The Bulldog Bulletin - July 2026

Online registration for returning students will open at 9am on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Parents will receive more specific information and instructions when the window opens.

• Returning students includes kindergarten students and new preschool students who enrolled in the spring of 2026.
• New students or students who were withdrawn during the school year must follow new student procedures.

If you are moving over the summer, you must update your address before August 6. This can be done by visiting your child's school and providing proof of address.

If you received a letter earlier this year that your family must provide updated proof of residency, you will not be able to register your student for the upcoming year until those documents have been provided to your child's school or Central Office.

A new Indiana law prohibits students from using cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day, 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.

We provided initial information about this change last May, and families will receive more information from your child's school before the start of the year. The legislation includes exemptions for certain students with IEPs and some medical needs.

• Bus routes will be posted the afternoon of Monday, August 10. You must complete registration or address changes before August 6 to have transportation on the first day of school. Students who enroll or make a change of address after August 6 will have transportation starting August 18.
• A practice bus ride for kindergarteners will be held on August 11. More information is available at the end of the kindergarten welcome packet.

• Applications for free and reduced meals are available online. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
• If your child requires modification to their school meals because of a medical issue, you must complete the diet modification form and return it to the food services department at Central Office.
• Don't forget breakfast! Our cafeterias serve breakfast for all students daily. Begin the school day with a nutritious breakfast and be ready to learn!
• Check our Food Services website for the link to My MealTime where you can add money to your student's account and monitor their purchases.

• CPCSC offers a before/after school child care program at each elementary before school from 6-9 a.m. and after school from 3:45-6 p.m. On scheduled e-Learning days, child care will be available from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. at select elementary schools.
• Child care fees are $10 before school each day and $10 after school each day. On e-Learning days the fee is $10 for up to 4 hours, $20 between 4 and 8 hours, and $30 for more than 8 hours. There is an annual $10 nonrefundable sign-up fee. To register for child care and to find more information about the program, visit the CPCSC website at www.cps.k12.in.us/childcare.

• The most recent student handbooks are available on our website.

• Middle & high school supplies vary based on each course. Please come to school with the basics the first week (pencil/pen, paper, folders).
• Most supplies for elementary students are paid for by the district. Students will also need a backpack (no wheels), pencil case, headphones, and a reusable water bottle. A Chromebook case cover is strongly recommended for grades 1-5. Chromebook dimensions are 12 x 9 inches.

• The Ed-Flex Waiver is a program through the U.S. Department of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that grants states the authority to waive certain education requirements that may prevent local schools from improving education.
• Parents and community members are invited to learn more and submit comments in the form at this link before July 28, 2026.

• Breakfast and lunch menus are available online through MealViewer. Find your school's menu link on our website or download the MealViewer app.
• MealViewer does more than list what's on the menu. It also includes nutritional information, allergens, favorite foods, school announcements, and special menu item information.

• ParentSquare vs. PowerSchool vs Buzz - What's the difference? And who do you call when you need to resolve an issue? Check our family comms guide for a basic overview of platforms and people to help you.

• CPCSC, our schools, and our teachers use ParentSquare as our main communication tool. Parents can find a Start Guide at this link. While downloading the app isn't required, it's the best way to receive communication and set your notification preferences.
• The contact information in ParentSquare comes from PowerSchool. PLEASE make sure you check your PowerSchool contact information during registration so you receive your ParentSquare communications.

Join our team and discover why our schools are a great place to work. We have positions open in the following areas:

• Paraprofessional
• Bus Driver (we train and pay for your CDL!)
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Substitute (subs are employed through ESS)

CPCSC will host open interviews for part-time paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) and childcare team members on Tuesday, July 21 from 8-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. at our Central Office (1050 S. Main St.) No appointment is necessary. Please bring your resume if you have one.

Please check your school’s website, social media, or newsletters for times and more information about each item.

• July 22 - Registration opens
• August 4 - 9th grade Chromebook exchange
• August 5 - CPHS 9th grade parent meeting. 9th grade Chromebook exchange
• August 6 - Middle school Bulldog Rush and parent meetings (for 6th grade). CPHS new student/family orientation grades 10-12
• August 7 - CPHS Bulldog Rush (freshmen students only)
• August 10 - Open houses for MacArthur, Timothy Ball, Lake St, and K only at Winfield
• August 11 - Open houses at Eisenhower, Jerry Ross, Solon Robinson, and 1-5 at Winfield
• August 12 - First day of school. Welcome back!
• August 13 - Middle school open houses at Taft and Colonel Wheeler
• August 27 - Open house at Crown Point High School

Dr. Terrill had a great time weaving birds nests with elementary students at Timothy Ball for our latest Super Things! Check out how Mrs. Teesdale helps students develop their fine motor skills and critical thinking.

Crown Point Swim Academy offers SwimAmerica swim lessons that help children build water safety, swimming skills, and confidence in and around the water.

• Open to children ages 3 and up who are potty trained
• Class times offered: 12:00–12:45 p.m., 1:00–1:45 p.m., and 2:00–2:45 p.m.
• Cost per session: $180 for the first child, $170 for the second child, and $160 for three or more children
• Sessions run throughout July and early August
• For more information, contact Program Director John Krick at CPSAProgramDirector@gmail.com

Will Play for Food theatre group presents "Let's Get Hitched" by Marion Kellum. This play is a historic farce about Crown Point's marriage mill. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Community Help Network, the organization behind the Buddy Bags program.

Shows:

• July 24th and 25th @ 7pm
• July 26 @ 2pm
• July 31st and August 1st @ 7pm
• August 2nd @ 2 pm

The Bulldog Youth Wrestling League provides a fun, positive introduction to wrestling for beginner and rookie youth athletes, with practices starting August 18 and the season running through early to mid-October.

• Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CPHS Wrestling Room
• Age groups: 4–5 years old from 5:00–6:00 PM and 6–9 years old from 6:30–7:30 PM
• Cost is $150 for the season, with family pricing available for multiple wrestlers.
• Registration is available online, by mail, or in person; contact Coach Branden Lorek at crownpointwrestlingclub@gmail.com or (219) 218-0866.