July 16, 2025
Good Afternoon, Warren Students, Families, and Staff,
We have some important information as we get closer to the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
Youth and Community Safety
I want to begin by addressing a very serious and critical topic: the safety of our youth and communities. This summer has been a challenging and deeply sad time for the greater Indianapolis area, as we continue to experience far too many acts of violence and the heartbreaking loss of young lives. These tragedies are becoming far too frequent and cannot be accepted as our norm.
In response, I, along with the ten other Marion County superintendents, fully support Proposal No. 232, introduced by Councilor Leroy Robinson, to extend youth curfew hours in Marion County.
The proposed ordinance would move curfew hours earlier to help keep our young people safe: from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday for youth ages 15–17. For those under 15, the curfew would apply daily from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
We do not believe this proposal is about punishment, but rather it is about prevention. It is about creating the conditions for our youth to thrive, reclaiming our neighborhoods, and protecting our collective peace of mind. By supporting this ordinance, we send a clear message that our community stands united in prioritizing the safety, well-being, and future of our young people.
We encourage our families and community members to contact their City-County Council representative to voice support for Proposal No. 232. The ordinance will be reviewed by the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee tonight, July 16, at 5:30 p.m., and public comments are welcomed.
Additionally, I will be working with District leaders, staff, students, families, and our community to continue the conversation and problem-solving around how we can create a safe and thriving environment for our kids. In the coming days, we will be providing additional information, resources, and opportunities to engage with one another. If you need immediate support, please contact your child’s school or our Moorhead Community Resource Center Team.
Preparing for the 2025-2026
It is hard to believe that we will open our school doors one week from tomorrow, July 24th! As we get ready for that day and the upcoming school year, below are several reminders for our students, families, and staff.
Moorhead Community Resource Center - Back to School Celebration
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for our 4th Annual Back to School Celebration at the Moorhead Community Resource Center, 8400 E. 10th Street! Kick off the new school year with free backpacks, school supplies, food, haircuts, and fun activities for the whole family. Connect with over 40 community resources at this exciting outdoor event, hosted in partnership with MSD Warren Township and the Warren Arts & Education Foundation.
For more details, to donate, or to participate, please call 317-532-3854 ext. 3 or email rmurray@warren.k12.in.us.
Warren / YMCA Before and After School Care for 2025-2026 School Year
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis offers high-quality before- and after-school care right here in our Warren schools! Students in grades Kindergarten - 6th grade can enjoy a safe environment filled with engaging activities, opportunities to build friendships, and support to help them grow and thrive.
Click here to learn more and register on the YMCA website.
New Beginnings Backpack Giveaway & Community Day - Saturday, July 19
We are excited to work with New Beginnings Fellowship Church as they are holding their annual Backpack Giveaway and Community Day on Saturday, July 19th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This event will be held at New Beginnings, located at 2125 North German Church Road. Warren Alum and current Indianapolis Colts cornerback, Julius Brents, will be in attendance to support the event. It will be a great day of entertainment, food, games, free physicals, information about community partners, and the upcoming school year for Warren students and families.
Just a reminder that online registration is now open for all grades for the 2025-2026 school year! When registering, be sure to select the 2025-2026 school year. Linked here is the registration site.
To register current students or add new students for 2025-2026, use your ParentVUE username and password.
If you already have a ParentVUE account, you will receive a ParentSquare message with your username and instructions on how to reset your password if needed. Please do not create a new account, as this may delay your registration and require you to restart the process.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, we encourage you to contact your school to
begin
the process.
In addition to registration, ParentVUE allows you to monitor attendance, grades, report cards, and communicate with teachers conveniently. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school.
Bus Information
It is a long-standing tradition in Warren for our transportation team to contact families prior to the start of the school year with their students' bus information. This will take place next week before the first day of school.
Below are some helpful transportation tips to start the year:
It is
important
that your student be out a minimum of 10-15 minutes
prior to
their scheduled pick-up time.
For the safety of your student, it is
critical
that we have
a good working
phone number in our system so that you
will
always receive important information
on
your student's bus.
Bus information is available in ParentVUE.
Click on the Student Info tab in ParentVUE and scroll down to
Transportatio
n
.
There you will see the bus number, bus stop, and time for both pick-up and drop-off.
Once school starts, you can track your child's bus through the MY STOP APP on your phone or tablet; follow the directions on the district website under
You will need your student number and your student's date of birth.
Important Back-to-School Information
2025-2026 School Supply Lists can be found on our website,
First Day of School for Kindergarten - 9th Grade Students is Thursday, July 24th
First day of school for 10th - 12th Grade Students is Friday, July 25th
Download MSD Warren Township Apps:
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& MSD Warren Township App,
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Let’s have a great start to the school year!
Dr. Tim Hanson, Superintendent of Schools for MSD Warren Township