Senior Logan Arthur is working toward a career goal of becoming a firefighter and has been doing all he can to get a head start as a cadet firefighter and is taking courses at Paoli in his Fire Science...

Many girls do cheer at PHS, but there’s only one who does competitive cheer outside of school: senior Taylor Morgan. Morgan started at the age of four, when her mom and Ashley Wilder owned a gym....

Senior Billy Bob Apple recently passed his test to become a CDL-certified driver as part of the Commercial Drivers Operations courses through the Lost River Career Co-op. Apple spends three class periods...

Senior Dane Padgett is beginning his path to becoming an Indiana State Police Trooper.  “So far, I have had a tour of an ISP Post in Jasper and learned about the vehicle and how everything works....

This year, two seniors, Gracielynn McKibbon and Amber Pennington, will complete their paths in the Veterinary Science program and continue into the field. While in the veterinary science program, they...

On December 31, 2025, Superintendent Greg Walker will begin his retirement after 11 years, seven of which were at Paoli Schools, and four years at Brownstown Central Community Schools. Before becoming...

Senior Riley Shelton has been working toward his dream of becoming a U.S. Marine for the past five months. Every Thursday, he connects with his recruiter for physical training to stay sharp and ready for...

On Monday, November 3, Social Studies teacher Neil Dittmer was selected as the Dean of Students by the School Board with a unanimous 7-0 vote.  Dittmer will begin his position as Dean of Students on...

When children are in kindergarten, they are introduced to one job: teacher. Often, that becomes the job they want to do. The church is another place where kids are exposed to careers, and some consider...

Senior Charli Chastain is approaching her senior year in a different form from the rest of the Class of 2026. Chastain has decided to graduate mid-year, which means she will finish her schooling in December...

As the PHS Drama Department plans its fall show, one junior is preparing to achieve a milestone.  Piper Frank’s participation in the fall show will mark her 50th show at Paoli.  Frank started...

At the start of the 2025-2026 school year, the administration introduced a new reward system called the Class Cup. Each grade level will have the opportunity to compete throughout the year by participating...