking the 50 Freestyle record with a time of 21.49 and Liam Garrity, Rowan Dazey, Sam Drlich, and Abe Drlich, for setting a new school record in the 400 Free Relay with a time of 3:16.32. Photos courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Students participating in the Next Gen Educator Program visited Central Elementary to teach a lesson to students on self-affirmations. They visited Ms. Neal, Ms. Bales, and Ms. Cole’s class, modeling how to change negative thoughts into positive ones.   The Next Gen Educator Program is an initiative dedicated to building a pipeline of future educators. Students who participate meet once per quarter to discuss aspects of the profession, receive coaching on how to effectively communicate, and deliver a lesson to our younger students. Our goal is to give these students exposure to teaching in the hopes that they may choose education as a career path.  Courtesy of Erin Naylor ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Alumni Excellence ​ At our most recent Board Meeting, Dr. Young recognized Shayla Wallace, a 2011 Pike High School graduate, as an Alumni of Excellence. Please watch the video above to hear Ms. Wallace discuss her professional and educational journey. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike High School Art Exhibit at Robin Run ​ Our Pike High School Art Department partnered with Robin Run Senior Community to present an art exhibit showcasing incredible artwork created by our talented PHS students. The exhibit included computer graphics, paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography, and jewelry, representing various artistic styles and mediums. Courtesy of the PHS Art Department ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ USAI Free Soccer Clinics ​ USAI is hosting free soccer clinics for youth ages 7-14. Upcoming clinics, which are led by USAI's travel coaching staff, will take place at New Augusta Public Academy North on Saturday, March 8th. The clinic for children ages 7-10 will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and the clinic for ages 11-14 will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Guests should enter through Main Gym Door #17. Registration is not required. On Saturday, March 15th, their first clinic will be held at the Avon United Methodist Church Gym (Door #2) during the same timeframes listed above. Their second clinic will take place at Cascade High in the Cadet Center Gym (Door #4). The clinic for children ages 7-10 will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and ages 11-14 will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Red Zone Food Pantry ​ Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, March 10th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Theatre will proudly present The Aristocats Kids at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, on Wednesday, March 12th, at 6:30 p.m. The show is free and no tickets are needed. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program Registration ​ Registration for the NFL Flag Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program will be open from March 1st to April 1st. The cost is $45. No experience is necessary. It is a lightweight fundamental cheer team, 8 week introductory program where participants will learn cheers, chants, jumps, basic tumbling, and more. They will get a chance to showcase what they've learned during sideline cheer at the NFL Flag Football games on Sundays (April 13th - June 8th). Pike Jr. Red Devils Cheer registration is open from March 1st - June 1st. The cost for the program, which is open to students in grades K-6, is $205. A $50 deposit is required and the season runs from May - March. Register Here ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Eagle Creek Little League Spring Registration ​ Eagle Creek Little League's 2025 Spring Recreational Season Registration is open through March 10th. Registration fees are between $100 and $150 depending on the age of your player, and multi-player discounts will be automatically applied. Tee-Ball for ages 4-6 Baseball divisions for ages 7-12 Softball divisions for ages 7-12  If you are interested, please register as soon as possible at www.eaglecreekll.com to receive additional information about key dates and events. If you have questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact patrickterry@allstate.com  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Mar 07 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 2-17-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lady Red Devils Win Regional Championship ​ After winning their second consecutive Sectional Championship, our Pike High School girls basketball team went on to win their first Regional Championship since 2017, defeating Franklin Central 61-50. They will face Bloomington South in the Semi-State Championship game at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, February 22nd. The winner of that game will go on to play in the Semi-State finals at 8:00 p.m. The games will take place at Southport High School (Doors 3 & 4). Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online via the links below: AM Session PM Session All-Session ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Marley Jeffers (First Team), Komari Booker (Honorable Mention), Alonna Divine (Honorable Mention) for the All-County selections! Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Last weekend, our Pike High School Encores and Mystiques participated in the Chesterton Trojan Classic. Our students did a tremendous job, with Encores receiving awards for Best Costume, Best Combo, and 3rd Runner-up in the Small Mixed Division. Mystiques won Best Combo, Best Costumes, Best Choreography, and Grand Champions in the Small Univoice Division. Outstanding Performers were Cannon Johnson (Encores) and Eloni Fitzpatrick (Mystiques). We also had 4 talented soloists, Cristian, Charlotte, Malaya, and Eloni, who gave fantastic performances. Courtesy of Nicole Dolson ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through the Power of Reading ​ This year, Guion Creek Middle School and Guion Creek Elementary School teamed up once again to celebrate the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the countless Black Americans who have shaped our country. Our GCMS students took the lead, selecting meaningful books to read to younger classes, sparking thoughtful discussions, and creating space for powerful questions and personal connections. Principal McKinney shared, "This tradition is more than just a moment—it's a movement of learning, reflection, and unity."  Courtesy of Lloyd McKinney ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Above & Beyond Awards ​ The Board had the privilege of honoring four of our incredible educators with the Superintendent's Above & Beyond Award at their recent meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Deer Run Elementary School Principal Raimeka Graham recognized Aigner Hart with her school's Above & Beyond Award. Mrs. Graham shared, "This school year brought exciting growth to our kindergarten team, expanding to five sections, including two new teachers and one team member on maternity leave. During this transition, Ms. Aigner Hart went Above and Beyond, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication. She led grade-level meetings, created a comprehensive Canvas course to support the substitute in our added kindergarten class, and provided invaluable assistance to students who needed extra support in another class while their teacher was out. For yet another teacher, she ensures a student receives their sensory break and thoughtfully prepares materials for the team. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Hart showcases her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and colleagues. Thank you, Ms. Hart, for your hard work, compassion, and leadership. You truly make a difference." ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mrs. Jennifer Culhan, who serves as the Director of our Exceptional Learners Department, recognized Molly Kelly and Modupe Ositelu for consistently going above and beyond. She stated, "I want to share two brief stories that highlight their extraordinary contributions. Last year, one of our schools received a call from a parent preparing to enroll her son. We learned he had a serious medical condition that limited his mobility, and the full extent of this became clear during their school visit. Our physical therapist, Molly Kelly, immediately stepped up, navigating a complex process involving Riley Hospital, countless after-hours efforts, and extensive collaboration with the family and school staff. Thanks to Mrs. Kelly’s tireless work, this student is not only attending his neighborhood school but he is thriving!  The second story features Modupe Ositelu. Ms. Ositelu firmly believes that in order for mobility to be maintained, students have to be moving. Sounds like a simple concept, however, this can present a challenge at times with some of our students. Modupe encourages the students in a way that they often don’t even realize that she has gotten them to move, making it fun and engaging. Additionally, you will regularly find Ms. Ositelu taking time to work with staff to ensure that they fully understand how to integrate mobility into a student’s regular school day. It truly is awe-inspiring to watch both of these ladies in action! Molly and Modupe, your dedication, compassion, and willingness to go the extra mile make a profound difference in the lives of our students and families. You exemplify the true meaning of the Superintendent’s Above & Beyond Award. Please join me in congratulating both Molly Kelly and Modupe Ositelu on this well-deserved recognition." ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lincoln Middle School's Principal, Dr. Monte Tapplar, recognized 6th grade Social Studies Teacher Alana Waldrip as his school's Above & Beyond Award recipient. Dr. Tapplar shared, "Ms. Waldrip is a solid educational leader within our school building. She currently serves as one of our grade-level leaders and lead facilitator of our school Equity Council. Ms. Waldrip possesses 3 special attributes that complement her leadership, character, and commitment to excellence at Lincoln Middle School. Ms. Waldrip is consistent. This attribute is reflected in her strong work ethic. She is visible in our building, and she fully engages our students in and outside the classroom setting. Upon entering her classroom, she is always prepared to help kids learn. Even when she is away from the building, she is always prepared to help kids learn. Her students are aware of what they are learning, and they are often exposed to exercises designed to increase engagement. Regardless of the day or situation, she is a reliable resource; and she demonstrates high levels of engagement. She can work through challenging situations while maintaining poise and optimism. Ms. Waldrip is emotionally intelligent. She can read her classroom and staff when presenting information. As a result, she can carry courageous conversations when creating an awareness of equitable instructional practices and social justice. Students grow and connect with her instruction. She builds positive relationships with her clients and makes content relatable and of high interest. She captures students’ strengths and needs due to her desire to genuinely know them and mold them for success. She is a true asset to the overall growth of our students! Ms. Waldrip is dedicated. She is unwavering in her commitment to the work accomplished at Lincoln Middle School. She develops innovative lessons and creates time to support our learners’ unique needs. She pushes herself, at times going beyond the curriculum to engage students. She seeks ways to refine her craft as a professional in the field. She also demonstrates her commitment to education by serving as a model for her peers regarding instructional delivery and leadership. Consistency, emotional intelligence, and dedication are attributes reflected in Ms. Waldrip’s work performance. This award is a testament to the countless lives she has touched and the difference she makes every day. We are blessed to have Ms. Waldrip as a member of our team at Lincoln Middle School!" ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ District Learning & AI Technology Fair ​ Empower your child's education! Join us for an evening of innovation and inspiration where you can: Learn how to best support your child's learning journey in today's tech-driven world. Explore cutting-edge tools and resources that can help your child thrive academically. Gain valuable insights from education experts and discover new ways to foster a love of learning at home. Date: March 4, 2025 Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Pike High School ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Feb 21 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 2-10-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ All MSD of Pike Township schools & offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, for Presidents' Day. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lady Red Devils Back-to-Back Sectional Champions ​ Please join us in congratulating our Pike High School girls basketball team on winning their second consecutive sectional championship. Our Lady Red Devils advanced to the sectional championship by beating Plainfield 64-62, thanks to a shot at the buzzer by Komari Booker. Saturday night, they clinched the sectional championship with a 69-61 win over Avon. They will face Franklin Central in the IHSAA Regional Championship game at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 15th. The game will take place at Decatur Central High School (Door #16). Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Career & STEM Center hosted its first Middle School Career Fair at Guion Creek Middle School on January 30th. Guion students were given “Amazing Race” clues to determine which of our 22 career pathways to visit. All 22 pathways were represented by our CTE Ambassadors who shared their student experience with the 8th graders while engaging them in a hands-on activity from their program curriculum. By the end, we had approximately 250 Guion Creek 8th graders visit. We provided four raffle prizes for students who visited at least five career programs to learn about the opportunities we offer at the Pike Career and STEM Center.  Pike Career & STEM Center Programs & Pathways: Animal Agriscience, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Cosmetology & Barbering, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Design, Education Professions, Health Sciences (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Services), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Human and Social Services, Project Lead the Way (PLTW Biomedical Sciences, PLTW Engineering), Radio and Television, Smart Manufacturing, Software Development, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Underground Utilities Courtesy of Hillary Zortman ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Pike High School girls swimming and diving team had an outstanding showing at their sectional competition, celebrating several team and individual highlights. Team IHSAA Swimming & Diving Sectional Runner-up Coach Charles Grace - IHSAA Sectional #13 Coach of the Year Angelina Michael - 50 Freestyle Sectional Champion & State Qualifier; 100 Freestyle Sectional Runner-up Flori Bosslet - 100 Breaststroke Sectional Runner-up Madisyn Crain - 100 Backstroke 3rd Place; 100 Fly 5th Place Emersyn Allen, Madisyn Crain, Flori Bosslet, Kamaile King - 200 Free Relay Sectional Champion & State Qualifier Angelina Michael, Emersyn Allen, Kamaile King, Flori Bosslet - 400 Free Relay Sectional Runner-up Kamaile King - 200 & 500 Freestyle Sectional Champion & State Qualifier Emersyn Allen - 50 Freestyle Sectional Runner-up Madisyn Crain, Flori Bosslet, Angelina Michael, Emersyn Allen - 200 Medley Relay Runner-up Marie Riley - Diving 7th Place Erin Beiter - 200 Individual Medley 7th Place Good luck to our swimmers advancing to the state competition, which will take place at the IU Indy Natatorium at 1 p.m. this Saturday. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ GCES InvestiGATORS Qualify for State ​ The Guion Creek Elementary InvestiGATORS won the Build Award last weekend at the Vex Robotics Competition in Zionsville. The Build Award is given to the team that has built a sturdy robot that can solve the challenge of the game. They also earned a bid to State via their Skills score, which is based on a combination of their solo driving and autonomous program scores. We are so excited to cheer them on at State on March 22nd. Courtesy of Kaitlin Rose ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations ​ The MSD of Pike Township is currently accepting nominations for Pike High School’s Alumni Hall of Fame. In order to be guaranteed consideration this year, please submit your nomination by Wednesday, February 19th. Any nominations received after February 19th will be considered next year. Please find the nomination form and additional information about this program and our candidate criteria by clicking on the link below.   https://phs.pike.k12.in.us/about/pike-high-school-alumni-hall-of-fame ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Emmanuel Akpadija, who placed 3rd in the Regional Championship and qualified to compete in the Wrestling Semi-State, which will be held at the Evansville Ford Center beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to junior Marley Jeffers on breaking the single-season rebound record with 299 right now. Brittany Ward, class of 2015, had the record in the 2013-14 Season with 288. Courtesy of Coach Hollins ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Feb 14 2025