Have you ever heard the music for "76 Trombones" and wondered where it's from? South Central Drama Club has the answer to your question: Meredith Willson's The Music Man! With iconic songs such as "76 Trombones," "Goodnight, My Someone," "Till There Was You," and "Shipoopi," SCDC brings this classic musical to life. Through large dance numbers, upbeat songs, and all-new costumes, SCDC tells the story of charming traveling salesman (and conman) Harold Hill as he attempts to con the citizens of River City, Iowa into buying his idea of a children's band. The local music teacher and librarian, Marian Paroo, however, isn't falling for his schemes and attempts to bring his con crashing down around him. Does Marian eventually succumb to Harold's charm, or does she succeed in bringing his long-running con to the ground? Does River City gets its children's band? Come see SCDC's production of The Music Man to find out!

The Northwest Health Sports Medicine Program will be offering sports physicals at South Central on June 21st from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in the south gym. There is no cost (donations accepted) for the physicals and they are available to students ages 5-18. See the flyer for more information.

IHSAA Physical Form

South Central Elementary School, through its penny war fundraiser, raised $7,262.70 for Riley Hospital for Children!

The penny war fundraiser was sponsored by Junior Council members and was held during the month of February. South Central Elementary (and the Corporation) will now be designated as a "Red Wagon School/Corporation" for their fundraising efforts! Additionally, a Red Riley Wagon with a customized South Central license plate will be used at Riley Hospital as transportation for many patients.

South Central High School is pleased and proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2022!

Jolie Klimczak is this year's Valedictorian. She is the daughter of Stephen and Angela Klimczak. Jolie has earned a GPA of 4.481 on a 4.0 scale at the end of her 7th semester. She will be graduating with an Indiana Core 40 diploma with Academic and Technical honors. In addition to her academic accomplishments, Jolie has been involved in FFA, German Club, and the National Honor Society.

Camryn Young is this year's Salutatorian. She is the daughter of Raymond and Kimberly Young. Camryn has earned a GPA of 4.413 on a 4.0 scale at the end of her 7th semester. She will be graduating with an Indiana Core 40 diploma with Academic and Technical honors. In addition to her academic accomplishments, Camryn has been involved in the National Honor Society, student council, golf, FFA, and is the president of the senior class.

Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? South Central will be hosting a substitute teacher meeting and training on Thursday, March 24th for any individuals interested in becoming a substitute at the school. 

Join us from 10:00am-12:00pm in the corporation board room. If you have any questions, call the corporation office at (219) 767-2263.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The purpose of this letter is to provide the most up-to-date information pertaining to COVID-19 protocols as it relates to school bus transportation. On Friday, February 25, the CDC released guidance that removes the facemask requirement on school buses. Specifically, the updated guidance stated the following:

Effective February 25, 2022, CDC is exercising its enforcement discretion to not require that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs. CDC is making this change to align with updated guidance that no longer recommends universal indoor mask-wearing in K-12 and early education settings in areas with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level.

The full text of the CDC's recommendations can be found here: CDC Travel Mask Guidance

Therefore, effective Tuesday, March 1, 2022, South Central will no longer require masks on school buses. We appreciate everyone's support as we work through the updated protocols. With the removal of several protocols recently, please remember that we need everyone's assistance to continue to operate South Central as safely as possible. If your child feels ill, please have them stay home. If you are an individual that tests positive for COVID-19, you are still required to quarantine for 5 days and must wear a mask upon returning on days 6-10 in school and on the bus.

We will continue to provide updates if further recommendations change. Thank you for your continued support and for choosing South Central for your child's education.

Sincerely,

Dr. Theodore Stevens, Superintendent

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The purpose of this letter is to provide the most up-to-date information pertaining to COVID-19 protocols and quarantine requirements for students/staff at South Central. As you may know, the Indiana State Department of Health is recommending that schools no longer contact trace. Please find the two pages of the presentation that specifically speak to that point as well as the full informational packet from the IDOH at the following link: Indiana K-12 Guidance for Isolation and Quarantine

Therefore, effective Tuesday, February 22, 2022, South Central will no longer contact trace student or staff positive cases. South Central will remain a mask optional environment with the exception of school buses where the federal requirement is still active. As a reminder, if you feel ill, please stay home. If you are an individual that tests positive for COVID-19, you are still required to quarantine for 5 days and must wear a mask upon returning on days 6-10. Please note that your student will not be provided with a certified absence unless they receive a positive test result from a physician or COVID testing site (home tests will not be accepted for certified absences). 

