Come out Monday, 4:30-8:30, to Pizza Villa to support the Shakamak Drone Team as they raise money for North Central Championship.
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Shakamak High School and Versiti Blood Centers will be partnering to host the final blood drive of the school year on Thursday, May 7th from 8:30am - 12:00pm.
Sign ups will be posted in the next 2 weeks.
We are proud to share that the MSD of Shakamak School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association with the Commendable Award as part of the 2025 Exemplary Governance Awards! This recognition reflects our board’s ongoing commitment to professional learning, strong governance, and continuous improvement in support of our students and community.
We also want to congratulate Board Member Braionna Barber, who earned an individual Commendable Award for her dedication to growth and leadership as a school board member. Thank you to our board for your service, leadership, and commitment to Shakamak students!
We also want to congratulate Board Member Braionna Barber, who earned an individual Commendable Award for her dedication to growth and leadership as a school board member. Thank you to our board for your service, leadership, and commitment to Shakamak students!
Mark your calendars: The last day for the after school program Reach: 4/30/26.
Our chemistry students had the opportunity to hear from Elizabeth Patterson from the Battery Innovation Center at WestGate. She shared insights into energy storage, emerging careers in the battery industry, and what the future of this field looks like right here in Indiana.
Even more importantly, she challenged our students to focus on the skills that matter in any career—communication, teamwork, and staying curious.
Experiences like this help our students see what’s possible beyond the classroom. We’re grateful for partners like the Battery Innovation Center for investing in our students and their futures!
Even more importantly, she challenged our students to focus on the skills that matter in any career—communication, teamwork, and staying curious.
Experiences like this help our students see what’s possible beyond the classroom. We’re grateful for partners like the Battery Innovation Center for investing in our students and their futures!
Our Shakamak students are taking advantage of dual credit opportunities and earning credentials. They are graduating with a head start that saves families thousands - all while still in high school. These numbers tell a powerful story. In a small district, we're creating big opportunities our students carry with them beyond our walls!
Every year, band students from across Greene County come together for a special musical tradition, the Greene County Band Festival. Hosted at a different school each year, the festival brings together students and directors from all county schools to collaborate on a shared concert experience.
With guidance from a guest conductor from one of Indiana’s respected schools of music, directors select a set of pieces for students to begin preparing months in advance. The festival culminates in a full day of rehearsal, followed by an evening concert featuring this impressive combined ensemble.
For students, performing in such a large group under the direction of a guest conductor is an incredible musical experience. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with fellow musicians from across the county.
And from the audience’s perspective, there’s nothing quite like hearing a massive ensemble made up of students from so many schools performing together. Even better when more than 20 Shakamak students are part of that sound!
#LakerNation #OnceALakerAlwaysALaker
We are incredibly proud of these Shakamak students who were recognized by the Jasonville Chamber of Commerce at a special dinner honoring students with the top GPAs. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of these outstanding Lakers.
Guest speaker Mark Messmer shared a powerful story about a father who competed in triathlons and Ironman races with his son with disabilities, a moving reminder of perseverance, love, and what can be accomplished together.
Congratulations to these students for representing Shakamak so well through their commitment to academic excellence. We are proud of you! 💙
Guest speaker Mark Messmer shared a powerful story about a father who competed in triathlons and Ironman races with his son with disabilities, a moving reminder of perseverance, love, and what can be accomplished together.
Congratulations to these students for representing Shakamak so well through their commitment to academic excellence. We are proud of you! 💙
More moments from our Academic Letter Presentation! We’re proud of these Shakamak students for their dedication and hard work in the classroom. Congratulations again to all who earned this special recognition! 💙
We recently had the opportunity to celebrate several Shakamak High School students who earned their Academic Letters, recognizing their dedication and achievement in the classroom.
Academic success takes commitment, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. We are proud of these students for the effort they have shown in their learning and for the example they set for others.
💙 Congratulations to all of the students recognized! Families, if you see your student in the photos, drop them a congratulatory message in the comments. Let’s celebrate their hard work together!
Academic success takes commitment, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. We are proud of these students for the effort they have shown in their learning and for the example they set for others.
💙 Congratulations to all of the students recognized! Families, if you see your student in the photos, drop them a congratulatory message in the comments. Let’s celebrate their hard work together!
If you're interested in drones, STEM careers, or seeing cutting-edge technology in action, check out the Next Level Drone Expo this Friday!
