Pike County School Corporation
"Recognized at state and national levels for excellence
in academics and vocational programming for public school students!"
WELCOME to our website!
907 Walnut Street, Petersburg, Indiana 47567
United States of America
Telephone: 812/354-8731 Fax: 354-8733
Official web site: www.pcsc.k12.in.us
Congratulations to the Pike Central High School Project Lead the Way Program
on their February 7, 2012 trip to the White House where they participated in the
White House Science Fair and met President Obama!
Pictured with the President are, l to r: Anna Woolery, Colton Newton, and Jessica D'Esposito
in the East Wing of the White House. Principal Kelley and Mr. Ray Niehaus, PLTW instructor,
accompanied these PCHS students to Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to teachers and staff at Winslow Elementary, Otwell Elementary and Pike Central High School
on their recent awards as "Top Gainer" schools, which were based on their 2010 scores on ISTEP+ and ECA exams!
The awards were given by the Indiana Student Achievement Institute, Indianapolis, IN on January 24, 2012!
Otwell Elementary InSAI Team Winslow Elementary InSAI Team
Pike Central High InSAI Team
Congratulations to the Otwell Elementary School Community
for OES being named a 2011
U.S. DOE National Blue Ribbon School and Indiana Four-Star School!
Otwell Elementary School received it's official National Blue Ribbon Award at ceremonies in
Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 14, 2011. Principal Rick Fears and Second Grade Teacher Terra Knust
were the school's official representatives at the conference. OES was one of only 305 schools nationwide out of 130,000
schools in the U.S. to receive this prestigious award, a first for any Pike County school.
Congratulations to all Otwell Elementary School students, parents and staff on this outstanding achievement!
Congratulations to Pike Central High School's
Project Lead the Way Program
for Receiving a National Award for Excellence in STEM Education!
"Pike Central High is home to two model PLTW programs - Biomedical Services and Pathways to Engineering.
Both exemplify innovation in education. They serve as models for PLTW schools throughout our country.
Congratulations to PCHS for their exemplary work with students on a daily basis!"
PLTW National Director Terri Shoultz - November 17, 2011
PLTW President Vince Bertram with PCHS Biomedical students.
To All Pike County Parents !
Click here to learn how to access your child's ISTEP+ test results on the Internet
via the Indiana Department of Education's On-Line Student ISTEP+ Parent Network Account!
All Pike Co. schools accept applications for free/reduced lunches any time! To see if your family qualifies ...
... click here to print a copy of our free-and-reduced lunch application ...
then mail or take your completed application to your child's school office!
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
2010-2011 Pike Co. Schools Annual Report (Published February 9, 2011)
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Pike County ... Eastern Time
Important 2011-2012 School Year Dates to Remember
|
Activity/Meeting |
Date |
| Start of Spring 2012 Semester | Tuesday, January 3 |
| Martin Luther King Day - School in Session | Monday, January 16 |
| President's Day - Snow Day | Monday, February 20 |
| ISTEP+ Applied Skills Window - Grades 3 thru 8 | Monday, March 5 thru Wednesday, March 14 |
| End of 3rd Grading Period | Friday, March 9 |
| iREAD3 Reading Assessment | Monday, March 19 thru Wednesday, March 21 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 26 thru Friday, March 30 |
| Good Friday, No School | Friday, April 6 |
| Snow Day | Monday, April 9 |
| Snow Day | Friday, April 20 |
| Snow Day | Friday, May 4 |
| Snow Day | Friday, May 11 |
|
End of 4th Grading Period End of Spring 2012 Semester |
Wednesday, May 23 |
|
Pike Central High Graduation Ceremonies 7:30 P.M. |
Friday, May 25 |
Pike County School Corporation
Master Testing Schedule for 2011-2012
|
Month |
Grade or School |
Name of Assessment |
Window Begins |
Window Ends |
|
August |
K, 1 & 2 |
mClass: Reading 3D |
8/22 |
9/19 |
|
September |
K, 1 & 2 |
mClass: Math |
9/12 |
10/7 |
|
October |
3 thru 8 |
Acuity Diagnostic 1 |
10/12 |
11/2 |
|
November |
8 & HS HS |
Acuity Predictive A Algebra 1 Acuity Predictive A English |
11/7 11/7 |
11/21 11/21 |
|
December |
PK - 5 6 thru HS 4, 5, 6 & 7 HS |
K-Bit/CogAT High Ability Exams CogAT High Ability Exams Acuity Predictive B SS/SC ECA (Early Winter) Algebra, Biology, English 10 |
12/1 12/1 12/5 12/8 |
12/20 12/20 12/16 12/21 |
|
January |
HS
3 thru 8 K, 1 & 2 Selected Students K, 1 & 2 8 & HS HS |
ECA (Early Winter – Con’t) Algebra, Biology, English 10 Acuity Diagnostic 2 mClass: Reading 3D LAS Links mClass: Math Acuity Predictive B Algebra 1 Acuity Predictive B English |
1/4
1/9 1/9 1/18 1/30 1/30 1/30 |
1/17
