District Updates

District Highlights  Recently, two of our award-winning WTS counselors were recognized in the Indy Star for their efforts and impact in our schools and community. Check out the article here .   November was a wonderful month for WTS. Check out a few of the highlights in our November Month-in-Review. DEI Updates Last week, the Washington Township Community Coalition met at Eastwood Middle School to review district achievement data and hear from community partners who highlighted family engagement opportunities, including an upcoming student leadership conference for secondary students, technology literacy for families, and more. The Community Coalition is composed of caregivers, staff, and community members who seek collaborative opportunities to increase equity, access, connection, outreach, and civic action for our students and community stakeholders. If you would like to learn more about how to become involved in the Community Coalition, reach out to Crystal Haslett . Technology December 4-10 is Computer Science Education Week CSEdWeek is an annual celebration that inspires K-12 students to learn computer science skills. Special age-appropriate computer science-based activities will take place this week in classrooms across the district. As advocates for equity, WTS celebrates the contributions of the teachers and partners who support our year-round efforts to build these skills in our students! Child Nutrition C reate a FREE MyPaymentsPlus Account All parents are encouraged to create a MyPaymentsPlus account so that you can more easily: Make payments to your student's cafeteria account, view cafeteria balances anytime, from anywhere and see what your student is purchasing in the cafeteria. Signing up is free and easy!  Go to www.mypaymentsplus.com and register for a free account. Download the Mobile App!  Android App - Google Play  Apple - App Store Add your student using their student ID number. Need help?  Call 877.237.0946 or Email support@mypaymentsplus.com   Meal Prices for the 2023-2024 School Year Student Breakfast Prices: $1.50 (reduced $0.00) Student Lunch Prices:   Elementary $2.50 (reduced meal price $0.40) Secondary $2.65 (reduced meal price $0.40) Milk Only (regardless of eligibility):  $0.50 Meal Assistance Applications If you are in need of assistance with covering the cost of student(s) meals, please fill out a Meal Assistance Application to see if you qualify.  Applications can be found here.       Connect With Us Important  Dates  12.21  End of First Semester 12.25 - 1.5  Winter Break Allisonville Elementary  4900 East 79th Street, 46250 (317) 845-9441 @AllisonvilleES Clearwater Elementary 3575 E 79th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5465 @ClearwaterElem Crooked Creek Elementary  2150 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., 46228 (317) 259-5478 @CrookedCreek_ Fox Hill Elementary  802 Fox Hill Drive, 46228 (317) 259-5371 @FoxHillElem Greenbriar Elementary  8201 North Ditch Road, 46260 (317) 259-5445 @GreenbriarElem Nora Elementary  1000 East 91st Street, 46240 (317) 844-5436 @NoraElem Spring Mill Elementary  8250 Spring Mill Road (317) 259-5462 @springmillelem Willow Lake Elementary 7535 Harcourt Road, 46260 (317) 280-3701 @WillowLakeElem   Eastwood Middle School 4401 East 62nd Street, 46220 (317) 259-5401 @EastwoodMS   Northview Middle School 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317) 259-5421 @NorthviewMS Westlane Middle School 1301 West 73rd Street, 46260 (317) 259-5412 @WestlaneMS   North Central High School 1801 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5301 @NCHS_panthers   J. Everett Light Career Center 1901 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5265 @JELCC   True North Academy 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317)-259-5213 @AltPrograms   Hilltop School 1915 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5458 @Hilltop_WT   Continuing Education Located at Northview Middle 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 @indyadulted

