Charles Willis

[Charles Willis @cdwillis72]

@moosekirk @mullins_braylon He is a great kid. We are still in Florida. We will be back in Indiana in May. I hope all is well with your family.

[Todd Salkoski @ShenandoahSport]

What makes our high school sports teams special isn’t how gifted our players are…

It’s that they become even better PEOPLE through their experience in our program.

That’s why we focus on learning and growing over winning and losing.

#ThisIsYourIHSAA
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[James Tate @JamesTate121]

This is good 💯

Pope Francis wrote this in the Hospital.
“The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches...
They have witnessed far more sincere kisses than those in airports...
It is in hospitals that you see a homophobe being saved by a gay doctor.
A privileged doctor saving the life of a beggar...
In intensive care, you see a Jew taking care of a racist...
A police officer and a prisoner in the same room receiving the same care...
A wealthy patient waiting for a liver transplant, ready to receive the organ from a poor donor...
It is in these moments, when the hospital touches the wounds of people, that different worlds intersect according to a divine design. And in this communion of destinies, we realize that alone, we are nothing.
The absolute truth of people, most of the time, only reveals itself in moments of pain or in the real threat of an irreversible loss.
A hospital is a place where human beings remove their masks and show themselves as they truly are, in their purest essence.
This life will pass quickly, so do not waste it fighting with people.
Do not criticize your body too much.
Do not complain excessively.
Do not lose sleep over bills.
Make sure to hug your loved ones.
Do not worry too much about keeping the house spotless.
Material goods must be earned by each person—do not dedicate yourself to accumulating an inheritance.
You are waiting for too much: Christmas, Friday, next year, when you have money, when love arrives, when everything is perfect...
Listen, perfection does not exist.
A human being cannot attain it because we are simply not made to be fulfilled here.
Here, we are given an opportunity to learn.
So, make the most of this trial of life—and do it now.
Respect yourself, respect others. Walk your own path, and let go of the path others have chosen for you.
Respect: do not comment, do not judge, do not interfere.
Love more, forgive more, embrace more, live more intensely!
And leave the rest in the hands of the Creator.”
—Pope Francis

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Some parents struggle with it.

Their child isn’t getting much playing time. What do they do?

I’ve lived it.

My son was the 9th/10th man on our varsity BB team for two years; he didn’t play in every game.

I could have gotten upset with the coach.

But there was one problem...

I was the coach.

I had coached that group since youth basketball. And in grades 1–8, my philosophy was always the same: every kid plays, every kid gets time.

But high school sports are different. And I was the varsity coach.

Once you get to the varsity level, the focus shifts to competition and winning.

That’s reality.

My son understood that. He embraced his role.

He led, encouraged, practiced hard, and made our team better.

And I was proud, not because he scored points, but because he became a leader and a great teammate.

Skills that have greatly benefited him as he becomes an adult.

So, what can parents do to make peace with their child's playtime?

Here are 3 reminders:

1. Accept the struggle
High school sports are competitive. That’s the point. You compete with others and with yourself.
The joy is in the process, the grind, the growth.
The struggle isn’t the problem; it’s the path.

2. It’s their struggle, not yours
It’s your child’s journey.
Not your minutes. Not your stats. Not your story.
Support. Cheer. Encourage.
But don’t cross the line into control.

3. The struggle is the teacher
Adversity builds strength.
If you remove every obstacle, your child won’t be ready when life gets hard, which it will. Jobs. Relationships. Health. Finances. Loss.

The lessons from sports? They’ll carry over.

Parents, come to peace with playing time.

Not because it’s easy. But because it’s worth it.

And one day, you’ll look back and realize:

The struggle was the blessing.

[Charles Willis @cdwillis72]

@JDVanceNewsX NO!

[Todd Salkoski @ShenandoahSport]

Time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 05 state "ship". We will do so on 1-18. We have a game that pm and then we will have a dinner after for you and your families. If you are pictured please plan to attend & share with your contacts.
RSVP:[email protected]

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Culture is shaped by actions not a statement on a wall.

[Charles Willis @cdwillis72]

@lapelathletics @ShenandoahSport I think I know her!!!😁

[Lapel Athletics @lapelathletics]

Congratulations Annabelle Marshall for advancing to Girls Golf State. State is Friday at Prairie View GC.

[George Bremer @GeorgeBremer4]

A red-hot putter fueled Lapel's Annabelle Marshall's first trip to the state finals Saturday. ... via THB's @hunt_Rob
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[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

Shout out! 📣

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

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[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

With the new school year about to begin, let’s remember that not every student went on a family vacation, visited an amusement park, explored nature or met new friends at a sleepover camp in the woods.

Some students summer highlights include having a roof over their head and just enough food to survive.

These students have been counting the days to return to school for safety, consistency, support, friendship, nutrition, and hope for the future!

Thank you for everything you do for our students!

#maslowbeforebloom

Twitter @drp_Principal

Join us at the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group: https://t.co/015cLKjJ1m

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

Annie came to our school as a six-year-old. She struggled with behaviors, making friends, and pretty much in all academic areas. Annie had been abused and neglected. She had seen so many bad things that we hope no child ever has to see. We had a very difficult time managing Annie’s behaviors. She used inappropriate language, she pushed and shoved, and she regularly eloped from the classroom and our school. Most of our strategies, interventions, and methods were not successful.

After a while, we noticed that she had a real gift for making change. Nobody was sure how she picked up this skill, but she really was good at it.

Our cafeteria staff recruited Annie to help with making change at breakfast before school. After a few weeks, she was promoted to coordinator of biscuit distribution (she used the large tongs to place a biscuit on each student’s tray). The cafeteria staff provided her with her own customized uniform consisting of a hair net, an apron that was about 10 sizes too big with her name on it, and a box of clear plastic gloves. After a month on the job, they allowed Annie to pick the radio station that they listened to while working. They quickly learned that beyond making change, Annie had some great dance moves and could really keep the beat. She became a full-fledged member of our cafeteria staff team.

It didn’t take long for our school PTO/boosters to take notice of the kitchen star. One of the mom’s knew about Annie’s struggles and also about her ability to make change. They too recruited Annie. She was tasked with helping run the school store that was open during lunchtime. They relied on her change making abilities. The boosters made Annie a uniform too. It was a shirt that was bedazzled with the words “Annie, Honorary Booster Board Member”. Annie became the youngest member of the booster sorority.

Annie’s negative behaviors reduced significantly. She was a totally different child in the most positive of ways.

One day, she came to visit me in my office. Annie said that she was feeling something. I was worried that she was going to throw up, so I quickly ran to get my trashcan. She said that it didn’t feel like throwing up, it was something different. Annie said that it was a tingly feeling in her belly and in her chest. She also showed me lots of goosebumps on her arms. After a moment, I realized what Annie was feeling. It was love, kindness, pride, success, and hope. She had never felt these feelings before. Annie left my office and I started to tear up.

It truly takes a village. Keep doing whatever it takes for kids! It is so worth it!

Join us at the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group: https://t.co/015cLKjJ1m.

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

A school principal in Singapore sent this letter to every parent prior to exams... and I am in full support!!!

[Todd Salkoski @ShenandoahSport]

Nice job all!!

[David Crosby @thedavidcrosby]

This is true
Direct result
Done on purpose
Ignorant people are easier to control
We used to have the number one education system in the world
Now are are behind almost every other developed country
They wanted it this way

[Todd Salkoski @ShenandoahSport]

Amen and Amen!

[FOX59 News @FOX59]

Parents clashing with schools over student cellphone bans
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