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Welcome Message From the Principal
MR. AUSTIN THEOBALD, PRINCIPALGreetings and a warm welcome to Brandywine Elementary School! We are thrilled to have you join our wonderful community of outstanding students, dedicated parents, and exceptional teachers.
Why Southern Hancock
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High Performing District
New Palestine Community Schools is proud to be recognized as a high performing school district in the state of Indiana.
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ILEARN Scores
The district’s ILEARN scores are in the top 7% in the state of Indiana, #1 in Hancock County, and #1 in the Hoosier Heritage Conference.
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Early College Program
Students in the New Palestine High School Early College Program have earned 71 Associate Degrees, 7,200 college credit hours, and have saved over $2M compared to traditional college costs.
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Unique Opportunities
Unique curricular opportunities in business, marketing, nutrition, engineering, education, and trades to help guide students to career paths they have an interest in.
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Robotics Program
New Palestine Junior High is the home of the 2022 VEX Robotics State Champions
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Curricular Offerings
Twenty engaging and challenging Advanced Placement and Dual Credit curricular offerings.
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Graduation Rate
A graduation rate near 96%, in the top 20% of schools in Indiana and #1 in Hancock County
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Teacher Salary
In the top five corporations in Indiana for starting teacher salary and in the top 5% of all Indiana districts in average teacher salary
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Athletics
New Palestine High School offers 26 athletic teams and is the home of 10 team and eight individual IHSAA champions, plus seven IHSAA Mental Attitude Awards.