NESC Newsletter- DECEMBER 2024

Happy December! As the Christmas season approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the support that our school communities show for the students of NESC. It has not taken long in my first few months as the NESC superintendent to realize just how special our corporation really is. We have fantastic students, teachers, staff, and families, and everyone works hard to make our school corporation the best around. T-Bird Nation is alive and strong, and I could not be happier to be a part of it!

This month, we are excited to celebrate the incredible effort of the teachers, staff, and students with our Christmas programs and winter sports showcasing the incredible talent within our corporation. I would like to encourage anyone in our school community to attend these events and support our students as they shine and demonstrate the hard work that they have put into their respective activities. These young people continue to prove that the NESC embodies a very talented group of students!

As we begin to celebrate this Christmas season, I hope that everyone experiences the kindness, peace, and joy that this time of year is known for, and I hope that everyone finds time to spend with family and friends. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas season and a wonderful upcoming New Year! Go T-Birds!

-Mr. Dustin Hitt

NESC Superintendent

The NC News team sought out what some teachers and students were thankful for this holiday season. Click on the button below to see what they said!

The North Central Senior Beta participated in the 2024-2025 State Beta Convention November 15-16, in Evansville, Indiana. Of the school's 89 members, 64 Senior Beta Club members were in attendance at the convention. The club brought back 44 awards in total! Most notably, Brynley Grabbe was elected the New State Beta Vice President. Brynley will compete for the National Vice President Position in June in Orlando, Florida. Devan Freeman won the Speech title again this year, and will also compete at Nationals. Addie Jones placed 2nd with her performing arts dance. She also received a Golden Ticket as a Premier Performer to dance at the opening ceremony this summer as well.

I couldn't be more proud of this group of Beta students. These students should be proud of themselves. Investing in a club like Beta allows students the opportunity to learn more about their strengths, their goals, but most importantly themselves. I am excited to watch them prepare for Nationals in Orlando, FL. Senior convention will be June 22-26.

The North Central Junior Beta's competed in the Indiana State Convention on November 14 and 15, 2024 in Evansville, Indiana. They brought home 41 plaques! In addition to bringing home several awards we also have the current Indiana State Junior Beta Secretary, Elyse Freeman, the 2025-2026 Indiana Junior Beta Secretary Elect, Mallory Shields, and Sydney Wallace earned the honor of being a premier performer this summer at the National Junior Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida. Mallory will also be running for National Secretary at the National Convention in Orlando, Florida. Great job to all the Betas that participated at the Indiana State Junior Beta Convention.

Mrs. Huff's annual "skimmer" challenge took place recently, and the winners were as follows: 1. Peyton Fox 2. Jesse Thompson 3. Wyatt Shanks 4. Braylee Wilson

Click on the button below to view pictures from this year's senior symposium!

Click on the button below to view art created by NC students.

Click on each button below to view a short interview conducted by the NC News team!

On November 21st, Northeast North celebrated Thanksgiving together during the annual feast in the gym. Students and staff enjoyed a delicious lunch together. The entire school thought about things that each were grateful for. A turkey call and a turkey strut contest were performed on stage as the student body selected the top turkey. Mrs Cagle was selected as the biggest turkey of the year. After the contest, the turkey Hokey Pokey and other dances were done together for fun. The school finished the event with a watch party of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

“This day is a fun tradition for Northeast North that is enjoyed by all every year. We are blessed to be able to be together and enjoy the holiday,” stated Mrs. McKillop.

Students came out to vote on Election Day. The vote came out pretty much the same as the entire country with Donald Trump winning the popular vote. It was a fun way to learn about the process and the importance of exercising the right to vote. Students had secret ballots and checked their choice. The “precincts” (classrooms) final counts were shared and math activities were completed about the data of the election. Elections and counting go hand in hand!

On November 11, third and sixth grade students performed songs honoring the sacrifices of our veterans. Students learned about the history of Veteran's Day. Many family veterans from the community were celebrated at the ceremony and received thank you cards from the school. The Beta Club recited "The Ragged Old Flag" by Johnny Cash. The words are a historical recount of how our American flag has been in battles over the years and still waves strong due to the service of our armed forces and the American perseverance through patriotism!

