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NCP Schools Summer Meals Program
North Central Parke Schools is pleased to announce its summer meals program. Starting on Monday, June 1, all children 18 and under can receive meals free of charge in one convenient weekly pick-up. The Summer Meal program will run every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 1 thru July 27. It will be…
Read MoreParke County Hi-5s
CONGRATULATIONS. Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Parke County Hi-5 recipients (from left) Hallie Miller (PHHS), Sophia Sanders (RP), Taya Sturmer (PHHS), Salman Masadeh (PHHS), Marshal Vincent (PHHS), McKenzie Nowicki (RP), Annabella Campbell (RP) and Corinne Loomis (RP). (photo submitted)
Read MorePHHS Senior Hallie Miller Named Academic All-Star
ACADEMIC ALL-STAR. Parke Heritage High School senior Hallie Miller has been selected as an Indiana Academic Regional All-Star by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). She was recognized at a special luncheon held Thursday, April 23 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Only one senior from each school may be nominated and only 50 students…
Read MoreRP Senior Carson Sutton Named Academic all Star
INDIANA ACADEMIC ALL STAR. Congratulations to Carson Sutton for being named as a regional Indiana Academic All Star from the Indiana Association of School Principals. Each Indiana high school is only allowed to nominate one potential All Star, and only the top 90 in the entire state receive recognition. Nominations are based on student’s academic records, community involvement,…
Read MoreRP wins Ryan Luce State Farm Banks of the Wabash Championship
CHAMPS. Pictured are the members of the Riverton Parke baseball team after winning the Ryan Luce State Farm Banks of the Wabash championship game 13-2 over Parke Heritage Saturday, April 11. Pictured (from left) Coach GJ O’Dell, Isaiah Hopkins, Jackson While, Isaac Greene, Brody Jenkins, Jaxton Blevins, Eli Roberts, Trent Crowder, Eli…
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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY. Parke County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, April 8 for Riddell National Bank located at 120 E. Ohio Street, Rockville. The bank held an official “Open House” Tuesday, April 7 and is now open for business. Pictured (front, from left) Chamber Director, Heather Thompson, Board member Michelle Jeffers…
Read MoreNational Honor Society-PHHS
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. New members from Parke Heritage High School include (front, from left) Noelle Blake, Keyera Brown, Allison Busenbark, Lila Busenbark, Lucas Busenbark, Jayce Crosley, Thomas Furr and Gavin Godfrey; (middle) Hayden Holcomb, Avery Huff, Marlee Jeffers, Aubree Kieft, Marissa Liebrandt, Scout Marsolf, Joel Miller, Emmylou Rader, Addison Ramey and Addison Ramsay; (back)Birkley Schelsky,…
Read MorePCCF Issues First Grants from Sankey Fund
FIRST GRANTS. Pictured (from left) Amy Edwards (PCCF Grants & Communications Administrator), Dr. Frank Swaim, Dr. Phil Harrison (Southwest Parke Community School Superintendent), Mike Schimpf (North Central Parke School Superintendent), Steve VanLear (Parke County Historical Society Vice President), Rhonda Montgomery (Parke County Historical Society Treasurer), Colleen Engle (PCCF Executive Director) and Carmie Reintjes (Parke County…
Read More90th Birthday
EARL DEPLANTY There will be a 90th birthday celebration held in honor of Earl DePlanty Jr. March 21, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. open house. It will be held at Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, 100 U.S. Hwy. 36, Rockville. All friends and family are invited. Gifts are not necessary, cards are welcomed.
Read MoreNew Director of Operations
NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATION. Tim Garver joins the NCPC leadership team with an extensive background in educational facilities management. He previously served at MSD of Lawrence Township Schools, where he was responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of 24 school buildings, Transportation Building, and the Administration Office. His deep expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure…
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