The Bulldog Bulletin - March 2026

Crown Point Community School Corporation is thrilled to welcome the future class of 2039! If your child will be five years old on or before August 1, 2026, and you live in the district boundaries, please enroll online now for kindergarten.

More information is available on our website at www.cps.k12.in.us/kindergarten.

• CPHS Theatre presents performances March 13, 14, 21 at 7:00 pm and March 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm
• Tickets are on sale at cphs.ludus.com

• Follow Jason, an unlikely hero who teams up with a mismatched group of adventurers on a wild mission to retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece. Their epic quest leads them through dangerous seas, mythical creatures, and plenty of comedic misadventures as they learn courage, teamwork, and how to outsmart the gods.
• Recommended for ages 6+

Stay tuned for our annual special edition newsletter highlighting CPCSC and community summer camp opportunities. Families should keep an eye out for this information in their ParentSquare and email before Spring Break.

• To expand opportunities for students in the theatre program, CPHS Theatre is performing an additional play this semester. The classic Thornton Wilder play "Our Town" will debut April 10-12. Stay tuned for ticket sales online.
• Our Town follows the everyday lives of the residents of Grover’s Corners, a small New Hampshire town in the early 1900s. Through three acts, Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death; the play reveals how ordinary moments hold deep meaning. Ultimately, it reminds audiences that people often fail to appreciate life while they’re living it.

Some very special guests from a nearby senior facility visited Jerry Ross kindergarteners as part of a new partnership. Seniors and students spent time reading together. Students were able to practice their reading aloud with a captive audience - such an important skill for our earliest learners!

8th grade Honors Bio students from Taft and Wheeler Middle Schools attend the Healthcare Expo at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Students had an opportunity to learn more about various healthcare related careers by speaking with experts and participating in hands-on learning. Thank you to the many local partners who were available to speak with our students!

Congratulations to CPHS for once again being named to the AP Honor Roll! Last year, more than 1,600 AP exams were administered at CPHS and students earning a score of 3 or more for college credit increased by nearly 38%. CPHS offers more than 20 AP courses, along with more than 40 dual credit options. Combined, these courses can save families thousands of dollars in college tuition.

Two CPHS alumni who started their own robotics manufacturing business right here in Crown Point have a special thank you for teachers who made a difference in their lives.

February 28 was Rare Disease Day. Across our district, we have students from pre-k to age 22 who live with a rare disease. They are supported daily by our incredibly talented and dedicated teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, therapists, administrators, transportation team, and more. Rare Disease Day is about advocating for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and social opportunities, including for our students right here at home.

• Rare diseases affect about 5% of the population, and about 72% of those conditions are genetic. Among genetic rare diseases, 70% begin in childhood.
• There are more than 6,000 identified rare diseases among approximately 300 million people worldwide.
• Visit www.rarediseaseday.org for more information.

Info in this section is provided by nonprofit agencies who provide programs or services for families in our district. Questions should be directed to the agency or organization.

Join a documentary screening exploring how screen time, social media, and gaming shape kids’ mental health, followed by a discussion with local professionals.

• Thursday, March 5 | 6–8 p.m. | Crown Point Library, 122 N. Main Street

• Free admission; registration requested online.

• Camp runs June through August 2026 for preschool through 9th grade.

• Camp options include Preschool Camp, Day Camp, Specialty Camp (STEM, ninja, sports, arts), Adventure Camp, Camp Triangle Hills, and Leaders in Training.

• Weekly pricing varies by camp and schedule; early pricing runs 3/7/26–4/16/26.

• Learn more and register at https://www.crymca.org/camp.

Swimmer evaluation tryouts for the 2026 Spring/Summer season at Crown Point Swim Club. New swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool unassisted to join.

• Season begins April 6; evaluations held March 24 and March 25, 5:30–7pm, at the CPHS pool

• Try out either Tuesday or Wednesday; swimmers must turn 5 by July 23

• Bring a swimsuit, goggles, towel, and a copy of the swimmer’s birth certificate

• Questions: email Head Coach John Krick at coach.john@sbcglobal.net

• www.crownpointswimclub.org

Swim lessons focused on helping children learn water safety and swimming skills through the Crown Point Swim Academy’s Swim America program.

• March 30-April 3, Monday-Friday from 5-5:45 pm, 6-6:45pm, or 7-7:45pm

• Registration at www.crownpointswimclub.org via the CPSA Lessons Registration button

• $130 for the first swimmer, $120 for the second swimmer, and $110 for three or more swimmers

• Contact information: CPSAProgramDirector@gmail.com

Cedar Lake Parks invites families to a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at the Cedar Lake Town Grounds.

• Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12pm. Cedar Lake Town Grounds, 7408 Constitution Ave.

• Free entry; registration not required; ages 12 & under free to attend; all abilities hunting area available.

• www.cedarlakein.gov-parks

Join the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps for an open house recruiting event and learn how to step up, stand out, and serve with honor.

• Saturday, March 22 1pm to 4pm | 550 E. Burrell St.

• Visit: www.polarstarseacadets.org

• Summer Day Camp for Kids: Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm; extended hours available; new theme each week
• Register online at CampLakeside.org
• Opportunity Enterprises Lakeside, 36 S Fish Lake St, Valparaiso