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Grove Gazette | September 2019 |

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Dear Community Members,Thank you for taking the opportunity to read about the great things happening in Center Grove Schools! In this newsletter, we have information about the eleven students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and other outstanding student achievements and activities in our schools. We also have an update on the high school construction project, which includes the relocation of the swimming pool. This project will not impact the tax rate for White River Township residents. That is possible due to the vision and fiscally responsible planning of our School Board, and our Business Office, led by Dr. Paul Gabriel, Chief Financial Officer. I’ve asked Dr. Gabriel to provide you with some information about the November 5th Safety, Security, & Support Referendum. You can find that information on page 3.Next week, we invite our parents, staff, and members of our community to attend an information session about the November 5th Safety, Security, & Support Referendum. The presentation will be held on Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Education Service Center, 4800 W.

Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood. We will share details of the how the referendum dollars would be spent to improve safety, strengthen security, and add mental health and classroom supports for our students. I appreciate the tremendous support Center Grove receives from our parents and community members. Without your partnership, we could not pursue our vision to provide an exceptional educational experience for all students. Sincerely,Richard A. Arkanoff, Ed.D. Superintendent

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Front row: Anna Puderbaugh, Sophia Hagedorn, Olivia Gooch, Jenna Hans; Back row: Jacob Miller, Vinay Bhamidipat, Joseph Sargent, Philip Golder, Graham Kanwit, Joshua Stevenson, Carter Dills

ELEVEN CGHS STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS

Eleven Center Grove High School seniors were named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are Vinay Bhamidipat, Carter Dills, Philip Golder, Olivia Gooch, Sophia Hagedorn, Jenna Hans, Graham Kanwit, Jacob Miller, Anna Puderbaugh, Joseph Sargent, and Joshua Stevenson.

Approximately 16,000 Semifinalists were chosen from the highest scorers in each state for the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring.

To become a Finalist, the Semifinalists and their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes information about the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.

from our

Richard Arkanoff, Ed.D.

Superintendent

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IN THIS ISSUE

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6HS RENOVATION PROJECT UPDATE

CGHS JUNIORS GIVE BACK ON DAY OF CARING

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CG DEDICATESSTUDENT & STAFF

MEMORIAL

3REFERENDUM BUDGET INFORMATION FROM

DR. PAUL GABRIEL, CFO

CGHS RECOGNIZES STUDENTS FOR AP TEST SUCCESSES

Center Grove High School honored 218 current students who scored at least a 3 on an Advanced Placement (AP) test for courses they completed during the 2018-19 school year. Students received a certificate commemorating their accomplishment. 133 2019 graduates also scored above a 3 during the 2018-19 school year. The AP tests are standardized exams designed to measure how well students across the country have mastered the content and skills of the course. Many colleges and universities grant credit and placement for scores of 3, 4, or 5.

The honored students include: Gage Adams, Mahek Agrawal, John Albin, Spencer Aldridge, Elizabeth Andersen, Gavin Anderson, Eric Anusewicz, Rahul Appaji, Richard Arkanoff, Averie Baker, Ananya Balaji, Isaac Barkdull, Patrick Baysinger, Allison Beach, Carlynn Berners, Vinay Bhamidipati, Sharvi Bhat, Hannah Bilsland, Elizabeth Boas, Jenna Boha, Halle Booher, Evan Borszem, Cole Brinkley, Sophia Brooks, Jamie Brown, Morgan Butler, James Rossto Carey, Nicholas Chamberlin, Kirin Chaplin, Erin Clingerman, Corey Combs, Carson Contos, Ana-Elizabet Cook, Brianna Copenhaver, Kailey Copenhaver, Eli Coyle, Avrey Cummings, William Cunha, Hope Davis, Mitchell Deardurff, Richard DeChant, Andrew Dile, Carter Dillon, Carter Dills, Elena Eberwine, ELizabeth Edel, Lucas Embrey, Nathan Ensley, Noah Ensley, Meredith Fain, Alexis Fair, Julia Falcone, Alexandria Fanter, Anuoluwa Fasan, Sophia Fischer, Trent Fischer, Emma Foutz, John Galt, Jackson Gardner, Kristen Garrison, Michael Goebel, Jalen Goines, Philip Golder, Olivia Gooch, Walker Grove, Lance Gutierrez, Reid Habenicht, Sophia Hagedorn, Meredith Hallett, Madison Hammill, Jenna Hans, Timothy Hanson, Jarah Hassett, Rylan Hassett, Madeline Heineman, Matthew Hendrick, Jaxson Hiatt, Elizabeth Hickman, Yuki Hilligoss, Abigail Hoard, Nev Hommel, Brooklyn Hornaday, Sophie Horning, Lindsey Howard, Samuel Howe, Jacob Humphrey, Kaia

