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2013-14 For the Good of the Cause

The release of the 2013 Schoolhouse News, the corporation newsletter, is on schedule and will be in patrons’ hands in time for registration. Thanks to Diana Green as editor, for her

hard work.

Indiana State Accreditation Exemplary Category banners will be going up at all buildings for registration

CPHS has highest AP scores in history with 64% of all students taking an AP exam scoring 3 or better

Diane Poulton, reporter for The Times, is writing an article for a special insert in the newspaper focusing on why people like living in Crown Point…the Crown Point Schools

are one of the main reasons getting rave reviews

Recognized the Crown Point Red Babe Ruth 13-year-old team and manger Scott Angel for being named champions at the Northern State Tournament…good luck at the

regionals!

Recognized Jeremy Swart, CPHS junior, for assisting his team the Crown Point 20, a senior Babe Ruth team, win the state tournament pitching a two-hitter advancing the team

to the Ohio Valley Regionals

Recognized John Saylor, ASC custodian, for stepping up and going beyond to address requests for a job well done

PTA recognized Colonel John Wheeler Middle School students for their participation and achievements in the arts finishing in the top 3 in their respective disciplines – Billy

Pouch, literature; Timothy Bakker, visual art; Bryan Hatami, film; Morgan Taylor,

musical composition; Kaitlyn Penkala, dance composition; Megan Janickovic, film;

Nicole Libirian, visual art; Gracie Frazier, dance composition; Corrin Hummel, dance

composition; and Sean Fletcher, musical composition

Recognized seven members of the CPHS football team for volunteering their time to set up an 18-hole mini golf course at the Crown Point Library for the first A Hole Lot of Fun

fundraiser – student volunteers: Kyle Crider, Anthony Van Auken, Dan Kasper, Eric

Fiacable, Nathan Dick, Steven Potosky and Pierce Jones

Recognized the CPHS Band, Dance Team, and Cheerleaders for their participation in the Crown Point Fourth of July Parade…great job!

Recognized CPHS junior Abigail Eineman for being featured in the “Getting to Know” section of The Times newspaper. Abigail graduated a year early and was selected to

participate in the Resident Honors Program at the University of Southern California…she

was one of only 24 students across the nation chosen for the highly competitive early

entrance honors program.

Kudos to Abigail Eineman for her outstanding achievement

Recognized everyone responsible for the successful Back to School Celebration – compliments to all involved – Jim Hardman, John Williams, Cynthia Dewes, Deb

Ciochina, Kendra Daves, Sheri Tokoly, Ruth Schramm, Sheri Anderson, Diana Green,

Doug Taylor, Kit Degenhart, Brent Barber, Johann Sletto—CPCSC Secondary Teacher

of the Year, Pam Vickrey—CPCSC Elementary Teacher of the Year, Dianne Bushman—

CPCSC Employee of the Year, Cara Bonich, Kevin McBride, Pam Maloney and Food

Services, Patricia Huber—President, CP Community Foundation, Scott Angel—

President, CPCSC School Board, CPHS Royal Regiment Marching Band, and Madisen

McGuckin—CPHS Student Council President; Nick Kujawski—Student Film, To All of

Our CaPtains, Creator/Director/Producer - Student participants in film: Joseph Gawor,

Hope Hobgood, Nick Huls, Bridgette McCormick, and Julietta Wright


Recognized Pam Mattox, bus driver, Lyn Czapla, elementary art teacher, and Diane Sprehe, accounts payable, for displaying their wonderful artwork at the Administrative

Service Center during the summer months and sharing their talent with us

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a New Teachers’ Luncheon on August 12, 2013

Recognized CPHS Journalism teacher Julie Elston for serving as an instructor at the 67th annual High School Journalism Institute workshops at Indiana University in July 2013

Back by popular demand - Eisenhower Elementary Choir has been asked to perform again with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra at the annual Holiday Pops

concert at Star Plaza Theatre in December 2013

Recognized Mr. Hardman and Mrs. Ciochina for the successful 7-day orientation for our 35 new teachers

The Times special insert, “Welcome to Crown Point” compliments Crown Point Schools as the #1 attraction to coming to Crown Point…local residents say the quality of schools

in Crown Point is the city’s biggest asset according to Times reporter Diane Poulton

Great schools aides Crown Point in ranking second in Northwest Indiana and fifth in the entire Chicago-area market for new housing starts (198) according to the 2013

MetroStudy’s second quarter survey…Crown Point is one of only two NWI

municipalities to listed on the report

IREAD-3 Scores - 2013

IREAD-3 March, 2013

School Test N Pass DNP UND Percent Eisenhower 86 83 3 0 96.51% MacArthur 76 72 4 0 94.74% Jerry Ross 170 164 6 0 96.47% Lake Street 63 61 2 0 96.83% Solon

Robinson 79 77 2 0

97.47% Timothy Ball 104 91 11 1 87.50% CPCSC 578 548 28 1 94.89%

Re-Take School Test N Pass DNP TbD Percent

Eisenhower 4 3 1 0 75.00% MacArthur 6 5 0 1 83.33% Jerry Ross 6 4 2 0 66.67% Lake Street 2 1 1 0 50.00% Solon

Robinson 2 2 0 0


IREAD-3 July 31, 2013

School Test N Pass DNP TbD Percent Eisenhower 87 86 1 0 98.85% MacArthur 78 77 0 1 98.72%


Jerry Ross 170 168 2 0 98.82% Lake Street 63 62 1 0 98.41% Solon

Robinson 79 79 0 0


2012 After Re-take School Test N Pass DNP TbD Percent

Eisenhower 90 90 0 0 100.00% MacArthur 70 69 1 0 98.55% Jerry Ross 167 165 2 0 98.79% Lake Street 70 66 4 0 93.94% Solon

Robinson 92

92 0 0


Director of Personnel John Williams and secretary Sheri Anderson presented Years of Service pins to employees during the Back to School Celebration – 40 years: Cole Viers,

James Deal, Dave Demaree; 35+ years: Randy Hutchison, Adele Mullins, Emina

Kustrich; 30 years: Susan Skaggs, Diane DePaoli; 25 years: Jim Saksa, Dave Williams,

Carrie Ready, Jane Lang, Julie Gasparovic, Shelley Haas, Linda Sullivan, Carolyn

Ferguson; 20 years: Charles Hein, Barbara Rattray

Welcome to the new teachers from Superintendent Dr. Teresa A. Eineman and School Board members, Mr. Angel, Mr. Caravana, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Schrum, and Mrs. Wolter

new teachers: CPHS – Alison Adank, Julia Collins, Jennifer Easton, Keith Ladd, Rebecca

Magee, Amanda Moore, Danielle Neill, Collette Nicolini, Ashley Plumley, Connie

Ramirez, Adam Szewiciw, Bronwyn Trusty; Eisenhower - Katherine Gorney, Ashley

Legg, Megan Pollock, Patty Begley; Jerry Ross – Nicole Sekuloski, Mandy Wenglarz;

Lake Street – Whitney Macon, Kaitlin Wool; MacArthur – Lauren Bryner, Corrina

Gonzalez, Angie Hummel, Ann Vassar, Alicia Zarndt; Solon – Katie McMahon, Ashley

Wilson; Timothy Ball – Heba Sammour; Taft – Naia Elmore, Thomas Helmuth, Andrea

Vode, Kelly Reder; Taft/Wheeler – Linsey DeBroux

Congratulated the CPHS Football Team who are off to a great start this year continuing the winning streak against Lowell in the Old Leather Helmet game…this is the fourth

straight win in the series.