This free, hands-on community expo will feature live demonstrations, interactive activities, and opportunities to meet professionals who use drone technology in fields like public safety, industry, sports, and education.
March 20, 2026
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Haute City Center
3401 S US Hwy 41, Terre Haute
A great opportunity for students, families, and community members to explore STEM pathways and see how drone technology is shaping the future.
This free, hands-on community expo will feature live demonstrations, interactive activities, and opportunities to meet professionals who use drone technology in fields like public safety, industry, sports, and education.
March 20, 2026
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Haute City Center
3401 S US Hwy 41, Terre Haute
A great opportunity for students, families, and community members to explore STEM pathways and see how drone technology is shaping the future.
🚁 It’s Drone Competition Weekend at the Hulman Center!
Our Laker Drone Team will be competing and showcasing their skills in piloting, coding, and teamwork.
Come out and support our students!
Competition Schedule:
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We’re proud of the dedication these students have put into preparing for this event. Once a Laker, Always a Laker! 💙
Our Laker Drone Team will be competing and showcasing their skills in piloting, coding, and teamwork.
Come out and support our students!
Competition Schedule:
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We’re proud of the dedication these students have put into preparing for this event. Once a Laker, Always a Laker! 💙
Please note times are CT zone. Eastern Time zone time is 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is a virtual series. Please register using the QR code on the flyer
On March 8th, Shakamak art students exhibited their work at the Mabel B. Annis Art Competition/Show in Nashville. It was a very prestigious and competitive show with many fine artists from bigger schools around Central Indiana. Shakamak students include Ben Smith, photography, December Delacruz, drawing, Delilah Ausmann, painting, Regan Dicus, sculpture, and Addyson Coleman, printmaking.
Additionally, December Delacruz won a Gallery Award ribbon and prize for her oil pastel drawing!
Congratulations to all the Shakamak students that participated in this great show. All the student work is on display at the Brown County Art Gallery in Nashville, (IN) until April 12th.
We’re continuing to highlight moments from Shakamak High School’s Laker Job Shadow Day! Our seniors spent the day learning firsthand from professionals across the region, exploring careers and gaining valuable insight into what their future paths might look like. Shakamak Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Mr. Reese, shared, “This is a great program for our seniors. It gives them the opportunity to spend a day in the real world in a field they are interested in and see what it is really like. We really appreciate the time and effort our partners in this activity give to our students.”
We are incredibly thankful for the businesses and organizations that welcomed our students and helped make the experience meaningful.
📸 More of our seniors in action:
• Camryn Byrne at ViaQuest Hospice with Mr. and Mrs. Parker
• Taylor Pointer with the team at Powers DDS
• Cooper May with the crew at Sullivan County Community Hospital
• Braylee Christy with Courtney Swatsy at Serenity Springs Senior Living
• Jeremiah Kennett at Garzo Tire Company
• Cameran Paulin and Dolton Fiscus with Eric Griffith at Peabody Bear Run Mine
• Dina Chesterfield at Hayes Veterinary Clinic
These experiences are an important step in helping our students explore careers, build connections, and envision their future.
Once a Laker, Always a Laker.
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We are incredibly thankful for the businesses and organizations that welcomed our students and helped make the experience meaningful.
📸 More of our seniors in action:
• Camryn Byrne at ViaQuest Hospice with Mr. and Mrs. Parker
• Taylor Pointer with the team at Powers DDS
• Cooper May with the crew at Sullivan County Community Hospital
• Braylee Christy with Courtney Swatsy at Serenity Springs Senior Living
• Jeremiah Kennett at Garzo Tire Company
• Cameran Paulin and Dolton Fiscus with Eric Griffith at Peabody Bear Run Mine
• Dina Chesterfield at Hayes Veterinary Clinic
These experiences are an important step in helping our students explore careers, build connections, and envision their future.
Once a Laker, Always a Laker.
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Book Blast begins today in the elementary! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
The first to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive their prizes with the book delivery. #bookblastadventures #booksarefun
¡Comienza la Book Blast hoy! Dedica 7 minutos esta noche a completar el Mapa del Tesoro para ganar increíbles recompensas, participar en sorteos de premios y comenzar a construir tu biblioteca en casa. ¡Invita a 10+ amigos y familiares para obtener tus recompensas y la oportunidad de ganar uno de los cuatro Cofres del Tesoro o Cofre del Tesora Epico!