Hunter, Katelyn Jansen, Benjamin Johnson, Kyler Johnson, Ethan Jones, Graham Kanwit, Balwinder Kaur, Garrett Keith, Ian Kelly, Emma Knox, Elizabeth Kuebel, Andy Lam, Isabelle Larocque, Zoe Lawless, Maxwell Leitgeb, Elijah Leser, Nathaniel Lindsay, Anna Line, Cooper Livermore, Harrison Luck, Leslie Luong, Kaniese Mack, Archit Malik, Sarrah Mander, Audra Martin, Kaitlyn Martlage, Ethan Matei, Lucas Maurizio, Rebecca May, Susan May, Nathan McBride, Maleea Mccullough, Morgan McLain, Caleb McWilliams, Paige Merrill, Jacob Miller, Matthew Mills, Christina Monev, Caitlyn Moore, Samuel Muesing, Andreus Mullendore, Gavin Munson, Avery Murphy, Athulya Nair, Carly Nelson, Molly Nibbelin, Eli Norman, Olivia Oliver, Logan Orender, Kelsey Osborne, Isaac Outland, Carina Oza, Lauren Pagel, Shreya Parikh, Parthiv Patel, Julian Pentchev, Gabriel Peters, Lillian Peters, David Pham, Sydney Plowman, Brianna Poore, Charles Pottgen, Vaibhava Potturu, Anna Puderbaugh, Claire Rake, Emily Rake, Lucas Rardin, Samantha Rasmussen, Bryce Rayner, Stephen Reeves, Amanda Reising, Kaya Revilla, Madison Richardson, Baleigh Riddle, Earl Ridlen, Casey Ripberger, Chase Rivas, Conor Roach, Gabriel Roach, Madelyn Ruff, Daniel Russell, Paul Salazar, Joseph Sargent, Raef Sauer, Prakhar Saxena, Nya Schank, Luke Schmitt, Daniel Sembroski, Leanna Sequeira, Lindsey Shaffer, Madison Shanks, Zachary Short, Mackenzie Singer, Jenna Small, Connor Smith, Eli Smith, Mackenzie Souchon, Kailyn Spitler, Benjamin Springer, Calista Stafford, Cameron Steele, Ashley Steitz, Joshua Stevenson, Rachel Stewart-Allen, Brianna Stewart-Allen, Kaylee Stickels, Jacob Tallman, Heather Toland, Braden Tugan, Cooper Underwood, Bailee Voegerl, Sapna Vyas, Sonya Vyas, Connor Waddick, Chloe Walsh, Kylie Warfield, Sophia Watt, Addison Weinberg, John Wellspring, Benjamin Werner, Alayna Whitis, Olivia Wilder, Luke Wiley, Nicholas Wilson, Cade Winiger, Meghan Wombles, Samuel Wong, Justin Xia, Madelyn Yaden, Kiyah Yeast, Zane York, and Yao Yu.

7CGHS TO HONOR

1946 GRADUATE AT HOMECOMING


Thank you again for making our Center Grove Community School Corporation your educational choice. The fact that you have made the right choice and the right decision for our community’s future demonstrates what you and others have known for quite some time, our Center Grove Schools are a wise investment.