1/30 2/3 2/24 2/24 2/10 2/10 |
|
February |
4, 5, 6 & 7 | Acuity Predictive C SS/SC | 2/1 | 2/15 |
|
March |
3 thru 8 3 thru 8 3 thru 8 3 8 & HS HS |
ISTAR ISTEP+ Applied Skills Acuity Diagnostic 3 IREAD 3 Acuity Predictive C Algebra 1 Acuity Predictive C English |
3/1 3/5 3/14 3/19 3/26 3/26 |
4/30 3/14 4/4 3/21 4/13 4/13 |
|
April |
3 thru 8 3 thru 8 K, 1 & 2 8, HS
K, 1 & 2 |
ISTEP+ Multiple Choice IMAST mClass: Reading 3D ECA (Spring) Algebra, Biology, English 10 mClass: Math |
4/30 4/30 4/16 4/23
4/30 |
5/9 5/9 5/11 6/6
5/25 |
|
May |
3 thru 8 |
Acuity Diagnostic 4 |
5/9 |
5/30 |
|
June |
HS |
ECA (Summer) Algebra, Biology, English 10 IREAD3 Make Up Tests |
6/21
6/13 |
8/2
7/27 |
Notes:
Grade 3 thru 8 ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Test - April 30, May 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8
Grade 3 thru 8 ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Test Make Ups - May 8 and 9
High School English 10 ECA - May 9 and 10
High School Biology 1 ECA - May 14
High School Algebra 1 ECA - May 15 and 16
Middle School Algebra 1 ECA - May 17 and 18
ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Exams in Grades 3 and 6 will be paper-pencil tests.
ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Exams in Grades 4, 5, 7 and 8 will be conducted on line.
Pike County School Corporation
Adult and Continuing Education Bulletin ...
The Pike County School Corporation
Central Administrative Office is located at 907 Walnut
Street in Petersburg,
Indiana. Offices for the superintendent, assistant superintendent for
instruction, the corporation's treasurer, and the director of support services
are housed in this complex. Board meetings are held here, too, on the
first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Please feel welcome to join us for one of
these important meetings!
- District General Information -
Located between Evansville, Vincennes, and Jasper, Indiana.
Rated by the Editors of the Wall Street Journal & Offspring Magazine as a Best 100 School District in the U.S.A. (2000)
District Recognized by the Indiana Student Achievement Institute for Academic Excellence (2006)
Pike Central High School ... an Indiana Chamber of Commerce "Best Buy" High School 1999, 2003, 2005 & 2008
Otwell Elementary School ... an Indiana 4-Star School (2009 & 2011). Only school in Indiana to record a perfect -100% passing - ISTEP+ math score (Spring 2010). National Blue Ribbon School (2011).
PCSC earned a "Commendable" Public Law 221 Rating in 2011 from the Indiana Department of Education.
All schools are members of the Indiana Student Achievement Institute (InSAI).
Member of the Patoka Valley Vocational Cooperative (PVVC).
Member of the Gibson-Pike-Warrick Special Education Cooperative (GPW).
Member of the Southern Indiana Education Center (SIEC).
20 Contracted Bus Routes, 18 Corporation Bus Routes.
Serving 2,100+ students in Pre-School through Grade 12 & Adult Education.
Providing Adult Education, GED Testing and Adult Literacy Programs to the Pike County Public.
High school is fully accredited by the North Central Association.
All PCSC schools are fully accredited by the Indiana Department of Education.
Pike Co. Adult Education Center located in the Alternative School near the soccer field in Petersburg is affiliated with the Southwest Indiana Adult Education Consortium.
- PCSC Mission Statement -
"The mission of the Pike County School Corporation is to provide
educational opportunities that create a desire to continue learning, and
allow all students to reach their highest potential and become productive citizens."
- Our Schools -
Click on the pictures above to see full-scale photos of our PCSC staff and students!
Pike County School Corporation
Total Student Enrollment
2011 - 2012 School Year
Updated August 29, 2011
|
Grade Level |
Pike Central High |
Pike Central Middle |
Petersburg Elementary |
Otwell Elementary |
Winslow Elementary |
Pike County Elementary |
TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT |
|
12 |
135 |
|
|
|
|
|
135 |
|
11 |
157 |
|
|
|
|
|
157 |
|
10 |
151 |
|
|
|
|
|
151 |
|
9 |
179 |
|
|
|
|
|
179 |
|
8 |
|
154 |
|
|
|
|
154 |
|
7 |
|
169 |
|
|
|
|
169 |
|
6 |
|
156 |
|
|
|
|
156 |
|
Pike County Secondary |
1,101 |
|
|
|
|
1,133 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
72 | 41 | 39 | 152 | |
|
4 |
|
|
82 | 27 | 52 | 161 | |
|
3 |
|
|
70 | 25 | 37 | 132 | |
|
2 |
|
|
75 | 26 | 48 | 149 | |
|
1 |
|
|
70 | 26 | 49 | 145 | |
|
K |
|
|
80 | 29 | 44 | 153 | |
|
Title 1 Pre-Schl |
|
|
22 | 24 | 32 | 78 | |
|
TOTAL |
622 | 479 | 471 | 198 | 301 | 970 | 2,071 |
|
Percent (%) |
30.0% | 23.1% | 22.7% | 9.6% | 14.6% | 46.9% | 100% |
- Past State-Wide Academic Honors -
Congratulations to all Pike County students and staff
on a job well done on the Spring 2010 ISTEP+ test! PCSC schools scored at or above
state average in 15 of 16 academic categories in Grades 3 thru 8!