Recognized the Crown Point Community Foundation for awarding 99 scholarships totaling more than $100,000

Thanked the entire CPCSC staff for a great start to the school year

Recognized Agnes Isailovich, Douglas MacArthur Elementary art teacher, for the outstanding showcase display and student artwork exhibit at the Administrative Service

Center for the month of September

Kudos to CPHS and Lake Street staffs for all continuing achievements and accomplishments under new leadership, Mr. Chip Pettit and Mrs. Cindy Wise

September 13, 2013 ADM Financial Count – 7705.54 - enrollment continues to grow at a steady rate… numbers up 184.62 (actual students total over 8,000)


Recognized all of our schools and the students for their involvement in community service and philanthropic programs to support the local need in our community

IREAD-3 98.78%...among the best in the state…#1 in Lake County - scores continue to show consistent growth

CPHS hosted its 2

nd Annual College and Career Fair, September 16, 2013. Over 2,000

students and parents from five area high schools visited with 70 colleges & career

partners. Compared to last year - 22 colleges & career partners and approximately 800

students and parents… this was a great success.

CPHS Fall Sports Accomplishments: 8 IHSAA and DAC titles so far

Boys Tennis – DAC Champs, Sectional Champs

Girls Soccer – Sectional Champs

Boys Soccer – DAC, Sectional and Regional Champs

Boys CC – Sectional Champs

Girls CC – Sectionals Champs

Girls Golf – Tiffany Curtis State Qualifier

Girls Golf - Alyssa Harvey - from The First Tee of Valparaiso has been selected to attend

Auntie Anne’s Leaders & Entrepreneurs Forum in Orlando, Fla. Oct. 31 through Nov. 3.

Harvey will join 50 participants of The First Tee, ages 13-17, to participate in this

national event.

Recognized the high school for the very successful College and Career Fair – a very strong event with several college and career options present…many students and families

attended

Recognized the CPHS staff for the College and Career Fair and for the CP 2.0 Program noting the importance of meeting educational needs of all students and helping them

develop their own learning styles

Recognized June Wylie and Lyn Czapla, Eisenhower Elementary art teachers, for the student artwork exhibit and outstanding showcase display at the Administrative Service

Center for the month of October

Thanked Russ Marcinek for his role in leading and organizing CPHS clubs in the partnership with the Crown Point Community Foundation to support local philanthropic

initiatives


Timothy Ball Elementary School will be the host site for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Family Food Night, Thursday, November 14, 2013…care-n-share food boxes

will be distributed to families in need

Recognized Joe Bysiek, MacArthur Elementary teacher, for being a presenter at the 32nd Annual Purdue University Calumet Improvement of Mathematics Teaching Conference,

September 27, 2013…Mr. Bysiek partnered with former PUC professor Gayle Millsaps

and presented a session on teaching fractions to students in grades three to five

The Crown Point Community Foundation awarded six grants to Crown Point Community School Corporation during the September grant cycle totaling $13,349.78

The Lake County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) presented a Community Safety Award to Crown Point High School and Milan Damjanovic, Safety and Security

Director, in recognition of efforts in Emergency Preparedness and Community Outreach

in the event of a terrorist attack…the award was presented at a luncheon on September

26, 2013

Recognized Chip Pettit, CPHS Principal; Robert McDermott, CPHS Assistant Principal; and Lisa Goodnight, PUC Professor and Dual Credit Program Coordinator, for being

presenters at the ICASN Conference in September 2013…Session Title: Utilizing

Technology to Facilitate Effective Communication: Dual Credit Program Innovations

Recognized the CPHS Boys’ Soccer Team for winning the Class 2A semistate championship…– Team: Bay Kurtz, Brad Kurtz, Scott Garcia, Spase Dorsuleski,

Carmelo Morales, Stojan Krsteski, Nate Brower, Garret Small, Connor Keaveney, Ben

Tomko, Michael Tanchevski, Tod Oram, Scotty Foster, Erik Eksten, Fernando Barajas,

Goran Trimoski, Joey Krampen, Boze Spaseski, Tristan Pfeifer, Mason Manis, Eric

Sirois, Joe Bushemi, Kevin Church, Connor Krampen, Sam Hodges; Head Coach Mike

Bazin

Recognized the CPHS Marching Band for winning a Gold Award at the Open Invitational Music Festival Marching Band Competition at Highland High School –

CPHS Band Director, Johann Sletto; Assistant Band Director, Kevin McBride

Recognized Amy Sansone, CPHS special education teacher, for being selected as one of EP (Exceptional Parent)Magazine’s Exceptional Educators for 2013 for performing work

over and above her typical daily duties and responsibilities

ISTEP data indicate test scores continue to improve…CPCSC 88.5% - best in Lake County and Top 10 in the state

Recognized the CPHS Girls’ Volleyball Team for winning the Class 4A Crown Point

Sectional…this is the first sectional championship since 1992 – Team: Jordyn Banske,

Crown Point Community Sch. Corp.

ELA

Percent

Pass

Math

Percent

Pass

Pass Both

Math and

ELA%

2013 91.9%

92.8%

88.5%

2012 91.5%

92.6%

87.8%

2011 90.1%

90.8%

85.6%

2010 88.1%

88.9%

82.9%

2009 82.6%

82.8%

75.4%

2008 84.8%

86.8%

79.2%

2007 82.3%

84.5%

76.2%

2006 - Baseline Year 82.1%

82.8%

75.1%


Alyssa Kvarta, Abby Kvachkoff, Meagan Fajman, Courtney Covaciu, Madalyn

Brownlee, Alyssa Mazur, Caley Rainford, Taylor Sabato, Jordan Jones, Lexy Oppenhuis,

Jessica Yukich; Coach: Allison Duncan

Recognized Tiffany Curtis, CPHS sophomore, for earning medalist honors after shooting a 77 at the Lake Central Golf Sectional

Recognized the CPHS Boys Cross Country Team for finishing fourth at the New Prairie Semistate and qualifying for the state competition – Team: Mitchell Gerlach, Tyler Gray,

Nicholas Morin, Jacob Langbehn, Ryan Kepshire, Matthew Mosak, Dylan Wallace, Luke

Voss, Alec Gerlach, Matthew Muller, Zachary Hoover, Matthew McConnell; Coach:

Keith Iddings

Recognized the CPHS Choir and Choral Director Joanne Haley-Borodine for the outstanding Fall Choral Concert on October 16, 2013

Recognized CPHS Art Department teachers, Karen Cox, Lindsay Cox, Dorothy Duffala, and Lyndsey Sadler, for the art exhibition, entitled, “First Impressions” featuring student

artwork at the new Crown Point Library…very “impressive”…Student artist: Aurora

Alvarado, Danielle Klawitter, Alex Baloski, Bay Kurtz, Tessa Burke, Andrea Kutemeier,

Laurentia Bivol, Athanasios Liodos, Ellie Burrell, Ellen Lucas, Nicole Charlebois, Kayla

McGurk, Becca Chromey, Milena Nikolovska, Brooke Cobb, Haley Olenik, Salma Cruz,

Abi Padilla, Sarah DeMars, Brooke Perrin, Anna Dorusha, Steven Potosky, Sydney

Ellingsen, Ian Recker, Jordan Embry, Alex Redding, Rebekah Embry, Bryanna Riese,

Tyler Filas, Benjamin Sarbieski, Hailey Franklin, Lexi Sopher, Hannah Gensaw, Colin

Stein, Katharine Gorcos, Brandon Stiglich, Matt Grydzuk, Keith Sutton, Paige Lynn

Hawn, Katherine Tomczak, Abbey Hefner, Klimentina Trajcevska, Matt Hinojosa,

Katlyn Wos, Carson Hoogewerf, Grace Wylie, Tracci Fisher

Recognized Joey Betz, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School teacher, for running in the Chicago Marathon in memory of former student Josh Prunsky…Mr. Betz has raised over

$10,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children in Josh’s memory

Recognized CPHS administration, teachers, and students for recognition of fallen LaPorte student and tribute to his life and family

Noted it was an honor and privilege to serve on this Board and thanked his fellow Board

Members for their service

Recognized the Crossroads Regional Chamber and Michael White, Education Committee Chair, for partnering with Colonel John Wheeler Middle School to host the second annual

Reality Store at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School November 22, 2013.