Our $100 million budget is continually evaluated to ensure that dollars are directed to the classroom and to ensuring that our students are provided with safe transportation and safe schools. That’s why we have added three School Resource Officers to our staff in each of the last years, made major upgrades in safety and security, and established working partnerships with local and state law enforcement officials and first responders. The placement of an Emergency Operations Center on our school campus that will be occupied by first responders and law enforcement officers reinforces that commitment. Simply put, we have made the initial investments needed, but more remains to be done.

As you also know, on November 5th, the school referendum will offer you and other residents of our community the opportunity to decide whether we continue to make safety and security upgrades. Funds from the proposed referendum will be used in and out of the classroom to make a difference for our students, parents, teachers, staff, and our residents. Specifically, funds will be allocated to add mental health services; provide additional behavioral supports for our teachers in the classroom; and expand support for social and emotional learning. In addition, the referendum includes funding for live monitoring of all school facilities; additional School Resource Officers; use of emerging technologies for safety; and cyber security monitoring and protection. For the more than 7,100 students who take the bus to school each day, the referendum would fund bus stop arm cameras on every bus.

My top priority is ensuring our tax dollars are used wisely, efficiently, and effectively. We work diligently each day to try to achieve that. On November 5th, you will have the choice to determine whether increased student safety in and out of the classroom is a wise investment. Please vote on November 5th.

Dr. Paul Gabriel, Ed.D.Chief Financial Officer

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Paul Gabriel, Ed.D.


From Our Chief Financial Officer


Center Grove High School hosted its 2nd Annual College Application Day on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Representatives from 12 Indiana colleges met with students to help them complete free applications and provide many with on-the-spot acceptances.

A total of 221 seniors signed up to meet with a recruiter (36% of the senior class). Of those seniors, 189 submitted applications and 151 received acceptances. 60 are still waiting on decisions.


Exceptional Educational Experiences #E3CG

2ND CGHS COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY

More than 600 CGHS juniors provided approximately 2,500 hours of community service on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 during their 22nd annual Day of Caring. Studentsparticipated in service projects at more than 30 locations in and around Johnson County. “Center Grove High School is excited to serve with our UWJC partners,” said Adam Gaff, CGHS Spanish teacher and Day of Caring Coordinator. “Service learning projects allow students to authentically learn valuable lessons and empower students to become active change agents in our community. We hope to continue this event for many years to come.”

The United Way of Johnson County partners with CGHS to organize many of the outreach projects.


Center Grove High School senior Liam Price has been named Lakes region US Youth Ambassador for Special Olympics Unified Champion. Liam is a Unifed Track & Field athlete at CGHS. As a Youth Ambassador, Liam will represent Indiana as of 24 young leaders from across the United States. He will have the opportunity to travel and attend professional development events, use social media to share stories, and provide input on resources and school-based initiatives. He will also participate in a Unified Champion Schools event in October in Washington, DC.

CGHS SENIOR NAMED US YOUTH AMBASSADOR

Liam Price

CGHS JUNIORS GIVE BACK ON DAY OF CARING

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Center Grove dedicated a permanent memorial to the students and staff who have lost their lives while enrolled or working in the Center Grove Community School Corporation on August 15, 2019. The memorial is located on the grounds of the Education Service Center, 4800 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood. The memorial was designed and constructed under the leadership of Richard "Richie" Arkanoff II, a Center Grove High School student and member of the Center Grove Boy Scout Troop 245, as an Eagle Scout Project.

“When I started my Eagle Project, my biggest goal was to create something that would have

a sustained and meaningful impact to my entire community, something that would help others and remain as a consistent reminder of those who have been lost,” said Arkanoff. “I am humbled by the fact that this project means so much to their families and helps the community reflect on the moments they had with those that are no longer with us. I am so honored to have completed an Eagle Project with the help of so many that will have a lasting impact on a countless number of people in the community.”

Photos, a directory of names, and additional information are available at centergrove.k12.in.us/CGCSCMemorial.

