🌱 Grow with East Porter: Monthly Play & Learn! 👶🎨
Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and free program for your little ones? East Porter School Corporation is hosting Monthly Play & Learn playgroups for local families with children ages 0–5!
❤️Why join?
• Fun & Structured Play: Activities that support early development.
• Community Connections: Connect with local families and build your support network.
• Resources & Advice: Access parenting tips and early childhood resources.
• Meet the Team: Connect with school staff and local community providers.
• Everyone is Welcome: All area families with small children are invited to attend!
💚 When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Arrival Info: Enter through Door 1 and proceed to the school office to sign in.
💛 2026–2027 Schedule & Locations:
• Oct 13, 2026: Morgan Township Elementary
• Nov 2, 2026: Kouts Elementary
• Dec 7, 2026: Washington Township Elementary
• Jan 4, 2027: Morgan Township Elementary
• Feb 1, 2027: Kouts Elementary
• Mar 1, 2027: Washington Township Elementary
• Apr 5, 2027: Morgan Township Elementary
• May 3, 2027: Kouts Elementary
• Jun 7, 2027: Washington Township Elementary
Tag a fellow parent or caregiver who would love to go! We can’t wait to see you and your little ones there! ❤️💚💛
🌱 Grow with East Porter: Monthly Play & Learn! 👶🎨
Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and free program for your little ones? East Porter School Corporation is hosting Monthly Play & Learn playgroups for local families with children ages 0–5!
❤️Why join?
• Fun & Structured Play: Activities that support early development.
• Community Connections: Connect with local families and build your support network.
• Resources & Advice: Access parenting tips and early childhood resources.
• Meet the Team: Connect with school staff and local community providers.
• Everyone is Welcome: All area families with small children are invited to attend!
💚 When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Arrival Info: Enter through Door 1 and proceed to the school office to sign in.
💛 2026–2027 Schedule & Locations:
• Oct 13, 2026: Morgan Township Elementary
• Nov 2, 2026: Kouts Elementary
• Dec 7, 2026: Washington Township Elementary
• Jan 4, 2027: Morgan Township Elementary
• Feb 1, 2027: Kouts Elementary
• Mar 1, 2027: Washington Township Elementary
• Apr 5, 2027: Morgan Township Elementary
• May 3, 2027: Kouts Elementary
• Jun 7, 2027: Washington Township Elementary
Tag a fellow parent or caregiver who would love to go! We can’t wait to see you and your little ones there! ❤️💚💛
Please be aware that due to a power outage at Morgan Township, phone lines across our district communication network are currently down at Kouts and Washington Township.
If you need to contact your school immediately, please reach out directly to the building principals via email:
Kouts: kari.hinkle@eastporter.k12.in.us or jillian.blakley@eastporter.k12.in.us
Washington Township: nathan.kaufman@eastporter.k12.in.us or Chris.fields@eastporter.k12.in.us
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these technical issues!
Students will follow the emergency dismissal plan you designated during registration.
Our school phone may be down at this time. If you need to reach us immediately regarding dismissal, please email your school principal, Mrs. Niebel, at jessica.niebel@eastporter.k12.in.us or Mr. Bucher at wes.bucher@eastporter.k12.in.us.
Thank you for your prompt cooperation as we ensure all students return home safely.
Dear East Porter Staff and Families,
At yesterday's board meeting, an update to the school calendar was officially approved. The final scheduled eLearning day has been moved to May 4, 2027, to align with primary election day.
Students will complete their assignments asynchronously from home on this date to accommodate polling locations across our district facilities.
You can view or download the full updated calendar directly on the official East Porter County School Corporation website.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!
Morgan Township and Kouts schools will also operate on schedule as planned.
We cannot wait to welcome back all of our Senators tomorrow for their first day of school! Thank you again for your patience and flexibility over the past couple of days as utility crews worked to restore power to our campus.
See you all in the morning! Go Senators!
Kouts and Morgan Township schools will continue as scheduled.
We will continue to monitor power restoration progress and keep families updated as new information becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience and support as utility crews work to safely restore service!
97.4% of our third graders passed the latest IREAD assessment!
Thank you to our dedicated teachers, hardworking students, and supportive families who make achievements like this possible every single day. We couldn't be prouder! ❤️💚💛
To our Washington Township families, hold tight—we can’t wait to see you back very soon!
We are actively monitoring the power situation and road conditions in Washington Township. We will communicate with families as soon as we know more regarding school for Thursday.
Here's to a safe, smooth, and successful start to the school year! 🎉
We are thrilled to welcome our newest educators to the East Porter family! Over the past few days, these talented teachers have been collaborating, exploring, and getting ready to inspire our students.
Thank you to our dedicated mentor teachers for sharing your wisdom, and to our new educators for bringing so much energy and passion to East Porter!
