CPHS Weekly Update
September 28th, 2026
Greetings from Crown Point High School!
Here is some information for our parents and families as we begin a new week at CPHS.
College and Career Fair
The CPHS College and Career Fair will be held on Thursday, October 1st from 5:30pm to 7pm in the cafeteria. Here you will meet representatives from educational institutions, military branches, and local unions.
Need help with FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. InvestEd Indiana will be here to assist you with all financial aid questions.
You can find more information here: College/Career Fair 2026
PSAT - Thursday, October 8th
The PSAT will be given to all students in grades 9-11 on Thursday, October 8th. This test will qualify juniors for the National Merit Scholarship as well as prepare all students for the SAT. The PSAT is also used to measure student academic growth. Please remind your students of the importance of the PSAT and have them arrive on time with a fully charged Chromebook.
- On October 8th, our seniors will have an e-Learning day. Teachers will communicate with seniors regarding their responsibilities.
- Last week your student received a testing ticket that allows them to log into College Board and take practice PSAT exams.
The school day will start at the normal time of 7:35 and testing will start by 8. Testing will finish at approximately 10:30 am. Students with testing accommodations will finish at approximately noon.
After the PSAT
If you wish to have your student dismissed after testing is finished, please email an attendance secretary. Our secretaries are Zorine Pusara (zpusara@cps.k12.in.us), Melinda Drake (mdrake@cps.k12.in.us), or Jamie Mroz (jmroz@cps.k12.in.us).
Lunch will be served to students who remain in the building. After lunch, students will finish the day in in a study hall setting where they will have time to study quietly.
NOTE: Many students choose to have their parents call them off after the test. Please communicate with our attendance secretaries if that is what you would like to do.
9-Week Grade Snapshot
At Crown Point High School, we officially report grades at the end of each semester. At the midway point, we encourage all parents to take a close look at their child’s grades in Buzz. The end of the first 9 weeks is Friday, October 9th. The Buzz snapshot at the end of that day serves as the 9-week report card for athletic eligibility, student-driver auto insurance discounts, and honor roll. Feel free to print or take a picture of the grades at the end of that day.
This snapshot is an update of where students currently stand at the end of the first quarter. Instructions for accessing Buzz are linked here. There is plenty of time to bring grades up. We report grades at the end of each semester so that students have a longer time to demonstrate what they know and can do.
Please encourage your student to ask for help from teachers, counselors, or administrators if they need assistance. The first semester ends on December 18.
College Rep Visits
Representatives from the following schools will be at CPHS in the next two weeks:
September 30th
- Franklin College - 8:45am
October 1st
- University of Dayton - 7:45am
October 7th
- Notre Dame - 7:45am
Students can sign up through their Naviance account: https://student.naviance.com/crownphs
School Pictures
Picture retakes will be on October 21st and October 27th.
- Yearbooks are on sale for $70. Order online at Varsity Yearbook Order Center or with cash or check payable to CPHS Yearbook to the main office.
- Senior ads are on sale until Dec. 31 or when ad space sells out.
- Visit CrownTownMedia.com for the CPHS news and entertainment site or contact Lisa Keene at Lkeene@cps.k12.in.us for more information.
Cell Phones
A new Indiana law prohibits students from using cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day (7:35am -2:37pm), including passing periods, study halls, and lunch. This is a statewide legal requirement that all public schools must implement. The law applies to cell phones, smart watches, smart glasses, tablets brought from home, etc.
Please be mindful of this Indiana law and talk to your students prior to the first day of school. We will work with students when school starts with school announcements, posters, and reminders.
Senior Parents - Graduation
Graduation orders, including your senior’s cap and gown for the graduation ceremony, can be made with Herff Jones now until February 28th, 2026.
Herff Jones offers a variety of optional packages and senior items. Please visit the website: herffjones.com or see flyer for more information: Class of 2027 Herff Jones Flyer
Cap and gown distribution will be at CPHS (spring 2027 dates TBD).
