Center Grove "Save the Arts" T-shirts
In an effort to save money the Center Grove School Board has proposed cuts to the Fine Arts programs throughout the district. These cuts could seriously impact the ability of the schools to provide staff and resources for these classes and related extracurricular programs. Show your support to the Fine Arts programs by wearing this shirt! The shirts are being sold at cost ($6 each for all sizes). Download Order Form

Save the Arts!
In an effort to save money the Center Grove School Board has proposed cuts to the Fine Arts programs throughout the district. These cuts could seriously impact the ability of the schools to provide staff and resources for these classes and related extracurricular programs.

Here are ten steps you can follow to help save the arts programs:

#1 Show Your Support
Show your support to the Fine Arts programs by purchasing a “SAVE THE ARTS” t-shirt! The artwork shown above will be on the front of the shirt. They will be available for sale very soon at the low net cost of $6.00! Please stay tuned for more information regarding the sale location!

#2 Mark Your Calendar
Mark your calendar to attend the Center Grove School Board Meeting on Monday, February 8th at 7:00pm and wear your “SAVE THE ARTS” shirt!!!

#3 Educate Yourself
Look a the the list of possible expense reductions. Click Here
Look at the possible schedule to put budget cuts in place. Click Here
View suggestions from the Indiana Music Educators Association. Click Here
Look at the Citizens' Checklist - developed by the Indiana State Board of Education. Click Here

#4 Read These Helpful Articles of Interest!
Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who's Doing It Best - Click Here
Beyond Band: Music Technology Inspires Students - Click Here
Canvass the Community to Fund Art and Music Instruction - Click Here
Learn How Music Can Help Elementary Children - Click Here

#5 Sign the Petition Today!
To sign the petition to save Center Grove Fine Arts Program Click Here.

#6 Follow Us on Facebook
Join the following groups on Facebook:
Save CG Fine Arts!
Save the Center Grove Fine Arts, and Extra-Curricular Activities!

#7 Call, Email, or Write a Letter to your School Principal (Before February 4th)
Matt Shockley, Principal
Center Grove High School
2717 South Morgantown Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: (317) 881-0581
Fax: (317) 885-4509
shockleym@centergrove.k12.in.us

Jack Parker, Principal
Center Grove Middle School Central
4900 W. Stones Crossing Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: (317) 882-9391
FAX (317) 885-4534
parkerj@centergrove.k12.in.us

Scott Johnson, Principal
Center Grove Middle School North
202 North Morgantown Road
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone: (317) 885-8800
Fax: (317) 885-3388
johnsonsw@centergrove.k12.in.us

#8 Call, Email, or Write a Letter to each Center Grove Board Member (Between Feb. 6th - 20th)
Scott Gudeman, President
5255 E. Stop 11, Ste. 300
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 884-5208
gudemans@centergrove.k12.in.us

Carol Tumey, Vice President
1952 Skyline Dr.
Greenwood IN 46143
888-1676
tumeyc@centergrove.k12.in.us

John Steed, Secretary
4082 Rocking Chair Rd.
Greenwood IN 46142
888-0876
steedj@centergrove.k12.in.us

Mark Dietel, Member
4760 N. Road 500 W.
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-8463
dietelm@centergrove.k12.in.us

Jim Copp, Member
1430 S. Runyon Rd.
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-2856
coppj@centergrove.k12.in.us

To Download a Sample Letter to the Center Grove School Board Click Here.

#9 Call, Email, or Write a Letter to each of your State Elected Officials
For more info please visit the Indiana State Teachers Association Website.
House Bill 1367 is the one regarding us!

#10 Please do Something!
Keep in mind: The message should be “every child deserves a quality education that involves quality arts”…and in these difficult times we need to lean on the creativity the arts provide to find innovative solutions.