February 23, 2025

College Goal Sunday will take place at 2 p.m. (Local Time), Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. The event will be held at locations across the state and begin promptly at 2 p.m. (Local Time).

Here are a couple events near Chesterton -

• Gary – IU Northwest (3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408)
• Valparaiso – Ivy Tech Community College (3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383)
• Westville – Purdue University Northwest – Westville (1401 S US Hwy 421, Westville, IN 46391 – Technology Building, Room 219)

To find additional locations -

Students and families are encouraged to visit the FAFSA filing and event resources available at CollegeGoalSunday.org to find the location closest to them, and items to help get organized and ready for the event.

College Goal Sunday is once again having a drawing for 5 scholarships worth $1,000 each for students who attend the event and fill out a survey on February 23rd!

Click StudentAid.gov to create an account.

The State of Indiana REQUIRES that every senior file the FAFSA.

The deadline to file the FAFSA is April 15, 2025.

or

If you are opting out of filing, then you must complete the attached form and return to the

Northwest Indiana Online School office by April 4: FAFSA Opt-Out Form

Grade 11

• When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
• What: SAT -- REQUIRED for graduation
• Where: IN PERSON at the Trojan Learning Center, 601 W. Morgan Avenue, Chesterton IN 46304
• ENTER AT DOOR 9
• Time: Arrive between 8:45 am - 8:55 am TESTING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 am
• Click here or on the link below to access the SAT Student Guide Book

If you arrive after 9:00 am, you will not be permitted to enter the testing room.

Grades 2nd and 3rd

• When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
• What: IREAD 3 Assessmnet
• Where: IN PERSON at the Trojan Learning Center, 601 W. Morgan Avenue, Chesterton IN 46304
• ENTER AT DOOR 9
• Time: Arrive between 9:30 - 9:45 am TESTING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:45 am
• Click here to access more information and resources for IREAD 3.

Click on the picture to read the family letter regarding IREAD 3. The letter reminds families that 3rd grade students, who do not pass IREAD, will be required to continue to take IREAD during spring and summer administrations until they achieve a passing score or enter seventh grade.

We will begin meeting with students soon to discuss scheduling classes for the 2025-2026 school year. Watch for more information in the NWI News about scheduling a time to meet virtually or in person with Mrs. Jarka and Mrs. Palko. Mr. Adams may join some of the meetings, too.

Each of the 11 Duneland School Corporation schools, in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Education, are working toward renewing distinction as a Family Friendly School. The purpose of this initiative is to ensure that each DSC school is demonstrating excellence in engaging families in their children’s education.

Launched in 2015, the Family Friendly Schools initiative focuses on addressing the academic, physical, emotional, and social needs of students, while providing the needed resources and fostering the active involvement of their families through schools and the community. The program recognizes and honors schools that welcome all families into the school community, communicate effectively, support student success, speak up for every child, share power and collaborate with the community.

As part of this process, students in grades 5-12 will be asked to take a 5-minute Family Friendly Schools survey

Please help Northwest Indiana Online School, formerly known as Trojan Virtual Academy, maintain its Family Friendly School status with the Indiana Department of Education. We would appreciate it if you would a few minutes to complete the following survey:

In keeping with our Core Values, Duneland School Corporation is committed to fostering partnerships to improve the quality of life in our community. One of our most important partnerships is with our families. As we strive to continue to build upon and strengthen our family partnerships, DSC is applying for renewal from the Indiana Department of Education as an IDOE “Family Friendly Schools” corporation. In doing so, we will continue to “focus on addressing students' academic, physical, emotional, and social needs while providing the needed resources and fostering the active involvement of their families through schools and the community.” (Indiana Department of Education Family Friendly Schools Handbook)

Please help us as we continue to support our students and community by completing the IDOE online survey!

Your ongoing support in educating the children of our community is greatly appreciated!

SURVEY LINKS AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Survey Links:

• 2025-2026 Family Friendly Survey Questions for Families

• 2025-2026 Family Friendly Survey Questions for Families-Spanish

School Name: choose your school from the drop-down list

• 6926- Northwest Indiana Online School (Trojan Virtual Academy)

School Corporation: 6470 Duneland School Corporation

School Liaison Name: MICHELLE PALKO

School Liaison email: mpalko@duneland.k12.in.us

Thank you,

Mrs. Jarka and the NWIOS Team!

The Duneland School Corporation will continue to improve current facilities to enhance the student experience with the following capital improvements in 2025: playground replacements at Bailly, Brummitt, Jackson, and Liberty elementary schools and soccer stadium renovations and carpet replacement at Chesterton High School. This presentation below provides additional details on the scope of each project. Concept drawings and timelines regarding 2021-2025 capital improvement projects are available on the DSC website.

The NWI Online School Office is located at Duneland's Trojan Learning Center at 601 W Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304 -- Please use Door 9.

Call 219-983-3473 to call the NWI Online Office.

Contact the Duneland School Corporation IT department via one of these methods:

1. Open a IncidentIQ ticket by sending an email to: helpdesk@duneland.k12.in.us
   
2. Log into IncidentIQ and submit a request duneland.incidentIQ.com

The goal of the Duneland School Corporation district school newsletters is to inform students, parents and the school community about school-related information.

This year, the Duneland Schools will share information that pertains to opportunities our students may be interested in outside of school on a special page on our website. These available opportunities are offered by not-for-profit partnerships and organizations within our school district boundaries and local communities. Follow this link to Community Opportunities.

Want your event/activity/camp posted on this page? Submit a request by email with the flyer/information to the Duneland Schools Administrative Center to ahicks@duneland.k12.in.us and bmartinson@duneland.k12.in.us.

Learn more about the FREE Duneland Early Learning HUB Classes at the Trojan Learning Center

Click on the images below to enroll.

To make an appointment please call 219-763-8112. Let NorthShore know you are a Duneland School student or staff member and that you would like to make an appointment at the Duneland School Clinic located at the old CMS.