Loper students are invited to bring a grandparent or special person for a fun evening at Loper Elementary on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30â6:30 p.m. Enjoy classroom activities, photo opportunities, cookies, and a visit to the Book Fair!
đ The Book Fair will open at 5:00 p.m. for shopping.
We canât wait to welcome all of our Loper grandparents and special people! đ§Ąđ

Join us at Loper Elementary on Friday, September 25, from 5:00â7:30 p.m. for an evening filled with bounce houses, games, family activities, food, and tons of fun!
Be on the lookout for more information coming home with Loper students. We canât wait to see our Loper families there! đŸ

All parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a FREE parent workshop led by Jessie Hyde, Hope Alight Training Specialist and former Shelbyville Central Schools graduate.
Jessie will share practical strategies to help children stay connected, manage big emotions, respond to correction, build healthy technology habits, and thrive throughout the school year.
đ Tuesday, September 8
â° 6:00â7:30 p.m.
đ SCS Administration Offices
1121 E State Road 44, Shelbyville
Child care will be available! Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.
Questions? Contact the SCS Administration Offices at 317-392-2505.

âš Meet the Teacher Night is ONE week away! âš
We canât wait to welcome our incoming Kindergartenâ5th grade students and families to Meet the Teacher Night! This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, drop off school supplies, and get excited for the 2026â2027 school year. đ»đ
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Monday, August 3, 2026
â° 5:30â6:30 p.m.
đ Coulston, Hendricks, & Loper Elementary Schools
We look forward to seeing our Golden Bear families and kicking off another amazing school year together! đđ€



We canât wait to welcome our incoming Kindergartenâ5th grade students and families to Meet the Teacher Night! This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teacher, visit their classroom, and get excited for the 2026â2027 school year. đ»đ
đ Monday, August 3, 2026
â° 5:30â6:30 p.m.
đ Coulston, Hendricks, & Loper Elementary Schools
We look forward to seeing our Golden Bear families and kicking off another amazing school year together! đđ€


đâïž Make back-to-school shopping a little easier this year! đâš
The Shelbyville Central Schools Education Foundation is offering school supply kits so families can get everything they need for the upcoming school year in one convenient purchase. No more searching through crowded aisles or tracking down every item on the list â weâve made it simple!
By purchasing a kit, youâre helping make back-to-school preparation easier for families while supporting programs that invest in our students and schools. đđ€
Check out the flyer below for details and order your kit today! Thank you for supporting our Golden Bear community! đ»

đ School Meal Benefits Information
Shelbyville Central Schoolsâ meal program is funded by the USDA. Some students may be automatically approved for free meals through Direct Certification if they receive SNAP, TANF, qualifying Medicaid, or are identified as homeless, migrant, foster, or a ward of the state. Families who qualify will be notified and do not need to apply.
Families are encouraged to complete a free/reduced meal application before the school year begins to avoid meal charges. Students not approved before the first day of school will be placed on paid status, and any charges before approval are the householdâs responsibility.
Apply here: Free and Reduced Application
Indiana Pacers- Read Like A Pro Event!





Fourth graders enjoyed a mobile field trip presented by the 500 festival.
A big thanks to our parent volunteers who helped out!







Flashlight reading!









Here are a few friendly reminders:
The Paws to Paws Community project ends TOMORROW! We appreciate each and every donation and know that the animals will too!
If your child would like to sign up for the PTO "Stuff Your Own Bulldog Mascot" fundraiser, orders are due TOMORROW! The cost is $20. If you need a sign up sheet, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible.
The Loperchaun 5K is March 7th. The Loperchaun Run t-shirt design contest submissions are due TOMORROW as well.

Order your yearbook by March 6th!
Fourth graders enjoyed a field trip to IMS today! What a neat experience!
















Come see for yourself tonight at Hendricks where the Harlem Wizards face the teachers! Mr. Harpring, Mrs. Kale, and Miss Van Gorden will be representing Loper!
Doors open at 5:30 with the game starting at 6:30!
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