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Central Noble Families,

Welcome back to CN! We hope this summer found you having fun and relaxing. Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, we are so glad to have you as a part of the Central Noble community.

This year sees changes...tough changes due to budget challenges. Please know this--our staff and leadership teams are working hard to make sure that high quality education across CN stays strong. Our teachers and support staff continue to be dedicated to helping every student succeed.

You'll also see updates through the school year as we move forward with our Strategic Plan. This plan will help guide our goals and decision making, even through these tough financial times. The plan is focused on Communication, Connection, Preparation and Engagement. Look for updates throughout the year and improvements over the next five years as we follow this collaborative plan.

At Central Noble, we believe in staying Rooted. Rooted in our values, our community and our commitment to every student. Even when things changes (which is never easy), our focus stays the same--to provide a safe, caring and excellent learning environment.

We can't wait to see the amazing things this year will bring. Let's continue to work together to make it a great one!

Robby Morgan

Superintendent of Schools

*School Hours are 8:25am-3:17pm

*Buildings Open & Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:45am.

*Breakfast Service begins at 7:50am Daily

Primary Shuttle (Grades K & 1) Information:

*Drop-Off at Door AE6 (Cafeteria Entrance) at CN Elementary by 7:50 am

*The Shuttle leaves at 8:00 am promptly

*Students arriving late will be transported to CN Primary by their parent. Buses will no longer wait OR turn around. No exceptions. Please be on time!!

Late Drop-Offs:

CN Elementary or Jr/Sr High students (Grades 2-12) arriving to school after 8:15 should be dropped off to enter buildings on Cougar Court.

1st Tuesday's Staff Collaboration

The first Tuesday of each month will be a 2 hour delay schedule for staff collaboration and professional development time. The dates are noted on the school calendar as "1st Tuesday". Please contact your building administrator with any questions you may have about this schedule.

Student drop-off/pick-up and Bus Lines remain the same as last school year.

Student Drivers

STUDENT DRIVERS will enter on the East Side (church side) of campus as normal to park in the main lot. Please use caution in the afternoon, watching for possible pedestrians and other exiting vehicles at all times.

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up

1. STUDENT DROP-OFF. Parents will enter on the East Side (church side) of campus and loop through the MAIN parking lot to drop students curbside. Grades 5-12 should be dropped at the curb at Door 14 and Grades K-1 for shuttle and Grades 2-4 should be dropped at the curb at Door AE6. When leaving campus you MUST turn right only on State Road 8. Please refrain from utilizing the Church driveway. DO NOT DROP OFF STUDENTS AWAY FROM THE CURB. Grade 2-4 students arriving on Campus after 8am may pull onto Cougar Court and drop students at Door 1AE.

Any students being dropped off AFTER 8:15am should be dropped off at the offices off of Cougar Court.

2. STUDENT PICK-UP. Parents will enter on the East Side (church side) of campus and loop through the MAIN parking lot to pull in and park curbside starting at the front of the Elementary back towards the Jr/Sr High. The line should move forward as students load and exit turning right ONLY onto State Road 8. Please refrain from utilizing the Church driveway. STUDENTS MAY ONLY BE PICKED UP CURBSIDE. An identification tag will be required for all pick-ups; more information coming soon.

Bus Line-Up

Cougar Court will be closed to all traffic in the morning and afternoon, excluding buses, during drop-off and pick-up times.

Please reference the map below.

Questions on these changes or how traffic will flow may be directed to Amy Young, Transportation Director at 260-636-2175 or by emailing younga@centralnoble.k12.in.us

Below is a link to an Amazon Wishlist with essential supplies for our students in grades 6-12 as well as our building offices. Our students and teachers can always use help getting these supplies to begin the school year successfully. If you would like to purchase some items to share, please shop at the link below or feel free to make a donation to "school supplies" via the Venmo or CheddarUp QR Codes below. As always, we appreciate your ongoing support!

Help purchase supplies here: https://a.co/4tAz31n

Pursuant to Senate Bill 185 and under the direction of the School Board of Trustees, our Administration adopted the following policy regarding wireless communication devices, which includes cell phones in the classroom. This policy remains in place for the 2025-2026 school year.

In order to preserve the teaching and learning environment, cell phones/electronic devices may only be used for educational purposes in the classroom setting with teacher permission. It is the expectation that devices remain turned off or silenced before entering a classroom, office, library, locker room, lab and/or theatre. Students may power their phones at the request of the teacher. If a cell phone/electronic device rings, vibrates or is used for any reason without teacher permission, is visible at anytime during class time or if caught using it on campus during class time, a staff member may confiscate the device and store it in the office until the end of the school day. Refusal to surrender the device is considered insubordination and will result in a disciplinary consequence.

