Awards Day will take place this Friday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m. in the Willard gymnasium. On this day, we will honor Willard students for their many accomplishments this year. We often get questions about the prestigious Presidential Awards that are given out to our fifth grade students. At this point, all families of those receiving the awards this year have been contacted via telephone. Below are the criteria for determining who receives the awards: GOLD -90% or better average on 4th grade semester 1 grades and semester 2 grades -90% or better average on 5th grade semester 1 grades -Pass + on ISTEP+ SILVER -85% or better average on the 4th grade semester 1 grades and semester 2 grades -85% or better average on 5th grade semester 1 grades -ISTEP+ score of 500 or better *Grade averages are determined per semester by adding grades for each subject and dividing by the number of grades/subjects. *A student must meet each requirement to receive the award.

Randolph Central School Corporation is seeking motivated and qualified non-certified candidates to teach elementary Physical Education on a rotation at each of our three elementary buildings for the 2019-2020 school year. See attached posting for more information.

Willard’s 5th grade students are visiting Driver Middle School this afternoon to learn more about their future school. Big thanks to the Driver staff and Ambassadors for their hospitality!

Check out this HUGE check that we presented to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this past week on behalf of the Willard family! Presenting the check with Mr. Duncan are members of our Student Council. Job well done!

We are still in need of additional volunteers for Friday's Field Day & ILEARN Celebration Day. If you are able to help, please call the Willard office at 584-9171 ext. 1200. Thank you for helping us give our kids a memorable day of fun!

This summer, Baker and Willard will host a combined Food Pantry in both June and July. The pantry will be hosted at Baker Elementary School on June 4th and July 16th from 3:30-5:00.

5th Grade Chromebook Collection will take place on Thursday, May 16th. All fifth grade students should have their issues Chromebook with case and charger to turn in. Students will be charged (some exceptions for those with insurance) for any damages or missing components.

We still need you help! We are about 10 donors short of reaching our goal this year. Would you consider donating blood tomorrow? The Willard Elementary School Student Council will again be sponsoring a BLOOD DRIVE this year on Wednesday, May 8th from 2-7 p.m. You can make an appointment by going to redcrossblood.org and putting in the sponsor code "willardelem". Also, we have partnered with Amazon, and all donors at the drive will receive a $5.00 Amazon gift card via email. Thank you in advance for helping us help others!

Willard Elementary School and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive! Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code willardelem Wed May 8, 2019 2:00: PM - 7:00: PM Thank you!

Randolph Central Patrons, You may have seen in the News-Gazette that Randolph Central is in the home stretch in raising the funds necessary to build our OWN softball diamond as well as improve the baseball field. Please click on the attached link for more information and ways to donate. https://www.rc.k12.in.us/o/winchester-community-high-school/page/softball-baseball-fundraiser Thank you! Rolland Abraham

Willard hosted a special breakfast this morning to say THANK YOU to our awesome bus drivers. Driving the bus is a tough and often thankless job. Please join us in showing appreciation for our awesome drivers!

Randolph Central School Corporation will operate on a two hour delay today, Thursday, May 2 due to fog.

Field Day 2019 is Friday, May 17th. Watch for more information soon on you you can get involved!

This just in! Moms love donuts too! Moms...join us on Friday, May 10th from 7:30-8:30 am or 2:30-3:30 pm for a donut, milk, and time with your son or daughter. The Willard Book Fair will be open as well. Don't miss it!

Save the date! Willard Elementary School's Awards Day will take place on our last student day, Friday, May 24th beginning at 9:00 a.m.

ILEARN Testing begins at Willard next week! Take a look at the attached ILEARN info sheet for more information including class testing schedules. Our students are going to rock the exam!

We love our Driver Middle School Super Sidekicks!

We have some really great things for tonight’s Food Pantry. Come and see us in the Willard cafeteria from 4-5:30.

It has been an awesome week at Willard...Seussical Kids, Grandparents Days, and Ag Days, oh my!

These awesome quilts, handcrafted by our amazing Art teacher, Mrs. Martin, and our students, are up for auction this week as part of Grandparents Days! Did you know that bidding is open to parents as well? Each classroom piece features artwork from all students in the class. All proceeds from the silent auction go to our art, music, and PE programs. Bidding is open until the close of business Friday.

