East Porter County School Corporation

❤️💛💚 What a First Day at East Porter! ❤️💛💚

From the morning hellos to the afternoon goodbyes, our halls were filled with excitement, laughter, and the joy of learning.

Across all of our East Porter schools, students jumped right into their lessons, connected with friends old and new, and embraced the start of the 2025–2026 school year. Our teachers and staff created warm, welcoming spaces that made the first day not just successful—but truly special.

We’re proud of our East Porter community and can’t wait to see the amazing things this year will bring!

From kindergarten classrooms discovering the joy of reading to high school labs buzzing with experimentation, our first day was filled with moments of curiosity, creativity, and connection ❤️💛💚

A big thank you to our dedicated staff for creating welcoming, supportive environments, and to our families for sharing your amazing kids with us each day. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year of growth and achievement across every grade level!

Our schools came alive this morning as students arrived with big smiles, new backpacks, and plenty of excitement for the year ahead. Thank you to our families and staff for making the morning so warm and welcoming. Here’s to a year of learning, laughter, and growth! ❤️💛💚

Extra time now that the kids are heading back to school? East Porter is looking for a caring and dependable Special Needs Bus Aide to help students get to and from school safely. This is a rewarding way to make a difference in a child’s day while working just a few hours each school day. Apply today to start right away and join our team.

While demonstrating our new school safety app earlier today, a teacher accidentally activated one of the app’s emergency alert buttons. This triggered a notification through the system, but please be assured there was no safety threat at any time.

We appreciate your understanding as we continue to train staff on the new system so we can use it effectively if it’s ever truly needed.

Thank you for your support in keeping our schools safe.

Registration is now OPEN for the 2025–2026 YMCA After School Care (YCare) program at Kouts, Morgan Township, and Washington Township Elementary Schools.

Important Correction:
Washington Township Elementary is currently the only school that does not yet have enough enrolled students to run the YCare program for the upcoming school year. Each site must have a minimum of 15 registered students for the program to be offered.

If you are planning to use YCare at Washington Township, Kouts, or Morgan Township, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Early registration is essential to confirm that the program can be offered at your school.

Registration Information:
Online: valpoymca.org/childcare/after-school-care
In Person: Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN

New this year: Sibling discounts are automatically applied when you register online.

For any questions or assistance with registration, please contact:
Audrey Sheehan
Assistant Director of Childcare
Valparaiso Family YMCA
219.464.9543 ext. 349

East Porter student schedules and teacher assignments are now open and ready to view in Skyward Family Access. Please take a moment to log in and review your child's schedule or classroom assignment. We can’t wait to kick off another great year of learning together on August 13!

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest teachers to the East Porter County School Corporation! These passionate educators are already making a difference, and we’re excited to see the incredible impact they’ll have in our classrooms and community.
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A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated mentors who participated in this week's New Teacher Orientation. Your support, guidance, and commitment help ensure our new teachers start their journey at East Porter with confidence and a strong foundation.

Here’s to an amazing year ahead!

Registration is OPEN for the 2025–2026 YMCA After School Care program at Kouts, Morgan Township, and (returning this year!) Washington Township Elementary Schools.

Important Note: At this time, only Washington Township Elementary has reached the minimum number of students needed to run the program. If you're planning to utilize YMCA After School Care at Kouts or Morgan, please register as soon as possible — the program will only be offered at each site if at least 15 students are registered.

Registration is now and will remain open until each site is full.
Sign up online: valpoymca.org/childcare/after-school-care
Or register in person: Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN

New this year: Sibling discounts are now automatically applied when you register online.

For questions or help with registration, please contact:
Audrey Sheehan
Assistant Director of Childcare
Valparaiso Family YMCA
Phone: 219.464.9543 ext. 349

This is a reminder that online registration for returning students is still open—but only for a few more days! Registration will close on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

👉 Complete registration here- https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/student-registration

📌 Remember:

*Use a computer or Chromebook to register.
*Registration cannot be completed using the Skyward mobile app, and cell phones are not recommended.

🎒 Student schedules and class assignments will be available in the first full week of August. As we finalize details based on incoming registrations, that section of Skyward is currently unavailable.

Returning families, be sure to register your student(s) by Thursday, July 24, 2025.

👉 Register here: https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/student-registration

📌 Please remember:
✔️ Use a computer or Chromebook to complete registration.
✔️ Don’t wait — complete the process as soon as possible!

What a fantastic finale to a week and a half of hard work, growth, and music-making! East Porter's 7th and 8th grade band students wrapped up the EPiC Summer Fun Band program with a concert that showed just how far they’ve come in such a short time.

It’s amazing what can happen in just 10 days when passionate students, dedicated directors, and a shared love of music come together. Bravo to our young musicians and thank you to everyone who came out to support them! 🎵👏

Online registration for returning students is NOW OPEN and will remain available through Thursday, July 24, 2025. We encourage you to complete the process as soon as possible!

👉 Register here: https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/student-registration

📌 Please remember:

*Use a computer or Chromebook to complete registration.

* We do not recommend using a cell phone, and registration cannot be completed through the Skyward app.

🎒 Looking ahead:
Student schedules and class assignments will be available in the first full week of August. As we finalize details, this portion of Skyward is currently unavailable. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Online registration for returning students will open this Monday, July 14, and will remain available through Thursday, July 24, 2025.

👉 Visit our registration page- https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/student-registration 

As you prepare to register, please plan to use a computer or Chromebook. We do not recommend using a cell phone, and registration cannot be completed through the Skyward Family Access.

🔒 Looking ahead:
Student schedules and class assignments will be released during the first full week of August. To ensure everything is accurate as registrations are processed, this portion of Skyward is currently unavailable.

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.