Approximately 650 8th

grade students from Col. John Wheeler and Robert A. Taft Middle

Schools and 100 volunteers from 80 businesses participated. Students gained a better

understanding of how real life will affect their budget and the importance of being

fiscally responsible.

Recognized Suzanne Hufford, Timothy Ball art teacher, for the student artwork exhibit and outstanding showcase display at the Administrative Service Center for the month of

November

Attended the Crown Point Community Foundation Gala, November 2, 2013

Recognized the CPHS Key Club for sponsoring a Halloween Party on October 30 for all Crown Point elementary students…bake sale proceeds benefitted ReBuilding Together

Athletic Department accomplishments over the past ten years 1. The scholar athlete program and since its inception we have grown from 37% to 50%

of our athletes that have 3.5 GPA or higher.


2. The tremendous post season success of our athletes. Over the last 5 years we are averaging 16 IHSAA and DAC titles per season. We also average 70 state qualifiers

each year and have had as many as 100 in one season.

3. Dog Tale Affair– Earned over $600,000.00 the last 9 years. This has provided top notch equipment for our athletes and has secured our financial future. The dog tale

affair has also given us credibility in the community.

4. The fact that 97% of our athletes have passed the ISTEP and 96% of our athletes are on the academic honors diploma.

5. The creation of our pre-season parents meeting has provided a vehicle of communication and an opportunity to form lasting relationships with our parents and

stakeholders.

6. The dramatic increase in athletic participation (our numbers have more than doubled over the last 10 years). We currently have processed almost 900 physicals through

two seasons and we anticipate our final participation number after spring sports to be

close to 1200 athletes.

7. We decided years ago to make it our mission to promote education based athletics and provide opportunities for kids so they can participate and be a part of programs that

promote values and teach life skills such as service, respect, integrity, leadership,

perseverance, teamwork and friendship. This is why most of our sports have no cut

policies. Mr. Dorulla, Athletic Director, believes that this has been the catalyst for all

of our success.

Inkling staffers Christina Winfrey and Katie Sherman interviewed Dr. Eineman on November 19, 2013 regarding CPHS being a Four Star School

Attended the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Gala, November 16, 2013 – CPCSC received a check for $1,000 for their Education Endowment Fund

Secretary of State Connie Lawson visited Crown Point High School November 20, 2013 and spoke with 620 students in the Senior class about financial literacy and the

importance of being financially fit

Recognized Jim Hardman, Chip Pettit, and Jeremy Walker along with Chris Rapp of Evergreen for being presenters at the iNACOL (International Association for K-12

Online Learning) Blended and Online Learning Symposium in Florida, October 29, 2013

– Presentation title: From Concept to Scale – Growing Blended Learning in a Large High

School

NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website out of California, ranked Crown Point fourth in the state after assessing the town’s cost of living, public education system, and

economic growth…the town’s school district (CPCSC) scores among the highest

academic achievement, graduation rate, and college/career readiness levels

Indiana Commissioner of Higher Education Teresa Lubbers was the featured speaker at the College Success Coalition Summit in Valparaiso November 20, 2013

Fall session of LEARN Academy ended this month…classes were full and very successful

State of Indiana Accountability Report Cards released…corporation and all schools received an “A” grade except Taft Middle School which received a “B”

Chip Pettit, CPHS principal, and Robert McDermott, assistant principal, presented at the IASP Conference on November 25, 2013 in Indianapolis

Recognized Mary Ann Chapko and Marian Buchko for being finalists for the Crossroads Regional Chamber 2013 Inspiring Educators Award

Attended the CPHS Fall Play, Twelve Angry Jurors, November 15…outstanding performance


Election Day May and November 2014…issue of school security at Solon, Taft and Timothy Ball

Crown Point Community Foundation award grants totaling $8600+ during the final grant cycle for 2013 – CPHS RoboDogs – CPHS Science Dept. – MacArthur Robotics Team –

Winfield Elementary Safety Field Trip

Relating to Goal 3 – Partnerships - Cynthia Dewes, Mary Ann Chapko and Deb Ciochina are working on community connections and vertical articulation between the school

corporation, local child care organizations, the Ministerial Association and the Crown

Point Community Foundation

Recognized the Curriculum & Instruction Department for its informative monthly newsletter, C/I News and Notes

Recognized CPHS students for winning the ‘Spread the Love Peanut Butter Food Drive’ challenge sponsored by the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana…students donated 1,556

jars of peanut butter

Recognized former CPHS graduates, Mark Wise (‘78) and Steve Kvachkoff (’79) for their 32 years of officiating basketball together…both will be retiring at the end of this

season…congratulations!

Recognized the cast and crew of the CPHS Theatre Department for their outstanding performance of Twelve Angry Jurors…they were phenomenal

Recognized the Colonel Wheeler Boys Cross Country Team for being named conference champions at the Lake-Porter Conference Championship – Team: Brandon Herrara,

Cristiano Italiano, Mikey Pinchok, Kyle DeVries, Dylan Woodrick, Logan Clark,

Armando Bracco, James Janda, Ben Zirkle, Nolan Owensby, Bryce Pause, Trey Watroba,

Nikola Lash, Spencer Hardin, Joe Burke, AJ Schoon, Manvir Gill, Ben Uran, Keegan

Govert, Kyle Rettig, Conner VanDerShaff, Billy Pouch, Logan Slaven, Tyler Rettig,

Lucas Dunn, Lucas Berrier, Erik Colgan, Orlando Soler, Nick Christ, Jon Wolwark,

Henry Withrow, Curtis Dorney, Andy Lomeli; Coaches: Joe Betz and Erik Forehand

Wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving and to enjoy sharing time with family during the holidays

Recognized Shelby Braun and Ane Talevski, Colonel Wheeler Middle School art teachers, for the student artwork exhibit and outstanding showcase display at the Administrative Service Center for the month of December

U.S. Census Bureau recently released data for home ownership and median home values for NWI. Crown Point ranks #2 with a median home value of $170,600 and ranks #3 in

home ownership with a rate of 75.2% making it one of the best towns in Indiana for

young families. Although the housing market has slowed throughout the region, Crown

Point’s numbers remain well above the state’s median home value of $122,600 and home

ownership rate of 69.9%.