Los primeros en registrarse y 10+ amigos y familiares recibirán las recompensas al día siguiente. Los estudiantes que califiquen después recibirán sus premios junto con la entrega del libro.
¡y desbloquea tu tesoro!
Congratulations to the Quiz Bowl Team. The team traveled to Purdue on Saturday to compete with 17 other schools. This year’s team is the first ever state Quiz Bowl Finalist from Shakamak. The team answered many questions, but did not come home with the victory.
Team members include: Stevie Anderson, Riley Barcus, Wade Boyd, Hart Buell, Weston Coleman, Waylon Dudley, Carl Estey, Carter Morse, Koye Netherlain, Cameron Paulin, Taylor Pointer, and Branson Spicer.
The team would like to thank all of our supporters who came to watch & cheer on the team. For a small school, we had one of the largest groups. Next stop is the National Small School Quiz Bowl Championship in Chicago.
Shakamak High School seniors stepped outside the classroom for our Laker Job Shadow Day, spending the day learning from professionals across our community. Students arranged their own placements and explored careers ranging from healthcare and law enforcement to construction, transportation, education, and skilled trades. We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses and organizations that welcomed our students for the day and shared their time, knowledge, and experiences. Opportunities like this help students better understand what different careers look like and the steps needed to pursue them.
Our Career Coach, Jessica Holtsclaw, shared why experiences like this matter:
“Job shadowing for high school students is so important because this is a stage when many students are still figuring out who they are and what they want. It’s a day to leave the comfort of their classwork and challenge themselves in a work environment and meet new people. When students see successful professionals thriving in their own backyard, they begin to imagine futures they hadn’t considered before. They discover that meaningful careers don’t always require leaving home. Sometimes, the most rewarding path leads right back to the community that raised them.”
We’re proud of our seniors for stepping out of their comfort zones and thankful for the staff and community partners who make experiences like this possible.
📸 A few of our students in action:
• Carter Crosby at Bob Walters Auto
• Kelli Helton and Amy Fulford at Sullivan County Community Hospital
• Braydon Townsend and Case Terrell with Officer Ryan VanHorn at the Jasonville Police Department
• Wade Boyd with Mr. Pigg at Dugger Union High School
• Ian Samm at White Construction, Inc.
• Devon Cottom at the Indiana Railroad
Once a Laker, Always a Laker.
Our Career Coach, Jessica Holtsclaw, shared why experiences like this matter:
“Job shadowing for high school students is so important because this is a stage when many students are still figuring out who they are and what they want. It’s a day to leave the comfort of their classwork and challenge themselves in a work environment and meet new people. When students see successful professionals thriving in their own backyard, they begin to imagine futures they hadn’t considered before. They discover that meaningful careers don’t always require leaving home. Sometimes, the most rewarding path leads right back to the community that raised them.”
We’re proud of our seniors for stepping out of their comfort zones and thankful for the staff and community partners who make experiences like this possible.
📸 A few of our students in action:
• Carter Crosby at Bob Walters Auto
• Kelli Helton and Amy Fulford at Sullivan County Community Hospital
• Braydon Townsend and Case Terrell with Officer Ryan VanHorn at the Jasonville Police Department
• Wade Boyd with Mr. Pigg at Dugger Union High School
• Ian Samm at White Construction, Inc.
• Devon Cottom at the Indiana Railroad
Once a Laker, Always a Laker.
Recently, our seniors stepped out of the classroom and into the workforce during Shakamak’s Job Shadow Day. Students spent the day with local businesses exploring potential career paths and learning firsthand what their future careers could look like.
Cameran Paulin, who visited "Peabody Bear Run Mine" shared, “I really liked how involved IT was with the mine. Eric Griffith showed and explained everything thoroughly and always asked if we had questions. I learned that technology is constantly changing and expanding — especially with internet and Wi-Fi across the mine. One thing that surprised me was that IT doesn’t always mean sitting at a desk with a computer.”
Experiences like this help students connect classroom learning with real careers while discovering paths that fit their interests and strengths.
We are grateful to the many local businesses that opened their doors to our students and helped make this day possible.
#OnceALakerAlwaysALaker #CareerExploration
MSD of Shakamak will operate on a 2-hour delay on Friday, March 6 due to fog and limited visibility. Please plan accordingly and travel safely.
