Carmel Clay Schools

Communication from Carmel Clay Schools. CCS is a public school in Indiana. CCS aims to foster an open and respectful dialogue online.

SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING GUIDELINES AND RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Carmel Clay Schools (“CCS”) embraces social media as another means to communicate with stakeholders and share relevant information about the school corporation. CCS-managed social media accounts are provided for the benefit of the school community and are updates to share achievements of students and staff, as well as school-related news

and other helpful information. CCS-managed social media accounts are not intended to circumvent standard communication channels for sharing personal issues and concerns. CCS administrators assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee monitor all comments posted on CCS social media accounts (“Page Administrators”). The intent of monitoring district social media is not to keep any negative or critical information from being posted, but to protect the privacy and other rights of staff and students. Page Administrators may review any post to check that users follow the below guidelines. We welcome thoughts and comments. However, when participating in a district-managed social media site, users are not permitted to:
1. Break the law or encourage others to do so. This includes intellectual property and other protections that prohibit posting material that infringes on the rights of the district or an individual or entity.
2. Use abusive or make inappropriate language or statements, or post inappropriate images or other visual depictions. This includes postings that are threatening, harassing, illegal, obscene, lewd, vulgar, defamatory, libelous, personal attacks, or hostile.
3. Post the phone numbers, email addresses, or other confidential information of students, faculty, staff, or any person other than the user. If the user posts his/her own contact information, he/she should be aware it will be available to the public and subject to possible misuse.
4. Post material that promotes or advertises services or products, except those pre-approved by the district.
5. Post material, language, or images related to a political campaign.
6. Post spam, chain-letter-like communications, or the same comment multiple times.
7. Allow others to use your identity for posting or viewing comments.
8. Post links to other social networking sites that do not adhere to these guidelines.
9. Act as a spokesperson or impersonate a representative of the district.
10. Alter, modify or otherwise change or use any post, comment, or message made by the district that results in a misrepresentation or change in the meaning of the original message.
11. Promote, foster, or perpetrate discrimination based upon a protected class. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. The mission of CCS Schools is to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. Please be certain that your comments are appropriate for a K-12 environment and people of all ages. Page Administrators reserve the right to:
1. Remove or refuse to post any comments that violate these guidelines at any time.
2. Ban future posts or input from people who repeatedly violate these guidelines including refusing posts from specific email addresses or IP addresses. Users who are found to repeatedly violate the CCS guidelines will be issued a warning. Upon the third warning, users may be blocked from the CCS social media channel. Individuals may be blocked immediately for severely inappropriate posts. Page Administrators will maintain a record of all posts or comments removed for violation of these guidelines. By participating in district-managed social media, the user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CCS Schools, its affiliates, directors, employees, and successors against any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, causes of action, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of any claim by a third party relating to any material user has posted on the school-sponsored sites.

06/10/2026

🌟 CCS STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Lauren Dunlap, Aleks Johnson, and Dr. Rhonda Peterson!

Ever wonder what our amazing CCS staff does over the summer? Last week, this incredible trio teamed up at the CCS District Office to facilitate “Building Thinking Classrooms”, a Summer Professional Development Event designed to educate, inspire, and support our educators! Here’s a little more about them:

- Meet Mrs. Lauren Dunlap, an Instructional Coach at Woodbrook Elementary! Now in her 11th year with CCS, Mrs. Dunlap works hand in hand with teachers to strengthen instruction and boost student learning. From one-on-one partnerships to facilitating professional development, she is dedicated to supporting our teachers and helping students succeed every single day.

- Meet Mrs. Aleks Johnson, our Math Strategic Intervention Instructional Coach! A dedicated member of the CCS family since 2005, Mrs. Johnson just wrapped up her 21st year with the district. In her role, she partners with teachers, coaches, and administrators to roll out evidence-based practices that help every student thrive in math. Whether she's leading coaching cycles or facilitating professional learning, she is all about giving staff and students the resources they need to succeed.

- Meet Dr. Rhonda Peterson, our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment! A valued member of the CCS team since 2019, Dr. Peterson spearheads curriculum development, instructional materials selection, and professional learning for the district’s K–12 Math and Science programs. She partners with teachers, coaches, and administrators to ensure our academic initiatives meet the highest standards.

06/08/2026

School doors might be closed for the summer, but our Carmel Clay Schools educators are still in session, sharpening their AI skills for the upcoming year!

Last week, our staff leaned into innovation at our "AI Awareness for Teachers" event. Teachers dove into the mechanics of artificial intelligence. They explored tools like Gemini and Google NotebookLM to enhance learning. Our educators also discussed data privacy and ethics to ensure secure, thoughtful decisions in the classroom. We invested in this training for our staff to ensure our teachers are fully prepared to guide students in using these powerful new technologies safely, correctly, and responsibly. We aim to keep classrooms innovative and prepared for the future. We are proud of our staff’s dedication to creating future-ready environments for our students!

06/08/2026

IHSAA Girls Track and Field State Champs! A well-earned conclusion to an exceptional season. Congratulations, CarmelGirlsTF!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the Carmel Girls Tennis team on winning the IHSAA State Championship. We are so incredibly proud of this team. Way to go, Hounds!

06/04/2026

Carmel Clay Schools is thrilled to recognize the Carmel High School Boys Lacrosse team for earning the Class 2A State Championship Title. Congratulations to the student athletes, coaches, and families on bringing the state trophy home to Carmel!

06/04/2026

School might be out, but our Carmel Clay Schools elementary teachers are still hard at work leveling up their classrooms!

This week, K-5 math educators leaned into professional development with the "Building Thinking Classrooms" framework. Our teachers explored innovative ways to shift from passive learning to active, deep mathematical thinking. They collaborated to implement vertical non-permanent surfaces, use strategic random groupings, and pair them perfectly with our Reveal Math curriculum. We are so incredibly grateful for our staff’s willingness to keep learning and growing, ensuring that our schools remain spaces of high engagement and deep thinking. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to our students' success!

06/03/2026

We’re hiring! Carmel Clay Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Bus Drivers and Bus Aides! If you're looking for a rewarding job with excellent flexibility and paid training, we want to hear from you!

Apply today: www.ccs.k12.in.us/careers

05/30/2026

Meet Officer John Fike!

Before joining CPD in 2021 he attended Indiana University East and was apart of the IU Cadet Program and was able to get his degree and become state certified to become a law enforcement officer. Before joining the SRU he was a Field Training Officer and a member of the CPD Drone Unit.

Outside of work Officer Fike enjoys traveling, taking his dogs to the dog park, and a good round of golf. He is also a Track and Cross-Country coach for Creekside Middle School.

05/28/2026

After announcing this winter that Carmel High School had 23 Presidential Scholar Candidates, we are proud to share that five students have now advanced to the semifinalist stage for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Out of only 627 semifinalists nationwide, this is an incredible accomplishment and a reflection of the outstanding dedication and achievement of these students.

Carmel High School has had at least one U.S. Presidential Scholar every year since 2021, including both Indiana honorees in 2023. Congratulations to these exceptional Greyhounds!