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![CSCSHC's End of Year Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683135056/newpalk12inus/jjt5jzwpll0porhe5xyd/TOY.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683135056/newpalk12inus/jjt5jzwpll0porhe5xyd/TOY.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683135056/newpalk12inus/jjt5jzwpll0porhe5xyd/TOY.png","width":600}])
CSCSHC is pleased to announce the District Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.
![Out of District Application Window is Open]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675793803/newpalk12inus/s6xyryxkmmvd4c8ofxxg/360_F_364403135_CXCpZwvYxvPnaLTkFBP4zvdwnsJ2gvHi.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675793803/newpalk12inus/s6xyryxkmmvd4c8ofxxg/360_F_364403135_CXCpZwvYxvPnaLTkFBP4zvdwnsJ2gvHi.jpg","width":501}])
Families living outside the CSCSHC boundaries may now apply to enroll in the district for 2023-2024.
![New Family Enrollment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684258161/newpalk12inus/rbfkivnkl79qs0swwgaj/NewFamilyResgistration.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684258161/newpalk12inus/rbfkivnkl79qs0swwgaj/NewFamilyResgistration.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684258161/newpalk12inus/rbfkivnkl79qs0swwgaj/NewFamilyResgistration.png","width":600}])
Families new to CSCSHC can apply to enroll in the district for 2023-2024.
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Please plan to attend the elementary school your child is assigned to (Brandywine Elementary, New Palestine Elementary, or Sugar Creek Elementary). If you are unsure what school your child is assigned to, please contact Amber Rush at arush@newpal.k12.in.us for assistance.
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Why Southern Hancock
![A-Rated District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664903014/newpalk12inus/tnf8qlyfc2a13btcg6kk/DistrictOffice.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664903014/newpalk12inus/tnf8qlyfc2a13btcg6kk/DistrictOffice.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1664903014/newpalk12inus/tnf8qlyfc2a13btcg6kk/DistrictOffice.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1664903014/newpalk12inus/tnf8qlyfc2a13btcg6kk/DistrictOffice.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1664903014/newpalk12inus/tnf8qlyfc2a13btcg6kk/DistrictOffice.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664903014/newpalk12inus/tnf8qlyfc2a13btcg6kk/DistrictOffice.jpg","width":2048}])
A-Rated District
Southern Hancock is proud to be an A-Rated district by the Indiana Department of Education.
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ILEARN Scores
The district’s ILEARN scores are in the top 7% in the state of Indiana, #1 in Hancock County, and #1 in the Hoosier Heritage Conference.
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Early College Program
Students in the New Palestine High School Early College Program have earned 71 Associate Degrees, 7,200 college credit hours, and have saved over $2M compared to traditional college costs.
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Unique Opportunities
Unique curricular opportunities in business, marketing, nutrition, engineering, education, and trades to help guide students to career paths they have an interest in.
![Robotics Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664905304/newpalk12inus/ijmfp4x09jzlkhnpm4bu/2022VEXRoboticChampionship.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664905304/newpalk12inus/ijmfp4x09jzlkhnpm4bu/2022VEXRoboticChampionship.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1664905304/newpalk12inus/ijmfp4x09jzlkhnpm4bu/2022VEXRoboticChampionship.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1664905304/newpalk12inus/ijmfp4x09jzlkhnpm4bu/2022VEXRoboticChampionship.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664905304/newpalk12inus/ijmfp4x09jzlkhnpm4bu/2022VEXRoboticChampionship.png","width":1354}])
Robotics Program
New Palestine Junior High is the home of the 2022 VEX Robotics State Champions
![Principal of the Year Award Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664907061/newpalk12inus/vmrpfzvmc9re9aanuj2f/VolezFessler.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664907061/newpalk12inus/vmrpfzvmc9re9aanuj2f/VolezFessler.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1664907061/newpalk12inus/vmrpfzvmc9re9aanuj2f/VolezFessler.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1664907061/newpalk12inus/vmrpfzvmc9re9aanuj2f/VolezFessler.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1664907061/newpalk12inus/vmrpfzvmc9re9aanuj2f/VolezFessler.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1664907061/newpalk12inus/vmrpfzvmc9re9aanuj2f/VolezFessler.jpg","width":2200}])
Principal of the Year Award Recipients
New Palestine High School’s Jim Voelz and New Palestine Junior High’s Keith Fessler are both recipients of the Indiana Association of School Principals’ Principal of the Year Award
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Curricular Offerings
Twenty engaging and challenging Advanced Placement and Dual Credit curricular offerings.
![Graduation Rate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664903727/newpalk12inus/zitlwlmmwd1ypqrrvfbv/DSC_8307.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664903727/newpalk12inus/zitlwlmmwd1ypqrrvfbv/DSC_8307.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1664903727/newpalk12inus/zitlwlmmwd1ypqrrvfbv/DSC_8307.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1664903727/newpalk12inus/zitlwlmmwd1ypqrrvfbv/DSC_8307.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1664903727/newpalk12inus/zitlwlmmwd1ypqrrvfbv/DSC_8307.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1664903727/newpalk12inus/zitlwlmmwd1ypqrrvfbv/DSC_8307.jpg","width":2200}])
Graduation Rate
A graduation rate near 96%, in the top 20% of schools in Indiana and #1 in Hancock County
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Teacher Salary
In the top five corporations in Indiana for starting teacher salary and in the top 5% of all Indiana districts in average teacher salary
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Athletics
New Palestine High School offers 26 athletic teams and is the home of 10 team and eight individual IHSAA champions, plus seven IHSAA Mental Attitude Awards.
Welcome Message From the Superintendent
Dr. Lisa Lantrip, Superintendent
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year at Southern Hancock! It’s going to be an extraordinary year. At Southern Hancock Schools, we strive for excellence. Our educators work diligently to prepare innovative lessons designed to meet today’s changing educational standards. This cutting-edge, personalized instruction will ensure our students are engaged in high-level learning.