LOTS of students have been visiting the principal’s office in November! They have been sharing the fantastic grades they have been receiving on assignments in class, and we are so proud of the hard work that they have been doing. Keep learning and making us proud, Northside T-birds!

Students in Mrs. Stultz’s third grade class were tasked with finding the least amount of liquid and dry ingredients that when combined would bubble. The following ingredients were available during the experiment: Crushed Dragon Teeth (powdered sugar), Juiced Eyeballs (cooking oil), Powdered Bones (cornstarch), Monster Snot (corn syrup), Spider Venom (vinegar), Vampire Toenails (garlic powder), Troil Saliva (water colored green), and Unicorn Horn (baking soda). Partners worked together to create several different concoctions and found that Unicorn Horn (baking soda) and Spider Venom (vinegar) were the two ingredients that bubbled. Once many students had determined the two ingredients, Mrs. Stultz combined the baking soda and vinegar into a large bowl so that all students could witness the “bubbling brew.”

20 students from Northeast North Elementary traveled to Evansville for the Indiana State Elementary Beta Club convention. The students had a great time and met lots of new people!

We brought home the following academic awards for 4th grade: Health and Physical Education, 2nd place~Colt Drake, Science 3rd place~Mia Wright, Spanish 3rd place~Norah Gilman, and Spelling Champion~Iris Smith. 5th grade Beta members brought home awards as well: Science, 3rd place~Jourdan Wall and Spanish 3rd place~Zelia Smith.

Our Living Literature team, Abigale Heaton, June Owens, Iris Smith, Kallie-Joe Cloutier, Lydia Asche, Zelia Smith, Kamelia Nelson, Mia Wright, Jourdan Wall, and AJ Bryan, took 2nd place with our scene from Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief.

Mia Wright brought home a 3rd place award for scrapbooking and apparel design.

Conner Shields won 1st place in digital art.

Logan Mol won 3rd place in Digitally enhanced photography.

Kallie Jo-Cloutier won 3rd place in jewelry.

Adalyn Lovelace won 2nd place in onsite drawing.

Also competing in engineering were Conner Shields, Colt Drake, Gradon Barrett, and Brantley Lewis. And competing in robotics were Colt Drake, Gradon Barrett, Brantley Lewis, Jude Arnold, and Kysen Hennecke.

Before Thanksgiving break, Mrs. Stultz’s 3rd graders performed two Reader’s Theater productions for the Kindergarten and Second Grade classes and some adult visitors. The students performed Cinder...Really??? The True Story of Cinderella and Jack and the Cornstalk. Many students gave lively performances and enjoyed playing the part of a different character! Even the narrators added their own interpretation to the story. It was a fun afternoon and gave the students an opportunity to learn about theater, acting and performing in front of an audience.

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Click on each button below to view a short interview conducted by the NC News team!

Northeast East Elementary Beta Club attended the Indiana State Beta Convention in Evansville on November 14th and 15th. They competed in a number of academic and team competitions against other Beta Clubs from around the state, as well as in visual arts. The Beta Club represented NEEE and NESC very well, not only in the competitions, but in behavioral aspects as well. We are very proud of all the hard work and dedication our Betas put in, working on projects during recess and Encore times as well as outside of school to work on and complete their projects in time for the convention. The following list of projects and winners have all advanced to the competitions at the National Beta Convention, which will be held in late June:

Three-Dimensional Design—2nd place: Rusty Bickel, Weston Tidd, William Provines, Jack Ward.

Spanish 5—1st Place: Brooklyn Norris

Spanish 4—1st Place: Ledger Brand

Quilling—1st Place: Karsyn Redman

Language Arts 5—3rd Place: Piper Padgett

Language Arts 4—2nd Place: Brynnlea Street

Painting—1st Place: Joslynn Smith

Black and White Photo—1st Place: William Provines

Recyclable Art—1st Place: Brynnlea Street

Creative Writing—1st Place: Karsyn Redman

Math 5—2nd Place: Avery Kamman

Math 4—3rd Place: Amelia Pierson

Sculpture—1st Place: Jack Ward

Engineering—1st Place: Adalin Allen, Avery Kamman, Andy Follett, Weston Tidd, Brystal Robinson

Book Battle: 1st Place: Adalin Allen, Brynnlea Street, Avery Kamman, Amelia Pierson

