HSE Board begins the redistricting process in August

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Jude Bozarth (left) with Supt. Patrick Mapes

It has been several years since Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools have undergone a major redistricting effort. That will soon change.

Superintendent Patrick Mapes announced at Wednesday night’s school board meeting that the process of redrawing school attendance boundaries will begin at the board’s August meeting. The redistricting effort is prompted in part by the ongoing construction of Fishers Elementary School. Once completed, redrawing the district lines will help balance student enrollment across school buildings.

Other Highlights from the July Board Meeting:

  • High School Infrastructure Improvements:
    DC Construction Services was awarded a $496,424.14 contract to reconstruct the south parking lot and replace the north drive at Hamilton Southeastern High School. The winning bid came in well below original cost projections.

  • New Furniture for Brooks School Elementary:
    The board approved a total of $598,756.04 in bids from Sharps School Services and Purposeful Design to replace furniture at Brooks School Elementary.

  • Before the Bell Celebration Set for July 31:
    The annual “Before the Bell” event kicking off the school year will take place Wednesday, July 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the downtown Nickel Plate Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive in Fishers. Last year’s event was canceled due to bad weather, but Superintendent Mapes says contingency plans are in place to move this year’s festivities indoors if necessary.

  • Key Back-to-School Dates:
    Teachers report for the new school year on Monday, August 4, and students return to class on Wednesday, August 6.

  • Back-to-School Resources:
    HSE Schools has published a comprehensive back-to-school information page on the district website. Families are encouraged to visit the site for important updates and resources.  Find it at this link.

  • Student Recognition – Jude Bozarth:
    The board honored Fishers Junior High 8th grader Jude Bozarth for his remarkable achievements in taekwondo. Jude is a 2nd Degree Black Belt, junior instructor, and three-time national champion with the North Indy Taekwondo Club. In 2025, he became one of the first Indiana youth in decades to be named to the USA Taekwondo National Olympic Sparring Team. He represented the U.S. at the Pan American Championships in Mexico and competed at the World Championships in the United Arab Emirates, where he finished tied for 5th in the world. Jude has trained and competed in 16 states and four countries—all while maintaining honor roll status at Fishers Junior High.