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Welcome to Carey Ridge Elementary
Carey Ridge Elementary is a K–5 school where students are encouraged to grow, explore new ideas, and discover their strengths. Through engaging experiences and caring relationships, students build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for the future.
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Click here to learn about Before and After School Care (BAC).
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Click here to learn more about consumable fees.
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Click here to see the latest WWS news and subscribe to the Shamrock Blast Email Newsletter.
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Access your student's LunchTime Payment Portal.
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Click here to check out Carey Ridge's PTO.
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Need help logging in? Contact: Davon France, franced@wws.k12.in.us
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Click here to view the student handbook.
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Download the TalkingPoints app here. Please reach out to your school with any questions about access.
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Click here to learn about our inclement weather procedures.
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Dear Carey Ridge Families,
Carey Ridge is built on love, loyalty, and joy. I am so proud of our teachers, students, and school community. We believe in the daily work of our school staff and see each day how much we love and care for each other and the children that we serve.
- Principal Scott Chambers
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The language of the question is mandated by the state but its wording creates opportunities for confusion.
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- Finance
Community members have asked about school funding, property taxes, and connecting to the broader community.
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- Superintendent
Strong schools, safe neighborhoods, a supportive community, and shared values that make Westfield special.
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- District News
Despite being one of Indiana's highest-performing school districts, WWS receives a low level of state funding.
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This referendum is about people. Our students and the people who care for our students.
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If passed, the referendum would support safety, staffing, transportation, academic programming, and student support services.