Digital Portfolia—1st Place: Avery Kamman, Amelia Pierson

Service Learning—1st Place: Carter Hill, Jaxson Murphy, Sammy Boyll

Science 4—1st Place: Westin Tidd

Marketing and Communications—2nd Place: Kason Brinegar, Ledger Brand, Khloe Brinegar, Avery Kamman, Piper Padgett

Speech—2nd Place: Amelia Pierson

Apparel Design—1st Place: Khloe Brinegar, Shay Campbell, Millie Rockwood

Technology—1st Place: Carter Hill, Jaxson Murphy, Karsyn Redman, Shay Campbell

Two-Dimensional Design (Banner)—3rd Place: Kason Brinegar, Khloe Brinegar, Ledger Brand, Brystal Robinson, Joslynn Smith

Robotics—3rd Place: Brynnlea Street, Amelia Pierson, Ledger Brand, Brooklyn Norris, Piper Padgett

Health and PE 5—3rd Place: Jaxson Murphy

Health and PE 4—1st Place: Rusty Bickel

Social Studies 4—3rd Place: Adalin Allen

Spelling 4—3rd Place: Raylea Langley

Spelling 5—1st Place: Hailey Bennett

Digitally Enhanced Photo—1st Place: Brooklyn Norris

Hand Drawn Anime—1st Place: Amelia Pierson

Mixed Media—1st Place: Shay Campbell

Congratulations to all the Betas and their teamwork! On to Nationals!!!!

The Northeast East Elementary Student Council and families attended an Indiana University Women's Basketball game in Assembly Hall. Students were able to watch the game from right behind the basket which also gave some the opportunity to get high fives from the players as they ran on and off the court. After the game, students were surprised when players returned to the court to sign autographs and take pictures. The students had a great time and many memories were made including Khloe introducing herself to IU player Chloe Moore-McNeil, Piper's selfies, and Avery getting autographs from Coach Moren.

Special thanks goes to Smithville Communications for providing the tickets for our students!

On the day before Thanksgiving break, Mrs. Weir's first-grade class hosted a delightful Friendsgiving celebration with their fourth-grade reading buddies. The event was a heartwarming display of friendship and gratitude, showcasing the strong bonds formed between the two grades.

To kick off the festivities, the first graders crafted beautiful Thanksgiving-themed invitations to share with their reading buddies and several staff members throughout the school. The excitement was palpable as students set up a long table adorned with festive decorations, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for their gathering.

The celebration began with the classic film, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," which set the tone for a day filled with joy and togetherness. After the movie, the students enjoyed a meal that mirrored the classic feast from the film, featuring:

• Popcorn

• Pretzel sticks

• Buttered toast

• Jelly beans

In a special touch of creativity and bonding, the fourth graders made friendship bracelets for their first-grade buddies. These thoughtful gifts were presented during the gathering, symbolizing the cherished connections between the students.

As the event drew to a close, the group sat around the table, coloring Thanksgiving scenes and engaging in delightful conversations. This gathering taught everyone a valuable lesson: it's not what's on the table, but who is sitting at the table that truly matters.

The following NEEE students will participate in the upcoming Hoop Shoot contest at Sullivan on Dec. 29th: Blakelynn Shidler, Sawyor Brand, Avery Kamman, Preston Gwinn, Harper Harris, and Landen Manuel. Good luck to all contestants!

Hymera 1st graders traveled to Sullivan for their eye exams!

Students were able to apply math and art skills at the WonderLab. Students used their knowledge of symmetry to create designs using rotational symmetry as well as complete pictures. Students also enjoyed experimenting with printmaking. Students were able to be creative and create their own stamp which they then used to make three different prints. They were excited to be able to take it home with them and use it more.

Click on the button below to view pictures from the day!

In November, Officer Jones of the Northeast School Corporation Police Department competed in a USS Strongman competition in Illinois. He came in first place in his division and brought home the GOLD! This win will qualify him for the USS Strongman Nationals in June. He was sponsored by the Shelburn Police Reserve Association and would like to thank them for their sponsorship and support.

Check out all of the wonderful events that are being offered up by our very own Sullivan County Public Libraries in Carlisle, Dugger, Merom, Sullivan, Shelburn, and Farmersburg!

Click on the button below for information on current NESC job openings⤵️