Friday, Dec 01 2023

District Updates

District Highlight WTS Celebrating Outstanding Reading Scores 2023 IREAD-3 results are in! We are proud of the progress our students are showing and celebrate the impact of our instructional practices. This graphic shows the highlights and how our district compares to other schools in Marion County and to other large urban school districts. Learn more about our elementary school curriculum here : NCHS Counselor Wins State Award WTS has another award-winning staff member to celebrate! Aaron Shelby has been named the Indiana High School Counselor of the Year by the Indiana School Counselor Association. We are   proud of his work, and we thank him for his incredible service to our students and to NCHS. Congratulations, Mr. Shelby! In The News Expanded Mental Health Resources for Students In case you missed it! WTS was featured in a back-to-school news story about expanded mental health resources for students. Check it out here ! Administrative Message School Safety Reminder If You See Something, Say Something: Keeping our schools safe is a shared responsibility. The WTS Police Department and District administration remind all parents and students to report instances of threats, bullying, or harassment via our tip line . Pathways to Equity: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update    Elementary Educators Focus on Tier 1 Instruction   Elementary educators engaged in their first “Tier 1 Time” this week, where they reflected on the conditions for learning created in their classroom environment grounded in safety, connection, and learning. “Tier 1” is referred to as core instruction that all students receive, including Social Emotional Learning and proactive behavior practices. Staff reflected on resources for how to incorporate welcoming rituals (which create a sense of student belonging), engagement strategies, and optimistic closure transitions. Find out more about our comprehensive DEI work  here . Teaching and Learning Updates  North Central High School continues to utilize Grade Level Support Teams to provide a more organized and efficient way to effectively provide support for our students. Each Grade Level Support Team is made up of an assistant principal, a dean, three school counselors, a social worker, a student support manager, and an administrative assistant.    These teams will support your child's specific cohort/grade level group throughout their high school career. Learn more about the 2023-24 Grade Level Support Teams here . Student Services     Student Services Hilltop is accepting child care applications for children ages three to five years old. Hilltop’s child care program is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 am-5:30 pm. The rate is $225/week; meals included. Please contact us at 317-259-5458 for more information.  Child Nutrition Reminders Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: Meal assistance status from last year will expire at the beginning of September, and a new application is needed for this school year. Families that have already completed an application this school year or received a letter in the mail stating they have been directly certified for free and reduced meals do not need to complete another application.    Applications are available on the District’s Child Nutrition webpage . Households are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to complete a meal benefit application if: You receive notification that your child(ren) is directly certified. You know your household does not qualify for meal benefits.  Student IDs:   Please remind your student to have their student ID with them when going through the line in the cafeteria. My Payments Plus:  The best and easiest way to pay for a student’s meals at school is through “My Payments Plus.” Adding money to your student’s meal account is easy by using the free online account or by downloading the free My Payments Plus mobile App. My Payments Plus also allows you to see your student's purchase history online here . You will need your student’s ID number to set up an account.   You may also send a check or cash with your student. Please place money in an envelope and clearly mark it with your student’s name, their student ID number, the amount of money, and the check number. Elementary students can turn money into their classroom teacher or the cafeteria. Middle and high school students can place their completed envelopes in the cash boxes located outside the cafeteria. Questions:  Please reach out to the Child Nutrition Department at 317-205-3332 ext. 77276. Capital Projects WTS recently received the President’s Circle Energy Efficiency Excellence in Education Award through AES Indiana. This award was presented to the District in recognition of reducing the District’s energy use and represents how grateful AES is to have WTS as part of the energy-efficient community. WTS saved nearly three million kilowatt-hours and earned over $330,000.00 in incentives and rebates in 2022. The Capital Projects Team submitted 31 projects last year and continues to find ways to be innovative and resourceful even in the most challenging times. AES Indiana looks forward to partnering with WTS on future projects and supporting the District’s energy efficiency efforts. Connect With Us Important  Dates  9.4 No School, Labor Day 9.20 eLearning Day 10.6  End of Quarter 1 10.9 - 10.13  Fall Break 11.7  eLearning Day 11.20 - 11.24  Thanksgiving Break 12.21  End of First Semester 12.25 - 1.5  Winter Break Allisonville Elementary  4900 East 79th Street, 46250 (317) 845-9441 @AllisonvilleES Clearwater Elementary 3575 E 79th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5465 @ClearwaterElem Crooked Creek Elementary  2150 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., 46228 (317) 259-5478 @CrookedCreek_ Fox Hill Elementary  802 Fox Hill Drive, 46228 (317) 259-5371 @FoxHillElem Greenbriar Elementary  8201 North Ditch Road, 46260 (317) 259-5445 @GreenbriarElem Nora Elementary  1000 East 91st Street, 46240 (317) 844-5436 @NoraElem Spring Mill Elementary  8250 Spring Mill Road (317) 259-5462 @springmillelem Willow Lake Elementary 7535 Harcourt Road, 46260 (317) 280-3701 @WillowLakeElem   Eastwood Middle School 4401 East 62nd Street, 46220 (317) 259-5401 @EastwoodMS   Northview Middle School 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317) 259-5421 @NorthviewMS Westlane Middle School 1301 West 73rd Street, 46260 (317) 259-5412 @WestlaneMS   North Central High School 1801 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5301 @NCHS_panthers   J. Everett Light Career Center 1901 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5265 @JELCC   True North Academy 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317)-259-5213 @AltPrograms   Hilltop School 1915 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5458 @Hilltop_WT   Continuing Education Located at Northview Middle 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 @indyadulted

