Two local schools hold DARE graduations

CROWN POINT | Two Crown Point schools recently held D.A.R.E. graduations.

Accomplishments earn awards for students

Getting to know the library

Lake Street Dolphins read to the dogs

Lake Street Elementary students participated in the PAWS program at the new Crown Point Library reading to dogs, Dec. 8.

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…

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.

1000 Grandparents were hugged at Lake Street Elementary

CROWN POINT | Grandparents and Special Persons Day -what a great day at Lake Street!

Lake Street Elementary celebrates Walk to School Day

CROWN POINT | On Wednesday, October 3, we celebrated our 4th annual National Walk to School Day. This event was headed by Lake Street parents, Bryan and Julie Bodamer. We are all thankful for their willingness to do so much to make this a fantastic event. Even though the morning was misty, w…

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Indiana Chapter names CPCS to Millionaires Club

CROWN POINT | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society School and Youth Programs released official results for the Pennies for Patients Campaign and named Crown Point Community School Corporation to the Millionaires Club for raising over one million pennies during the 2011-2012 school year.

23 area schools named Four Star Schools

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Department of Education named 23 region schools Four Star Schools on Wednesday for their superior student achievement in math and English.

Storm can't deter families from sharing loaves with shelter

CROWN POINT | Families from four Crown Point elementary schools made a special delivery to the Sojourner Truth House in Gary last week.

Kid Reporter Grace McBride interview Lake Street Teacher Jessica Poulton

CROWN POINT | Grace McBride is a child with a vision.

Writers "PoPP" into action

CROWN POINT | The attire was festive and the smiles were broad as the Indiana Writers' Consortium awarded Lake Street Elementary School's poetry winners with "Power of Poetry" medallions, a magazine containing their winning poems and monetary gifts.

Schools can bank on support from local executive

Tracy McMahon's personal and professional focus on community involvement benefits the Crown Point Community School Corp.

Reading takes center stage

CROWN POINT | Thousands of people across Northwest Indiana joined the Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition and took Time Out For Reading on Oct. 1, many donning red clown noses to signify that they were "putting their nose in a good book" to celebrate the importance of reading.