Congratulations to Olivia Pattengale and Henley Rice for being recognized at the school board meeting tonight. They were students of the month for 5th grade.
Please join us in welcoming our newest staff member, Mr. Dan Dawson. Mr. Dawson will be helping in the office with student discipline, attendance, and supervision. We are excited to have him working with our students at the jr-sr high school.
During the celebrating success portion of tonight's board meeting high school student council sponsors, Mrs. Crane and Mrs. Mattern were joined by officers Eli French and Ady Goodwin. Together they shared upcoming activities they have planned for the year.
On Tuesday, Oct. 24th we will be taking eligible students to Hanging Rock.
Eligilibility lists and permission slips were posted before break and permission slips were passed out. Permission slips also included a waiver for Hanging Rock. Both must be signed in order to go.
Attica High School will hold our annual Veteran’s Day Program at 9:00 am on Friday, November 10th, 2023. The in-person program will be held at the high school in the Roy Jones Auditorium. A special reception for Veterans and their guests will begin at 8:00 am in the foyer.
If you are interested in attending, there are a number of ways to respond. You may return the bottom portion of this letter with a student of either school.
You may also call 765-762-7000 ext. 4323 and RSVP, or you may email Annette Crane at acrane@attica.k12.in.us or Sarah Mattern at smattern@attica.12k.in.us
We will also be showing a powerpoint presentation of our Veterans and current active-duty military. If you have a photo you would like to submit, feel free to send it to school with a student, drop the photo off at the high school office, or email the photo to Mrs. Crane or Mrs. Mattern. Please be sure to include the name and branch of service with submission of photos.
We look forward to honoring you on this special day!
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Thanks to Dan and Barbi DeSutter for providing tonight's team dinner at Maggie's Grill for our Varsity football team ahead of tomorrow's sectional game.
Yesterday was a perfect day for the cross country sectional at Tippecanoe Amphitheater in West Lafayette. Our Rambler runners set personal records or near season bests. Coach Mattern, Coach Poston, and Coach Beck would like to thank all the runners for their commitment to our program. We are honored to coach such a great group of athletes. A big thanks to parents for their support as well.
The Attica School Corporation is looking for a Middle School Science teacher for grades 6-8. Applicants should possess at minimum a bachelor's degree and be licensed in elementary education or secondary education. Interested applicants can email a letter of interest, resume, and reference list to AHS Principal DJ Jensen, djensen@attica.k12.in.us. For the full job posting attached.
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The Attica School Corporation is looking for a Middle School Science teacher for grades 6-8. Applicants should possess at minimum a bachelor's degree and be licensed in elementary education or secondary education. Interested applicants can email a letter of interest, resume, and reference list to AHS Principal DJ Jensen, djensen@attica.k12.in.us
ACSC will be on Fall Break October 16th-20th. School will not be in session. Enjoy your break!
Attica CS - Corporation Nurse
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who will positively impact student success by providing health care services aimed at helping students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health. Our Registered Nurse plays a key role in ensuring that students receive equitable access to school-based health services through authentic engagement. In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the Registered Nurse works in close conjunction with other ACSC staff.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Help students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health.
• Evaluate health status/complaints of students and take appropriate action within the legal scope of nursing practice.
• Provide health counseling services to students and families with health-related problems and links to resources as needed. Corresponds with parents on the health needs of their child.
• Perform and supervise skilled nursing procedures as ordered by a physician/provider. Render emergency first aid care, complete incident reports when applicable.
• Recognize and act on communicable diseases present in school/community including mandatory reporting to the State Dept of Health.
• Administer medication according to ACSC policy and procedure.
. • Participate with team members for student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and 504 plans, providing expertise and completing health assessments as indicated for initial, annual, and re-evaluations.
• Provide health assessments for students upon request of teachers, parents or staff. Informs appropriate school personnel of a student with health issues that may need accommodations during the school hours.
• Act as a liaison between parents, provider, and staff to verify medical needs, obtain physician authorization, and notify appropriate district personnel. Serve as a health education resource for students, staff, and families.
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date and accurate health records, including immunization records and medical alerts, electronic health record system, and/or Harmony when applicable as required by law, board policy, and administrative guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating state-mandated health screenings, including collecting and reporting records for the annual Indiana School Health Report.
• Monitor compliance with immunization requirements according to legal mandates and District policy and procedures. Oversees follow-up with non-compliant cases.