Friday, Aug 25 2023

District Updates

WTS Performing Arts Programs Showcased in Local Publication  Our WTS Performing Arts programs were recently showcased in North Indy Magazine. Access the article here . Frozen Coming to the NC Stage Mark Your Calendars Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the NCHS production of Frozen on October 27 and 28 and November 1, 3, and 4. For more information visit this site . Change to 2023-2024 School Calendar On August 9, the WTS Board of Education approved a revision to the 2023-2024 school calendar. View the updated 2023-2024 school calendar here. The reason for the change to an eLearning Day on April 8, 2024, is a result of the potential disruption to afternoon dismissal procedures and transportation commutes caused by a predicted solar eclipse. Pathways to Equity: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update # ElevateWT WTS staff were recently given a variety of opportunities to grow professionally through nationally recognized keynote speakers and break-out sessions led by colleagues during our inaugural Elevate conference, held before the start of the school year. Michael Bonner, an educator from The Ron Clark Academy, and Cornelius Minor author of “We Got This; Equity, Access and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Us to Be” ignited inspiration in staff to make shifts within their classrooms where all students and families can be seen and valued. Staff dove deeper into culturally responsive teaching practices within their spheres of influence from colleagues to support child-centered and community-facing work. Staff engaged in learning led by a team of school leaders focused on restorative justice practices in classroom relationships in a breakout session focused on Equity Centered Social Emotional Learning, as shown in the photo. Other breakout sessions included opportunities to learn more about proactive discipline approaches, protection for youth experiencing homelessness, housing instability, foster care, anti-bias education, understanding and combating antisemitism, and unpacking equity in the Township for all new teachers. Equitable achievement remains our focus in WTS! Find out more about our comprehensive DEI work system-wide at DEI at Work in WT . Attendance Counts!         Attending school consistently has a huge impact on student success! While some absences occur for health or valid other reasons, the fact remains that when students are absent two+ days a month, they can fall behind. Thank you for making attendance a priority for your family!   Reminder: 2023-2024 School Hours  Hilltop Preschool: 8:35 AM – 11:35 AM & 12:25 PM -3:25 PM Elementary School: 7:40 AM – 2:25 PM High School: 8:35 AM – 3:25 PM Middle School:  9:30 AM – 4:25 PM High School Arrival Reminder   Student arrival/drop off for NCHS begins at 7:45 AM. Parents and student drivers who arrive on campus at 8:20 AM or after significantly reduce the ability of the student to get to their first-period class on time. To prevent students from being tardy, student drivers and students arriving through parent drop-off should plan to arrive on campus at the appropriate drop-off location or parking spot by 8:15 AM at the latest and account for traffic on 86th Street. Student Services  Hilltop Learning Center for Children Ages Three-Five Hilltop Preschool is a licensed preschool that participates in Paths to Quality, a childcare quality rating system. Both Early Learning Indiana/FSSA Licensure and Paths to Quality send coaches who routinely inspect our facility and coach our staff in order to ensure the highest quality standards.    We are dedicated to providing developmentally appropriate, play-based, active learning opportunities. We also provide developmental preschool services for student ages three-five who have met the eligibility requirement for special education services and supports and would benefit from early intervention services. This is determined on an individual basis following an assessment and a case conference to determine eligibility according to state and federal guidelines. In our classrooms, we provide active learning and developmentally appropriate practice through play for three, four, and five-year-olds. Our team consists of dedicated lead instructors and instructional assistants to support in the classroom. Please call 317-259-5458 to inquire about child care or need early intervention services.  Transportation     Updates and Reminders for the Week of August 14 -18 Any new student enrollee or transportation change request submitted from July 27-August 9 has now been routed. Therefore, most families with students newly enrolled or who submitted a daycare request or change of address request between July 27-August 9 must access VersaTrans (VersaTrans e-Link) for bus information. Users can login with “guest” as both the username and password.   If a student receives special accommodations or is in a specialty program such as High Ability, families will be notified of bus information changes by the Transportation Department.  