Policy 4300-Student Discipline, Board Adopted 6/17/2024

Students who turn 5 by August 1 are eligible to attend Kindergarten and should register online by the July 16 deadline here: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=43881&culture=en

The Primary office returns August 4th and can help you set up your Powerschool Parent Portal to view grades, download report cards and register the student for future school years at that time. All incoming Kindergarten students are encourage to attend the KIPS Program as well as Welcome Back Bash (information on both below) to prepare for the first day of school.

If you are unsure if your student is registered, please feel free to contact Registration at 260-636-2175 or by emailing registration@centralnoble.k12.in.us

Hosted by the NCPL-Albion Branch, Central Noble Primary offers the KIPS program for all incoming CN Kindergarten students. This 2 week program offers students the chance to experience Kindergarten and their new surroundings to prepare for the first day of school. Students learn about the building rules, how lunch and recess work and what learning in a classroom setting is like. They also can have the chance to ride the bus for the first time, which can be overwhelming. This is a GREAT program for students to participate in and is highly recommended for ALL incoming Kindergarten students.

Registration forms are available and payable at the Library.

Transportation to and from the program is available through several stop sites. More information is available and questions can be answered by Miss Kelly at the Albion Branch Library. She can be reached by calling 260-636-7197 or by email at kparks@myncpl.us

Returning Student Registration is for students who completed the 2024-2025 school year at Central Noble in May.

To begin your student registration, please log into your Powerschool Parent Portal at: https://centralnoble.powerschool.com/public

If you don't remember your username or password, please contact us at 260-636-2175 or by email at registration@centralnoble.k12.in.us for assistance.

Please note that we are no longer offering Open Labs to assist with completing registration. If you need assistance, you will need to attend the Welcome Back Bash on August 5 (info below).

Any students new to Central Noble for the 2025-2026 school year should log in at https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=43881&culture=en to complete the student registration. This option is for any student who is brand new to CN OR is returning to CN but didn't complete the 2024-2025 school year with us.

School offices return August 4. At that time, you can reach out to your students building office to have a Powerschool Parent portal created for you. This portal will be used to view classes, download report cards and register for future school years.

Please note that we are no longer offering Open Labs to assist with completing registration. If you need assistance, you will need to attend the Welcome Back Bash on August 5 (info below).

The School Calendar can always be found and viewed on the Central Noble website (www.centralnoble.k12.in.us) under the Info Center tab.

Be sure to note that the "1st Tuesday" 2-hour delay days continue in the 2025-2026 school year. On these days, all buildings will observe 2 hour delays on the 1st Tuesday of the month for Staff Collaboration. Please contact your building Principal if you have questions.

Due to it's success last year, we will hold the 2nd Annual Welcome Back Bash on Tuesday, August 5 at the Jr/Sr High Main Gym. The Bash is for students in ALL grade levels and will provide students and families all the essentials to be ready for the first day of school.

Please note that the Welcome Back Bash will replace the presence of booths at individual back to school nights scheduled for August 11 and 12. Those nights (info below) will be strictly for students to visit their classrooms and meet their teachers and principals. Be sure to attend the Bash to purchase your 2025-26 school tees, get bussing information, complete your registration, get help with final forms for athletics and more!!

CN launched its new 5 year district-wide strategic plan on May 30! We are excited to have this collaborative focus as a guide to shape our goals and decisions for the future.

You can look forward to updates throughout the school year as our plan teams work through the goals of each of our four focus areas:

1. Communication

2. Connection

3. Engagement and

4. Preparation

Full information on the focus areas and plan as a whole can be found at: https://www.centralnoble.k12.in.us/info-center/strategic-plan

Additionally, if you are interested in becoming a part of a parent/family engagement and advisory board, please sign up at the link below. This group of parents, guardians, alumni, business owners and community members will be vital in helping guide our plans to ensure they are put into best practice.

Join us here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAc01sqOU9bcHpyfPEfGkPaeXGqHd2JaCDBpFlwC4PRPNO8A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101300953339594703446

A reminder to families that if your student has a fever of 100 or higher, they MUST be fever free WITHOUT medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

Additionally, students who have experienced vomiting or diarrhea may also not return for 24 hours after the LAST episode and without fever and medication.

The PDF link below lists all required immunizations to enroll in school.

Nurses can be contacted with any questions regarding Immunizations or on how to submit a Waiver beginning August 4. Contact information for the School Nurse at your students' building is listed below.

