August 16

Greetings, Rangers!

I am excited to share that the school year is off to a great start, and I want to commend our students for their excellent behavior and strong performance thus far. Their dedication to the classroom and respect for those around them are commendable and are laying the foundation for a successful year.

At Forest Park Senior High, we are dedicated to providing a strong curricular experience that goes beyond the classroom. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel academically while also offering opportunities for real-world experiences. Whether through hands-on projects, internships, or community engagement, we strive to connect classroom learning with practical applications, preparing our students for success in college, careers, and life.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Together, we can ensure that our students reach their full potential this year!

We are off to a great start to the school year! As we discussed with the students on our first day, our staff is here to help them with the transition to the junior high and assist them as they prepare for the next step to Forest Park High School. Junior high can be a tricky time for many students. We are blessed to have great communities, families, staff, and resources funneling into Forest Park. So please let us know if you have any concerns or questions.

Tuesday, August 20th, is picture day. Picture forms were sent home earlier this week.

Stay up to date by accessing Harmony Family Access for information on lunch balance and grades.

Please verify through Harmony Family Access that registration is complete for your child.

August 20

• Jr High and High School Photo

August 30

• Freshman Class Ring meeting during study hall (Auditorium)
• Senior Grad Product Meeting at study hall (Jr. High Gym)

September 24-27

• 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip

October 4

• Football Homecoming

December 13

• High School Holiday Ball

January 17

• Basketball Homecoming

If the student is attending an appointment during school hours please make sure you are providing the school with the doctors excuse. That excuse slip can be handed in at the front office, faxed or emailed to Ms. Lueken at jessica.lueken@sedubois.k12.in.us.

Hello Ranger Community!

My name is Haylee Hoffman and I am the Home School Advisor for Cedar Crest Intermediate School and Forest Park Jr./Sr. high school. You may be wondering, what does the Home School Advisor do? I will be supporting students who may be experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health struggles, students who require behavioral assistance in order to meet classroom expectations, as well as any other personal, relational, and social concerns that may arise. Additionally, I plan to conduct small group sessions in order to be proactive in the school’s efforts to promote positive interactions within our student population. I am assigned to the FP building on Monday's, Tuesday's, and Thursday's. My office is located within the guidance office/next to the nurse. I will be stationed at Cedar Crest on Wednesday's and Friday's. You can find me in the first office on the right as you enter the front doors of the building. I have attached a form below that can be used by a student or parent/guardian to request counseling services. Please feel free to utilize this for quick communication or you can email me @ Haylee.hoffman@sedubois.k12.in.us! I can also be reached via phone at (812) 817-0900 ext. 2006.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAAVwKgytoYD3XmbdLZuo3FCrA-bRCJvJFGhm_9UewBaY9-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

I am honored to be a part of the Southeast Dubois School Corporation and to serve the Ranger Community!

Jr. High Daily Assignment Agendas:

Check out our daily assignment agendas!

7th Grade Assignment Agenda

8th Grade Assignment Agenda

This is a live document that includes most assignments and upcoming tests and quizzes for core subjects. Click on the tab at the bottom of the sheet to view assignments for the given week. This can be a great tool to check in with your child about what is going on at school.

Jr. High Released Time

Jr. High Released Time starts on August 20 and August 21. Please complete the Google Form located in the Harmony on-line registration if you'd like your child to attend. 8th graders attend on Tuesdays, and 7th graders attend on Wednesdays.

8th Grade: Courses for High School Credit

The following classes are being taught for high school credit in the 8th grade: Spanish I, German I, Algebra I, Physical Education, and Preparing for College and Careers (Mrs. Dilger’s section ONLY).

Students will receive high school credit for these classes, and the semester grade will also be included on the student’s high school transcript.

Taking courses for high school credit is a great opportunity for our students, however; students need to make sure they are doing their best as they begin earning grades that will be reflected on their transcripts.

Any female students interested in attending this event should contact Mrs. Dilger for details.

• Vincennes University will be here during homeroom on 10/10 to meet with interested juniors and seniors. Location TBD.
• A representative from University of Southern Indiana will be here on Sept. 23rd during lunch and homeroom. Location TBD.
  

To reward students for their participation in the Jr. High Ranger Bucks program last year, Forest Park 8th and 9th graders will have the opportunity to participate in Amazon’s 4 Good Community Educational Relief Donation Day on September 4th.

4 Good Community believes that everyone should have the access to pursue a generous heart - and believes it is just as special to give than to receive! Donation Day allows students to pick everyday household items that they believe would benefit their family or friends in some way. Items range in size and value but the biggest hope is that students never forget how valuable an opportunity to be generous is!

Permission forms will be sent home with 8th and 9th grade students and will be required for students to participate. We will be in need of parent volunteers on this day to assist with sorting and unboxing items, beginning around 7:30 AM. Parents who are interested in volunteering would need to have a current background check on file or completed. Parents who are interested in volunteering should contact Audrey Fleck at audrey.fleck@sedubois.k12.in.us.

8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Information

The Washington D.C. trip is September 24-27. Here is some upcoming and helpful information regarding the trip.

Washington D.C. Trip Meeting: Parents and students are encouraged to attend the Washington D.C. trip meeting on Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30 PM in the auditorium.

Rooming: We will be signing up for roommates Thursday, August 22 during lunch in the cafeteria. There is a limit of four students to a room per hotel policy. Students should see Mrs. Fleck with questions or concerns.

Packing List: Here is a recommended packing list.

