Lake Central School Corporation honors Teachers of the Year

ST. JOHN | Lake Central School Corporation recognized Gretchen Pishkur, grade 4 teacher at Watson Elementary and Sally Wilkins, Business teacher at Lake Central High School as the 2013 recipients of the corporation Teacher of the Year award.

Lake County school construction built on red ink

CROWN POINT | Lake County's public school districts are carrying $1.8 billion in debt on their books.

St. John marketing town's many assets

Over the past decade, St. John has experienced rapid population growth as the community has nearly doubled in size. St. John has made significant investments in infrastructure to accommodate this growth and position the town as an ideal location for expanding commercial and retail operations.

EDITORIAL: Let multiple mascots spice up school life

Some school districts in Northwest Indiana, including Lake Central, are talking of having a single unifying mascot for all their schools' teams. They're succeeding in drawing reactions.

Dismissed Lake Central bus driver sues district over alleged discrimination

HAMMOND | A former Lake Central School Corp. bus driver is suing the district, claiming it violated her civil rights and wrongfully terminated her, federal court records state.

Robert McDermott Chosen District 1 High School Principal of the Year

CROWN POINT | The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) will recognize Robert McDermott, former Principal at Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana, as the 2012 District High School Principal from IASP District 1 on Sunday, Nov. 18. District 1 is located in northwest Indiana…

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.

EDITORIAL: Rewards would complicate school funding

Indiana's school funding formula is a favorite target for criticism, and that sport could grow even more popular in the future. Performance-based pay for school districts would add a whole new wrinkle to this complicated calculation.

LCHS Students Earn Record Number of College Credits

ST. JOHN | Lake Central High School students enrolled in “Dual Credit” classes for the 2011 – 12 school year earned a record number of dual credit hours according to Assistant Superintendent Al Gandolfi.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Protsman slated for July 18

ST. JOHN | The Lake Central School Corporation will celebrate the new Protsman Elementary School ground breaking at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18.

Lake County elections board rejects complaints against Lake Central School Corp.

CROWN POINT | County elections officials unanimously voted Tuesday to reject complaints that the Lake Central School Corp. violated election law.

Lake Central schools salute retiring staff

ST. JOHN | The Lake Central School Corp. board recently saluted principals, teachers and staff members who are retiring from the district.

Suspected pipe bomb found near Schererville school

SCHERERVILLE | Federal officials now have what could be a pipe bomb after an elementary school student found it Friday and carried it home, police said.

EDITORIAL: A lesson to learn on school referendums

When the campaign was conducted last year on a referendum to rebuild Lake Central High School and to replace Protsman Elementary School, both sides should have competed on a level playing field.

Lake Central School Corp.'s actions during referendum questioned

An email from Lake Central School Corp.'s top official indicates district resources were used to push its voter referendum. But in a subsequent letter, the district denied an anti-referendum group access to the same resources.

Lake Central School Board hires construction management team for new schools

ST. JOHN | The Lake Central School Board on Tuesday approved hiring a construction manager for the new Lake Central High School in St. John and Protsman Elementary School in Dyer.

Lake Central School Corp. denies accusations over bullying lawsuit

HAMMOND | Lake Central School Corp. officials deny accusations they violated the civil rights of a 17-year-old Middle Eastern student, federal court records filed Wednesday show.

Family of alleged bullying victim asks court to rule in its favor

HAMMOND | The family of a Lake Central High School teen is seeking a favorable ruling in its federal bullying lawsuit against school officials, claiming the defendants missed a required filing deadline.

EDITORIAL: This year, your vote is crucial

History is full of elections decided by one vote. Today's election could have races like that. More than ever, your vote is important.

Lake Central official tabbed for ISBA post

ST. JOHN | A Lake Central School Corp. board member has been chosen to represent three Northwestern Indiana counties on the Indiana School Boards Association.