Family looking for affordable housing chooses Crown Point stating the city is invested in the kids and the schools are great (a story repeated over and over)

Attended the annual Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) Banquet December 9, 2013 and received the IAPSS Twenty Year Award

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Installation & Award Luncheon December 14, 2013…Dr. Eineman will serve on the 2014 Board of Directors

Holiday Choral Concert sneak preview was thoroughly enjoyed by the Crown Point Rotarians on December 18

Attended the Holiday Band Concert on December 11 and the Holiday Orchestra Concert on December 15…outstanding performances by our student musicians…star quality


Recognized Mike Bazin, CPHS Boys’ Soccer Coach, for being named the 2013 Post-Tribune Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year and leading his team to win the state

championship

Recognized the Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Choir and director Cynthia Bradford for being invited, for the second year in a row, to perform with the Northwest Indiana

Symphony at the annual Holiday Pops Concert at the Star Plaza Theatre December 12,

2013

Indiana Secretary of State finalizes $14,000,000 settlement with ISTA and NEA…four year old lawsuit settled, millions of dollars returned to cash-strapped schools -

over $3,000,000 returned to Crown Point Community School Corporation as a leader in

this quest

To the School Board, schools, and community…from my family to yours, Merry Christmas, Dr. Teresa A. Eineman

Recognized Mr. Johann Sletto, Band Director, and the CPHS Band for the wonderful Holiday Concert on December 11, 2013…student musicians performed at the highest

caliber…thank you for sharing this beautiful gift of music at the holidays

Recognized Mary Ann Chapko for being named a finalist for the Department of Education’s new Principal Ambassador Fellows program that recognizes the vital role

principals play in every aspect of a school’s success…Mrs. Chapko was one of 450

principals across the country that applied for the program

Recognized CPHS junior Alyssa Kvarta for being named the Girls Volleyball Player of the Year by the Post-Tribune and the Times

Recognized Chris Korzeniewski, CPHS Boys’ Tennis Coach, for being named the Post-Tribune Boys’ Tennis Coach of the Year

Recognized Bay Kurtz, CPHS senior and soccer player, for being named “All-American” by the National Soccer Coaches Association…also, All-Area and All-State

Recognized Jacob Burkholder, former CPHS and Taylor University graduate, for being sworn in as Crown Point’s newest police officer

Recognized the administrative staff at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Mr. Vassar, Mr. Vode and Mr. Croell for always being vigilant during the school’s abundant activities

and always being sure things are covered and monitored

Wished everyone Happy Holidays

Recognized Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary art teachers, Lyn Czapla and June Wylie, for the outstanding showcase display and student artwork exhibit at the Administrative

Service Center for the month of January

Indiana College Readiness Report 2010 Graduates

Crown Point High School

Graduates Attending Indiana Public Colleges

Crown Point

High School Statewide

% attending IN public colleges within 1 year 49% 47%

Graduates Needing Remediation

% needing remediation 15% 31%

Remediation by Subject

Math Only 9% 18%


English/Language Arts Only 1% 3%

Both Math & English/Language Arts 4% 11%

Enrollment by Degree Type

Bachelor’s degrees 87% 67%

Associate’s degrees 13% 33%

Awards at least 1 but less than 2 academic yrs. 1% 1%

Awards less than 1 academic yr. 0% 1%

Unclassified undergraduate 0% 0%

Enrollment by Status

Full-Time 75% 67%

Part-Time 26% 34%

Enrollment by Institution Type and Institution

4-year Indiana Public Institution 88% 69%

Average Freshman Year Cumulative GPA by Diploma Type

Honors 3.2 3.1

Core 40 2.3 2.2

General 2.6 1.9

Unknown/Other 2.4 2.1

Attended Dwight D. Eisenhower’s National Elementary Honor Society Formal Induction, January 17, 2013 and assisted with the induction of the students. Thank you to Mrs.

Chapko, principal, and Mrs. Dusseau, Chapter Advisor, for an inspiring evening to all

involved – proud parents and honor students. New Inductees; Emily Adkins, Lisa

Clement, Cal Curiel, Matthew Gerona, Jon Lieber, Landin Ready, Dominic Sainato,

Colton Thiel, Allie Dockins, Jenna Mayden, Paige Paskis, Anthony Sainato, Brayden

Stiener, Colin Bisel, Ryan Kozlowski, Isabella Mehok, Jake Oostman, Anthony

Saberniak, Jamie Schoettle, Emily Uram, Nicholas Sakaleros, Ben Tufts

Crown Point Community School Corporation a member of the 2013-2014 Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce

Recognized Jen DeBoer, Douglas MacArthur first grade teacher, for being named a 2012 December Teacher of Excellence by Kenneth J. Allen and Associates for her excellence

in teaching through dedication, compassion and knowledge

Recognized orchestra directors, James Deal and Tom Reed, for the excellent 38th Annual Holiday Orchestra Concert on December 16, 2012…beautiful music

Attended the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Installation & Awards Luncheon on December 14, 2012

Recognized CPHS choral director, Joanne Haley-Borodine, for the outstanding Winter Choral Concert, December 19, 2012

Crown Point Values Magazine featured Crown Point Teacher of the Year Paula Barancyk in the December/January 2013 Issue

Recognized CPHS band director, Johann Sletto, for a wonderful Winter Concert on December 12, 2012

Recognized Cynthia Bradford and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Choir for being selected to perform at the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Holiday


Pops Concert, December 6, 2012 and the Indiana Music Educators Professional

Development Conference, January 18, 2013…great honor

Crown Point Community Schools continue to be a contributing factor noted for the gradual increase in new home construction permits in Crown Point

CPHS students participating in the Dual Credit Program earned 1017 credits during the 2011-12 school year increasing their career readiness and postsecondary preparedness

Recognized CPHS students Abigail Eineman and Anna Marie Gianni for being selected to participate in the South Shore Leadership Youth for Community Engagement

(SLYCE) program designed to build regional leaders and global thinkers…first of its

kind in NWI

Recognized CPHS senior Austin Qualizza for being named a Region Sports Network and Indiana University Northwest Academic All-Star Award winner

CPHS orchestra students Rayne Kim and Abigail Eineman performed in the All-State Orchestra at the Indiana Music Educations’ Association (IMEA) Professional

Development Conference, January 19, 2013

Congratulated the CPHS Inklings staff and advisor, Julie Elston, for the many awards they received…Inklings - National Pacemaker Award – 2010, 2011 and 2012 and several

individual journalism student awards; Julie Elston – 2012 Sengenberger Award as

Journalism Advisor of the Year

CPHS VEX Robotics Team qualified for the National Tournament for the fourth consecutive year

Douglas MacArthur Mustangs Robotics Team participated in the sixth annual FIRST Lego League Indiana Qualifying Tournament

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary won the “Themed Reading” award in the Time Out for Reading photo contest sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition…they

read “The Wizard of Oz” while dressed in costume

Winfield Elementary participated in the Time Out for Reading and received recognition from the Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition

Crown Point Rotary named Dr. Teresa A. Eineman a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding

and friendly relations among peoples of the world

Recognized Crown Point High School for receiving the ACT Red Quill Legacy Award…it was one of just six Indiana high schools to receive this prestigious award

Recognized Crown Point High School for the huge gain in PSAT score percentages

Recognized Principal Mary Ann Chapko for having her article, “Fear and Loathing of the Evaluation Bandwagon” published in the January 2013 issue of Indianagram and the

2013 January/February issue of Principal magazine

Recognized Coach Scott Vlink and the CPHS Wrestling Team for winning their 11th consecutive sectional title