South Central Drama Club is proud to present Jane Austen's acclaimed work, Pride & Prejudice! This original adaptation is unique to SCDC and includes all of Austen's beloved characters, as well as several lovely ball scenes. This stunning cast of characters brings Jane Austen's renowned work to life, leaving you laughing, crying, and falling in love over and over again. Watch as iconic literary characters Lizzie Bennet, Jane Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and Mr. Bingley learn to stand up for themselves and overcome their own prejudices to find their true loves. This story of family, friendship, sisterhood, love, and what it means to be truly happy is sure to touch your heart and remind you that happiness is found in the most unlikely of places - if only we can overcome our own pride and prejudice.

SCDC's premiere production of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice will run on February 25th at 7:00pm, February 26th at 7:00pm, and February 27th (senior night) at 2:00pm. An original adaptation by Kaylee M. Allen and Alexandria Ingram.

Congratulations to the #1 ranked and undefeated South Central varsity girls basketball team on winning the 2022 Class 2A IHSAA Sectional 34 Tournament! The Lady Satellites beat 13th ranked Rensselaer Central 41-38 on their home court to claim their fourth sectional title in program history. Earlier in the tournament, the team also defeated North Judson and North Newton.

The South Central Elementary Junior Council will be sponsoring a penny war fundraiser between grade levels to help benefit Riley Hospital for Children. The fundraiser will take place from February 9th to February 25th with prizes for the most money raised by grade level and for reaching the school goal. Details on this fun way to raise money can be found in the attached flyer.

On January 29, 2022, South Central Jr.-Sr. High School choir students participated in the Indiana State School Music Association's (ISSMA) Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest. Led and accompanied by choir director Maria Koontz, the junior high and high school choirs performed ensemble pieces and solos. All eleven soloists received a gold medal rating on their performances! Emily N. and Lacie C. also earned gold ratings at the most difficult level which qualifies them to perform at the ISSMA state level on February 19th in Indianapolis.

South Central Elementary School will hold kindergarten roundup for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday, February 21st from 9:00am-2:00pm and on Thursday, March 3rd from 3:30pm-6:00pm.

Children who turn five by August 1, 2022 are eligible to sign up. Children who turn five by October 1, 2022 may still sign up and parents/guardians will be given a recommendation of enrollment by the kindergarten staff based on their screening. 

Please bring the child's birth certificate.

Congratulations to the South Central varsity girls basketball team on winning the 2022 Porter County Conference tournament! After victories against Boone Grove and Morgan Township, the Lady Satellites defeated the Kouts Fillies on their home floor 53-31 to claim the title. This is the second consecutive tournament win and the sixth overall for the program since joining the conference in 2003.

The South Central High School prom committee has been working diligently to prepare for the 2022 prom, which will take place on June 2nd (originally June 3rd). In order to create the best prom experience, the committee is looking for sponsorships to help cover various needs for the event. If you or your business are interested in helping sponsor this event, please see the letter and donation form linked below. Thank you for your consideration!

Prom Committee Letter and Donation Form

Support the South Central Elementary Junior Council by donating gently worn/new winter attire. From January 10th to January 28th, the Junior Council will be collecting winter coats, snow boots, hats, gloves, scarves, and tennis shoes to help those in need during the colder weather. Thank you for your support!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The purpose of this letter is to provide the most up-to-date information pertaining to positive case protocols and quarantine requirements for students/staff at South Central. Please carefully review the Indiana State Department of Health guidance using the following link: Indiana K-12 Guidance for Isolation and Quarantine

As a reminder, as of this letter, South Central will continue to make the wearing of masks optional for all individuals. Though masks are optional at South Central, there are a few caveats - primarily when students return from a close contact quarantine or from a positive test. The newest requirements from the CDC, which have been adopted by the Indiana State Department of Health now recommend a 5 day quarantine period for close contacts and positive COVID cases. Asymptomatic individuals may now return to school if they wear a mask on days 6-10. Additionally, please note that masks will still be required while utilizing school bus transportation as this is a Federal Requirement.

In closing, we know that positive cases are currently increasing. Please remember, if you or someone in your home feels ill, please stay home. South Central will continue to work with our students and staff to social distance, but it is important to note that close contact in a mask optional environment is still defined as being within 6 feet of a known positive individual for 15 minutes in a 24 hour period. We certainly feel that the latest recommendations are getting us closer to normalcy, but we'll certainly need everyone's assistance to continue to operate South Central as safely as possible. Thank you for your continued support and for choosing South Central for your child's education.

Sincerely,

Dr. Theodore Stevens, Superintendent

Congratulations to SCHS senior Jolie Klimczak on being selected as one of the recipients of the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for La Porte County! Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership.

Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university. To read the full press release, visit: https://bit.ly/3ytPE14