East Porter County School Corporation

Though the State Championship didn't go our way today, our Kouts Mustangs showed incredible grit and determination right up to the final out. This season has been an unforgettable journey, filled with growth, teamwork, and so many memorable moments. We're incredibly proud of every player for their hard work and for representing our community with such spirit. The future is bright for these amazing athletes!

📣 YMCA After School Care Registration is Now Open for East Porter Schools! 📣 Registration is now OPEN for the 2025–2026 YMCA After School Care program at Kouts, Morgan, and (returning this year!) Washington Township elementary schools. The program will be offered at each site as long as at least 15 students are registered — so help spread the word! 📅 Registration is open now and will remain open until each site is full! 💻 Sign up online: valpoymca.org/childcare/after-school-care 📍Or register in person at the Valpo YMCA front desk. ✨ New this year: Sibling discounts are automatically applied during online registration for added convenience! For questions or help with registration, contact: Audrey Sheehan Assistant Director of Childcare Valparaiso Family YMCA 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 📞 219.464.9543 ext. 349

✨️ Join PCES Special Education Parent Advisory Council for an informational event on the topic of 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 for students with IEPs ✨️ This event is hosted by the Porter County Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), focusing on the important topic of placement. This meeting is designed to provide valuable insights and understanding for parents, caregivers, educators, and support team members. SEPAC is honored to have PCES Supervisor Morgan Derby, M.Ed., share her knowledge and insight, with SEPAC parents also available to share their experiences as parents on this topic. Some of the areas that will be discussed are: ▪︎ What Does Placement Mean? ▪︎ What is the Least Restrictive Environment? ▪︎ What are the Continuum of Services? 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦: 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 4𝘵𝘩, 2025 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦: 6:00𝘱𝘮-7:30𝘱𝘮 (𝘊𝘚𝘛) 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘚𝘌𝘓𝘍 𝘎𝘺𝘮, 750 𝘙𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘮 (𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘰) Mark your calendars for this informative and supportive evening. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the process for placement. We look forward to seeing you there!

East Porter will be on a 2-hour delay today, May 29, due to dense fog. Students will still be dismissed at 12:45 PM as scheduled.

🎓 To Our East Porter Teachers: As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, please know this: your work matters, your passion inspires, and your presence changes lives. Thank you for all the unseen moments, the endless patience, and the love you pour into your classrooms. You are true heroes. 💐 #ForeverGrateful #ThankATeacher #EastPorterProud

🤝 It Takes a Village — and Our Teachers Lead It Our teachers are more than educators — they’re coaches, counselors, cheerleaders, and community builders. We are so grateful to have such a passionate team shaping the future of East Porter. Let’s give them a round of applause — in person, in comments, or with a note of thanks! 👏 #EastPorterStrong #TeamEastPorter #TeacherAppreciation

Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺💙 Today we celebrate the ones who keeps us healthy—our amazing school nurses! Thank you for your compassion, care, and the countless ways you keep our students healthy and safe every day. We appreciate you! 👩‍⚕️

📝 We Asked, They Answered: “What do you love about your teachers?” 📣 “They always believe in me, even when I mess up.” 📣 “My teacher makes learning fun and makes me feel safe.” 📣 “She’s the best listener I know.” East Porter teachers are making memories that last a lifetime — thank you for being the heart of our schools! 💖 #VoicesOfAppreciation #EastPorterProud #ThankYouTeachers

🌟 Teachers Make a Difference 🌟 East Porter teachers don’t just teach — they transform lives. Whether it’s sparking curiosity, building confidence, or showing compassion, your daily impact lasts far beyond the classroom. To every teacher who’s gone the extra mile, stayed late, or believed in a student when no one else did — THANK YOU. 💛 #TeachingMatters #EastPorterHeroes #TeacherAppreciationWeek

East Porter County School Corporation, in conjunction with the Porter County Sheriff’s Office, would like to inform the public of safety training that will be taking place at Morgan Township Schools (299 S State Rd 49) on May 6, 2025. This is during the scheduled eLearning Day. The safety training will be conducted from approximately 7:30 am until 12:00 p.m. There may be an increase in police vehicles in the area and police-related activities occurring within the school. Please do not be alarmed, as the school corporation and Sheriff's Department are aware of the training taking place.

REMINDER: There will be a planned e-Learning Day for all East Porter students tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This is an Asynchronous e-Learning Day. Lessons will posted by 9:00 am.

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible educators of East Porter School Corporation. From the classroom to the hallway, your dedication shapes futures and inspires hearts every single day. 💙 Thank you for being the mentors, motivators, and champions our students need. Let’s shower our teachers with the love and recognition they deserve all week long! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #EastPorterProud #ThankATeacher

A proud day for East Porter! The Class of 2025 Top Ten Seniors from Kouts, Morgan Township, and Washington Township were celebrated today at a banquet at Purdue University Northwest, alongside the honored educators they selected. This event highlighted the dedication and achievement of both our students and their mentors. Congratulations to everyone involved!

🍎👩‍🍳 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 👨‍🍳🥪 Today, we give a BIG shoutout to our incredible East Porter food service staff — our very own Lunch Heroes! 💪 From preparing healthy meals with a smile to knowing every student by name, your hard work and kindness fuel our schools in more ways than one. You don’t just serve food — you serve care, comfort, and connection every single day. ❤️ Thank you for all you do to keep our students nourished and ready to learn — you are truly heroes in aprons!

🎉 Happy School Principals' Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the heart of our schools — our incredible East Porter principals! Your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and families every single day. Whether it’s leading with vision, supporting teachers, or cheering on students at events, you go above and beyond in everything you do. 💙📚🍎 Thank you for being the guiding force behind our schools’ success — East Porter is stronger because of YOU!

🎉 Shout-out to our incredible East Porter students and advisors! 🎉 Over the past five days, nine of our students had the amazing opportunity to attend and compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL! 🌴📚✨ We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and the countless hours they put in to make it to this prestigious event. Representing our school on the international stage is no small feat — and they did it with professionalism and pride! A huge thank you as well to our two outstanding advisors for guiding and supporting our students every step of the way. 💼👏

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the amazing administrative professionals who keep our schools and workplaces running smoothly. Your hard work, dedication, and organization are truly the backbone of everything we do. From managing schedules to providing support, you make a difference every day! Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉

🎊 Huge congratulations to ALL the East Porter math bowl teams! You all worked incredibly hard, and your dedication shone through. We're so proud of your problem-solving skills and teamwork! 👏

🎉✨ Happy Assistant Principal's Week to our incredible APs at East Porter, who go above and beyond to support students, staff, and school communities. Whether it’s hyping students up to do their very best, encouraging our amazing teachers, or showing up to sporting events to cheer on our teams, we can always count on them! 🎉❤️ We celebrate you!

📖 Happy National School Librarian Day! 📖 Today, we celebrate our incredible East Porter school librarians, who inspire curiosity, foster a love of reading, and empower students with knowledge every day! 🌟📖 A big THANK YOU to these champions of learning who keep our libraries full of adventure, discovery, and endless possibilities.