Crown Point High School Latin Club named state champions

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to the CPHS Latin Club for being named state champions, placing first in the Chapter Spirit and Publicity Contests, second in the Delegate Spirit and Publication Contests, and th…

Former C.P. teacher fired from Florida school district

A former Crown Point teacher has been terminated from his position in a Florida school district after an investigation relating to his conduct in another state.

Board of School Trustees recognize Eisenhower Elementary Math Bowl Team

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Math Bowl Team at the school board meeting held March 25.

Crown Point school board recognizes Timothy Ball Elementary School faculty and staff

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to Timothy Ball Elementary School’s Title I Team and Special Needs Team at the school board meeting on Feb. 25.

Board of School Trustees recognize award winning Science Olympiad Team

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Science Olympiad Team at the Feb. 25 school board meeting for winning first place in the Annual Crown Point Elementary Science Olympiad Com…

Principal graduates into retirement

CROWN POINT | Patricia Carnahan, Winfield Elementary principal, announced that after 38 years in education she will be retiring at the end of this school year.

Crown Point School Board recognizes Solon Robinson Elementary faculty, staff

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented the commendation awards to Solon Robinson Elementary faculty and support staff members at the Jan. 28 School Board meeting for providing educational support to learners of all levels contributing to…

Robert A. Taft teacher is star on court, in classroom and at coach's bench

CROWN POINT | Coach Anne “Kvachkoff” Equihua will be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame April 27 for her outstanding performance as a Lady Bulldog during the 1980’s.

Beach Bash held for students

CROWN POINT | The Taft PTA and National Junior Honor Society hosted the fourth annual Bulldog Beach Bash. The students had a great time dancing to a DJ, playing volleyball, ping pong, basketball, video games, locking their friends in jail, getting their faces painted and having their picture…

Cedar Lake recognizes National Blue Ribbon school

CROWN POINT | The Town of Cedar Lake recognizes Douglas MacArthur Elementary with street signs celebrating the school’s prestigious honor of being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School; an awesome achievement.

Crown Point School Board recognizes Lake Street Elementary faculty and staff

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to Lake Street Elementary faculty and support staff members at the Nov. 26 School Board meeting for providing educational support to learners of all levels contributing to high g…

Spell Bowl Team honored

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to the Robert A. Taft Spell Bowl Team at the Nov. 26 School Board meeting. The team received third place in Class 1 Division at the 2012 Regional Competition and 12th in the stat…

EDITORIAL: Spell out criteria for school boss reviews

Indiana law now requires school superintendents to be subject to annual review. That should have been happening all along.

EDITORIAL: Ritz should tweak reforms, not jettison them

In the wake of Tuesday's election, Democrat Glenda Ritz finds herself being put in charge of education reform in Indiana.

Spooktacular Celebration as Solon Robinson Elementary School

CROWN POINT | It was all treats and no tricks (well, maybe just a few) at Solon Robinson Elementary today as the state passed out A’s to Crown Point Community School Corporation Schools. This is the first year for the Indiana Department of Education’s new approach to grading schools and more…

PTO and NWILA transform Timothy Ball

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to the Timothy Ball PTO and the Northwest Indiana Landscapers Association (NWILA) at the September 17 School Board Meeting for going above and beyond in their support for the bet…

Crown Point Schools Start the 2012-13 School Year with an Empty Pickle Jar

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community School Corporation officially kicked-off the 2012-2013 school year at the Welcome Back program, Tuesday, August 21, 2012.

EDITORIAL: Reward top-performing school districts

Education reform has been moving swiftly in Indiana. Now it's time for the next step in the logical progression of reform — rewarding school districts that perform well.

Teacher and Employee of the Year Winners and Finalists

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees proudly announced the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year winners at the May 21, 2012 School Board Meeting. There were numerous outstanding teachers and employees nominated by students, par…

Indiana Association of School Business honors Diane Sprehe

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented a Commendation Award to Mrs. Diane Sprehe at the April 23 School Board Meeting. Mrs. Sprehe was recognized for her outstanding achievement of being named the 2011-2012 Support Staff Person of the Ye…