All other requests continue to be processed and bus information will be communicated with families by schools once the requests are completed. Due to the addition of new students ALL families, with the exception of those receiving special accommodations, should check their bus information again as route pickup and drop off times may have changed.  Child Nutrition Student Meal Accounts The best and easiest way to pay for student meals is through My Payments Plus . Adding money to your student’s meal account is easy using the free online account or by downloading the free My Payments Plus mobile App.    My Payments Plus also allows you to see your student's purchase history. Reminder, you will need your student’s ID number to set up an account. You may also send a check or cash with your student. Please place money in an envelope and clearly mark it with your student’s name, student ID number, amount of money, and the check number. Elementary students can turn money into their classroom teacher or the cafeteria. Middle and High School students can place their completed envelopes in the cash boxes located outside the cafeteria.   Student IDs: Please remind your student to have their student ID with them when going through the line in the cafeteria.   Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: In order to qualify for free or reduced-price meals this school year,  families must complete a free and reduced-price meal benefit application and be approved. Families that receive a letter stating they have been “directly certified” for free or reduced meals do NOT need to complete an application. Applications are available on the District’s Child Nutrition website . Households are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to complete a meal benefit application if: You receive notification that your child(ren) is directly certified. You know your household does not qualify for meal benefits. (Please have money in your child’s account on the first day of school.) Questions: Please reach out to Child Nutrition Department 317-205-3332 ext. 77276 Partners In Education    Parent Council Network Update Welcome back to school, Washington Township parents and caregivers! Join us for the first Parent Council Network (PCN) meeting of the year from 7-9:00 pm on Wednesday, August 16 at the H. Dean Evans Community and Education Center, located at 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd. If you are a parent or caregiver of a student in Washington Township Schools, you are automatically considered a member of this district-wide organization. Our August meeting will have a brief, high-level overview of back-to-school updates from the District and a brief update from a Washington Township School Board Representative. The bulk of the meeting will be spent learning about PCN and getting your feedback as we plan for your engagement this upcoming year. Our meetings are welcoming spaces for our families. Please feel free to bring children (A kids' activity corner will be available in the meeting room with quiet activities provided.) If your schedule only allows you to attend part of the meeting, feel free to step out early. You can learn more about the PCN at msdwtparentcouncil.org . Connect With Us Important  Dates  9.4 No School, Labor Day 9.20 eLearning Day 10.6  End of Quarter 1 10.9 - 10.13  Fall Break 11.7  eLearning Day 11.20 - 11.24  Thanksgiving Break 12.21  End of First Semester 12.25 - 1.5  Winter Break Allisonville Elementary  4900 East 79th Street, 46250 (317) 845-9441 @AllisonvilleES Clearwater Elementary 3575 E 79th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5465 @ClearwaterElem Crooked Creek Elementary  2150 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., 46228 (317) 259-5478 @CrookedCreek_ Fox Hill Elementary  802 Fox Hill Drive, 46228 (317) 259-5371 @FoxHillElem Greenbriar Elementary  8201 North Ditch Road, 46260 (317) 259-5445 @GreenbriarElem Nora Elementary  1000 East 91st Street, 46240 (317) 844-5436 @NoraElem Spring Mill Elementary  8250 Spring Mill Road (317) 259-5462 @springmillelem Willow Lake Elementary 7535 Harcourt Road, 46260 (317) 280-3701 @WillowLakeElem   Eastwood Middle School 4401 East 62nd Street, 46220 (317) 259-5401 @EastwoodMS   Northview Middle School 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317) 259-5421 @NorthviewMS Westlane Middle School 1301 West 73rd Street, 46260 (317) 259-5412 @WestlaneMS   North Central High School 1801 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5301 @NCHS_panthers   J. Everett Light Career Center 1901 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5265 @JELCC   True North Academy 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317)-259-5213 @AltPrograms   Hilltop School 1915 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5458 @Hilltop_WT   Continuing Education Located at Northview Middle 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 @indyadulted

