Thanks to Wurth for hosting our PC Team and helping us further understand what skills are necessary for the future of work. We also gained an idea for a business plan! We can’t wait to bring back these opportunities to our students! #good2bgreen
What do you do in math class on 3/14? You celebrate Pi Day by practicing good problems and of course eating pie!! Mrs. Bettag’s class did just that yesterday. Thank you Mrs. Bettag for making learning fun! #good2bgreen
Perry Central Robotics Team members presented at the school board meeting on Monday, March 13th. Coach Dawn Lynch and several team members shared how the robot is programmed and operated and demonstrated its capabilities in competition. Our thanks to Addison, Trenton, Kaleb and Liam for this informative session! We can't wait to see what they do next!
The 7th-grade boys' basketball team finished the season in an exhilarating, storybook fashion, pulling off a big win against Mitchell that went right down to the wire. About half of their games had close finishes, so it was nice to see it all come together for a happy ending to the season. The season itself was a perfect journey. The challenge at the start of the season was pulling through near the end of a close, one-possession game. As the season progressed, they learned what it takes to pull out a win when it gets tough. These young men learned to have sportsmanship among each other and to take responsibility for their mistakes. Coach Malone said he believed this is when the season started to make its turn.
Coach Malone remarked, “I think the biggest improvement as a team was our ability to become just that, a team. At the beginning of the season, we were a bunch of individuals, and it took a lot of work to break those habits. Along the way, we learned that if four guys are doing their job, and one isn't, then we won't find success. We used the analogy of a fist where a hand with all five fingers clenched tightly together creates the strongest fist. If you try to strike something with one or two fingers pointing straight out, it's not nearly as powerful, and those one or two fingers aren't going to feel too good either!”
One of the most important things the boys learned was how to deal with feedback and how to change the situation when it’s tough. Even though the boys ended their season at 4-13, they focused on the unsung difference-maker when athletes progress through their athletic career–the intangibles. When a group of young men get to the varsity level and possess the intangibles, they can do some great things. These boys will look to continue to grow in preparation for everything that 8th grade throws at them. The player that progressed the most down the stretch of the season was Warren Howe. Warren made huge leaps and bounds, always working hard at practice, and that earned him multiple spots in the starting lineup near the end of the season.
Coach Malone stated, “I enjoyed every moment of coaching these guys this season. It was a heck of a journey, and while there were plenty of ups and downs, I think the experiences that were created made it worth every minute. I hope to have had a fraction of the impact on these kids that they had on me. We learned alongside each other each and every day, and I wouldn't have traded it for anything in the world!”
Despite a tough season, Coach Malone hopes that ending the season on a high note is something the team can carry with it moving forward. “Along the way, we learned it doesn't really matter how badly you say you want it, and it doesn't matter if you want to win. Everyone wants to win. What really matters is if you are willing to do what it takes to win and if you can make the winning plays in those situations where the game is tight. It took the entirety of the season to figure everything out, and it all came together on the very last night of the season when we beat Mitchell by one point!” said Coach Malone.
Are you able to identify these items? Do you know why or how these items are used? If not, please attend Perry Central’s Vape Education at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in the elementary cafeteria. A light meal will be provided and prize drawings will be available for those in attendance. For parents or students who would like to report any of these items, please feel free to fill out the anonymous vape/drug report on our website: https://www.pccs.k12.in.us/page/anonymous-vapedrug-report.
Perry Central BPA preparing for SLC Opening Session. Fantastic group of young adults!! 💚🤍 #GoodToBeGreen
Congratulations to Mrs. Guillaume and the Perry Central FFA for their success at the FFA Leadership Contest last Friday! Our future in agriculture is bright! #good2bgreen
1st place winners:
Celena Peter and Maggie Taylor - Food Science Demonstration
Maggie Taylor - Extemporaneous Speaking
Persuasive Essay - Olivia Berger
Job interview - Cody Guillaume
Klyne Kelly and Eva Decker - Animal Science Demonstration
Aubrie Hubert and Payton Park - Food Science
Tate Richard and Cohen Harpenau - Plant and Soil Science
Second place:
Avery Deom - Ag Sales
Caleb Vanwinkle and Dakota Micheal - Animal Science demonstration
Talent - Tyler Kleaving
3rd place:
Tasha Poole and Natalee Tempel - Horticulture Demonstration
Jackson Wallace - Welding Contest
Thanks to Anjan Kashyab and his team from An Island for visiting Kris Walsh’s Computer Science classes last Friday. They talked about computer science careers, phishing and spoofing! It is always great to have our community partners working with our students!! #good2bgreen
Good luck to all of our BPA students next week at the state BPA contest!! We are proud of you! #good2bgreen
Don't forget to Spring Forward! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour this weekend, time changes March 12th.
Perry Central School Resource Officer Clark and High School STAND students will be giving an informative presentation on vaping for all parents that you won't want to miss! Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria. A light meal will be provided and prize drawings will be available for those in attendance.
Vaping among preteens and teenagers has become extremely prevalent. Did you know that:
- Students as young as 4th grade are experimenting with vapes in Perry County?
- Students caught with vapes one time are more than likely to have recurring violations with vapes?
- Vaping does not just include nicotine; Officer Clark is field testing vapes containing THC.
- Vapes can be different sizes and shapes, including disguises such as pens and USB ports.
Good luck to the boys basketball team & coaches at sectional tonight! Perry Central will take on North Posey at 6:00 p.m. at Tell City. We hope to see the stands filled with green to cheer on the Commodores! #good2bgreen 🏀💚
Good evening, Commodores! We are going to have a 2-hour delay on Friday, March 3rd due to the impending severe weather in the forecast. We have buses traveling roads that are susceptible to high water, and we would like to at least allow the sun to come up so that visibility is better. Depending on the wind, rain and updated radar, we may end up needing to cancel for the day, but we are hoping for the best. Families should plan on a delay ONLY unless you get another message from us tomorrow morning. Thank you for understanding! Stay safe, Commodores!
Perry Central Athletic Department has kicked off their Merkley Meat Spring Fundraiser. The fundraiser will run through Wednesday, March 15th. Be sure to find any athlete in grades 5-12 and get your order placed! Items can be viewed online here: https://5il.co/1q3qs
Mark you calendar! Perry Central will be celebrating the 20 year softball anniversary on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Recognition will be before the Varsity Softball game vs. Orleans. Game time is 5:00 p.m.
Congratulations to the Perry Central French Horn Trio that received a GOLD rating at State Solo and Ensemble this past Saturday. (L-R) Band Director Andrea Clark, Madison Kelly, Justin French and Elise Lawalin. #good2bgreen
In honor of the boys basketball sectional we will have spirit days next week! 💚
Monday: Black Out
Tuesday: Twin Day
Wednesday: Pink Out
Thursday: Jr./Sr. HS - Beach / Elem - Dr. Suess (Crazy Hat & Socks)
Friday: Hometown Hoops Shirt / Crazy Green Day
Thank you to Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center for discussing and explaining the process of creating developing a small business with our students this week. We are excited about this work place challenge! Students are learning from the ISBDC and will share their plans with them for feedback. It is engaging when students participate in authentic work! #good2bgreen
Mark your calendar! Perry Central boys basketball will play host to the Mitchell Bluejackets in the Historic Hoosier gym on Saturday January 27, 2024! 🏀
