Randolph Central Families, Your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students participated in the ILEARN assessments earlier this spring. Since ILEARN is a new test, the final results with proficiency levels and scale scores will not be available for schools until August 15. In accordance with Indiana Code 20-32-5.1-12(d), parents and schools have an opportunity to request a rescore for any open-ended item(s) to which students responded on the ILEARN assessment. Important Information about the ILEARN Rescore Request Process: • The ILEARN Rescore Request window will be open in mid-July (July 15–31). Requests submitted outside of this window will not be processed. • Parents or guardians who wish to view students’ response images and scoring rubrics must visit the school in which their child is officially enrolled. There will not be a separate online portal for parents to access this information. • Together, we will be able to view an image of your student’s response to each open-ended item, sample student responses for each score point, and the scoring rubric to help decide whether to request a rescore for that item. • I will submit any rescore request(s) on your behalf in the online platform. • It is extremely important to understand that requesting a rescore CAN result in your child’s score being lowered, meaning we could unintentionally move your child from a passing score to a failing score through this process. • Once a rescore request is submitted, the request and/or score change cannot be reversed. • A rescore request can only be requested one time for an item. Multiple requests to rescore the same item for a student are not permissible. • All items, responses, and scoring rubrics are secure materials and must not be discussed, shared, distributed, or duplicated. • Final results released on August 15 will reflect any properly submitted requested rescores. Parents or guardians who choose to request a rescore for their child’s ILEARN assessment, must contact our school office to do so no later than July 31, 2019. We will be able to help you view your child’s response images and scoring rubrics and request a rescore for each item. You’re also welcome to contact me or Mrs. Jaelyn Winkle with any questions you have regarding requesting a rescore for an ILEARN assessment. Sincerely, Katie Lash, Principal

Congratulations to Driver Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, Heather Littman!

These two students were honored with the Gary Harvey and Bev Jones Athletic Award. The criteria include playing 3 sports in 8th grade, dedication and citizenship and voted on by coaches. Congrats!

Today some of our 6th grade Ambassadors got to visit Deerfield and Willard Elementary to talk to the 5th grade students about what they can expect at Driver next school year. These students had a fun time sharing what they know, and they did a great job! #PositiveRoleModels

The 7th graders in Industrial Tech get to create their own CO2 powered dragsters. Each class gets to compete and race their cars, and the overall winners this year competed today for the championship. Congratulations to Matthew Miller on having the fastest dragster for this school year!

Today the 7th & 8th grade Choir and the 8th grade Band performed for the students at Deerfield and Willard Elementary. This is a great way for the younger students to see some opportunities they will have at Driver in the future!

We have many flyers & applications in the office for activities to help keep students busy this summer! Arts in the Parks Randolph County Law Enforcement Camp Reading & Writing Camp (IUPUl) Ridgeville Little League Summer Reading Program at the Winchester Library Sharks Swim Team

On Friday we have planned fun events for all students. Permission slips for 6th grade for skating and 7th grade for a movie at the cinema have been due. Beginning at 8:15 AM, all students will attend a short recognition of the 8th graders headed to high school. Parents of 8th graders might choose to attend for this 30-minute event but the afternoon is planned with fun activities for students only until we start summer break at 3:15 on Friday!

County Champions!

The MS County Track meet has begun! #GoHawks

The band did an excellent job at their last concert of the school year last evening!

Congratulations to these Students of the Month!

It was another great night on the track for the Hawks at the Union City Invitational. The boys came away with a sixth place finish and the girls came through with the win against eight other teams (and some tough competition!). Hard work pays off!

Students, don’t forget to visit the book fair next week! Great deals on your favorite reads!

As the week comes to a close, the DMS SADD Club would just like to say we appreciate all of the teachers at DMS and we are thankful you work here! #HappyFriday #SADDClub #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Congratulations to the Diver Girls track team on their first place finish at the TEC Invitational in Union City this evening! Everyone did a great job - proud day to be a Hawk!

The Hawks are home against East Jay

We want to wish all of our wonderful teachers here at DMS a 'Happy Teacher Appreciation Week'! We are grateful for all that you do for our students on a daily basis! #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #EducatorsMatter

Congratulations to Caitlyn Campbell for breaking the DMS 400 meter record! The previous record that had stood for 18 years was 1:03. Caitlyn beat it by running a 1:02.74 on Saturday at Connersville - great job! The Hawks will be back in action tonight at Home at 5pm #GoHawks

Many DMS students are in the musical!

Cheering on the archery team that competes at county today!

The track callout meeting will be Wednesday March the 6th during SOAR.

The County Spelling Bee will be held at Randolph Southern on Wednesday, February 20 at 6 PM.

Congratulations to Andy Toney, the 2018 WIPB Spelling Bee first runner-up!