Hendricks Hotline

Our overall attendance goals is 96%

I am so proud of everyone for their commitment to coming to school each day! Great job to First Grade for having the best overall attendance! We aren't the same when all of our Hurricanes aren't at school!

It was an exciting week at HES! It was so fun celebrating Homecoming week! I loved seeing everyone participating in our spirit days! It was also great to see so many Hurricanes during the Homecoming Parade! Hopefully the Golden Bears can bring home a BIG WIN!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! We are looking forward to talking with you about your student's progress! Please let your student's teacher know if you have any questions regarding scheduling!

We will be conducting a severe weather drill and a lock down drill during the week of September 16-20, 2024. We will discuss procedures for each drill. Students have done great job during our fire drills this year and I am sure these drills will be no different!

Thank you to everyone that participated in our PTO fundraiser! We appreciate your support! We have an amazing PTO! They work so hard to provide great opportunities for both students and staff! We appreciate their support and willingness to make Hendricks a great place to be!

There is still time to order! If you would like to order pictures, please visit:

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Use Code: 86723EB

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Tilley

Principal

We are providing Universal Free Breakfast for all Shelbyville Central students this year!

We encourage all families, regardless of income, to complete and submit a short, confidential school meal application prior to the start of the school year to ensure that there are no gaps in meal benefits for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Parents or guardians can submit this application online at https://nutrilinktechnologies.com/products/free-and-reduced/ during Registration or in person at your child’s school office. It’s an easy and confidential way to ensure your child stays well-nourished at school.

This communication is to inform you of a new Indiana state law regarding school attendance that took effect in July 2024. This legislation impacts all students in grades K-6 and introduces stricter measures to address truancy.

The law aims to place more focus on attendance as a statewide priority by requiring state and local officials to hold regular meetings about the issue.

The new requirements for schools focus on students who are in kindergarten through sixth grade. If those students have five unexcused absences, schools must meet with the parents and create an attendance plan. The Attendance Plan developed may include wraparound services, disciplinary action the school may take if the student does not meet attendance requirements, and referrals for services such as counseling.

The law requires schools to report students who are truant — meaning they have missed 10 unexcused days of school — to the prosecutor and/or the Indiana Department of Child Services.

The school district is committed to complying with this new legislation and ensuring the regular attendance of all students. We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with these new requirements and to address any attendance concerns promptly.

If you have any questions regarding this new law or require assistance, please contact the school administration.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

If you need to register for a Car Rider Number for the 2024-2025 school year, please use the attached link. You will only need a car rider number if your student will be picked up in the afternoon!

Car Rider Registration Link

Please be sure to check Infofinder at http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=SCS5QTZ7SAUC for your bus and bus stop information.

If your student will be riding the bus to the Boys & Girls Club or Girls Inc., he/she will need to have a membership. Students will not be permitted to ride the bus to the Boys & Girls Club or Girls Inc. if they do not have a current membership! Students riding the bus to the Boys & Girls Club or Girls Inc. must enter the building after exiting the bus. Students will not be permitted to get into a car before entering the club.