Friday, Aug 11 2023

Transportation Update 8/2/2023

Tomorrow is the big day! Reminder #1:   Most Washington Township Families have the ability to access VersaTrans  ( VersaTrans e-Link ) for student bus stop information.  Users can login with “guest” as both the username and password . If a student attends Hilltop, families will be notified of bus information on August 3.  Reminder #2:  Families of students who require special accommodations via their individualized education plans, those students who are in our self-contained high ability program at Fox Hill, and our students who are Mckinney-Vento eligible are receiving calls from the transportation office regarding their bus route information. The bus information for these particular students is not accessible in VersaTrans or the Here Comes the Bus app.      Reminder #3: If you enrolled this week, you will not be routed for a bus until August 14.  The Transportation Department is available to answer any transportation questions or concerns you may have.  Families can easily access and complete  this form  to ask a question or share a concern and someone will be in touch within 48 hours.  Families may also call our Transportation Hotline at 317-254-5510.     Other Reminders for Students and Families: Be at your bus stop 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time. Please be patient the first few days of school and expect delays.  Talk to your child about safe and appropriate bus behavior. If your student is in Kindergarten, a parent/guardian must meet them at the bus stop in the PM.   Starting August 14th, students who do not ride the bus for 10 consecutive school days will be removed from their assigned bus routes unless otherwise notified by a parent/guardian. Any bus change requests must be submitted through your child’s school.   Transportation Communications

Wednesday, Aug 02 2023

Transportation Update - 7/30

Washington Township Families now have the ability to access VersaTrans  ( VersaTrans e-Link ) for student bus stop information.  Users can login with “guest” as both the username and passwor . If a student attends Hilltop, families will be notified of bus information on August 3.  If your child is not showing up in VersaTrans you should contact transportation.   Remember that students who require special accommodations via their individualized education plans, those students who are in our self-contained high abiilty program at Fox Hill, and our students who are Mckinney-Vento eligible will receive calls from the transportation office regarding your child's bus route details.   The Transportation Department is available to answer any transportation questions or concerns.  Families can easily access and complete  this form  to ask a question or share a concern and someone will be in touch within 48 hours.   Families may also call our Transportation Hotline at 317-254-5510.     You will see buses in neighborhoods practicing routes Monday and Tuesday this week.  We will not pick your child up until August 3 on the first day of school:)  Reminders for Students and Families: Be at your bus stop 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time. Please be patient the first few days of school and expect delays.  Talk to your child about safe and appropriate bus behavior. If your student is in Kindergarten, a parent/guardian must meet them at the bus stop in the PM.   Any bus change requests must be submitted through your child’s school.   TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS FOR 23-24 SY