Questions about orders should be directed to Herff Jones representative, Doug Kingsley at dakingsley@herffjones.com
Student Square
If parents need to communicate with their child during the school day, one option is the Family Messaging feature in ParentSquare. Students will only be able to communicate with their legal guardians using this feature by being logged into StudentSquare on their Chromebook. You can find instructions in the image linked here: Student Square
Parking Passes
Student drivers may pick up parking passes in the CPHS Attendance before or after school. In order to receive a parking pass, students must bring their driver’s license, car registration, proof of insurance, and parking permit application. There is no charge for the pass.
All students who drive to school must have the pass displayed while in the school lot.
School Safety
School safety is always on our minds and is our top priority. Thank you for partnering with CPHS to keep our students safe. If you have information or concerns about student safety, please contact us via phone/email or make a report using the link below.
Safe schools anonymous tip line - If you see or hear something, say something.
Safety Reminders for Students
Students should report to a teacher, counselor, administrator, police officer, or any adult in the building if there is a safety concern. It is always better to overreport and be on the safe side.
During school hours (7:00 a.m. to 2:37 p.m.) hats and hoods are not allowed to be worn in our building. This is so that all students can be identified. This is also a part of the CPHS dress code.
Student drivers must remain cautious in the parking lot and near the school. Please remind students to drive slowly and follow the directions of our police officers. All student drivers must have a parking pass displayed in their vehicle while in the CPHS lot and park in a parking spot and not on the curb. Additional parking spaces are available at St. Matthias Church.
Student dismissal is at 2:37 pm. Students who do not have supervised after-school activities should leave the building by 3 pm. Students who are waiting for rides should wait in the lobby of the school near the front entrance.
Student Handbook
- Student handbooks are available on our website.
Free/Reduced Meal Benefits
If you need meal assistance, you must complete a free/reduced application at www.cps.k12.in.us/food.
BUZZ and PowerSchool
If you have questions about PowerSchool, please contact our Guidance Office secretaries at 219-663-4885.
- Mary Beth Nelson - extension 11053
- Diana Bowman - extension 11061
If you have questions about BUZZ, please email Jeremy Walker or Vince Lewis at jmwalker@cps.k12.in.us or vlewis@cps.k12.in.us.
2026-27 School Calendar
Click the link to view the 2026-27 School Calendar
Senior Parents - Graduation Date
The graduation ceremony for the class of 2027 will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd. The rain date for the ceremony is Thursday, June 3rd.
Upcoming Dates
October 1st - CPHS College and Career Fair in Cafeteria (5pm - 7pm)
October 8th - PSAT Day for Grades 9, 10, and 11; Seniors - eLearning Day
October 12th - 16th - Fall Break - No School
November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 18th - End of Semester One
December 21st - January 4th - Winter Break - No School
January 5th - Semester Two Begins
January 18th - Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 23rd - Turnabout Dance
February 15th - President's Day - No School
March 3rd - Spring PSAT/SAT Day for grades 9, 10, 11; Seniors - eLearning Day
March 26th - April 2nd - Spring Break - No School
April 24th - Prom
May 14th - Senior Friday Night Lights
May 28th - End of Semester Two
June 2nd - Graduation
June 3rd - Graduation Rain Date
Quick Contacts - 219-663-4885
CPHS Guidance Counselors and Social Workers
Attendance:
- cphsattendance@cps.k12.in.us
- Zorine Pusara - extension 11010
Melinda Drake - extension 11012
- Jamie Mroz - extension 11017
School Nurses:
- Nurse Oman - extension 11081; coman@cps.k12.in.us
- Nurse Sabotnik - extension 11082; csabotnik@cps.k12.in.us
Parents and Familes
Thank you to our parents and families for the help and support that you provide. Please let us know if we can assist you or your student.
Have a great week, and GO BULLDOGS!
Frequent Links
Contact Us - Crown Point High School
Website: www.cps.k12.in.us/cphs
Location: 1500 South Main Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-4885
Facebook: facebook.com/crownpointhighschool