New Palestine Community Schools

Tonight, our Board of Trustees proudly recognized several NPCS staff and community award recipients from the Indiana Council for Exceptional Children. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students and families represent the very best of Dragon Excellence.

Pre-K Round-Up Reminder! TOMORROW! Enroll for Pre-K at New Palestine Community Schools! Pre-K Round-Up is your opportunity to begin your child’s educational journey in a caring, engaging, and supportive environment. newpal.k12.in.us/departments/re…

NPCS will conduct a Virtual Learning Day today, Monday, March 2, 2026.

NPCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, March 2, 2026. We will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the morning.

Pre-K Round-Up Reminder! NEXT WEEK! Enroll for Pre-K at New Palestine Community Schools! Pre-K Round-Up is your opportunity to begin your child’s educational journey in a caring, engaging, and supportive environment. newpal.k12.in.us/departments/re…

Nominate an Education Champion! Do you know someone whose commitment and passion have shaped our schools? Someone who has mentored and inspired with excellence? Now is your chance to nominate them for this prestigious award! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Today, we had the honor of celebrating five outstanding individuals who were officially presented with their @indianacec awards. Their leadership, compassion, and dedication to our NPCS students continue to make a lasting impact in our schools and community.

Future Ready at NPHS! 🐉 Our 3rd Annual Opportunity Expo brought community partners together to connect students with career pathways and real-world opportunities. Thank you to everyone who invested in them!

New Palestine Community Schools Board of Trustees Celebrates Dragon Excellence last night! 🏅 June Wagner-Gilbert – IHSAA State Medalist 📣 Cheer Partner Stunt – IASP & HCCA State Champs 🏈 Coach Kyle Ralph – 2025 Colts Coach of the Year 🏆 NPHS Football – 5A State Champions

Huge congratulations to two more NPCS honorees recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children! 🏆 Vincent Meo – Outstanding Administrator of the Year 🏆 Melinda (Mindy) Huesman – Special Educator Rising Star Proud of their leadership & dedication!

🎉 Proud to celebrate three NPCS honorees selected by the @indianacec! 🏆 Teacher of the Year – Hannah Maschino 🏆 Paraeducator of the Year – Jen Norton 🏆 Distinctive Service Award – Jordan Miller Thank you for your dedication to our students!

Celebrating Our Student Services & School Counselor Teams! Today, we want to recognize the incredible work of our Student Services teams and School Counselors across NPCS. Their dedication and support help guide our students and make a meaningful difference every day.

Now Accepting Out-of-District Transfer Applications for 2026-2027! NPCS is excited to open our 2026-2027 out-of-district transfer application process today! Families looking for a welcoming community, strong academics, and exceptional opportunities are invited to apply.

Kindergarten & Pre-K Round-Up - Save the Date! Kindergarten and Pre-K Round-Up is the time when we enroll our future students and help families get ready for the start of an amazing school journey at New Palestine Community Schools.

NPCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the night and into the early morning.

Thank You, NPCS Facilities Team! During our recent inclement weather, our custodial, maintenance, and grounds teams worked tirelessly to clear parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances. Their dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed. We're grateful for these unsung heroes!

Due to current and forecasted conditions, NPCS will conduct a Virtual Learning Day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Visit our website's Inclement Weather Page for additional information, including our school schedules for virtual learning.

NPCS will conduct a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, January 26, 2026, and have our planned eLearning Day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Visit our website's Inclement Weather Page for additional information, including our school schedules for virtual learning.

Thrilled to share that Katy Eastes, Assistant Superintendent at NPCS, has been named the next Superintendent of Batesville Community School Corporation! Katy’s leadership has made a lasting impact. We’re proud of her and wish her continued success! @IAPSS @ISBA

Our Board of Trustees recognized outstanding Dragons this evening for amazing honors: 🏆 Sandra Haney – Lifetime Educator Excellence Award 🌟 Brenda Sellers – 2025 Indiana RISE Award 🍎 Kayleigh Fosnow – Milken Educator Award We are proud to celebrate their dedication and impact!