Recognized Food Services Director Pam Maloney for being featured in the December 2012 issue of Food Zone and for promoting healthy eating habits in Crown Point Schools

Thanked the Cedar Lake Town Council and Mr. Bob Carnahan for the signs around town celebrating Douglas MacArthur Elementary receiving the 2012 National Blue Ribbon

School award…signs are posted on the roadways as you enter the Town of Cedar Lake

Recognized former CPHS graduate Jose Andrade for overcoming several medical challenges and turning these difficulties into pursuing a nursing career

Recognized Mr. Gloff and the students in his communications class for the live feed at the recent game…outstanding


Recognized Karen Cox, Lindsay Cox, Dorothy Duffala, and Lindsey Saddler, CPHS art teachers, for the student artwork exhibit and outstanding showcase display at the

Administrative Service Center for the month of February

CPHS Music Boosters hosted their annual gala fundraiser, A Noteworthy Night 2014, on February 15…the student musicians were fantastic…they raised a little over $8,000

which was $500 more than the year before

CPCSC was one of only four school corporations in NWI with a perfect score of 4.0 earning an accountability grade of A for academic achievement from the Indiana

Department of Education

Recognized CPHS wrestler Darden Schurg for placing second in the 152 lb. class at the state finals

Attended Timothy Ball’s National Elementary Honor Society Formal Induction, February 6, 2014. Thank you to Mr. Equihua, principal, and Mrs. Owczarzak and Mrs. Sullivan,

Chapter Advisors, for an inspiring evening to all involved – proud parents and honor

students. Inductees: Vincent Badali, Dominic Bader, Grace Barnum, Brett Bodnar,

Chassidy Carr, Kate Davidson, Lily Dunn, Bryon Gearhart, Taylor Gearhart, Aiden

Hensley, Emma Hoffman, Gracie Kenda, Diane Koisor, Haley Koonce, Colin Kreith,

Tyler Kuss, Jackson Lee, Alex Longoria, Reina Mendoza, Ethan Murphy, Layla

Nowaczyk, Justin Tung, and Jacob Venzke


AdvancED Global Accreditation – the process for renewing our 5 year accreditation is underway and the Parent Opinion Survey results show strong parent support and is

consistent for all schools and well above the average 2.50


Attended Jerry Ross’ National Elementary Honor Society Formal Induction, February 20, 2014. Thank you to Mrs. Stolarz, principal, and Mrs. Perkovich Chapter Advisor, for an

inspiring evening to all involved – proud parents and honor students. Inductees: Lillian

Anderson, Allison Bates, Samuel Brewer, Tyler Britton, Nolan Chase, Aliya Dejesus,

Payton Donahue, Rachel Florkiewicz, Lauren Gorski, Allison Govert, Paige Haluska,

Elena Iloski, Morgan Kositzky, Joshua Lewandowski, Carissa Mollet, Makayla Neal,

Rebecca Parks, Zachary Paska, Joseph Phillips, Brooke Plemons, Evangeline Pycraft,

Kadyn Smith, Aigail Stolte, Brianna Thompson, Grace Turpin, Andrew Van Rys, Ashley

Van Tichelt

NerdWallet names Crown Point a top spot (9th in the state) for job seekers based on the excellent school system, affordability, high growth in working-age population, and low

unemployment rate

CPCSC Transportation Department – Standard of Excellence and considered a Best Buy with an average cost per pupil of $474…$26 below the state standard of $500

Thanked the Crossroads Regional Chamber for their gift of $1,000 which was placed in the Crown Point Community School Corporation Endowment Fund through the Crown

Point Community Foundation which granted 355 scholarships and grants over $723,782

in 2013


Based on scores results from NAEP the Center for Public Education reports that students are learning more than ever before and that more students are receiving diplomas…these

facts ring true for CPCSC as well based on the consistent growth in test scores and

graduation rate over the past six years

ELA % Pass

Math % Pass

Pass Both Math and

ELA%

Pass All Tests

Overall Gain

Crown Point High School

Grad Rate

English 10/Algebra 1 ECA - 2013 86.9%

94.9%

86.4%

90.9%

96.2%

English 10/Algebra 1 ECA - 2012 93%

91%

85.6%

92.0%

97.4%


82%

81.6%

84.0%

93.7%


80%

66.7% 75.5% 93.6%


86%

79.3% 85.3%

89.8%


81%

75.7% 81.6%

89.9%

Eng 10/Alg 1 ECA- 2007 - Baseline Yr 81%

81%

75.4% 81.1%

86.4%

2008-2013 / Six Years

Longitudinal Gaines - Percentage Points 5.9% 13.7% 11.0% 9.8% 50.2% 9.8%

CPCSC Grades K – 8 2013 91.9%

92.8%

88.5% 92.4%

2012 91.5%

92.6%

87.8% 92.0% 2011 90.1%

90.8%

85.6% 90.5%

2010 88.1%

88.9%

82.9% 88.5% 2009 82.6%

82.8%

75.4% 82.7%

2008 84.8%

86.8%

79.2% 85.8% 2007 82.3%

84.5%

76.2% 83.4%

2006 - Baseline Year 82.1%

82.8%

75.1% 82.5% 2007-2013/Seven Years

Longitudinal Gaines-Percentage Points 9.8% 10.0% 13.4% 9.9% 43.1%

Total Longitudinal Gaines - % Points - test scores and graduation rate

483.1%

State Superintendent Glenda Ritz was the guest speaker at the IASP Roundtable at CPHS January 31, 2014 addressing different educational issues…one of the main topics was

REPA, Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability

Recognized CPHS students Sarah DeMars, Kayleigh Margis, Jeremy Mesa, and Brooke Perrin for being selected to show their artwork at the 2014 IUN High School Biennial

Art Show February 17 through March 7

Workers’ Compensation Injury Claims improved in 2013 – fewer claims

NWI realtors report with the housing market on the rise there is a growing number of buyers looking for homes in Crown Point and other communities in South Lake County


Recognized the CPHS VEX Robotics Teams 1233A, 1233B, 1233C, and 1233E for qualifying to compete at the VEX Robotic Program State Championship

Recognized CPHS students Athanasios Liodos and Alyssa Harvey for being nominated to participate in the South Shore Leadership Youth for Community Engagement –

SLYCE02 – Class of 2014

CPHS Interact Club in partnership with the Crown Point Community Foundation will host its 5

th Annual CPHS Student/Teacher Olympics fund raiser March 27 to support the

NICK Foundation – Club Sponsor: Brooke Yeager

CPHS Academic Decathlon Team won first place at the Area Regional for the 7th year in a row – Team: Ryan Sizemore, Justin Waran, Katherine Kennedy, Tracci Fisher, Reagan

Airey, Eric Kim, Kayleigh Margis, and Elena Hutchison; Coach: John Lambersie

CPHS Business Professional Team has qualified to compete at the state competition in Indianapolis in March – Team Sponsor: Mary Bachnak

Recognized the Colonel Wheeler Middle School Dance Team for winning first place in

Elite Pom at the regional competition – Team: Lauren Schwimmer, Anja Auramovic,

Gabby Zirkle, Aaliyah White, Abby Plemons, Kylee Winston, Laney Hernandez,

Madison Mazure, Sydney Young, Alicia Pinchok, Makayla Jurek, Brittany Kohler,

Sammy Maks, Hailey Lawhead, Gracie Frazier, Georgia Kurtz, Corrin Hummel, Devon

McSurley, Sienna Gentry, Lizzy Hohos; Coach: Tamara Betz

Recognized the Karin Toth and the Transportation Department staff for passing the annual state police drug and alcohol audit with flying colors…great job!