Sunday, Jul 30 2023

Welcome Back

Welcome Back The start of the 2023-2024 school year is just around the corner, and we are excited to reunite as a vibrant school community once again. WTS is excited to welcome our students back on Thursday, August 3. We are committed to fostering an environment where each and every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally .    WTS proudly offers this community newsletter to welcome our school community to the start of a new school year and to celebrate the successes of 2022-2023!   The information in this communication is related to back-to-school logistics to help students and families transition easily.   Let us embrace this school year with enthusiasm, determination, and a shared commitment to making this academic year the best one yet!   Dr. Woodson, Proud Superintendent of Schools School Hours Families should note the revised school hours for this school year. As a reminder, this adjustment was first communicated in the spring.  Transportation The Transportation Department is continuing to communicate with families regarding general and individualized information. Check your ParentSquare messages often for the latest updates.  Student Data Clean Up Reminder: Please Ensure All Contact Information in Skyward is Correct All families are asked to   log into Skyward Family Access and complete the data cleanup process. When adding your information, please include at least one functional email address , as this is our source for sending important ParentSquare communications throughout the school year.  NOTE: You will be prompted to change your password (if you haven’t already done so) to meet current security standards. As you begin updating your contact information, you will have the option to save and come back at a later time ( step-by-step directions have been provided to help guide you through this process). If you encounter difficulty accessing or logging into Skyward, please email: skyward@msdwt.k12.in.us Teaching and Learning          Elementary Schools Please watch for information from your school concerning back-to-school events and “ice cream socials.” If you or others you know in our district have children who have turned five years old be sure to get them registered to start this school year in kindergarten, if you haven’t already done so!    Middle Schools Please review this Middle School Cell Phone and Behavior Expectations document, and take time to discuss it with your children. Thank you in advance for your support with these two important areas impacting the learning environment. High School New AM/PM Traffic Patterns for the 23/24 School Year Due to construction and refinement of traffic processes, we will be changing parent drop off and student parking procedures. All parent drop off and student drivers should enter campus off of Westfield Blvd by Northview Middle School . No parent drop off or student drivers will be permitted to enter Panther Drive or the East 86th street entrance between 8:00 – 8:40. All traffic will then continue along the East/West road off of Westfield. Student drivers will then enter the Student Parking lot South of JEL. Additional student parking is available to the East and South of the football stadium.   Parent drop off will continue North up Panther Parkway to the traffic circle South of JEL. Parents will enter the traffic circle and wait until given a signal by a staff member to release their students. While students are walking to the sidewalk, all cars should remain in park until given a signal by a staff member.  Once all students are clear, parents will then exit the traffic circle by going North up Panther Parkway to the 86th street exit. Parents must turn East from the 86th exit. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work to find the fastest and safest way to begin and end the school day. Textbook and School Fees Update Passed by the Indiana General Assembly at the conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session, there will be no more Curricular Materials/Textbook Rental or Consumable/Supplemental fees billed to student families beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.    Please note that schools can continue to bill/charge for: Previous Years - Curricular Material/Textbook Rental or Consumable/Supplemental fees overdue from previous years Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities Preschool Damaged or Lost Textbooks, Library Books and Devices Property or Equipment Damages Voluntary/Optional Fees - Such as Parking Pass, etc. Voluntary Support for Classroom and School Supplies/Materials Child Nutrition  Please review the INFORMATION & GUIDE TO SCHOOL MEALS 2023-24 for details regarding your child’s meal services (meal assistance, online meal payments, etc.). Free and Reduced Price Meals are available to families who qualify. A new application must be completed every school year. Applications are now available. Questions: Please reach out to the Child Nutrition Department 317-205-3332 ext. 77276.     Construction Update WTS capital referendum projects are making great progress! Eastwood Middle School, Westlane Middle School, and Greenbriar Elementary renovations are now complete.    Nora Elementary, Fox Hill Elementary, Central Office, and the new Early Learning Center are all active construction sites and nearing their final phases of construction. Our construction of new Northview Middle School continues to make extensive progress with plans to open Fall 2024.   Improvements continue at North Central High School with the Paul Loggan Fieldhouse addition opening early spring 2024. We are excited to start interior renovations this Fall, including the new main entrance and administration area that will be relocated to the east side of the building.   Construction teams have worked diligently to accomplish an enormous amount of work that was planned for this summer inside and outside, especially at Nora Elementary, Fox Hill Elementary, and North Central High School. Once again, we asked for your patience while visiting these sites as we continue to make improvements. You may notice many items not completed such as flooring, casework, landscape, playground equipment, etc. These continue to be a work in progress.     Please be sure to carefully review information shared by your school administration for directions on how to access your school property, where to park, where to drop off/pick up students, etc. We want to thank our students, parents, and staff for their flexibility and patience as we complete these once-in-a-lifetime facility improvements to better serve our community. To stay up-to-date, please visit this  Construction Progress webpage. Connect With Us Important  Dates  8.3  First Day of School 9.4 No School, Labor Day 9.20 eLearning Day 10.6  End of Quarter 1 10.9 - 10.13  Fall Break 11.7  eLearning Day 11.20-11.24  Thanksgiving Break 12.21  End of First Semester 12.25 - 1.5  Winter Break Allisonville Elementary  4900 East 79th Street, 46250 (317) 845-9441 @AllisonvilleES Clearwater Elementary 3575 E 79th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5465 @ClearwaterElem Crooked Creek Elementary  2150 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., 46228 (317) 259-5478 @CrookedCreek_ Fox Hill Elementary  802 Fox Hill Drive, 46228 (317) 259-5371 @FoxHillElem Greenbriar Elementary  8201 North Ditch Road, 46260 (317) 259-5445 @GreenbriarElem Nora Elementary  1000 East 91st Street, 46240 (317) 844-5436 @NoraElem Spring Mill Elementary  8250 Spring Mill Road (317) 259-5462 @springmillelem Willow Lake Elementary 7535 Harcourt Road, 46260 (317) 280-3701 @WillowLakeElem   Eastwood Middle School 4401 East 62nd Street, 46220 (317) 259-5401 @EastwoodMS   Northview Middle School 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317) 259-5421 @NorthviewMS Westlane Middle School 1301 West 73rd Street, 46260 (317) 259-5412 @WestlaneMS   North Central High School 1801 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5301 @NCHS_panthers   J. Everett Light Career Center 1901 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5265 @JELCC   True North Academy 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 (317)-259-5213 @AltPrograms   Hilltop School 1915 East 86th Street, 46240 (317) 259-5458 @Hilltop_WT   Continuing Education Located at Northview Middle 8401 Westfield Boulevard, 46240 @indyadulted