Indiana’s new bell-to-bell cell phone law is now in effect for the 2026-27 school year. Students' cell phones, smartwatches, and other personal electronic devices must be powered off, stored, and inaccessible during the school day.
Thank you for partnering with us to minimize distractions and maximize learning.
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We know attendance can feel confusing, and we want to help make it easier to understand.
Indiana law (SEA 282) now requires all absences—including excused ones—to be counted in a student’s overall attendance record. But don’t worry: East Porter is committed to partnering with families early to support strong attendance habits.
💡 What you can do:
✔️ Keep reporting absences as always.
✔️ Check out our updated attendance overview and examples of excused, exempt, and unexcused absences.
✔️ Review the East Porter Student Handbook (pp. 6–11) for our updated attendance guidelines. https://aptg.co/FD9plV
As always, reach out to your building principals for more information.
We look forward to serving your family for the 2026-27 school year!
📢 Qmlativ is NOW LIVE for East Porter Families! 📢
Family Access is officially open on our upgraded Qmlativ platform! You can log in using your existing username and previous password.
🗓️ Schedules & Teacher Assignments: Student schedules/teacher assignments for all grades will be available to view starting August 5.
🔗 How to Access Qmlativ:
• Web Browser: Old bookmarks will not work! Access the new portal via the Parents tab on our district website or directly at https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/qmlativ.
• Mobile App: You must completely delete/uninstall the old Skyward app from your device. Once the new app is ready for download, we will communicate that out.
• Note: Full migration is ongoing over the next couple of weeks, so items like historical portfolio attachments and past report cards will continue populating.
💳 How to Add Lunch Funds & Pay Fees via eFunds:
To add money to your student's lunch account or pay student fees, follow these quick steps directly through Qmlativ:
1. Log in to your Skyward Qmlativ Family Access account.
2. From your dashboard, click either the Food Service or Fees & Fee Payments tile for one individual student.
3. Click the eFunds link located in the top right-hand corner of the page.
4. Select Fund Lunch or Pay for Student Fees, then click Login / Click Here to Sign In to automatically link your students.
5. Select your student, enter the dollar amount, and click Add to Cart.
6. Click Begin Checkout, select your payment method (Credit/Debit Card or Direct Debit), and complete your payment.
For step-by-step graphic directions, go to https://aptg.co/xFqV4q.
🍎 2026–2027 Free & Reduced Meal Applications Now Open!
The application is now open! You can complete and submit it after logging into your Qmlativ portal. The application is also available under the Food Service section of our district website or directly via the Free & Reduced Application Link. These can be completed and returned to the Corporation Office or emailed to kimberly.nieves@eastporter.k12.in.us. We encourage all eligible families to apply.
❓ Need Technical Assistance?
If you need help logging in or navigating Qmlativ, please email it@eastporter.k12.in.us with your parent name, student name, grade, school, and a brief description of your request.
Summer break means less structured time and a lot more screen time for our kids. To help handle those digital challenges, the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) shared a great guide for parents.
Here are 4 quick ways to protect your kids online before school starts back up:
1️⃣ Sketch Out a "Digital Map" Together: Sit down with your kids to set clear online boundaries. Decide which apps/sites are allowed, establish screen-free zones (like bedrooms and bathrooms), and set hours for internet use.
2️⃣ Be a "Garden Fence," Not an Impenetrable Shield: Use the parental controls built into your home Wi-Fi and your kids' devices to filter out what they aren't ready for yet. Pro Tip: Download the apps and games your kids use so you can see firsthand how they work.
3️⃣ Keep "Pixels" and "Stars" Balanced: Build tech breaks into the family routine. Encourage plenty of offline chapters this summer—like outdoor trails, sports, or creative projects—to balance out the screen time.
4️⃣ Handle Mistakes with Grace: If your child makes a mistake online, handle it with understanding rather than immediate punishment. Kids often hide online dangers because they fear losing their devices. Think of it like a late-night call for a safe ride home—focus on safety and trust first.
Let’s ensure our students have a summer that is both fun and secure! 💻🌿
👉 Want the full list of tips? Check out the NCPTF's complete guide here: https://ncptf.org/navigating-online-safety-over-summer-break/
Congratulations to all of our East Porter County School Corporation students and staff on finishing an incredible year. Whether you repped the Mustangs 💛, Cherokees 💚, or Senators ❤️, you made this year unforgettable!
Enjoy the sunshine, stay safe, and have an amazing summer vacation! See you next school year! 👋☀️
🚨 DEADLINE REMINDER: REGISTRATION IS DUE TONIGHT! 🚨
East Porter families, we need your help! 🏫 Currently, 72% of our students are registered for the upcoming school year. We strongly encourage the rest of our families to complete their registration tonight!
Why tonight? Getting registered before our summer software upgrade to the new Qmlativ® Skyward ensures a smooth transition for your family's data.
Don't delay—log into your Skyward Family Access account and check this off your to-do list tonight. Thank you! 👇
