District Updates

Posted Date: 10/31/25 (5:00 PM)

District Updates

Every Panther, Every Day - Connected | Challenged | Celebrated

October 31, 2025

We Grow Panthers Spotlight

With an eye toward the future, North Central's new Polytechnic Department brings together multiple courses that provide career-connected learning opportunities, including the Modern Apprenticeship Program, to prepare students for life after high school. Featuring a faculty of nearly 20 teachers and professionals, the Polytechnic Department touches every student as they take required courses for Indiana's new high school diploma, such as Personal Financial Responsibility, Computer Science, and Preparing for College and Careers. Students can also choose from several elective classes the department offers, allowing them to explore potential careers they might pursue later in life. From art history to marketing, the Polytechnic Department has an elective for every student. The new Polytechnic Department at North Central High School is growing panthers!

An Open House announcement for North Central High School, with date and time.

NC Open House

Come learn more about the Polytechnic Department and all that North Central has to offer at the North Central High School Open House this Sunday!

Date: Sunday, November 2nd
Time: 2:00–5:00 PM

This is a perfect opportunity to:

Tour our campus and explore our facilities
Meet teachers, staff, and current students
Learn about our academic programs, extracurriculars, clubs, and sports
Get your questions answered about the transition to high school

Please Pre-Register: We encourage you to register in advance to help us plan for your visit.

Pre-register here.
Save the Date flier

Whether high school is just around the corner or still a few years away, we'd love to show you what makes NCHS special. We look forward to welcoming you and your future Panther on November 2nd! Go Panthers!

A flyer lists November food events in Indianapolis, with dates and locations.

Food Resources

We understand that the uncertainty around SNAP benefits is creating challenges for many families and we want to offer support during this time. We have compiled a list of community supports that may benefit your family, on our District website. Additionally, Washington Township Schools Social Workers connect families to school and community resources. Please reach out to your school social worker if you have questions, need support or want to know how you can help. Please visit this link on the District website for more information.

Eastwood Musical

Save the date for Eastwood Middle School’s fall musical “Descendants!” taking place November 14-16. Come see what talented and hard-working kids can do! They built it, painted it, sang it and danced it, too! Scan the code or follow the link to purchase tickets!

Northview Construction Awarded

An environment built for 21st century learning, and now recognized for excellence. 🏗️🎉

Northview Middle School has received the Merit Award for Construction at the 2025 Monumental Awards, presented by the Indy Chamber! We also want to take a moment to celebrate Schmidt Associates and Powers & Sons Construction for Northview Middle School’s nominations in the Architecture and Engineering categories—further recognition of the expertise and collaboration behind this transformative project.

Rooted in Washington Township’s vision for future-ready education, this 200,000-square-foot campus supports student well-being, academic success, and neighborhood pride. It also completes the district’s transformation of all three middle schools.

Design features include:

Grade-level neighborhoods that make a large school feel personal and safe
Staff think tanks and quiet zones for collaboration and focus
Innovation-focused library and immersive learning spaces
Athletic fields for football, soccer, tennis, baseball, and softball
Outdoor learning areas, native landscaping, and a cross-country course / walking path

From concept to construction, Northview Middle School is making headlines and setting the bar. #MonumtentalAwards #IndyChamber #K12 #K12Design

A group of people pose for a photo on a red carpet, likely at an awards event.

Graphic promoting school spirit with text and logos on a black background.

Show your Panther Pride!

Are you ready to refresh your Panther gear? Visit the North Central Panthers Official Team Store to find apparel perfect for the field, the sidelines, and Panther Fridays across the district!

You can also show your district spirit by shopping the Washington Township Schools Sideline Store for apparel that celebrates WTS spirit.

Celebrate 40 years of WTSF at BASH ’25!

Join us November 15th for an adults-only night of nostalgia and fun as we travel “Through the Decades” and toast to our shared mission, all while benefiting Washington Township Schools. Tickets and more info can be found at the link below! Reserve your tickets now! https://www.wtsfoundation.org/bash/