Friday, August 16

• Varsity Football at Paoli- 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 17

• Boys & Girls Varsity CC at Borden High School 9:00 AM
• JV & Varsity Volleyball at Crawford County 10:00 AM
• Girls Varsity Soccer vs Mt Vernon 1:00 PM
• Girls Varsity Golf (FP Invite) 1:00 PM
• Boys Varsity Soccer vs Mt. Vernon 3:00 PM

Monday, August 19

• Girls Varsity Golf at Jasper Muni 4:45 PM
• Coed Middle School CC at home 5:00 PM
• JV & V Volleyball at Tecumseh 6:00 PM

Tuesday, August 20

• Boys Varsity Tennis vs Loogootee 5:00 PM
• Girls Varsity Golf at Tell City 5:30 PM
• Boys Junior High Soccer vs Jasper Middle 6:00 PM
• Girls Varsity Soccer at Evansville Christian 6:30 PM
• Girls Jr High Soccer vs Jasper 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 21

• Girls Varsity Golf vs Tecumseh 5:30 PM

Thursday, August 22

• Boys Varsity Tennis vs Princeton Comm High School-5:30 PM
• Girls & Boys Varsity CC Forest Park Invite 6:00 PM
• Jr High Volleyball at Crawford County 6:00 PM
• Boys Jr High Soccer at Gibson Southern 6:00 PM
• Girls Jr High Soccer at Boonville Middle 7:00 PM

Forest Park All-Sports Passes are for sale on the Forest Park Athletics website. Please visit gorangersathletics.com and select "MORE" from the dropdown menu to access the link to purchase. Thank you for your support and Go Rangers!

August 21st

• Seniors in StuCo will meet in Ms. Hawkins' room at 7:30
• HS student council meeting in Ms. Hawkins' room during homeroom
• Beta Club will meet during homeroom in the Auditorium

August 23rd

• BPA will be having a meeting in Mr. Welp's room during Home Room. All are welcome to attend.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

8/17 - St. Anthony Kiddie Pedal Pull - We need several members to help. We will meet at 12:30 to set up and should be finished by 2:30 pm

8/19 & 8/23 - Soils Practice at 7:15 am in Mrs. Applegate's room (will continue every Monday/Friday)

8/20 & 8/22 - Livestock Skillathon Practice at 7:15 am in Mrs. Atkins' room (will continue every Tuesday/Thursday)

8/21 - High School FFA Meeting during Study Hall in Mrs. Applegate's room

8/23 - Junior High FFA Meeting during Study Hall in Mrs. Atkins' room

8/25 - Soils Judging Practice Pit location TBD 6:30-8 pm

8/30 - FFA Dues of $20 are due to Mrs. Applegate or Mrs. Atkins

9/4 - Harrison County Soils Invitational after school

Dear families,

We are going to Ireland on an agricultural tour in the Summer of 2025 and you’re invited to join us! We have limited spots remaining, you can view our full itinerary and enroll on tour at www.eftours.com/2678264FD.

Prior to enrollment, please view the Parent Guide to Travel from EF Educational Tours, our travel partner. This guide covers all the details about EF, including options for academic credit, payments plans and what to expect on tour. Additionally, once you enroll, you will have access to your individual fundraising page and will be able to apply for EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship.

Still have questions? EF's Traveler Support Team can help through their online chat at https://www.eftours.com/contact-us or by phone at 800-665-5364. And if your student has friends who have not signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families too.

Thanks everyone!

Annette Applegate

P.S. Check out this video to learn what parents & guardians like you thought about their own children's EF tour experiences.

Any Forest Park high school student is eligible to join FACS club. Our main purpose is to complete several community services projects and help support the FACS department. Please stop by Mrs. Widolff’s room for information by August 22nd.

A shout out to Ms. Hawkins for organizing and setting up for painting the senior parking spots. The students have put a lot of hard work and time on these spots, if you have not been by the school stop by to check them out. We have a drone shot, courtesy of Doug Fischer.

Beta Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, August 21st during homeroom in the auditorium. This meeting is for all current senior members (who were inducted last year) and any junior or senior with a 3.25 GPA or higher who is interested in joining.

* A couple of Mrs. Widolff's classes, along with the FACS club, have been working the past couple of years to remodel and reorganize the student closet. What was once a pile of clothing in the corner of a dingy old classroom is now a bit more cheerful. Students started this project with the hopes that both students and staff could shop the room without a stigma being attached and feel good about finding some great items!

* Please reach out to anyone in the office or administration if your student is in need of something, we would love to help out.

* Also, we are always in need of socks, underwear, hygiene products for the guidance office, if you are able to donate or send a monetary denotation we would greatly appreciate. If you send a monetary donation please send in an envelope labeled FACS Club.

We are very appreciative for Mrs. Widolff and FACS club for organizing all of this.

• Rosie’s Tavern is looking for someone 13-18 years old. Jobs can vary from dishwasher, table bussing, frying, answering phones etc. Friday and Saturday evenings. Please call 812-326-2201 and speak to Savannah.

• Touch of Class in Huntingburg has part time positions available in our sales and customer service call center. Call center agents work to assist customers who are wanting to place an order. Computer and typing skills are required. The call center operates 7 days per week and hours are flexible. You can request an application or submit a resume by emailing resume@touchofclass.com.

The Parent and Family Support Hub in the Indiana Learning Lab features resources to support parents and families of students from birth through high school. Schools are invited to send this new informational flyer to their community. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.

For information about your child's bus route, please contact Ryan Haas at ryan.haas@sedubois.k12.in.us.