Richard Arkanoff, II

MEMORIAL DEDICATED FOR CGCSC STUDENTS & STAFF MEMBERS

Center Grove High School sophomore Nya Schank competed in the 2019 Junior Pan American Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador in August as a member of the U.S. Junior Karate Team.

Nya finished 2-1 in Kumite (Sparring). She was named to the national team based on her second-place finish in the USA National Championships in July.

Nya is part of the Shodan Karate Academy in Greenwood. She has been taking Karate with sensei Ricardo Guerrero since she was seven years old.

CGHS SOPHOMORE COMPETES IN 2019 JUNIOR PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nya Schank

Nya and her sensei, Ricardo Guerrero

Nya takes the floor at the 2019 Junior Pan American Championships in Ecuador.

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WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY DEDICATED

Nearly 100 people gathered in the cafeteria of Walnut Grove Elementary to dedicate the new school. Those gathered heard from Carol Tumey, School Board President; Dr. Rich Arkanoff, Superintendent; Terry Lancer, Lancer+Beebe Architects; and Brian Proctor, Principal.

“This building will be used by thousands of students for many, many years,” Dr. Arkanoff told the crowd. “It is designed to inspire learning and creative thinking, while being safe, functional, and fiscally responsible.”

“We did a lot of research and pulled together teams of teachers and leaders in each area to provide input on designs for everything from classrooms and shared spaces to lunchrooms and traffic flow,” said Brian Proctor. “We are all

thankful for the School Board and our community for providing us with such a wonderful building for our students.”

A video tour of Walnut Grove is available at this link: https://youtu.be/TVoSMrELaPA.

HS RENOVATION PROJECT MOVING FORWARD

Site work is underway in the parking lot on the south side of Center Grove High School. The location will be transformed to include a 50-meter pool, therapy pool, spectator space, and locker rooms as part of a safety, security and stewardship renovation project at CGHS.

The project includes additional classrooms and group space, updates to learning spaces, and changes to limit access to academic areas during events.

The new pool is expected to be completed by the summer of 2021. Once it opens, the cur-rent pool location will be renovated into the additional classroom space. That part of the project will take approximately 12 months.

The high school project was funded without impacting the tax rate for White River Township residents.

Fanning Howey rendering of new pool


PROGRAM DONATES FOOD LEFT OVER FROM SCHOOL CAFETERIAS

Walnut Grove Elementary School students lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the school’s dedication ceremony.

Current and former School Board members, Center Grove administrators, and other invited guests

gathered for a photo after the dedication.

If you’ve been in a cafeteria at one of Center Grove’s elementary schools, you’ve likely seen unopened milk, juice, yogurt, and other items at the end of a meal. A local food rescue program ensures that food is

not wasted. Center Grove Food Service staff members collect unopened foods after each meal, instead of throwing it away.

Volunteers from Mount Pleasant Christian

Church travel to each school once a week to collect leftover food. The food is then used to stock the church’s food pantry, the IMPACT Center.

“What’s most important to us is feeding the children in our schools,” said Shannon Maples, R.D., S.N.S., Director of Food & Nutrition Services. “If our principals need to use that food for students who may be hungry during the day, they are welcome to it. But we don’t want anyone in our community to go hungry, so we donate anything leftover to this program.”

Each week, Center Grove donates 700-1,000 pounds of unopened food, drinks, and fruit.

IMPACT Center volunteers Kathleen Lahm and Karen Crawford, CGCSC Food & Nutrition Services Director Shannon Maples, and Assistant Director Valarie Miller

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Center Grove welcomed 51 new teachers to the district for the 2019-20 school year.

All teachers who are new to Center Grove, including those with previous teaching experience are invited to participate in the Center Grove Teacher Academy where they learn about the district’s processes and teaching practices. Welcome to all of our new teachers!

