Plainfield - Life In Indy

Plainfield is a community of values.

One thing to expect while living in Plainfield is our town values. At the core of our community is a unified value system that represents what our people believe is most important. That includes values like justice, kindness, integrity, and many others. But the focus of our value system has always been family. When family and values are strong in our community, then our people benefit from our positive, welcoming culture! 

Our Community of Values Program first began in 1991, when the school superintendent organized the initiative. He and a group of community leaders surveyed the town to identify their most important values. And then they promoted the top 12 values throughout the community, from classrooms to churches. Each month has its own value, and you’ll often see the Value of the Month around town. This program also led to the beginning of the Community Organizations Group, which brings together representatives from various local organizations. Together, they’ve accomplished many major projects to improve our community.  

Our town also hosts a wide array of community events. These events are our way of keeping Plainfield’s small-town feel despite our growing population. Annually, the town hosts free seasonal events within our community parks.

One of my favorite community celebrations is the Hendricks County International Festival! The festival invites people to come together and celebrate the diverse cultures in our community through food, dance, and art. Attendees get an event passport which they can stamp at each booth they visit, creating a fun visual representation of everything they’ve learned! With free admission and endless activities, it’s no surprise why this festival has quickly become a beloved town tradition. 

Raise your family in a community with quality schools.

From kindergarten to graduation, Plainfield is a town that cares about giving its residents a quality education. The Plainfield Community School Corporation (PCSC) is home to nearly 5,900 K-12 students and more than 700 dedicated employees. 

Our district consistently ranks among the top in the state and has received multiple Four Star School awards. Most recently, Van Buren Elementary School was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School of Distinction. And with five elementary schools feeding into a single middle and high school, our students benefit from a unified, supportive educational experience and have access to a wide range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities. 

Plainfield Community School Corporation students have even represented our community on the national and global stage, earning titles in robotics, We the People, and more.  

How can adults further their education in Plainfield?

For residents who’ve already graduated, the Plainfield Town Council established a dedicated community center for higher education. The MADE@Plainfield Higher Education Center is a collaboration between Ivy Tech, Vincennes University, WorkOne, Hendricks College Network, Indiana State University, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

This higher education center allows students of all ages to enroll in courses and advance their careers. The center offers courses in medical assisting, information technology, accounting and business, industrial maintenance, robotics, and more! So, if you’re in the area, I’d definitely suggest looking into their programs. There’s always room to grow and learn, and that’s the best part about life!