Charger News
February 3, 2023
Mr. Rob Smith, Principal
Mr. Jeremy Sherman, Assistant Principal
(812)663-9215
Staff Highlight
Mrs. Branstutter
My name is Karen Branstutter, I am a mother of 3. I have 10 grandkids. I graduated from North Decatur High School. I like to do crafts, baking, and making candy. I love being outside and hanging out with the kids. This is my 13th year working in the North Decatur school building.
Mrs. Wesseler
My name is Candi Wesseler. I am married to Scott, we have four children Kerigan, Haley, Layne and Paige.I am a graduate from North Decatur High School as well as all my children.Go Chargers! This is my 13th year working in the cafeteria at North Decatur Elementary. My favorite part of the Cafe is the students. I love that I get to see them daily for all their years at NDE. In my spare time I love hanging out with my family, building and making things and helping my husband on our hobby farm.
Mrs. Scudder
My name is Ellen Scudder. I've worked at North Decatur 11 years. I enjoy being with my family and being outside. I have one son, he is a freshman at Purdue University. He is studying for a degree in liberal arts. I graduated from Greensburg High school. I love being a lunch lady here at NDES.
Mrs. Moore
My name is Leah Moore. I am a mother of 3. I've been working at the school for a little over 2 years. I love spending time with my husband and 3 kids, usually doing anything outside like camping and fishing. I graduated from Greensburg High. My hobbies consist of anything hands on crafting, building ect.
Mrs. Pennington
My name is Lynne Penninton. I have been married to my husband James for 5 years. I'm a mother of 6 adult children, 4 boys, and 2 girls.Our youngest son is a Marine. I have 6 grandkids. I love working here in the kitchen and working with the kids here at NDES.
Mrs. Goolsby
My name is Sabrina Goolsby. I am married to Michael and together we have 3 boys. Quenten and Conner are both at the high school and Hayden is here at the elementary school. I love to watch my boys play in all of their sports. When we are not at a sporting event we like to go to our camper and go boating.
Boys Basketball Highlights
Tuesday
Fifth Grade: Team 1 vs Team 2
Team 2 won 19-13
MVP Team 2: Jake Whitaker
MVP Team 1: Ross Gorrell
Sixth Grade: Team 1 vs Team 2
Team 2 won 21-19
MVP Team 2: Carson Downey
MVP Team 1: Colt Morris
Thursday
Fifth Grade: Team 1 vs Team 2
Team 1 won 21-18
MVP Team 1: Chase Litmer
MVP Team 2: Camden O'Dell
Sixth Grade: Team 1 vs Team 2
Team 1 won 23-6
MVP Team 1: Elmer Rennekamp
MVP Team 2: Preston Hart
January Character Counts Students
These students displayed the traits of grit and determination.
Dates to Remember
- February 20th-Make Up Day
- March 1st-NO School-eLearning Day
- March 2nd-Family Fun Night at 6PM
- March 13-24-Spring Break
- April 3rd-Spring Picture Days
- April 20th-Grandparent's Night at 4:30-6:00PM
Fifth and Sixth Grade Boy's Basketball News
Boy's basketball practice will begin on January 9th. Students must have a physical in order to play.
The schedule is linked below.
Super Sixth Graders
December
Sara Ford and Colt Morris
November
Melanie Harp and Harper Bridges
October
Hazel Rosenberger and Chloe Kramer
September
Lydia Schwartz and Hunter Nobbe
August
Josie Hartman and Avery Weisenbach