CENTER GROVE WELCOMES 51 NEW

TEACHERS

CGHS TO HONOR 1946 GRADUATE AT HOMECOMING

Center Grove Alumni and Friends will honor Frank Martin, one of the oldest living Center Grove High School alumni on Friday, October 4, 2019 as part of the Homecoming festivities. Frank, who is now 91 years old, graduated from CGHS in 1946.

Frank played basketball for CGHS and fondly

recalls winning the Johnson County Tournament his senior year. He still proudly wears his varsity letter sweater.

After graduation, Frank planned to join the Navy. But his plan was foiled when hisparents refused to sign a release. (He wasonly 17 years old.) He went to work for a couple of years before attending in Franklin College. Soon after, he was drafted for the Korean War and served his military time in Japan.

Frank married Willu (Wise) Martin in 1954. They had two children, Rex a 1975 CGHS graduate, and Kimberlee, a 1979 CGHS grad. The family owned about 30 acres east of where the CGHS Skillman Football Stadium currently sits. The district purchased about 13 acres from Martin’s to build a transportation building. That building was later transformed into the current Technology building.

Frank and Willu served as missionaries in Okinawa for 1.5 years. They also traveled with their children and family to all 50 states and

Canada. They believed travel helped their children learn, while seeing our great nation.

The family eventually sold their Center Grove property and moved full-time to their home on Sweetwater Lake.

Frank worked most of his career in the insurance industry in Indianapolis. When he retired, he was treasurer of Meridian Mutual Insurance Company. Willu worked for 41 years as a nurse in hospitals and schools. The couple spent winters in Palm Harbor, Florida until Willu’s death in 2015.

Frank says he’s amazed at all of the changes Center Grove has seen in the 73 years since he graduated. But he enjoys reliving all of the good memories. He’s humbled to be honored by CG Alumni and Friends, but wishes fellow 1946 graduate Revae Hilderbrand Morris was able to enjoy the festivities. Revae has not missed an alumni banquet since graduation.

Frank Martin

CENTER GROVE H.S. Amanda Buck, Guidance Counselor Mary Currier, Math Kristi Fleck, Spanish Amy Ho, Science Severine McClellan, French Dana McNulty, Language Arts Angela Newlon, Language Arts Kyle Owens, Engineering & Technology Kortni Raber, Special Education Scott Stenzinger, Guidance Counselor Jessica Thomas, Family Consumer Sciences Teresa Tzaferis, Business

CENTER GROVE M.S. CENTRAL John Clemons, Asst. Band Director Amy Estabrook, Special Education Raquel Johnson, Spanish Carey Mann, Language Arts Kyle Schwartz, Science & Social Studies William Spina, Math

2019-20 NEW TEACHERSCENTER GROVE M.S. NORTH Deanna Colwell, Grade 6Taylor Day, Grade 6Emma Remley, MusicLindsey McIntosh, Psychologist

CENTER GROVE E.S.Kaedra Clark, Grade 5

MAPLE GROVE E.S.Catherine Jones, High Ability, Grade 4Mary Pitstick, Special EducationLindsey Smith, KindergartenMika Stark, High Ability, Grade 3Angela Wolf, Grade 2

NORTH GROVE E.S.Eileen Feery, Grade 1Jacey King, KindergartenSarah Purtell, Grade 3

PLEASANT GROVE E.S. Jessica Bleich, Special Education

Kellie Brown, Special EducationStacy Hollars, Grade 5Ashley Polcher, Grade 1Jennifer Webb, Grade 3

SUGAR GROVE E.S. Erin Badger, Speech-Language PathologistAlyssa Ellis, Special EducationAmy Herring, Grade 4Amanda Pereda, Special EducationKim Smiertelny, Physical EducationMegan Sullivan, Special EducationAshley Thomas, Special EducationShannon Brumbaugh, Grade 5Katie Chrenko, MusicAlexandra Donnell, Special EducationKayla Hefley, Grade 3Sydney Patberg, ArtMorgan Voris, Kindergarten

THE ACADEMYKevin Hutchins, Special Education Amy Schilawski, Special Education

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