Noblesville Schools Well-Being Survey

In February 2026 we will be asking students in all grades to share feedback with us about their experience in our schools as part of a Noblesville Schools well-being survey. This survey is part of our ongoing efforts to best support students, ensuring they are ready to learn and perform academically. 

The survey will ask about:

• Feeling welcome and connected at school
• Working with others and building friendships
• Understanding and managing emotions
• Making decisions and setting goals
• Feeling supported by teachers and staff

The survey is anonymous and will not collect individual names, student IDs, or any information that can identify your child. Responses will be combined into districtwide, schoolwide, and gradewide summaries, and no individual student reports will be created.

Noblesville Schools will use the survey results to strengthen student programs, supports, and learning environments. 

About the Survey

The Well-Being Survey is a short, age-appropriate questionnaire delivered through Satchel Pulse, a trusted third-party educational tool. Students respond to brief statements about their school experience. 

You can view all survey questions here: 

Satchel Well-being Survey Questions 25-26 Noblesville Schools

Students in grades K-2 will select from five picture icons (emoji-style faces) that represent how they feel about each statement. 

Students in grades 3-12 will use a sliding scale to show how much they agree with each statement, ranging from “Strongly disagree” to “Strongly agree.” 

Additionally, students will select their preferred language at the beginning of the survey and can choose to have the items read aloud to them using the text to speech button for each question.

The following schedule shows when schools will administer the survey. 

Data Privacy & Student Protection

Noblesville Schools takes student safety and privacy very seriously.

• No identifiable information is collected (no names, IDs, usernames, or device-linked tracking).
• All student responses are anonymous.
• Results are only presented in group summaries at the grade, school, or district level.
• No individual student reports are generated.
• Data is used to improve schoolwide programming.  
• Our vendor contract includes all data safety protections required by law.

How We Will Use The Survey Results

This survey is part of our ongoing efforts to best support students, ensuring they are ready to learn and perform academically. 

Survey results will give us meaningful insight into the experiences of students across all grade levels so we can strengthen:

• Classroom and school climate
• Relationship-building practices
• Wellness programming
• Student support systems
• Staff professional learning

Parent/Guardian Consent

Per Indiana Code 20-26-21-4, parents/guardians must be offered the opportunity to provide consent for their student to participate in third-party surveys. That opportunity is provided in the ParentSquare message sent on December 15, 2025. Parents/guardians who do not respond by January 9, 2026 will receive a reminder message by January 16, 2026. 

If no response is received within 10 calendar days after this second reminder, then your student will receive the survey.

Parents can opt out at any time even if they have previously provided consent or have not provided a yes/no answer in the form. If you choose to revoke your consent, please contact Dr. Julie Thacker, Noblesville Schools Executive Director of Student Services at julie_thacker@nobl.k12.in.us. Be sure to include your child’s full name and date of birth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is my child required to take the survey? No. Participation is optional. Students whose parent/guardian decline participation will receive alternate academic instruction during the survey.Can I see the survey? Yes. All survey questions are posted above. Does the survey ask personal or sensitive questions? The survey includes general questions about feelings, relationships, and school experiences—but does not ask about personal behaviors, identity, family matters, or anything related to medical or mental health diagnosis.Is my child’s identity attached to their answers? No. Responses are completely anonymous and cannot be linked to individual students.How will the results be used? Data is analyzed in large groups (schoolwide, grade-level, districtwide) to help us improve belonging, safety, and support systems across Noblesville Schools.How long does the survey take? Most students complete it in 5–30 minutes.Will teachers see individual responses? No. Only anonymous group summaries are shared.Is the survey accessible? Yes. Students can choose from 60+ languages and use text-to-speech.What if I have a concern about how the survey was administered? 

Parents or adult/emancipated students who believe the district did not follow survey-related requirements may submit a concern to Dr. Julie Thacker, Noblesville Schools Executive Director of Student Services at julie_thacker@nobl.k12.in.us. The district will acknowledge receipt within 5 school days and provide a written response within 10–15 school days following review.