Don't forget, if you sold Merkley Meat this needs to be picked up tomorrow, Saturday, April 1st! Grades 5 & 6 will pick up orders at 8:00 and grades 7 & 8 will pick up orders at 9:00 a.m. at the pavilion. Grades 9 & 10 will pick up orders at 8:00 and grades 11 & 12 will pick up orders at 9:00 a.m. in the bus parking lot. All orders must be picked up by 10:00 a.m. as the delivery trucks will leave at this time. Thank you!
Carson E. Lasher Foundation is having a Toy Drive April 3-14, 2023. All items collected will be donated to Riley Children’s Hospital. Donations will be made on behalf of The Carson E. Lasher Foundation and Perry Central Schools. If you would like to make a cash donation, checks can be made to Carson E. Lasher Foundation. The winning class will receive a pizza party! Please only donate the following items: Electronic light up/musical toys, Fisher Price plastic crib toys, Rattles, Board Books, Ispy Books/Look & Find books, Toy cars/trucks, Plastic Fisher Price Toys, Doctor Kits, Lego Kits, Barbie Dolls, Baby Dolls, Action Figures, Coloring, Books, Journals, Sketchbooks, Nail Polish (No Glitter), Board Games, Earbuds/Headphones, Nintendo Wii (Rated E for Everyone), Grab N Go Play packs, $5-25 Denomination Gift Cards (Target, Walmart, etc.), Lipsmackers/ChapStick. Please avoid these items: Latex, Glitter, Wrapped Items, Used Items, Handmade Items, Cards, letters, etc., Items not in original packaging, Food/Candy, Care Packages, Filled Stockings, Gift Baskets, Political/ Religious Messages.
Perry Central will be conducting athletic physicals for the 2023-2024 school year on April 5th at Perry Central High School. Any student planning to participate in athletics during the 2023-2024 school year at Perry Central must have a physical on file that is dated after April 1, 2023. Perry Central will provide an opportunity for every student athlete to complete a physical for a minimal cost of $5.00.
Students currently in Grades 4 and 5 planning to participate in football, cross country, volleyball, basketball or track will need a physical. Students currently in Grades 6-11 planning to participate in any sport including cheerleading will need a physical.
Students can pick up physical forms in both the elementary and high school offices. If you have any questions, please contact Ray James at rjames@pccommodores.org or Janet Lautner at jlautner@pccommodores.org or call 812-843-5121.
Grades 4-6 @ 4:30 p.m.
Grades 7-8 @ 5:30 p.m.
Grades 9-11 @6:00 p.m.
Students must be checked in no later than 7:00 p.m.
Daily Scores 3/28/2023
Daily Scores 3/27/2023
The 8th-grade boys' basketball team had a season to remember. They exceeded expectations, winning an impressive 14 games and two of the three regular-season tournaments. This accomplishment made this season one of the most successful in this group’s history. One of the unique characteristics of this team was its size. They were undersized compared to most of their opponents, which meant they had to rely on their quickness, agility, and effort on the court. The boys understood that they had to play with a sense of urgency and give their all every time they took the floor. This mindset helped them to overcome their size disadvantage and compete at a high level. In addition to their effort, this group of boys had exceptional basketball IQ. They understood and ran their sets, playing smart basketball. This intelligence and understanding of the game made them a tough team to defend, and it showed in their successful season. The success of this team is a testament to the promising future of the basketball program. With this group of talented young men, the team is poised for continued success.
Coach David Litherland voiced, “Our basketball program has a bright future with these young men, this group of boys is also one of the smartest teams I have ever been around. It has been an honor to coach them.”
The 8th-grade girls' basketball team had a spectacular season, finishing with a record of 21-1. They had several big wins throughout the season, including victories over conference and county rivals, as well as a huge overtime win. The team's biggest accomplishment came at the Jasper Tourney where they came victorious down the stretch against the likes of Forest Park, Jasper, and Heritage Hills in the championship game. The team had a well-rounded stat sheet, with different players stepping up each game to contribute to the team's success. The team's hunger to learn and improve was a defining characteristic of the season. They never became satisfied with their success and always sought ways to get better. Coach Schraner remarked, “We can never be satisfied… we have to continue to find ways to get better.” The team showed significant improvement in on-ball defense, understanding individual roles, and confidence on the court. The season was not without its funny moments, including one instance where Masen Labhart made a bad pass that caused coach Schraner to melt to the floor during the championship game against Heritage Hills, creating a moment that the girls will likely still remember and laugh about in 10 years. The team demonstrated excellent sportsmanship throughout the season, staying humble and representing Perry Central well.
