of vocational and technological offerings, and numerous fine and practical arts courses. In addition, Warrick students are presented with and encouraged to participate in a diverse program of extracurricular activities. Students can participate in athletics, student government, National Honor Society, FFA, art, music, drama, community service projects, and numerous other clubs and organizations. Warrick students continue to excel in the classroom and in the competitive arena. Academically, Warrick students and schools consistently score in the top 10 percent among all Indiana schools on ISTEP+. The Warrick County School Corporation earned an “A” grade in 2012 under Indiana’s PL 221 accountability program, as did 10 of its 16 schools. Warrick students and schools have won academic state championships and IHSAA state championships and routinely earn statewide recognition in the areas of art, music, drama and marching band. Improving upon a tradition of excellence is more than a saying in Warrick County; it is the core mission. Several new opportunities await Warrick students and adults in 2013: • Ivy Tech, through a new agreement with the Warrick County School Corporation, will begin providing college courses to Warrick students and adults in evening classes at Castle High School. • Project Lead the Way, a curriculum designed around math, science and technology, will be piloted at Castle South Middle School in 2013. • The Warrick County School Corporation has partnered with Vincennes University and Workforce Development to offer classes in Dental Assisting and Certified Nursing Assistant at the Warrick Education Center. These new programs and offerings will add depth to the curriculum as Warrick County School Corporation embraces the challenge to prepare tomorrow’s leaders today. The Warrick County School Corporation is comprised of dedicated and professional educators, caring and skilled support staff members, and involved parents working together to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.
of Poseyville, New Harmony, Cynthiana and Griffin. Other communities in the district include Blairsville, Parker’s Settlement, Stewartsville, Wadesville and St. Wendel. With an enrollment of over 1,400 students in grades K through 12, schools include North Posey High School, North Posey Junior High, North Elementary and South Terrace Elementary. High school students have access to Advanced Placement courses and the opportunity to participate in dual-credit courses that help them get a head start on college. The district participates in Indiana’s Core 40 program, an admission requirement for all four-year public Indiana colleges and most private colleges. In addition, North Posey High School offers the Project Lead the Way curriculum, a pre-engineering/engineering technology program affiliated with Purdue University. Diplomas offered include a Core 40 Diploma, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors. Students may also participate in professional career internships and cooperative education programs while gaining industry-based work experience in technical education programs. In January 2013 MSD of North Posey celebrated the grand opening of a new health clinic in Wadesville. Operated by Tri-State Community Clinics, the clinic will treat school district employees and their families covered by the district’s health insurance and provide a range of services, including treatment of injuries and illnesses, management of chronic conditions, and routine screenings and lab services at no cost. By making the investment in the clinic, the district hopes to keep employees healthier, resulting in reduced health insurance costs.
SIGNATURE SCHOOL Evansville Charter Earns National Recognition In its 2012 “Best High Schools,” report, U.S. News & World Report ranked Evansville’s Signature School the No. 1 high school High School in Indiana, the No. 5 in Indiana charter high school in the nation, and No. 35 among all high schools in the nation. Signature was also named No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 9 in the nation by the Washington Post, while Newsweek named it No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 7 in the nation. With students frequently outscoring state and national averages on college entrance exams, it’s no surprise that Indiana’s first charter high school has continued to garner national recognition since it was established in 2002.
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Located in downtown Evansville, Signature offers students close proximity to libraries, museums and other community resources. Featuring an internationally based curriculum with emphasis on fine and performing arts, science, technology, mathematics, and the liberal arts, the school offers Advanced Placement programs, the International Baccalaureate Programme and an appealing array of electives. All students also complete a minimum number of community service hours. FOR MORE INFORMATION www.signature.edu
Metropolitan School District of North Posey County, Indiana 812-874-2243 • www.northposey.k12.in.us
Investing in Opportunity MSD of North Posey County, an “A” ranked school district, serves six townships in northern Posey County (Bethel, Center, Harmony, Robb, Robinson and Smith) as well as the towns www.ccswin.com
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