This week starts our Championship Drive for our 3rd grade students to raise money for their college choice 529 accounts. Third grader students that have already signed up will be bringing home a piggy bank and letter. They can start asking for donations from family and friends. Remember the Community Foundation will match your donations up to $75.00. Piggy banks and money are due back next Monday, April 15th. If you haven’t signed up your child, it is not to late. Just call Willard and we can help!

We’re thrilled to announce Randolph Central School Corporation’s new app! It’s everything Randolph Central, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2GfEYvJ or iPhone: https://apple.co/2GsZ6L9

Inflatables, movies, and a Spring Break countdown...today was a great day! Have an awesome break! See you in April.

Swish! Congratulations to Landon Willis on winning a family four pack of Pacers tickets today in our PRIDE drawing!

This awesome crew had a great trip to McDonalds Thursday as a reward for achieving 100 AR points. Great job!

Our Food Pantry is open tonight from 4-5:30. Come and see us!

Willard family, At this point, we have 23 of our grade 3 students signed up for a CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan. First, if you have a third grade student who has not yet signed up, please reach out to Amy Hoggatt at ahoggatt@randolphcentral.us to sign up today. Secondly, we are looking for amazing community members who are willing to be a "champion" for one of our third grade students. This involves making a $25 donation into a child's 529 account. For every $25 donation made from now until April 12th, the Community Foundation of Randolph County will put $75 into the child's account. Thank you in advance for investing in our children!

Our yearbooks are in! It's not too late to get your copy! Yearbooks are $11.00. Stop by the Willard office and get yours today!

Reminder: School Success Remediation WILL NOT MEET this week. We will resume on April 1st.

This is going to be SO MUCH FUN! The Baker & Willard PTC will be sponsoring a Mother/Son Outing on Sunday, April 7th. You don't want to miss it!

Grandparents Days are coming soon! You don't want to miss it!

Child Abuse Prevention is coming up in April. Check it out!

Our 4th Grade students had a great time this past week learning all about the Indianapolis 500 as part of a mobile field trip presented by the awesome folks at the 500 Festival.

Congratulations to these awesome kiddos for showing PRIDE here at Willard!

Good luck to Willard’s Aiden Mendenhall as he competes in the WIPB Regional Spelling Bee today! Also, best of luck to former Warrior and current Driver student Andy Toney, as well as Deerfield Buck, Mariana Flores-Santos.

Seussical Rehearsal Schedule

The Indiana Department of Education has created several short, informational videos for parents about our new ILEARN assessment. Check them out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=&v=stXUk-DUOWM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDP4eMUQgsQ&feature=youtu.be&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkv6IQ1gF4&feature=youtu.be&utm_content&utm_medium=email&utm_name&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq7gw5YozHM&feature=youtu.be&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB1bDqjvd1o&feature=youtu.be&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Randolph County Promise Sign-Up Reminder! All 3rd grader students in the county will get $25 put in their accounts from the Community Foundation of Randolph County and all others can enroll for a $10 enrollment fee. Go to promiseindiana.org and click on the 529 Enrollment Tab. Deadline is March 15. 3rd graders MUST be signed up in order to be eligible for the Champion period in April.

Congratulations to Willard’s Math Bowl team for finishing second in their division at tonight’s Regional meet. Job well done!

Due to yesterday's school cancellation, the Randolph County Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 27th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Randolph Southern Jr. Sr. High School Cafeteria.

Our 5th grade had an awesome time today at the Indy Fuel game!

March, 2019 Elementary Menu attached...

IREAD3 Parent Meeting Reminder! Willard Elementary School will hold an IREAD3 parent meeting on Tuesday, February 26th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Willard cafeteria. All grade 3 parents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the IREAD3 assessment and how to help your child prepare. The classroom with the highest percentage of parents present will receive an ice cream sundae party!

Robtics Team 2018-2019 - Carter Campbell, Jackson Cowper, Xander Hoover, Jade Hernandez Rhoades, Dresden Shannon, Addy Bogue, Laila Salazar, Kaleb Garcia, Lillian Ozbun, Kesa Lovell, Jimmy Mount

Field Day 2018 - Monday, May 14th - "The Amazing Race"