The Bulldog Bulletin - Feb. 2026

CPCSC is accepting nominations for the Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and Employee of the Year who will serve during the 2026-2027 school year.

• Nominations are open through March 1, 2026.
• There is no limit to the number of nominations per person, but you must complete a separate nomination form for each nominee.
• Winners are announced in May.

Visit www.cps.k12.in.us/teacheroftheyear for more information or to submit a nomination.

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, we invite you to enroll for kindergarten online on February 24th.

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

Auditions for Jungle Book Kids - Open to CPCSC K-5 Students

• Recorded auditions due Monday, February 16, 2026
• Rehearsals begin the week of April 13th and will be Mondays and Fridays 4:30-6:00 pm.

• Performances on Friday June 5th, and Saturday June 6th at 6pm in the CPHS Auditorium
• See cphstheatre.com for audition information.

• Save the Date! Performances March 13, 14, 21 at 7:00 pm and March 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm
• Tickets are on sale February 23 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.

An educational presentation focused on understanding behavior, effective supports, and how to advocate for your child.

• Presented by Crown Point SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) and Crown Point Community School Corporation

• February 11, 5–7 pm at the Crown Point Administration Building, 1050 S Main St

• For more information: cpcssepac@gmail.com

CPHS Baseball Preseason Futures Camp 2026

A preseason camp hosted by Crown Point High School Baseball designed to help young players prepare for the spring season through skill development and training.

• Open for registration; youth grades K–8th grade; $60 per camper or $90 per family

• Dates and time: February 6 & 13, 2026, from 6–7:30 PM at CPHS

• Focus: prepare for the spring season as part of the CPHS Baseball Future Dawgs program

• Registration details: visit https://bit.ly/4sE1stB to sign up; questions can be sent to Coach Strayer at sstrayer@cps.k12.in.us

At the recent Science Olympiad competition, Taft Middle School students took first place in Metric Mastery, second place in Codebusters, and third place in both Mission Possible and Potions & Poisons. Crown Point High School earned first place in the Dynamic Planet event. Read more about the competition on our website.

Congratulations to CPHS students Brooklyn Dutka, Benjamin Monk, Saoirse Mullally, and Kenneth Ouyang for being named Rising Stars of Indiana!

• This program is supported by the Indiana Association of School Principals.
• Rising Stars of Indiana is a non-competitive recognition program, designed to honor high school juniors for their academic achievement.
• By allowing schools to identify outstanding scholars during their Junior year, IASP hopes to increase their visibility and scholarship opportunities.
• Each Indiana high school can recognize up to four individual students.

Winfield Elementary fifth graders sharpened their reading skills with a hands-on activity called “Text Feature Surgery.” Students explored books and passages to spot things like headings, captions, and charts, and how they help readers better understand information. The lesson wrapped up with students “prescribing” the right text features to make tricky text easier to understand.

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.

The NWI Foodbank offers free fruits, veggies, protein and more at their mobile market pick-ups. Supplies are first come, first served. More information is available on the NWI Foodbank website.

• Fri, Feb 6 | 1 pm | 219 Health, 13963 Morse St, Cedar Lake

• Sat, Feb 7 | 9 am | Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, 6490 Broadway, Merrillville

• Sat, Feb 14 | 9 am | Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

• Sat, Feb 21 | 9 am | Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

• Fri, Feb 27 | 4 pm | Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

Discover seasonal programs, celebrations, and family-friendly activities happening across Lake County Parks, with guided nature experiences, music, crafts, and winter fun for all ages.

• Swiftie Musical Bingo: February 13, 5:30–8 pm at Bellaboo’s,

• S’mores and Amores: February 14, 6:30–7:30 pm at Lemon Lake

• Snow Forts & Snowmen Hunt & Oak Ridge Prairie: February 16, 10 am–3 pm at Griffith

• LA LA LA Love Fest: February 14, 10 am–4 pm at Bellaboo’s.

• Presidents Day: Rock Star Recess: February 16, 10 am–3 pm at Bellaboo’s.

• Visit http://bit.ly/4qiZflN for mroe information and online registration.

• Meets twice a month: one Saturday and one Sunday

• Weekend trainings focus on medical, STEM, law, tactical, and leadership skills

• Cadets participate in community service, flag ceremonies, and parades

• Open to young men and women ages 10–18

• Designed for youth who seek adventure, enjoy challenges, and are willing to step outside their comfort zones
• https://www.polarstarseacadets.org/

A practical course designed to help you build confidence with money and take your first step toward financial peace—no matter where you’re starting from.

• Begins Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon

• Cost is $49.00 per household

• Childcare available; coffee and water provided

• Location: Cross of Christ Life Center, 99 S. County Line Road, Winfield

• Register at https://bit.ly/3NeKhi0. For questions, call (219) 988-3650

Sign up for Cedar Lake Parks’ Spring Soccer program for young players. Registration is available in person or online, with limited team availability.

• Registration begins February 9, 2026; teams are filled on a first come, first serve basis

• Age divisions: 4–5, 6–8, and 9–11

• Fees: $50 for Cedar Lake residents; $60 for non-residents

• For more information, visit https://cedarlake.recdesk.com/Community/Program

You’re invited to become a Girl Scout and start a new troop while exploring fun activities like crafts, STEM programs, and making new friends.

• Hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

• Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Crown Point Library, 122 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307

• Learn what Girl Scouts is all about, including troop opportunities, activities, and Camp Girl Scouts programs

• RSVP online or become a Girl Scout at https://girlscoutsgcnwi.org/join

YMCA Youth Sports Leagues offer recreational and advanced options designed to help young athletes build skills, confidence, and a love of the game in a supportive environment.

• Recreational leagues focus on developing all athletes and understanding of sports in a slower-paced, welcoming environment; 8-week program with boys and girls divisions from 8U up to 17U; practices at your local branch and games at the new YMCA Sportscenter

• Advanced leagues focus on preparing athletes for high school or club-level sports and follow AAU/JVA rulebooks; 8-week program with boys and girls divisions from 8U up to 17U

• Registration available by visiting https://shorturl.at/R5VPB

• Early bird pricing available: register by 3/27 and save $25