Recognized CPHS for the Dual Credit Program – students have earned 13,000+ dual credits saving families $1,033,482 over the past three year

Recognized the CPHS National Honor Society for hosting a Mardi Gras carnival to raise money for St. Jude House in Crown Point…close to $500 was raised for this excellent

cause – Sponsor: Amanda Campos

Recognized Solon Robinson art teacher Lyn Czapla for the student artwork exhibit and outstanding showcase display at the Administrative Service Center for the month of

March

CPCSC named a Performance Qualified School District by the Indiana Department of Education

Recognized the CPHS Drama Department for their outstanding performance of “Bye Bye Birdie”…top quality entertainment

Recognized the CPHS Latin Club for being named state champions at the 61st Annual Indiana Junior Classical League State Convention and qualified to compete at the

national competition

Recognized CPHS Basketball Coach Clint Swan for being named to the coaching staff of the Indiana Boys’ Basketball All-Star Team

Recognized former graduate Jason Tsirtsis and Northwestern University freshman for being named the NCAA National Champion at the 149 lb. weight class at the NCAA

Division I Wrestling Championship

Recognized CPHS senior Connor Andras for being selected to participate in the North-South All-Star Football Game

Recognized 1924 CPHS graduate Edith Sautter on her 107th birthday…oldest living CPHS graduate…wow!

Recognized former CPHS graduate and U.S. astronaut Jerry Ross for being inducted into the NASA Astronaut Hall of Fame


Recognized Timothy Ball students Tyler Kuss for winning first place and Jackson Lee for winning second place in the Crown Point St. Patrick’s Day Logo contest

Congratulated the district and all of the schools on the recertification of our AdvancED Accreditation and the Four Star School Awards from the IDOE…it’s a great day to be a

Bulldog!

Recognized Kendra Daves for her hard work in organizing and facilitating the Kindergarten EPFS screening

Recognized the volunteers from the Lion’s Club who administered vision screening to the incoming kindergarten students during EPFS. Lion’s Club members: Joan Sherrington,

Chuck and Colene McKean, Ron Gang, Vicky Klein, Bob Vanek, Jerry Nibert, and Bev

Huber

Great start to the online ISTEP testing…no computer glitches

Recognized Taft art teachers Darren Clauss and Ane Talevski for the outstanding student artwork displayed for the month of April at the Administrative Service Center…artwork

was enjoyed by all

Attended Taft Middle School’s first ever musical “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.” March 27 – student performances were outstanding – Cast/Crew: Lily Reiners, Reece Grapenthein,

Jon Rybicki, Alex Drakulich, Savannah Everson, Ben Land, Peyton Grantham, Daisey

Smith, Martina Trajcevska, Adriana Garcia, Sammantha Cassady, Mikayla Doughney,

Anna Floyd, Mitchell Hart, Hunter Hayes, Hannah Menninger, Amina Hmad, Destiny

Kogler, Paige Lichnerowicz, April Molitor, Erin Muller, Abby Novotny, Alycia

Pappenheim, Lexi Psimos, Faith Reynolds, Marjana Risteska, Arianna Smith, Amber

Stutler, and Madelyn Whitaker; Directors: Lindsey DeBroux and Jill Adamski

Graduation rates remain steady among league schools

Congratulations to our 2014 Four Star Schools – Crown Point High School, Colonel Wheeler Middle School, Eisenhower Elementary, Lake Street Elementary, MacArthur

Elementary, Solon Robinson Elementary, Winfield Elementary, and Jerry Ross

Elementary


State Superintendent of Schools Glenda Ritz visited Crown Point Community School Corporation April 23, 2014…“We have great programing in Crown Point,” Ritz said.

“We’re excited about what’s being done in the Crown Point district.”

Recognized Matt Ruess for being certified by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research as the “Certified School Risk Manager” for CPCSC

Recognized Exceptional Learners Assistant Director Cynthia Dewes for hosted the monthly Lake County Special Ed Director’s Meeting and shared the successes of our

Exceptional Learners Department

Inside Indiana Business identifies Crown Point Schools, a leader in college and career readiness and one of seven Northwest Indiana school corporations to share the federal

STEM grant totaling $450,000 to enhance science, technology, engineering and math

education…the STEM Innovations initiative is partnering with Purdue North Central

University to develop key tools and training for teachers and administrators

Attended the Crown Point High School Alumni Banquet, April 12, 2014 approximately 150 friends and family members attended and enjoyed a great

evening…congratulations to all - Hall of Fame Teachers: Carl Carnahan, Richard

Gordon, Janelle Haack, Benjamin Owen, Lucille Pruitt, and George Tachtiris; Alumni

Hall of Fame: Dawn Caldart- 1984; Terry Pruitt- 1964; Merit Erickson – 1984; Dan

Plesac – 1980, Robert Rees – 1959; Gina Velasco – 1984; Special Alumni Honoree:

Edith Sautter – 1924

Recognized the CPHS CASS students for collecting 67 bags of groceries and donating them to St. Clair’s food pantry…great job; CASS Club sponsor: Ami Marcinek

AdvancED Accreditation Team was on site April 13-16 and completed their External Review and recommends that Crown Point Community School Corporation be awarded

accreditation…Exit Report


Recognized the CPHS National Art Honor Society for their collaboration with the Calumet Area’s Hospice Artisans to create handmade greeting cards titled CP3D that will

be sold at Hospice Artisan events throughout the area to benefit Hospice of the Calumet

Area

CPHS Girls and Boys Soccer Teams held the first Annual Special Needs Soccer Camp at the CP Dome sharing their talents with some of our special needs students…special thank

you to Jenna McCarroll for helping organize this great event

Recognized CPHS senior Renee Brigham for being named an Indiana Academic All-Star by the IASP and was honored at an awards ceremony on April 16 in Indianapolis…Renee

chose CPHS AP Calculus teacher Mr. McGee as the teacher that most influenced her

success

CPHS Student/Teacher Olympics raised close to $700 for the NICK Foundation

Recognized CPHS senior Aly Tetzloff for being named the Post-Tribune 2013-14 Girls Swimmer of the Year

Recognized Bryon Angerman for being named the Post-Tribune 2013-14 Girls Swimming Coach of the Year

CPHS varsity and junior varsity dance teams raised $3,235 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital through a letter-writing campaign

Recognized Matt Sulka and Hugo Rodriguez for being the overall winners at the Col. John Wheeler Middle School Science Fair

Crown Point Community School Corporation had the highest number and rate of highly effective teachers (82%) among NWI teachers rated by the Indiana Department of

Education

The 1984 CPHS Lady Bulldogs undefeated state championship team was inducted to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

NWI Life City in the Spotlight: Crown Point…Dr. Eineman shares the corporation’s commitment to the success every student during the 2014 State of the Region address

Building Indiana March/April 2014 issue lists Crown Point Community School Corporation as one of seven NWI schools that will share the $450,000 federal STEM

grant

Congratulation to CPHS Principal Chip Pettit, the administrative staff, and faculty for receiving national recognition…

-U.S. News & World - CPHS among the 2014 Best High Schools in the nation for the

first time - nation’s top 4% and the state’s 5%

-Washing Post – ranks CPHS among America’s Most Challenging High Schools 2014 for

the second year in a row – nation’s top 7%

Recognized the Transportation Department for the excellent job in getting the busses ready for inspection and passing the annual State Police bus inspection with flying

colors…busses safe and road worthy – Director: Karin Toth; Mechanics: Fred Brey, Nick

Damjanovic, and Patrick Jamrock


Recognized 2005 CPHS graduate Donovan Garletts for being one of the youngest boys’ basketball coaches to take a team to the state finals

Recognized Sean Ives, 8th grade student at Trinity Lutheran in Crown Point, for creating quite a buzz winning both the State Scripps Spelling Bee and the State Geographic

Bee…outstanding

Recognized Lake Street art teacher June Wylie for the outstanding student artwork displayed for the month of May at the Administrative Service Center. The artwork was

enjoyed by all.