CN Primary (K-1): Natalie Woods

woodsn@centralnoble.k12.in.us

260-635-2432

CN Elementary (2-4): Chelsea Carmien

carmienc@centralnoble.k12.in.us

260-636-7538

CN Jr/Sr High (5-12): Charla Earnhart

earnhartc@centralnoble.k12.in.us

260-636-2117

Friday, August 8, 2025

8:30-11:30am with Lunch served at 11am

Parents/Guardians please drop-off and pick-up your student at Door 16 (the Auditorium entrance). The Bootcamp is for students only however, parents may enter at Door 14 to pickup laptops from 8:30am-9:30am

For Students in Grades 7-12 who are NEW to Central Noble

New 6th Grade Students should attend 6th Grade Bootcamp on Friday, August 8 (see info above)

New 5th Grade Students should attend the 5th Grade Open House on Thursday, August 7 (see info below)

Thursday, August 7, 2025

8:15am-2:45pm by Appointment Only

Please complete the following form to get an appointment: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenohClaT-H_OtWkSeWKS-FfzBqrp6uDiVv8GXOyG_5ZpK62Q/viewform

Parents/Guardians--if you have additional questions, please reach out to the Jr/Sr High Office at 260-636-2117.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

4:30-6:30pm

Open to All Grade Levels

Located at Jr/Sr High Main Gym, Please enter at Door 10 or Door 14

Please note, the Welcome Back Bash will replace the additional booths typically found at Back to School Nights. Please plan to attend for assistance or to gain access to resources to be school ready.

New Halls...New Adventures!

Thursday, August 7, 2025

2nd Grade: 5:00-6:30pm; Enter at CN Elementary Door 1AE

5th Grade: 6:00-7:30pm; Enter at Jr/Sr High Door 1

Monday, August 11, 2025

4:30-6:30pm

Remember, Back to School Night is to meet the teacher and visit classrooms only!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

4:30-6:30pm

Remember, Back to School Night is to meet the teacher and visit classrooms only!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

4:30-6:30pm

Students grades 5-8, please enter at Door 1

Students grades 9-12, please enter at Door 14

Remember, Back to School Night is to meet the teacher and visit classrooms only!

Service agreements are required for all student devices. Families may either Accept or Decline the agreement, which must be completed before a student receives a device. If declined, families may choose to accept at a later date only after a full device inspection by the technology department.

Service Agreements Fees:

$50 (Grades K-10)

$75 (Grades 11 & 12)

Only students in grades 6-12 will take their school devices home AFTER required paperwork is completed AND registration has been completed

Students in grades K-5 will receive their school devices in the classroom after the first day of school. However, all families (K-12) MUST still complete the device service agreement, which can be done at any of the opportunities listed below.

*All Students: August 5-Welcome Back Bash, 4:30-6:30 in Main Gym

*5th Grade: August 7-New Halls...New Adventures Open House, 6:00-7:30pm at Jr/Sr High Door 1

*6th Grade: August 8-6th Grade Bootcamp, 8:30-9:30am at Jr/Sr High Door 14

*Grades K-5: If unable to attend Welcome Back Bash or 5th Grade Open House listed above, paperwork will be sent to be completed.

The Corporation utilizes Powerschool's School Messenger as its messaging system for families. It's important to update any changes in your information in your Powerschool Parent Portal and/or with the school office where you student attends. You will also be able to see copies of any messages sent and have the ability to manage your preferences on what numbers/emails receive messages, without having to call the school.

If you have a community or family member, such as a babysitter who watches your child, who would like to receive Delay & Closing messages, please have them reach out to the Central Office at 260-636-2175 to be added.

Our theme for the 2025-2026 School Year is ROOTED in line with the launch of our district-wide Strategic Plan

Stop by Central Office or see us at the Welcome Back Bash to purchase your new t-shirt! The tees are a unisex fit and available in sizes YS, YM, YL and Adult S-5XL for $15 each. Sizes are limited, so grab yours early!

THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S TEE SPONSORS!!

*Pulver Asphalt Paving Inc.*

*Ragan Chiropractic Clinic*

*Central Noble Education Associaton*

*Community State Bank*

*Merry Lea Environmental*

*Noble County Disposal*

*J&G Home Improvement*

Did you know that the Free and Reduced Lunch Program is a Federally Subsidized program that has no cost to the School District? Actually, it HELPS the district. Much of the Federal funding that the district receives is calculated based on Free and Reduced numbers.

