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Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
Duneland Schools supports students using the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. This system identifies individual student needs and outlines a plan to support those needs to ensure success for every student. The levels of support can look different based on criteria such as a student’s academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs. In MTSS, support is provided through intervention TIERS.
Tier 1 is whole-class core instruction.
Tier 2 is whole-class core instruction + additional targeted instruction (often small group).
Tier 3 is whole-class core instruction + additional targeted instruction + intensive intervention.
Our MTSS goal is to support students' overall well-being by identifying their needs as early and efficiently as possible. Once needs are established, schools assign targeted, research-based interventions. Throughout the process, data is collected to monitor student progress.
The MTSS process prioritizes ongoing collaboration between teachers, administrators, specialists, and families to ensure effective implementation and appropriate support for ALL students.
Enrollment vs. Registration: What is the Difference?
Student Enrollment is the one-time process of arranging to attend Duneland School Corporation. Once a student is enrolled with Duneland School Corporation, they are eligible to proceed with registration.
Registration is the yearly process of reviewing and updating student information completed electronically prior to the start of school.
The 2025-26 online registration has opened earlier this year so that ALL DSC students are registered by the end of the 2024-2025 school year. To register your children online visit: Parent Access Portal through Skyward. Thank you for your time in reviewing and editing this vital information regarding your student(s) for the schools.
Incoming Kindergarten students who enrolled at 2025 Kindergarten Round Up should also complete the registration process.
The Yost first grade team is hosting a Carnival theme this week for their students to review the priority standards from this school year. Students are circulating through Carnival games that are all a review of the learned skills from this school year. "The teachers put in a lot of work to make review activities fun and exciting for the kids, and they are loving it," said Principal Josh Huwig.
Something to Smile About Scholarship - The KTG Family Scholarship
The "Something to Smile About" Scholarship aims to support Duneland students aged 10-18 who need braces but face financial challenges in obtaining them.
Initiated through the collaboration of a local family and orthodontist, this scholarship provides an opportunity for parents or guardians to ensure their child receives professional orthodontic care, ultimately enhancing their confidence and promoting a positive self-image through a healthy smile.
General Eligibility Requirements:
Your child is between 10 and 18 years old.
Your total family income is 200% of the poverty level or less.
Your child receives regular dental care and has good oral hygiene.
Your child is not currently in orthodontic treatment or in between phases of treatment.
Your child has not received previous orthodontic treatment.
The family contribution is $500.
Downloadable Something to Smile About Application
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that we have adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare for the 2025-2026 school year. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with Duneland School Corporation. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:
Send and receive school and class information
Share pictures and files
See calendar items
Sign up to volunteer
Schedule parent-teacher conferences
and much more . . . all in one centralized place!
All district and school, grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
Have questions? Click the question mark in the top right corner of the desktop version or the Help tab on the app (tap the triple bar icon at the top left) to find answers to most of your questions.
CHS Class of 1990 - 35th Reunion
WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 2025
WHERE: Spa Special Events Center - 333 N Mineral Spring Road, Porter, IN
TIME: 6-10 p.m.
Click for more details on the Class of 1990 Reunion
Come visit the Duneland Early Learning HUB!
The Duneland School Corporation Early Learning HUB is proud to be the first birth-to-school initiative in Porter County. It’s a special place where caregivers and children can come together to learn, play, and grow.
If you have children ages 0-5, we invite you to join us Monday through Friday at the HUB for some fun and engaging activities!
Don’t miss out on this FREE program—visit our DSC website to learn more and get involved!
Discover Duneland School Corporation’s Trojan Learning Center (TLC)!
The Trojan Learning Center (TLC) provides a variety of educational opportunities designed to support young children and their families. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:
- Duneland Early Learning HUB
A FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, offering birth-to-school educational experiences. Learn more about this exciting initiative here: Duneland Early Learning HUB. - Preschool Programs
Tailored programs for children ages 3-5 with developmental delays and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). - Duneland Family YMCA Partnership
In collaboration with the Duneland Family YMCA, we offer two additional preschool classrooms, expanding learning options and enhancing the educational experience.
Our preschool programs are grounded in a research-based curriculum that promotes children’s social skills and emotional development. At TLC, we ensure every child is immersed in a nurturing, engaging environment with activities designed to bring all preschoolers together!
Emergency School Closing Procedures
As we approach the winter season, please review the procedures for school closings and/or delays that may occur due to inclement weather. See DSC Unplanned Synchonous eLearning Day Schedules below.
eLearning - Unplanned Synchonous Schedules
If students are asked not report to school due to emergency weather conditions; students will participate in an unplanned inclement weather eLearning day (virtual-synchronous-see Guidelines for Students)
Students will take part in Google Meet sessions with their teachers to receive face-to-face instruction. Teachers will post schedules by 9:00 A.M. Please click on the link above for more information.
SKYWARD Family Access Portal
Link to Skyward Family Access Portal
DSC 2024 -2025 Calendar
2025-2026 DSC Calendar
The Duneland School Corporation School Board of Trustees approved next school year's 2025-2026 district calendar
CHS Maroon & Gold Calendar/Bell Schedules
Parent Observer Account
Parents are encouraged to set up their Canvas observer accounts to monitor their students' progress. Parents can click this link to view how to set up their Parent Observer Account
Link to the Canvas Log In
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
NEW!! DSC K-4 Anonymous Safety Reporting Form
K-4 Anonymous Safety Reporting Form
The DSC Child Nutrition Department utilizes NutriSlice as its menus program. This app is available for iPhone and Android through your mobile app store. Parents can also access the full website for Duneland Schools on a computer via this NutriSlice link.
This app will allow parents and students to view the menus as well as the nutritional info for each menu item at any of the Duneland Schools. This program will be developed further incorporating images of the actual food items being served at each of the Duneland schools.
DSC Strategic Plan 2024-2028 Update
In the Fall of 2023, a strategic planning team was formed to review and update the current four-year strategic plan into a five-year plan that will be used to guide the Corporation from 2024-2028. The Board of School Trustees for the Duneland School Corporation approved the new DSC Strategic Plan at its December 4, 2023 regular meeting. The plan will guide DSC for the next five years in the areas of Student Achievement, Safety & Operations, People & Culture, and Finance & Facilities.
These timelines were revised as of December 2024 to reflect necessary adjustments to the plan and to ensure the continued success and growth of our educational community.
Click this link to view the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan
CONTACTING IT SUPPORT
Contact the Duneland School Corporation IT department via one of these methods:
- Open a IncidentIQ ticket by sending an email to: helpdesk@duneland.k12.in.us
- Log into IncidentIQ and submit a request duneland.incidentIQ.com
Internet Connectivity
Families without internet due to financial hardship have access to programs from two local providers.
Comcast Internet Essentials:
Families that qualify for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and other programs may also qualify for the Internet Essentials program from Comcast.
This program offers internet at a low cost per month.
Additional options and services are also available
More information is available at this Comcast link
Frontier Lifeline Program:
Families that qualify for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI and other programs may also qualify for the Lifeline Program from Frontier.
More information is available at this Frontier link
Duneland School Corporation
Email: bmartinson@duneland.k12.in.us
Website: www.duneland.k12.in.us
Location: 601 West Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN, USA
Phone: 219-983-3600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dunelandschools/
Twitter: @dunelandk12