Special recognition to Otwell Elementary ... the only school in Indiana
to have 100% of their students passing the math section of the Spring 2010 ISTEP+ exam!
Congratulations to Otwell Elementary School students and staff ...
for being named an Indiana Four-Star School &
an INSAI Top-Gainer School for 2010!
- Past Academic Accomplishments -
Congratulations to all Pike County students and faculty
on these outstanding academic achievements in 2010!!!
Pike Central High School's graduation rate has risen for three consecutive years!
PCHS Class of 2010 graduation rate was 7 percentage points above state average - 91.1% of our students graduated on time!
PCHS's 2010 graduation rate ranks 13th out of 32 high schools in Southwest Indiana ... and in the top third of the state for 2010!
Pike Central High School's Spring 2010 Algebra 1 & English 10 ECA scores were higher than state average!
Otwell, Winslow, Petersburg & Pike Central Middle schools earned 2010 "exemplary" school state accountability ratings!
Otwell, Winslow, Petersburg & Pike Central Middle schools & the PCSC all made 2010 federal NCLB "AYP" status.
The Indiana Dept. of Education has asked OES to submit an application to become a National Blue-Ribbon School!
Pike County 2010 Grade 3 through 8 ISTEP+ scores were at or higher than state average on 15 of 16 grade-level tests!
Otwell was the only public school in Indiana to have 100% of its students pass the math section on 2010 ISTEP+ test.
Indiana Student Achievement Institute 2010 Top-Gainer ISTEP+ Award Winners - Winslow, Otwell, Petersburg & PCMS schools!
PES and OES Earn "Indiana Top 100" in % Gained on 2010 ISTEP+
Congratulations to Otwell Elementary School and Pike Central High School
on your 2009 "Top-Gainer" Award that will be presented at the
Indiana Student Achievement Institute Learning Conference in Indy, February 3, 2009!
- Click here for more information on state-wide academic honors for these schools! -
Congratulations to Pike Central High School for being named an
Indiana Chamber of Commerce "Best Buy High School" for 2008!
- Click here for more information on this year's "Best Buy" high schools in Indiana -
Congratulations!
Pike County 3rd on 2009 SW Indiana Federal School Accountability Rankings!
Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) Reports for Pike County Released by Indiana Dept. of Education, April 2009
* PES, WES, OES, PCMS and the PCSC as a district achieved AYP status for the 2008 Federal No Child Left Behind Report
| County |
# of Public Schools in County |
# Meeting AYP |
% Making
AYP
|
SW Indiana Rank |
| Spencer | 10 | 10 | 100 | 1 |
| Perry | 6 | 5 | 83 | 2 |
| Pike | 5 | 4 * | 80 | 3 |
| Posey | 11 | 8 | 73 | 4 |
| Knox | 13 | 9 | 69 | 5 |
| Dubois | 17 | 11 | 65 | 6 |
| Gibson | 13 | 8 | 62 | 7 |
| Warrick | 15 | 9 | 60 | 8 |
| Daviess | 10 | 5 | 50 | 9 |
|
Indiana AYP Average |
50 | |||
| Martin | 5 | 2 | 40 | 10 |
| Vanderburgh | 36 | 9 | 25 | 11 |
| SW Indiana Totals | 141 | 80 | 57 |
|
Congratulations to Otwell, Petersburg and Winslow Schools
on your 2008 "Top-Gainer" awards presented by
the Indiana Student Achievement Institute in Indianapolis, January 31st!
- Click here for more information on state-wide academic honors for these schools! -
Congratulations to the Pike County School Corporation Community
on your 2007 "Top-Gainer" awards presented by
the Indiana Student Achievement Institute
for Outstanding Student Performance on the Annual ISTEP+ Exam.
- Click here for more information on state-wide academic honors for our schools! -
Congratulations to the Pike County Schools on your Exemplary
Indiana Public Law 221 School Accountability Report for 2007!
- Click here for more information! -
Congratulations to the Pike County School Corporation community
on being the only county in Southwest Indiana to have
100% of its schools meeting 2007 Federal No Child Left Behind requirements!
- Click here for more information on Pike County NCLB Honors! -
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