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Cedar Hall Community School

At Cedar Hall Community School, we provide a welcoming PreK-8 environment where high-quality instruction and meaningful relationships empower every student to reach their full potential. Because our students learn and grow in one building through middle school, our dedicated staff can truly know and support their academic, social, and emotional needs every step of the way. We build upon this strong foundation with engaging 21st Century afterschool and summer programs, ensuring every child discovers their strengths both inside and outside the classroom.

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High-Quality Educational Outcomes

We are proud to serve a diverse and dynamic community of learners, families, and educators. At EVSC, our mission is to provide engaging, high-quality education that prepares every student for success in life, college, and career. With a focus on innovation, equity, and community collaboration.

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Caring, Committed Faculty & Staff

Students are at the heart of our work. Our outstanding, award-wining staff consistently go above and beyond to create meaningful, lasting relationships with students. 

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Engaging Afterschool Activities

Learning doesn't stop when the bell rings. We offer a host of afterschool athletic and academic opportunities for our students. 

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Connected Community

Education That Empowers

Discover the Cedar Hall Advantages

Rigorous Curriculum

We provide a challenging, supportive academic environment designed to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth. With proven, high-quality instruction models, dedicated honors tracks and high-quality instruction, our students are pushed to reach their highest potential and are perfectly prepared for the next level of learning.

EVSC Curriculum

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Specialized High Ability Programming

We are committed to pushing our gifted learners to reach their absolute highest potential. Cedar Hall offers dedicated High Ability programming that provide advanced, rigorous coursework tailored to high-achieving students. By engaging young minds with deeper, more complex material, we ensure our advanced learners remain challenged, motivated, and perfectly prepared for honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high school.

High Ability

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Robust Athletics & Clubs

At Cedar Hall, learning and growing don't stop when the final bell rings. We offer a variety of enriching afterschool clubs and foundational athletic programs designed to keep students active, spark new hobbies, and build character. Guided by our devoted staff in a safe, supportive environment, these extracurricular activities help our young learners develop teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Athletics & Clubs

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Expansive Fine Arts Opportunities

Cedar Hall students have incredible opportunities to cultivate their creativity and self-expression. Through our robust fine arts offerings—including visual arts, choir, band, and the renowned EVSC strings program—we help young minds discover their unique creative voices, build confidence, and expand their horizons.

Fine Arts

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Path to Success

At Cedar Hall, we empower students to start thinking about their futures today. We provide early exposure to the EVSC's eight innovative, specialized high school programs, allowing students to explore real career paths and discover what they are truly passionate about before they even enter ninth grade.

EVSC Innovative Programs

Career Planning & Pathways

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Devoted, Caring Staff Create Safe, Secure Environments

Our devoted, highly trained teachers and staff deeply care about your child's success, providing a supportive environment that delivers high-quality, rigorous learning while inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Exceptional Educators & Staff

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Discover EVSC's High School Innovative Programs

It's Never Too Early to Plan Your Future

All Courses

Academy of Science & Medicine

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Academy of Science & Medicine

ASM welcomes all students with a passion for science and medicine in Vanderburgh and surrounding public and private districts to join our esteemed Academy of Science & Medicine! Our college preparatory academy is designed to nurture your potential, ignite your curiosity, and prepare you for a successful future in the fields of science and medicine. Our one-of-a-kind curriculum offers a blend of immersive classes and community-based experiences, creating an educational experience unlike any other.

Early College High School

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Early College High School

Early college schools are small schools designed so that students can earn both a high school diploma and work toward an associate’s degree or up to two years of credit toward a bachelor’s degree. Early college high schools have the potential to improve high school graduation rates and better prepare students for high-skill careers by engaging all students in a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum and compressing the number of years to a college degree.

JROTC

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JROTC

The EVSC's Junior Reserve Training Corps (JROTC) program works to motivate young people to become better citizens by utilizing curriculum that focuses on citizenship, leadership, and the development of foundations for success. Students enrolled in the program can earn college credits through Adams State University. The program is rated as a "gold star unit" by the U.S. Army, the highest honor that can be awarded to a JROTC program.

New Tech Institute High School

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New Tech Institute High School

EVSC New Tech Institute High School is a full-day high school in the EVSC and a member of the nationwide New Tech Network. We champion project-based learning, STEM, and 21st Century Skills such as Knowledge and Thinking, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Collaboration, and Agency. We are a small, close-knit family-like atmosphere where students can learn in a collaborative and caring environment.

Shepard Leadership & Law Academy

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Shepard Leadership & Law Academy

The Randall T. Shepard Leadership and Law Academy presents a four year integrated studies program in law and social justice for high school students. The Academy engages high school students in critical analysis to prepare them for studies relating to law, social justice, American policy and social values while simultaneously earning college credit in public postsecondary universities in Indiana.

Southern Ind. Career & Tech Center

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Southern Ind. Career & Tech Center

This innovative center is the hub for the development and delivery of advanced career and technical education, workforce development, and training for the entire southwest Indiana region. High school students from North and South Gibson, Spencer, Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties can receive classroom and hands-on training in 20 diverse areas of study using the latest emerging technologies and equipment at the SICTC. 

Hoosier Digital Academy

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Hoosier Digital Academy

Experience the flexibility of online learning without sacrificing academic excellence. As a tuition-free, public online school for grades K-12, we empower self-directed learners to thrive outside the traditional classroom. Our Indiana-licensed teachers provide personalized support—ensuring every student is challenged, empowered and ready to reach their full potential.

Link

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Link

Link is a program in partnership with Amcor that is open to all EVSC juniors and seniors. Through Link, students are able to jump-start their careers in manufacturing and logistics. Students will attend class at a unique state-of-the-art on-site classroom for instruction and labs. Students attending these classes will learn valuable skills for the workplace while earning their high school diploma.

Innovative Course Options

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Innovative Course Options

In the EVSC we strive for classrooms where students take charge of their learning, actively engage with content and utilize 21st Century skills. While core subjects like math, science, and English are vital, the high school experience goes far beyond those required courses. High school is a time to discover your passions. In addition to our half-day Innovative Programs and career and tech programs at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, EVSC is committed to offering diverse courses designed to pique curiosity and help students uncover hidden talents. 

Career Pathways

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Career Pathways

The EVSC is proud to offer 13 Career Clusters that serve as the primary organizing structure for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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