Introducing Sparty! He’s our newest staff member at the high school who will begin working in May.

Sparty comes to us from the Indiana Canine Assistance Network. He is a facility dog and has been in training for two years to learn behaviors and skills that will benefit our students and staff. Sparty was specially matched with our school and will begin working after he graduates in

April. He will be living with Mrs. Tammy Etter and working alongside Mr. Morgan in the Counseling Office. He will assist students with regulating emotions, coping skills, working through grief, incentives, and just making the school a happier place.

A special thanks to our many community donors, but especially to Builders Lumber and Hardware and to Knauf Insulation for their generous donations and fundraising efforts that allowed us to get Sparty. Sparty recently came to visit the school, and many students were very excited to see a dog, pet him on their way to class, and learn that he will be at school every day very soon. He will be a welcome addition to our school!

If your student has dog allergies, please contact Ms. Miranda Wethington at 317-398-9731 or via email at mlwethington@shelbycs.org. Ms. Wethington or Mr. Morgan will be happy to speak with you to share our procedures for keeping everyone safe.

Mrs. Anderson is our band director at SHS. Her husband, Brandon, is also a band director and her son, Evan, attends Golden Bear Preschool. Mrs. Anderson is a proud member of the Class of 2008 from SHS.. Mrs. Anderson’s favorite things about SHS are the students and all the traditions in the band department!

Fellow staff members, parents, and students stated the following about Mrs. Anderson.:

• Allison works incredibly hard at her job and the band program thrives under her direction. She is incredibly organized, hard-working, and dedicated to her students and always puts them first. Allison is no stranger to Shelbyville having grown up and attended school here, and exemplifies the Golden Bear way in all that she does. Between pit band, pep band, marching band, jazz band, solo/ensemble contests and hosting various band competitions throughout the school year, her schedule can be incredibly tricky to manage yet she navigates it with ease. I am happy to call her both a colleague and a friend!

Science club hosted an open-to-the-public STEM night on March 28. This was 100% created, organized, and communicated by students, with minimal help from any adults. These students did a fantastic job and hosted about 40 families from the community, guiding them through research based projects and various STEM activities. A huge shoutout to the following students for their hard work and intrinsic motivation: Joan Price, Gabe Cueto-Ramos, Kieran O'Connor, Shayden Schiloski, Samuel Schoentrup, Alex Lucas, Xander Lucas, Lesley Martinez-Gomez, Candace Washburn, Ella Holmes, Addison Hinners and Harika Patel.

The Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) is excited to announce that the application for the

2025 Clinical and Translational Research Exposures Summer Internship is now open on the program’s website!

YCCI is committed to providing exemplary learning opportunities for the next generation of research scientists.

For more information about the Exposures program or to apply for this opportunity, please CLICK HERE.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE Friday, May 2, 2025 by 11:59 pm (EDT) no exceptions.

Kona Ice will be in the lunchroom throughout the school year. They will take cash, card, or tap to pay!

They will be here during the following dates:

April 25

May 16

2025-26 FAFSA is Open

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is officially open! Completing the FAFSA opens doors to Indiana’s $400+ million in financial aid and billions of dollars in federal aid. Indiana’s deadline to file is April 15, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced December 9 - 13 as the FAFSA Week of Action. This week is specifically aimed at encouraging high school seniors to create their StudendAid.Gov Accounts (FSA IDs) and complete the FAFSA.

Creating a FSA ID

Before students start the 2025-26 FAFSA, there are a few steps you and your family can do to be ready to file.

• Create a StudentAid.gov account at least 3 days BEFORE filing.
• Check your dependency status. Note: Most students will be considered dependent students.
• Dependent students will be required to include their parent’s financial information on the FAFSA. See who is considered a parent.
• Parents will also need to create a FSA ID username and password.
• Log in at studentaid.gov to make sure you are all set.

How to file the 2025-2026 FAFSA

Students can file the FAFSA online at studentaid.gov. Information needed to complete the FAFSA include:

• StudentAid.gov Account (FSA ID)
• Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned from 2023
• List of any federal benefits received
• Asset information including bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

Help is available

• Hoosier families can access free FAFSA help through INvestEd by email (outreach@investedindiana.org) or phone at 317-715-9007.
• ¿Necesitas ayuda en español? Llame al 317-715-9007.
• The U.S. Department of Education provides email and live chat assistance for FAFSA filers as well as a helpline at 1-800-4-FED-AID.