New applications will be available AFTER July 1. We highly recommend online submissions at the link here: https://centralnoble.familyportal.cloud/

What to know about Free/Reduced Lunch Benefits:

**You are required to reapply for benefits each school year

**Benefits from the previous school year are only valid for the first sixty (60) days of the new school year-you must submit your new application during this time

**If you do not submit a new application or do not turn it in within the first sixty (60) days and your benefits lapse, you are responsible for any meal charges during that time

**A la Carte purchases or extras are NOT covered by Free/Reduced Benefits. You are responsible for these purchases and must adhere to negative balance guidelines

Apply for Free/Reduced Benefits after July 1 at: https://centralnoble.familyportal.cloud/ .

Standard meal costs for the 2025-2026 School Year are:

Primary/Elementary Breakfast: $1.70
Primary/Elementary Lunch: $2.90
Jr/Sr High Breakfast: $1.90
Jr/Sr High Lunch: $3.20

Additional a la carte items are available for purchase at the Jr/Sr High. These items do NOT apply to free/reduced rates. All a la carte purchases are the family's financial responsibility.

Adults are also eligible to purchase School Breakfast or Lunch at the rates below.

No Free or Reduced rates apply to adult purchases.
Adult Breakfast: $2.80
Adult Lunch: $4.90
Additional a la carte items are available for purchase at the Jr/Sr High.

Payments to lunch accounts can be made in several different ways, as follows:
1. Online at https://centralnoble.familyportal.cloud/ (recommended for quickest application to student account)

2. In person or over the phone at the school office where you student attends
3. In person or over the phone at Central Office

Please do not send cash payments with your child. The school is not responsible for lost payments.

Low balance and negative balance notices are sent via email. You will receive a notice at $10.00, then $3.00 left in the account and then at $-3.00 and at -$10.00. You are also able to view lunch balances through your PowerSchool parent portal. Due to processing time, we recommend you make payments toward the account before it reaches $10 left.

Students who live within the walk-zones of Albion Campus or CN Primary are not eligible for bussing to/from their homes. Any changes, if any, to walk zones should become board approved on July 21 and updated below as applicable. Shuttle services are available, as listed below.

**Students within the CN Primary (Wolf Lake) Walk-Zone needing transportation to Albion Campus for classes (Grades 2-12) may catch the Shuttle to and from CN Primary daily. Students must be at Door 1 of CN Primary no later than 740am daily.

**Students within the Albion Campus Walk-Zone needing transportation to CN Primary for classes (Grades K-1) may catch the Shuttle to and from Albion Campus daily. Students must arrive at Door AE6 (Cafeteria Entrance) at CN Elementary no later than 7:50am daily. This shuttle leaves for CN Primary at 8:00am promptly. If a student misses a Shuttle parents/guardians are responsible for transporting the student. Buses will no longer wait or turn around for late arrivals.

Walk-Zone maps can be viewed below. As a reminder, any changes that may be made will be done so by July 21 and updated as applicable.

One-Stop Rule

Students are allowed 1 AM stop and 1 PM stop. We cannot accept alternate pickup or dropoff addresses or alternating schedules to accommodate shared custody situations. Families will need to pick 1 address and make arrangements as needed.

In addition, riders will not be allowed to have friends ride home with them. If your student is having a Friday sleepover, you'll need to make arrangements to pick up the group up as they will not be allowed to ride home.

Changes to Bussing

A Transportation Change Request must be completed for any long-term or permanent change in bussing. This form is available on our website under the Buses tab, by CLICKING HERE, or physical copies are also available at each school office. Please note that changes can take up to 48 business hours/2 School Days to take effect, so plan accordingly.

Riding the bus to school is a privilege, not a right. A full list of Bus Rules & Safety Tips is available on the CN website (www.centralnoble.k12.in.us) within the Buses page found under the Info Center.

Our bus fleet includes buses with seat belts. Please download and review the Training Guide below with your student. This form is also available on the CN website, alongside the Bus Rules & Safety document and will also be distributed to all registered bus riders in August. Students who are on a bus with seat belts, whether during their full-time route, a shuttle, field trip or athletic event, are required to wear their seat belt at all times. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. Should students not abide by this rule bus privileges may be revoked.

Student MUST be READY AND WAITING for their bus each day. If your child misses the bus, parents are responsible to provide transportation to or from school. Due to tight routing schedules, the driver will not be able to re-route to come back for students who miss the bus.

Programming for Juniors & Seniors Only

Transportation is provided to all CN Impact Students. The bus leaves from Door 14 at the Jr/Sr High at 7:20 a.m. each day, and will return at 11:10 a.m.

Weather Delays/Closings:

If Impact is in session on a pre-scheduled date that Central Noble is not (such as Spring Break), the bus will still run as normal for students to attend. The only time the bus will not run is on a delay, weather closing or pre-scheduled day off that coincides with an Impact Closure, such as Winter Break. If you have questions about if the bus is available, please speak with the Transportation Director or Guidance.

