Perry Township Schools

Patty Blake was surprised by Perry Township leadership with flowers, her favorite candy and a customized cutting board to help recognize her incredible 55 years at Southport High School! ❤️🖤 For more than five decades, Patty has been teaching SHS students and has become such a special part of the Southport community. We are so lucky to have had her as part of Perry Township Schools for all these years! The customized cutting board was made by our students at James Whitcomb Riley Success Academy, making the surprise even more special. ❤️ Congratulations, Patty, and thank you for 55 incredible years of serving our students and our district! 🎉

Applications for the 2026–2027 Leadership Academy are now open! 🎓 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gzp35hPw The Leadership Academy is a unique opportunity for Perry Township parents and community members to step inside the district, meet our leaders and learn more about how our schools operate. It’s a chance to become a bridge between our schools and the community. What to expect: • 7 sessions throughout the school year • Kicks off Wednesday, September 9 • Sessions held Wednesdays from 8:00–9:00 a.m. • Topics include academics, school safety, career-connected learning, student services, extracurricular opportunities and more • Breakfast provided • Meet district leaders, ask questions and build lasting connections • Stay informed and engaged for the years to come Participants leave with meaningful insight into Perry Township Schools and often become trusted advocates and ambassadors for our district. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below or pass this post along! 🎓 Deadline to apply is Friday, August 28, 2026!

August Board Meeting Highlights ✨ Help us welcome several new leaders to Perry Township Schools! 📝 Constance Poston – Director of School Counseling, Perry Meridian Middle School 🚔 Marc Klonne – Chief of Police 🏫 Cassie Alpine – Assistant Principal, Rosa Parks Elementary School Chief Klonne will step into the role following the retirement of Chief David Stalcup, who is retiring after 25 years of service to Perry Township Schools. We are incredibly grateful for Chief Stalcup’s many years of dedication to our students, staff and community and wish him the very best in retirement! Congratulations to Cassie, Constance and Chief Klonne on their new roles, and thank you, Chief Stalcup, for 25 years of service to Perry Township Schools! 🎉

Perry Township Schools invites faith leaders from across our community to join us for a morning of breakfast, conversation, and connection. This is an opportunity to meet fellow faith leaders, learn more about what's happening in our schools, hear about the district's current initiatives and priorities, and discuss how we can continue working together to support Perry Township students and families. Thursday, September 10 8:30 a.m. Perry Township Academic Center (PTAC) 2115 E. Southport Road Please RSVP by August 28 using the form below: https://lnkd.in/gpAZfwkZ Please share this invitation with any community faith leaders who may be interested. We hope to see you there!

🚛 Know someone with diesel industry experience who's ready to make a difference? Our valued partner, Central Nine Career Center, is looking for a Diesel Services Instructor! This is a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of skilled technicians while helping students gain hands-on, career-ready experience. Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

July 2026 Board Meeting Highlights ✨ This month, the Board of Education welcomed several new administrators who were introduced during the July board meeting: Keely Korstanje – Assistant Principal, Rosa Parks Kindergarten Academy Anthony Disano – Principal, Rosa Parks Elementary School Jacob Fritz – Assistant Principal, Homecroft Elementary School Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles as they prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. We look forward to the experience, leadership, and support they will bring to our schools. 👏🏼

Our custodians do so much behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and ready for students and staff. We were glad to bring together custodians from across the district for lunch as a small thank you for all they do. While summer break is underway, they're already hard at work cleaning buildings, completing projects, and getting schools ready for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you for everything you do for Perry Township Schools. We couldn't do it without you. ❤️💙

Board of Education welcomed four new administrators to our district at the Special Board Meeting this week. Help us welcome them! 👏🏼 • Andrea Hagenmaier, Assistant Principal, Perry Meridian High School • Zach Baldwin, Assistant Principal, Perry Meridian High School • Stephanie Deeter, Student Services Administrator • Christy Mauzy, Assistant Principal, Southport Elementary School We're excited to have them step into their new roles here at Perry Township Schools and look forward to the impact they will make for our students, staff, and community.

Earlier this week, a few of our students from PMHS and SHS gathered at t UIndy to film with Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) to help tell the story of the new Perry Township Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program. 🎥 As we prepare to launch this fall, we're working to ensure students, families, businesses, and community members understand the vision behind this program and the opportunities it will create for our students. By connecting students with local businesses, mentors, and real-world challenges, we're creating experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom and into the community, benefiting not only our students but our schools, businesses, and the future of the Southside as well.

Last week at JWR, middle school girls from both Southport and Perry Meridian traded summer break for safety glasses, tools, and hands-on learning. In partnership with Deeply Ingrained, Girls Camp gave students the opportunity to build, create, problem-solve, and discover new strengths. They learned that girls belong in every space they choose to pursue. They are builders, leaders, innovators, and changemakers, and they are capable of accomplishing incredible things! The week concluded with a Community Day where students proudly presented their final projects to families, community members, and local leaders, including the mayor. Thank you to Deeply Ingrained, Joe Shelburn, our sponsors, volunteers, and partners who provided resources, shared their expertise, and poured into these students all week long. Opportunities like this are only possible because of a community that believes in the next generation. We are so proud of what these girls accomplished this week. We cannot wait to see what Girls Camp grows into next year! ❤️💙