Stephenson Rife Community Award Scholarship

Stephenson Rife LLP is pleased to announce the availability of the Stephenson Rife Community Award Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to five applicants, one from each high school in Shelby County. This scholarship is designed to encourage and reward dedication of exemplary individuals who are deeply involved in the Shelby County community. Stephenson Rife believes in good citizenship and recognition for those who support their local communities through direct involvement, meaningful commitment and generosity of their time and efforts. Applications are due April 18, 2025. Learn more and apply at Stephenson Rife LLP.

Jason J. Casto Muscle Foundation Scholarship

The mission of Casto Muscle Foundation is to honor Jason J. Casto's legacy for helping others. Its services include providing an annual scholarship for students with disabilities, assisting with needed medical equipment and or the funding of medical payments to defer cost for patients and families. This scholarship is dedicated to individuals who are affected by a disability, with a focus on enhancing their educational opportunities and life experiences. The Foundation is offering one scholarship of $3,500 to any high school senior who is committed to pursuing postsecondary education. Applications are due Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Learn more and apply at Casto Muscle Foundation.

Attention Class of 2025 Blue River Seniors: Blue River Career Scholarships are now open to seniors who are on track to graduate this spring. Students must be enrolled at Blue River during their senior year of high school. Blue River will award three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each as well as the Jakob McDaniel Scholarship in the area of Public Safety. These scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, and books at the recipient's attending institution. Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted online at Blue River Career Program and are due April 16, 2025.

Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarship

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) annually awards multiple scholarships to women who are pursuing accounting degrees. The undergraduate scholarship for $1,500 aims to financially support, empower, and encourage women pursuing a career in accounting. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applications are due March 30, 2025. Learn more and apply at the Foundation for Women in Accounting.

Applications are now being accepted for the Coolidge Scholarship, an opportunity for current juniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, an interest in public policy, and an appreciation for the values Calvin Coolidge championed: humility and service. Coolidge Scholars are awarded a full-ride presidential scholarship to any accredited college or university in the U.S. All finalists are flown in for an interview and weekend exploring Vermont. Finalists who are not named Coolidge Scholars are eligible to receive a one-time college scholarship, and one hundred of the top applicants are named Coolidge Senators and invited to an all-expenses paid summit in Washington D.C. If you are a student in the Class of 2026 who meets the criteria, please apply via active scholarships in Naviance or at www.coolidgescholars.org/apply.

Attention Class of 2026: You are invited to apply for the Horatio Alger Association scholarship. The Horatio Alger Association is the largest college financial aid program in the country and has awarded over $235 million in scholarships to 35,000 students since 1984. In keeping with the strong tradition of supporting the educational goals of the youth, Horatio Alger gives preference to students who have significant financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The Association will award 105 National scholarships with $25,000 each and 500 State scholarships of $10,000 each. Apply online at scholars.horatioalger.org before March 1, 2025. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Decker in the Counseling office.

Please enjoy our Athletics Newsletter. You can view it by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code. Let's go Golden Bears! https://view.gogipper.com/page/2138153

Auditions for the 2025-2026 award winning SHS show choir, Synergy, will take place the week of April 7th. We hope a lot of students will audition to be in next year’s choir, especially tenors and basses. Scan the QR code on the audition flyer for more information, or contact Mr. Kenemore (jikenemore@shelbycs.org) if you have any questions.

Meal benefit applications will not be available until July 1*. Households are encouraged to apply before the start of the school year to avoid unpaid meal charges. Students who are not approved for free or reduced-price meal benefits before the start of the school year will be classified as paid status and meal charges may begin to accumulate starting the first day of school. Meal charges accrued before the approval of a meal benefit application will be the responsibility of the household.School Lunch App (nlappscloud.com)

Please see the video link to view how to utilize the Nutrislice App and view menus for each school.

https://vimeo.com/1036478457/3c9e3ee982?share=copy

Daily Schedule

Elementary: 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Secondary (SMS and SHS): 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Elementary: 2:00 p.m.

Secondary (SMS and SHS): 3:00 p.m.

Website: https://shs.shelbycs.org/
Location: 2003 South Miller Street, Shelbyville, IN, USA
Phone: 317-398-9731
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Twitter: @shelbyhsbears

We hope you consider becoming a partner with Shelbyville Central Education Foundation by funding some unique programs for our students’ school. All donations are tax-deductible and will provide our students with the resources to be successful now and in the future. Please visit shelbycs.org and look for the foundation page, there you will find the Golden Opportunities page. On this page you can browse all the projects that are in need of funding. Here is a direct link to that page. https://foundation.shelbycs.org/

Thank you for your continued support.