The Times 2014 Best in the Region Northwest Indiana votes Crown Point “Best Place to Live” again…five years in a row, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014…contributing

factor…“Stellar Schools” that are state and nationally recognized

Crown Point with its outstanding award winning schools continues to attract home buyers to the area

Recognized Ryan Collier, CPHS teacher for receiving the CPEA/ISTA Crystal Bell Award May 6, 2014

Recognized CPHS Choir Director Mrs. Joanne Haley-Borodine for the outstanding Spring Sing Concerts, May 13 and 14, 2014…beautiful voices!

Recognized Steve Strayer, CPHS teacher and baseball coach, for reaching a milestone in his coaching career achieving his 500

th victory April 19, 2014…that’s a definite

homerun!

Timothy Ball Elementary School participated in the first annual Bike to School Day on May 7, 2014 sponsored by the National Center for Safe Routes to School

In recognition of Administrative Professional’s Day April 23, 2014, invited Diana Green, Administrative Assistant, to dinner and showing of documentary, “Rise Above the Mark”

at Hobart High School

Attended Colonel John Wheeler National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, May 14, 2014. Thank you to Mr. Vassar, principal, and Chapter Advisers Mrs. Croell

and Mrs. Charpentier for an inspiring evening to all involved– proud parents and honor

students; and a special thank you to guest speaker Dylan Taylor, CPHS senior and former

Col. Wheeler student, for his poignant speech - New Inductees: Brooke Aneston, Julia

Barley, Willow Beemsterboer, Olivia Bianco, Victoria Bozinovski, Armando Bracco,

Olivia Budzevski, Ilya Bulanov, Michael Cashman, Braden Chandler, Logan Clark,

Avery Cornett, Alyssa Del Real, Nash Devenport, Ryan Edwards, Skyler Ernst, Skylar

Golding, Tayler Gomez, Isabella Gozo, Madison Janickovic, Isabella Kardoulias, Finn

Kiger, Charles Knipper, John Kosior, Ekaterini Kostouros, Michael Kowalke, Emma

Lewandowski, Morganne Mannino, Jacob Mayersky, Breeann Mild, Katelynn Neal,

Leyton Noerenberg, Olivia Panepinto, Michael Pinchok, Anne Prasco, Madelyn

Schiesser, Kaitlyn Smith, Madison Staggs, Alexander Stinnett, George Tadros, Collin

Taylor, Leeah Thomas, Stojna Vidova, Vanessa White, Audry Wright, Joana Avila,

Bojan Bilbija, Mackinzie Buuck, Jake Dyrkacz, Madison Mazure, Damien Morales,

Adrian Moreno, Grace Olah, Yasmine Porter, Madison Price, Adisen Putnam, Clarence

Sanders, Jr., Matthew Sulka, Julie Tran, Sam Tsiongas, Grace Walker, John Witvliet,

Muaz Alfrhan, Timothy Angel, Jakob Bennett, Michael Foster, Brittany Fuller, William

Gomez, Eriana Ivasiecko, Andrea John, Hailey Kelly, Sidney Mose, Karl Trajkovich,

Lauren Tucker, Eric Tung, Megan VanProoyen, Callan Wichowsky


Attended Robert A. Taft National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, May 14, 2014. Thank you to Mr. Hazen, principal, and Chapter Advisers Mrs. Janice Motkowicz

and Mrs. Teresa Myres for an inspiring evening to all involved – proud parents and

honor students. New Inductees: Alexander Drakulich, Paytn Grady, Ashley Grimes,

Destiny Kogler, Benjamin Kulak, Danielle Turner, McKenzie Wilkening, Jacob Yang,

Kayla Apking, Afan Atif, Megan Carlson, Samantha Cassady, Megan Czarnecki, Tyler

Gibson, Luke Gilbert, Peyton Grantham, Amanda Hanzel, Tyler Huitsing, Abbey

Kelliher, Alec Matalin, Madelyn Meyer, McKinzee Pintsak, Emily Ruess, Arianna Smith,

Briannna Tetzloff, Martina Trajcevska, James Tustison, Jared Wood, Nicholas Zubi,

Jordan Artim, Mia Augsburger, Emma Beckman, Austin Bewley, Gabrielle Camarillo,

Giana Cece, Genesio Christofanelli, Marlee Christofanelli, Calista Cotton, Chase Culver,

Ava Dailey, Melanie Derwinski, Madison Dross, Elisha Duda, Trinity Fallon Abigail

Francis, Brooklynn Frassinone, Nicole Galto, Kaitlin Gardner, Addison Gazzillo, Liam

Gunter, Luke Hanlon, Brendan Hegeduis, Joshua Hoogewerf, Kennedy Hultz, Breanna

Hume, Hibah Iqbal, Zachary Jones, Simranjit Kaur, Mary Grace Kuhlman, Anastasia

Kikobat, Sophia Lech, Paige Lichnerowicz, Michael Ludwig, Tyler Mahan, Arriel

Maravilla, Dylan Matusak, Alexander McCormick, Zachary McKenna, Christian Mojica,

Erin Muller, Theodore Mureiko, Ava Neal, Kaelin Nielsen, Catalina Padilla, Madison

Parkinson, Noah Pitlik, Alexis Proudman, Alexis Puga, Zoie Rettig, Emily Rhee,

Marjana Riesteska, Madison Rolle, Nicholas Sakaleros, Meredith Sianta, Morgan Sianta,

Joshua St. Peters, Alexandra Sulewski, Natalie Sulewski, Anne Talbot, Natalia Terzioski,

Nicholas Tigner, Tyler Townsend, Nathan Tufts, Benjamin Tufts, Ainsley Walden, Grant

Walker, Sydney Weiner, Riley Welsh, Nicholas Wetzel, Madelyn Whitaker

Condolences to Karen Schrum and family on the passing of her father Leonard Lindgren

Recognized the Crown Point Community Foundation for awarding $13,205 in grants to the Crown Point Schools during its recent grant cycle

Recognized Jill Owczarzak, Timothy Ball cafeteria manager, for hosting a healthy snack class giving students healthy eating tips…students made fresh fruit kabobs

2014 state IREAD-3 scores were release April 30, 2014…CPCSC 92.8%

Schools created informational brochures that will be used as PR material for new families

May 6, 2014, National Teacher Day…Thank you to our amazing teachers

May 7, 2014, National Nurses Day…Thank you to our caring nurses

Attended Lake Street National Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony, May 15, 2014. Thank you to Mrs. Wise, principal, and Chapter Advisers Mrs. Amy Hochbaum

and Mrs. Sarah Gains for an inspiring evening to all involved – proud parents and

honor students. New Inductees: Emma Adams, Zachary Bodamer, Ronnie Carraher,

Fiona Connelly, Olivia Currey, Jack Darlington, Caitlyn Derwinski, Tara Djukic, Alyssa