• Advocate for resources and services for students and families.
• Work collaboratively with other staff
Other duties as assigned that may arise but not recognized at this time.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Indiana Licensed School Nurse
● RN license
● BLS Certification
● Experience working with and leading a team of nurses aids
● Experience working in K-12 schools
Salary - Contract - Benefits
$57K - $2500 one time sign-on Bonus
190 Days (5 days before school starts, 5 days after school ends)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
Leave days - Sick, Personal, Bereavement
Start Date
November 1st, 2023
Interview Schedule
Interviews may begin immediately due to the start date
To Apply
Please send Resume, References via email to egoodwin@attica.k12.in.us
OR Mail to:
Attica CS - Attention Elisha Goodwin - Nurse Position, 205 E. Sycamore St, Attica IN 47918
Attica CS - Corporation Nurse
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who will positively impact student success by providing health care services aimed at helping students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health. Our Registered Nurse plays a key role in ensuring that students receive equitable access to school-based health services through authentic engagement. In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the Registered Nurse works in close conjunction with other ACSC staff.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Help students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health.
• Evaluate health status/complaints of students and take appropriate action within the legal scope of nursing practice.
• Provide health counseling services to students and families with health-related problems and links to resources as needed. Corresponds with parents on the health needs of their child.
• Perform and supervise skilled nursing procedures as ordered by a physician/provider. Render emergency first aid care, complete incident reports when applicable.
• Recognize and act on communicable diseases present in school/community including mandatory reporting to the State Dept of Health.
• Administer medication according to ACSC policy and procedure.
. • Participate with team members for student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and 504 plans, providing expertise and completing health assessments as indicated for initial, annual, and re-evaluations.
• Provide health assessments for students upon request of teachers, parents or staff. Informs appropriate school personnel of a student with health issues that may need accommodations during the school hours.
• Act as a liaison between parents, provider, and staff to verify medical needs, obtain physician authorization, and notify appropriate district personnel. Serve as a health education resource for students, staff, and families.
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date and accurate health records, including immunization records and medical alerts, electronic health record system, and/or Harmony when applicable as required by law, board policy, and administrative guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating state-mandated health screenings, including collecting and reporting records for the annual Indiana School Health Report.
• Monitor compliance with immunization requirements according to legal mandates and District policy and procedures. Oversees follow-up with non-compliant cases.
• Advocate for resources and services for students and families.
• Work collaboratively with other staff
Other duties as assigned that may arise but not recognized at this time.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Indiana Licensed School Nurse
● RN license
● BLS Certification
● Experience working with and leading a team of nurses aids
● Experience working in K-12 schools
Salary - Contract - Benefits
$57K - $2500 one time sign-on Bonus
190 Days (5 days before school starts, 5 days after school ends)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
Leave days - Sick, Personal, Bereavement
Start Date
November 1st, 2023
Interview Schedule
Interviews may begin immediately due to the start date
To Apply
Please send Resume, References via email to egoodwin@attica.k12.in.us
OR Mail to:
Attica CS - Attention Elisha Goodwin - Nurse Position, 205 E. Sycamore St, Attica IN 47918
Congratulations to this week's jr high PRIDE ticket drawing winners!
Congrats to this week's positive office referral recipient, Gabe Dreher. Mrs. Scifres said, "I have called on Gabe several times over the last few weeks to help with showing a new student around the school, setting up for the college & career readiness day, and serving as a Train Conductor for the event. Gabe is always very polite and eager to help. I appreciate his willingness to do whatever is needed. We are super glad that Gabe is a part of our Rambler Family!!"
The varsity cross country team prepared for their upcoming sectional with our annual watching of McFarland USA and a delicious taco dinner. A big thanks to Coach Poston for hosting the event. Good luck to our Ramblers on Saturday where they will compete at the Tippecanoe Amphitheater. The boys run at 10:30 followed by the girls at 11:15.
Thank you to Sterling Christian Church for providing lunch for our staff today! They absolutely loved the taco/nacho bar!
Students in Mrs Newman’s biology class created concept maps of the connections between cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
National Honor Society held their induction ceremony this evening and welcomed in 14 new members. Congrats to all!
Jr High Honor Roll has been posted to for the first quarter of the school year. Congrats to all!
High School Honor Roll for the first quarter of the school year has been posted! Congrats to all!
