The School Board is currently seeking input from our community, staff, and parents to help guide the search for our next Superintendent.
We invite you to complete a brief, confidential survey to share your thoughts on the district's strengths, challenges, and priorities. This feedback is vital to us and will help inform the selection process as we look for a leader to carry on our tradition of excellence.
📝 Take the Survey: https://indstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tNFAyNqoy9jLh4
ℹ️ Learn More: You can find more information about the search on our website: https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/superintendent-search-page
Thank you for your support and involvement!
Stop by Kouts High School with us to hear from the team about their big win and the electric atmosphere of the tournament.
Listen to the full episode here: 👇
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rCIqal5FTIHnnt3qEHdJG?si=gz6AT1x_RVS-bGSVj3e00w
🗓️ Friday, February 13, is an in-person school day! We look forward to seeing all of our students in the classroom for a full day of learning. See you Friday! 🏫🚌
Dear East Porter School Community,
Episode 9 of Inside East Porter is officially live!
This week, we stop by Morgan Elementary to discuss the "Little Stars" preschool program. We chat with Mrs. Megan Thompson and Principal Jess Niebel about the program’s purpose, the successes they’ve seen so far, and what the future looks like for our youngest students.
🎧 Listen to Episode 9 here: https://bit.ly/InsideEastPorter9
✨ 2026-2027 Enrollment is OPEN!
Speaking of Little Stars Preschool, we are excited to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now officially open! If you have a little learner ready to join the program, you can apply online today.
🔗 Online Application: bit.ly/LittleStars2026-27
Thank you for being part of our growing community! ❤️💛💚
East Porter County School Corporation is excited to announce that Little Stars Preschool at Morgan Township Elementary is now taking applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Spread the word!
🗓️Key Dates:
-Applications open January 23, 2026
-Applications close February 27, 2026
👧🏻Eligibility:
-Child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026
-Families must provide transportation to and from school.
-Child must be fully potty-trained
📋How to Apply:
-Online Application: Visit bit.ly/LittleStars2026-27
📲 Have Questions?
-Visit our webpage at www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/little-stars-preschool-program
-Contact us at 219-462-8373 for more information!
Coach Patz and the team stopped by to give us the inside scoop on their amazing season. 🌟
Hear them discuss:
✅ What makes this team’s bond so unique
✅ Their firsthand perspective on the PCC tournament environment
✅ What it felt like to bring home the title
Grab your headphones and celebrate this big win with us! 🎧
Listen here: 👇
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ax9muMUx8ONhombPT1IQJ?si=ebf8e9e3279246e8
East Porter families, please note that the February 13th snow make-up day will be held IN PERSON.
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility.
East Porter will be starting on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.
We will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update in the morning if there are any changes.
Highlights of this episode: ⭐ Mrs. Mateer discusses the incredible growth of this student leadership group. ⭐ For the second year in a row, our students are preparing to share their experiences with the entire conference! ⭐ Get an inside look at the plans for this year’s big leadership summit.
Our students aren't just playing the game—they're leading it.
Catch the full episode here: 👇
bit.ly/InsideEastPorter7
East Porter County School Corporation is excited to announce that Little Stars Preschool at Morgan Township Elementary is now taking applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Spread the word!
🗓️Key Dates:
-Applications open January 23, 2026
-Applications close February 27, 2026
👧🏻Eligibility:
-Child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026
-Families must provide transportation to and from school.
-Child must be fully potty-trained
📋How to Apply:
-Online Application: Visit bit.ly/LittleStars2026-27
📲 Have Questions?
-Visit our webpage at www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/little-stars-preschool-program
-Contact us at 219-462-8373 for more information!
🎙️ Now Playing: Inside East Porter Episode 6
Next school year, we are bringing our Applied Skills students back to East Porter! They will be housed at our Washington Township Elementary and Middle/High School campuses.
In Episode 6, we catch up with teacher Megan Lawrence as she discusses her experience in Applied Skills and the excitement of bringing our students back home to East Porter.
Listen to the full episode here: 👇
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XgdpNSntcflo4YnWtOA37?si=a40fb11ebe574c5c
❤️💛💚
Families and caregivers of children who have an IEP—or are in the process of pursuing one—are invited to an upcoming CommUNITY Meeting! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Behavioral Supports & Services, ask questions, and connect with others.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (CST)
📍 Location: John Simatovich Elementary School
424 W. County Road 500 N.
Valparaiso, IN
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so we can reach more families. Mark your calendars and join us for an informative and supportive evening—we hope to see you there!
We have two exciting ways for you to stay connected with East Porter County Schools today:
1️⃣ The Pulse of East Porter: Q2 Edition! 📰 Our second quarter newsletter is officially here! Don't miss out on all the details regarding district news and student successes. 🔗 Read it here: https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/article/2624044
2️⃣ Inside East Porter Podcast: Episode 5 is LIVE! 🎙️🏈 With the NFL playoffs starting this weekend, Mr. Kaufman sat down with Mrs. Crystal Lembke to discuss how she is implementing NFeLementary in her classroom!
Hear about the incredible experiences her students are having and how other classes can jump aboard the NFeLementary train! 🚂💨
Click to listen: 👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kUbTKoIOZjDUBkPIvt4eP?si=cbcWBBF6SGWJOqs4Xk4fQg
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Inside East Porter Episode 4 is LIVE! 🎙️
We are spending some extra time with family this week, but Episode 4 of Inside East Porter is live and ready for a quick listen! ❤️💛💚
This week, we’re heading to Mustang Nation to talk about one of the coolest new classes in the district: Forensics! 🔬🧪
Join us as we chat with Mrs. Rachel Pauer and Principal Jillian Blakely at Kouts about how this course was created and the hands-on investigative skills our students are mastering.
Catch the new episode here: 👇 Short, sweet, and scientific! 🎙️🕵️♀️
We are spending some extra time with family this week, but Episode 4 of Inside East Porter is live and ready for a quick listen! ❤️💛💚
This week, we’re heading to Mustang Nation to talk about one of the coolest new classes in the district: Forensics! 🔬🧪
Join us as we chat with Mrs. Rachel Pauer and Principal Blakely at Kouts about how this course was created and the hands-on investigative skills our students are mastering.
Catch the new episode here: 👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/02ea2MWJV9rTOxTfrCNdIt?si=Gpo7cNP2QT6ZWQ1pXaS2pQ
Wishing our entire East Porter family a restful and happy week!
East Porter Community Members — today is the final day to complete our community survey.
Your feedback is essential as the School Board continues discussions about programs, services, and long-term priorities in response to changing financial conditions and student needs.
The survey closes tonight, January 2, 2026.
Please take a few minutes to participate and help guide future planning.
👉 Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/ZAj1k3LBTAb6TXtr9
Thank you for supporting East Porter Schools!
