Alcoa Foundation Grant
The Warrick County School Corporation received a $20,000 grant from the Alcoa Foundation for a Mathematics Instruction Enhancement Program.  Math kits were purchased for each Kindergarten and first grade classroom.  Grant funds were also used to allow teachers time to collaborate and plan hands-on math activities.  Thanks Alcoa!
Important Dates to Remember:

Monday, February 20, 2012 - President's Day - No School unless Make-up Day is needed

Friday, March 9, 2012 - End of Third Nine Weeks
 

Attention School Support Organizations (PTO/PAT/OPT) or Like Organizations
Please go to the link below for very important liability insurance information:

http://www.warrick.k12.in.us/docs/PTOLetter.doc
Immunizations
Reminder:  Student immunization records are required.  Parents should submit student immunization records to the school or contact the school nurse to confirm pending immunization appointments. 
 
Immunization requirements are outlined in the following document.  Immunization Requirements
Superintendent News
View a bi-weekly update on activities, school events, construction projects, and other educational matters that are affecting our schools and our corporation.
Click to view the latest edition - December 16, 2011
Rewards for Good Report Cards
Check out rewards for good report cards offered by area businesses. Click here

Student Council Fundraiser
Castle Student Council and Dairy Queen have teamed up to raise money for Castle.  Download this Flyer and present it at the Newburgh DQ Grill & Chill on February 7th from 5-9 pm.  10% from all orders will go towards the Riley Dance Marathon!
Riley Dance Marathon

The Riley Dance Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 18 from noon until 6pm in the Castle High School Cafeteria.  Students are asked to make a $5 donation at the door.  All money raised will be donated to Riley Hospital for Children.  Please support this worthwhile cause.

PTO Annual Book Sale
The annual PTO Used Book Sale will be held the first weekend in February. Gather up those gently used books, CDs, and DVDs that are just laying around collecting dust and drop them off under the stairwell next to the office.  We accept:  Fiction, non-fiction, pre-teen and children’s books: Reference materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, Bibles, cookbooks, etc.; CDs, DVDs, VHS and cassette tapes.  
Young Life Camp
Who: All CHS students, What: Best week of your life!, When: July 1-7, Where: Frontier Ranch, Buena Vista, Colorado, Cost: $699- all inclusive! $100 deposit reserves your spot. Registration begins January 1st. Space is limited and will fill up fast. Fundraisers coming in February. Contact Young Life office: 853-9906.
After-School Tutoring

Free after-school tutoring is available every Wednesday in the library until 4:00 p.m. weekly.  Students who need tutoring in any subject are welcome! New tutors are also welcome, especially in geometry and foreign languages.