*When Central Noble is delayed OR closed, the Impact Bus will NOT run.

*When East Noble is delayed OR closed, there are NO AM sessions, even if Central Noble has not delayed or closed.

Students wishing to drive to Impact rather than utilize the bus are required to complete a Permission to Drive form. Please secure this form at the Jr/Sr High Office Beginning August 4.

Any specific questions regarding Impact courses and schedules should be directed to either Impact directly or through the Guidance Office.

Please be sure to update your contact information anytime there is a change. If you move, get a new (or additional) phone number or even change your email address, it's vital that we are aware. You can manage this information on your own in your Powerschool Parent Portal for messaging and alerts, but be sure to call the school office where you student attends to ensure they get that updated as well.

Our goal is to keep you informed! Help us do that with accurate contact information.

Delay & Closing notifications are available in the following ways:

1. Social Media. Follow us on Twitter (@CentralNoble) & Facebook (@CentralNobleSchools). Building specific social media platforms typically also share this information as well.

2. Messaging. Central Noble utilizes Powerschool School Messenger for mass texts, phone calls and emails to parents regarding delays, closings and other vital or emergency information throughout the school year. Remember---if you have a change in your phone number(s) or email, you need to update it in order to continue receiving these alerts. You may also set your own preferences for messaging in your Powerschool Parent Portal.

3. News & Radio. Delay & Closing postings are distributed to :

*TV Channels: Wane TV (Channel 15), ABC 21, NBC 33

*Radio Stations: K105, WMEE, WOWO & WAJI/WLDE

Our buildings encourage parent and community volunteers! In order to help in the classroom, help behind the scenes for after school events or chaperone a field trip, a Limited Background Check is required each school year. This background check is good from July 1 through June 30 each school year.

We encourage anyone who MAY want to volunteer or chaperone to fill this out at the beginning of the school year rather than waiting until the event is happening. Background checks are ran through the Indiana State Police are free of charge but can take up to 48 hours to complete.

Please contact the school office to receive a paper copy, download it from the Central Noble website or click the document below.

School Supply lists can also be found in the Handouts, Flyers & Forms section under the Info Center on the CN Website (www.centralnoble.k12.in.us).

Just select the school the student attends to download your list.

Below are downloadable links to each of the student handbooks. Please take a moment to review these documents as they pertain to the daily instruction of your student. If you have questions about any item within a handbook, please reach out to the following:

**Brad Targgart, Principal--CN Primary (Grades K-1): targgartb@centralnoble.k12.in.us

**Dr. Barry Younghans, Principal-CN Elementary (Grades 2-4): younghansb@centralnoble.k12.in.us

**Shawn Hoover, Principal-CN Jr/Sr High (Grades 5-12): hoovers@centralnoble.k12.in.us

**Austin Mannan, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: mannana@centralnoble.k12.in.us

**Jamie Vice, Athletics Assistant: vicej@centralnoble.k12.in.us

Please note that these are available on the website at any time at: https://www.centralnoble.k12.in.us/handouts-forms-flyers/ by clicking on the building your student attends.

Any students who live outside of the Central Noble boundaries are required to submit a transfer request for each school year. If you haven't completed this already, please do so ASAP by clicking here. This form should be completed at the beginning of the school year for EACH student in the household who attends one of our schools.

New transfer students are required to submit, along with the request form above, copies of current attendance and discipline records as well as a transcript for administration review. No new transfers will be accepted after February 1 of each school year per board policy.

Central Noble Athletics is pleased to announce their partnership with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows parents/guardians to complete and sign athletic participation forms, eliminating paper.

FinalForms saves your information from season to season and year to year and auto-populates information wherever possible, so you never have to enter the same information twice for your student. You will be required to sign forms and review your information once per year and may update information at any time.

Parents for ALL athletes are required to use FinalForms. Please register at: https://centralnoble-in.finalforms.com/ and follow the prompts to create an account, add your student athlete and sign your forms. If you need help, you can find a tutorial here: https://www.centralnoble.k12.in.us/latest-docs/1013-final-forms-registration-tutorial

We are excited to streamline paperwork and appreciate your part in making this happen for Central Noble!

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Athletics Office at 260-636-2117.

Austin Mannan, Assistant Principal/Athletics Director: mannana@centralnoble.k12.in.us

Jamie Vice, Athletics Assistant: vicej@centralnoble.k12.in.us

While FinalForms will be utilized for student information, athletes must still complete a physical. The Physical Form is a requirement to be completed by a physician and can be downloaded below.