Gargano, Skye Rin Hoover, Rocco Jann, Lily Koelikamp, Lucas Martin, Analise Moran,

Kendall Schara, Morgan Smith, Taylor Smith, Chancellor Teibel, Sean Tully, Gianna

Witte

Congratulations to our 2014 retirees…thank you for your 806 total years of service to Crown Point Community Schools – Retirees: Joyce Abbott, Cynthia Bradford, Kathryn

Craig, Gail Curto, James Deal, Linda Engelmann, John Feder, Carolyn Ferguson, Diana

Gullett, Dee Haniford, Angela Hooker, Beth Huebner, Dotty Johnson, Nancy Kleine,

Sharon Letz, Holly Marshall, Mary Michals, Adele Mullins, Bette Oesterle, Sharon


Paloncy, Janet Rattazzi, Peggy Shaffer, Susan Skaggs, Cindy Spencer, Linda Sullivan,

Mary Tracy, Cole Viers, Eileen Wilson, Debra Zellers

Recognized CPHS journalist students on the Inklings staff and CPTV for earning 13 awards at the Ball State University 2014 Annual J-Day Journalism Contest

Curriculum/Instruction newsletter, C/I News and Notes, last issue of the school year…see you in the fall – this issue: Thank you, Teachers, LEARN Academy, Marzano, 4 Star

Schools, New Teacher Corner

Attending Latin Award & Ceremony, April 21, 2014…Latin students honored and recognized for their academic achievements throughout the year. Special thank you to

teachers/sponsors Sara Robertson, Jeremy Walker, and Ryan Collier for an outstanding

awards banquet – Students: Renee Brigham, Simone Siew, Ryan Sizemore, Maria

Zembillas, Brennen Chaussey, Kyle Thompson, Lily Wisniewski, Sam Barber, Nathan

Hovanec, Eric Kim, Pano Kostouros, Grant Rochford, Julie Stuckert, Anna Werkowski,

Zachary Herbert, Josh Mazur, Sarah DeMars, Michael Keller, Josh David, Aleksander

Kajmakoski, Savannah Langbbartels, Susan Reed, Athena Tran, Susie Szymanski,

Thomas Cooper, Andie Wahlberg, Emily Fender, Casey Akers, Sarah Hautzinger, Rachel

Wadkins, Emma Werkowski, Natalie Brigham, Cameron Rochford, Tyler Jeremiah, Julia

Sansone, Alexandra Baloski, Ricky Dee, Claire Dosen, Perry Francis, Alexis Grimes,

Cece Maginot, Alex Rettker, Isabella Badzovski, Joey Ferkull, Taylen Hovanec, Skyler

Sheck, Kevin Beatty, Samantha Fargo, Callista Christ, Kelly Merrill, John Verdegan,

Nick Hanlon, Maxwell Jenks, Benjamin Depta, Chad Dykman, Sabrina Siew, Alex

Wahlberg, Rebecca Burke, August Dailey, Daniel Duncan, Amber Moon, Luke Perrin,

Julia Brown Maddie McConnell, Chelsea Snedden

CPHS Inklings, state and national award winning newspaper, continues to produce top notch issues each and every month

Roots & Wings 2014 Honors Award Banquet, May 4, 2014 – Honored students- Summa Cum Laude: Dori Sotirovska, Steven Krenzke, Rachael Bakota, Renee Brigham, Elyse

Feder, Maggie Gelon, Natalie Groff, Nicholas Hanlon, Patrick Hibbard, Jacob Jatis,

Stephen Jeffirs, Aleksandar Kajmakoski, Rozi Karamacoski, Caleb Kreis, Savannah

Langbartels, Matthew Lippy, Hannah Maxwell, Frederick Newman, Ryan Prodoehl,

April Przyborski, Jackson Roush, Jacob Ryan, Rodolfo SanJuan III, Athena Tran,

Alexandra Vasos, Nathaniel Wos; Magna Cum Laude: Manaehe Al-Nimri, Chloe

Anderson, Jenna Arnold, Nicholas Bartlett, Jacob Benich, Zachary Bucci, Ellie Burrell,

Jamie Cocking, Leah Colvin, Rhythm Dhillon, Rebekah Embry, Hannah Franchimont,

Justin Garrison, Kyle Heilman, Cody Hipp, Carson Hoogewerf, Lynn Kholoki, Travis

Kovacic, Kimberly Kovacik,Bonnie Lin, Madeline McConnell, Madisen McGuckin,

Nathan McNally, Elizabeth Muller, Renae Noonan, Nicholas Ormes, Andrew Orosz,

Rory Packard, Nicklaus Palmer, Jennifer Pudlo, Susan Reed, Vincent Renta IV, Maggie

Robinson, Taylor Rusak, Griffin Rushton, Marissa Schoedel, Robert Stratton, Anna

Surufka, Selena Villarreal, Jack Vinovich, Kamil Zabawa; Cum Laude: Julia Abbott,

Jacquelyn Akey, Angelique Bettress, Abigail Bieker, Nicholas Cain, Marines Chapa,

Courtney Covaciu, Joshua David, Katherine Dillon, Jason Duda, Bayan Fares, Logan

Grapenthien, Jacob Jenks,Ryan Kelleher, Kyle Kirk, Brad Koartge, Corey Kuhlman,

Andrea Kuiper, Bay Kurtz, Evan Markowitz, Alyssa Mazur, Bailey Mores, Nicholas

Morin, Boris Pavlovski, Brittany Pedersen, Sara Perez, Rachel Reitan, Holly Schuster,

Noor Shaheen, Jaskaran Singh, Morgan Stepnoski, Nicole Vest, Carolanne Wartman


Recognized the middle school yearbook advisors Joy Grogloth at Taft and Anna Howard at Wheeler and student staff for the outstanding job on the yearbooks

Recognized Colonel Wheeler Middle School eighth grade students and teachers Mr. Dennis Bunda and Mr. Mark Croell for hosting the 5

th Annual Wax Museum

presentation…students portrayed 154 characters from different eras of American history

Recognized the CPHS Softball Team for making the national Top 25 ranking 16 in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Softball Rankings – Coach: Ginger Britton

Congratulated the 116 students from CPHS, Col. John Wheeler Middle School, Robert A. Taft Middle School, St. Mary’s School and Trinity Lutheran School for being honored at

the 57th

Annual Kiwanis Scholars Banquet…students were recognized for maintaining a

high standard of excellence in scholarship during the 2012-13 academic year

Recognized former CPHS graduate Astronaut Jerry Ross for being inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame

Recognized 2013 CPHS graduate Zach Plesac for his outstanding season as a pitcher for the Ball State Cardinals…with a record of 11-2 and 6-0 saves

1985 CPHS graduate Tom Yohe passed away at the age of 46…Tom was a three-sport standout at Crown Point, football, basketball, and baseball, and a top starting quarterback

at Harvard. Tom was currently a producer/director at Fox Sports…our sincere

condolences to his family

Recognized Sue Kiefer, Colonel Wheeler Secretary/Treasurer for winning first place in the 2014 Seattle Sutton Slim Down Challenge losing 58.4 pounds in 15 weeks…Sue also

won a trip to Mexico

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