Coach Trent Schraner said, “I’ll never forget the hard work and hunger to learn that the girls showed during the season. This group of young ladies was a joy to lead and be around every day.”
The 7th-grade girls’ basketball team had a challenging season with a record of 4-20. However, despite the losses, they had many positive experiences and made great progress. One of the season's highlights was the girls’ performance in the Perry Central Tourney, where they finished runner-up. In their first game, they defeated county rival Tell City. Throughout the season, the entire team progressed and grew in their skills and knowledge of the game. They learned important aspects of basketball such as court awareness, help defense, remaining focused, reading the defense, looking for and creating shots, and improved on their overall fundamental skills. Although they started the season a little behind fundamentally, these girls showed a great desire to learn, and they were always moving forward and applying what they learned. The biggest change that the team experienced from the beginning of the season to the end was playing more as a team. During their first game, there wasn't much communication or awareness on the court, but the girls learned how to help each other on offense and defense. They also had a lot of talks about focus and tenacity, which paid off in their final game with a win against Mitchell. They saw that things really come together when they hustle and work together as a team. One of the outstanding traits of this team was their composure and sportsmanship. No matter how physical the game got, they remained composed and respectful of the other team. They always helped up the opposing players who got knocked down, showing great sportsmanship and character. One of the most memorable experiences of the season was when the team went to Assembly Hall to watch the IU women's team beat Iowa. This was a great opportunity for the girls to experience the excitement of college basketball and see some of the best female college basketball players in the country. Coach Harpenau stated, “Although we started the season struggling with fundamentals, these girls showed a desire to learn and they were always moving forward and applying what they learned. They never gave up and I am extremely proud of them for that.”
Perry Central is hosting a blood drive in the HS gym next Tuesday, April 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please give if you can! You can sign up to donate by going to the web site: www.redcrossblood.org, find a drive and put in the zip code 47551. Follow the prompts and sign up or you can also register on the Red Cross App. Units collected will count towards Perry Central’s senior scholarship dollars!
Come out Friday March 31st or Saturday April 1st to catch our Spring play brought to you by Perry Central's Drama Club. Tickets are only $5 and children 8 and younger are free!
Congratulations to the Spanish Academic team who brought home first place from the USI Spanish Academic competition that was held on March 17th. The professors said they had not seen a score that high before in the Spanish competition. #good2bgreen
Reminder Cheer tryouts are March 31, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. for junior high and 5:00 for high school. Jr. High practice for tryouts is today, March 27 from 4:30-6:00 with a parent meeting to follow in the Elementary commons. High school practice for tryouts is March 27 4:30-6:00 with a parent meeting to follow and March 29 4:15-5:30, both in the dome.
Mrs. Whitney Keown and Mrs. Amber Hubert’s third grade classes had a lot of fun at their Glow Party yesterday. The Glow Party was made possible by a grant from the Perry Central Education Foundation! #good2bgreen
Congratulations to the entire Perry Central High School BPA team at their conference success this past week! The Global Marketing Team qualified for Nationals at the BPA Conference. Thank you to Mrs. Carol Schwoeppe for her leadership of BPA!
Cheer tryouts are March 31, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. for junior high and 5:00 for high school.
Jr. High practice for tryouts is March 27 from 4:30-6:00 with a parent meeting to follow in the Elementary commons. High school practice for tryouts is March 27 4:30-6:00 with a parent meeting to follow and March 29 4:15-5:30, both in the dome.
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Roman Philosopher Seneca
Mr. Zellers was busy cooking "Surprise and Delight" pancakes for the Jr.-Sr. high school students as they arrived to school this morning! #good2bgreen
Spring Break is March 20th - 24th. Enjoy your break Commodores!
March 2nd was Dr. Suess Day, Perry Central Elementary students are celebrating this all March long! Students selected their favorite book and colored pictures to honor Dr. Suess and Read Across America! #good2bgreen
Tee Ball registration for boys and girls ages 4 to 6 is now open! Deadline to sign up is Friday, April 7th 2023. 1st player is $25, each additional sibling is $15. Click link below for registration form and more information.
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