Friday, Jul 28 2023

Transportation Update 7/24

On July 27 , Washington Township families will have the ability to access  VersaTrans  for student bus stop information.  Users can login with “guest” as both the username and password . If a student attends Hilltop, families will be notified of bus information on August 3.  If your student will be transported on a bus which allows for special accommodation transporting, you will be contacted July 26 and 28 with bus information.  As a reminder the  following practices will continue or be implemented for the 2023-2024 school year: Help us spread the word to your neighbors:  New-to-WTS  Families who plan to utilize bus transportation at the start of the school year must have their students enrolled by July 27. Routes will be finalized after that date, and additional riders will not be routed and ready to ride until later in August Condensed bus stops Appropriate walking distance to bus stops based on grade levels Out of district students and limited choice students will not be provided WT transportation One AM address and one PM address may be used for students Requests for house pick ups due to family circumstances will not be honored Kindergarten students must be met at the bus stop by a guardian or approved person If Transportation has not received accurate address information prior to July 27, families will be responsible for transporting students to and from school until the student is added.  Adding transportation services for students may take anywhere from five days up to two weeks.  Transportation Communications Stay Informed. Download the apps.  Update your contact information.    

Monday, Jul 24 2023

Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

Dear WT families, Hopefully, your summer has been filled with relaxation and adventures. The WT Health Services Team would like to help make it as easy as possible for you and your family to receive immunizations. We are partnering with Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD), Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), and Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) to offer the community both required immunizations for enrollment in Indiana schools and  recommended immunizations. For a list, see attached.  All three WT middle schools will host an immunization clinic on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 3-7 p.m. For more information, see attached flyer. Anyone may attend any of the three clinics. Someone will be available to check for missing immunizations. Thank you for all you do to help keep our community healthy and create a safer learning environment for our WT families! WT Health Services Team

Monday, Jul 24 2023

Important Information Regarding School Meals

REMINDER - Need Meal Assistance?  Free and Reduced Price Meals are available to families who qualify. A new application must be completed every school year. Applications will be available beginning July 21, 2023. Please see very important Back to School information regarding your child’s meal services for the 2023-24 school year, below. Download version is attached and available here . ​

Wednesday, Jul 19 2023

Transportation Back to School Update

We are gearing up for an exciting 2023-2024 school year! Some transportation items highlighted for you and your family in preparation for the upcoming school year are listed below.  We intend to update you frequently as we start the school year to ensure as smooth a start as possible.  The following practices will continue or be implemented for the 2023-2024 school year: Condensed bus stops in order to improve efficiency and on--time arrivals Appropriate walking distance to bus stops based on grade levels Out of district students and limited choice students will not be provided WT transportation One AM address and one PM address may be used for students Unfortunately, requests for house pick ups due to family circumstances cannot be honored Per past practice, Kindergarten students must be met at the bus stop by a guardian or approved person We have been adding both current and new students to routes.  Families will be able to view bus information  beginning July 27 by accessing VersaTrans .  A link will be sent out to families as the date nears.  If a student attends Hilltop, families will be notified of bus information on August 3.  If your student will be transported on a bus which allows for special accommodation transporting, you will be contacted via phone July 26 and 28 with bus information.  If Transportation has not received accurate address information via skyward prior to July 27, families will be responsible for transporting students to and from school until the student is added.  Adding transportation services for students may take up to two weeks.  Thank you once again and stay tuned for more information. Enjoy your remaining summer!

Monday, Jul 17 2023