Students dress for success and spend a day in the “real world"

CROWN POINT | Students from Col. John Wheeler and Robert A. Taft Middle Schools found themselves financially stable or broke and unable to cover monthly expenses.

Ladybugs and turtles take over Lake Street

CROWN POINT | On Friday, Nov. 2, Lake Street Elementary students and staff were treated to a special assembly by Illustrator, Bruce Langton.

High School rolls out the “Blue” carpet

CROWN POINT | There was an exceptional team of players on the field at the Crown Point High School football game Friday, October 5, 2012. Between first and second quarter of the game, Crown Point Community School Corporation School Board members Scott Angel and Jerry Caravana, Superintendent…

Crown Point Principals Chapko and Buchko present at conference

CROWN POINT | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Principal, Mary Ann Chapko, and Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Principal, Marian Buchko, were presenters at the recent AdvancED Conference, October 1, in Indianapolis. The title of their presentation was “A Tale of Two Principals: A S…

Back to School photos submitted to nwicommunities.com

CROWN POINT | The Times Media Co.'s www.nwicommunities.com asked for first week of school photos. Photos came in from multiple schools and communities. This videos captures the 'Back to School' spirit.

Crown Point Schools present Taft student with Commendation

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented a Commendation Award to Taylor Cazy, a student at Robert A. Taft Middle School, at the September 17, School Board Meeting. Taylor was selected to receive the 2011-2012 Superintendent’s Choice Award.

C.P.'s School Corporation’s Transportation Department Earns an A+

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community School buses travel nearly 1,000,000 miles each year transporting students to and from school, field trips and athletic events. A crew of highly skilled mechanics routinely checks and repairs the buses daily. The Indiana State Police annually inspect the b…

Crown Point Students Send Parents to School

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community Schools has started the 2012-2013 school year and just like the races, we are off with a bang. Our student body of nearly 8,000 has sent their parents to school to learn a lesson on what to expect this year from the new full-day kindergarten program to tec…

Crown Point Elementary Student Gives Lesson to New Teachers

CROWN POINT | Emma has done it again!

C.P. Community Schools 2012-13 Full Day Kindergarten

CROWN POINT | In accordance with school corporation goals and to ensure that all students receive the highest quality educational program, the Crown Point Community School Corporation announces that in the 2012-2013 school year every student in the CPCSC will be provided full-day kindergarte…

Crown Point Community Schools 2012-2013 Registration Schedule

CROWN POINT | Online registration for currently enrolled students opens district-wide at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 8th. With paperless online registration you can update emergency information, view and print student schedules, as well as pay textbook rental, in the convenience of your o…

School Board recognized by Crown Point Rotary for Dedication and Commitment

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community Board of School Trustees Secretary, Mr. Thomas Hoffman, was recently honored at the annual Crown Point Rotary Installation Dinner and Auction, June 27, 2012, and received the Jim Knight Memorial Award in recognition of his exemplary humanitarian service th…

Girl sues Crown Point schools, former teacher for sexual harassment, related actions

HAMMOND | The Crown Point Community School Corp. and former employee Brett Crutchfield are being sued in the aftermath of allegations the former teacher and softball coach sexually harassed a student during the past school year.

New Principal (for the day) at Eisenhower Elementary

CROWN POINT | Dr. Teresa A. Eineman, Superintendent of Schools, and Mrs. Mary Ann Chapko, Eisenhower principal, welcome a new principal to Eisenhower Elementary. Miss Madi, 4th grade student, took over the helm at Eisenhower on Friday, May 18, 2012 as Principal for the Day.

Solon Robinson Elementary honors two of its stars

CROWN POINT | During a school assembly on Wednesday, May 16, Crown Point Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Teresa A. Eineman, and Solon Robinson Principal Mrs. Barb Merrill, surprised two of Solon’s shining stars with a very special announcement.

School Board Member Recognized as one of Northwest Indiana’s Most Outstanding Leaders

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community Board of School Trustees Vice President, Mrs. Karen Schrum, was recently honored at the first annual Leadership Northwest Indiana Awards banquet and received a 2012 "Leaders as Heroes" award.

School Board presents Commendation Awards to Lake Street Math Bowl

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to the Lake Street Math Bowl Team at the March 26 School Board Meeting.

C.P. Schools names Junior School Board of Trustees

CROWN POINT | The youngest Crown Point Community School Board member is five years old and a kindergarten student at Winfield Elementary named Ruth Peschke.

Crown Point Community School Corporation “Teacher of the Year” and “Employee of the Year” Nominations

CROWN POINT | Only two weeks left to nominate your favorite teacher or employee for Crown Point Community School Corporation's "Teacher of the Year", one at elementary grades PK-5 and one at secondary grades 6-12, and "Employee of the Year" who will serve during the 2012-2013 school year. Bo…

Bus Drivers Commended for Perfect Driving Record

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to two school corporation bus drivers at the July 25 School Board Meeting.