The Colonel's Bulletin

• Crown Point Community Schools officially report grades at the end of each semester. Our focus is on mastery learning and supporting a growth mindset in our learners. Please review your child's progress through our Buzz Learning Management System. Report cards will be available digitally in PowerSchool for parents/guardians to view after 10 a.m. on June 5. Click here for a screencast showing how to view a report card.

All library books must be returned to the school library by the last student day, Friday, May 29. Please check your email for overdue notices from the school librarian. Notices will be sent from do-not-reply@cps.k12.in.us and may be in your junk or spam folder.

If you believe there is an error with a notice, please contact the school library as soon as possible. Books not returned by May 29 will be considered lost, and a fine to replace the book will be charged. All fines for lost and damaged library books will be available in PowerSchool by June 10. Please note that book fines will not be reversed or refunded if a book is returned after the fine is entered.

A credit card payment for lost books can be made through the PowerSchool website https://cpcsc.powerschool.com/public/home.html by logging into your parent account and going to “Balance.” The app does not have a payment option. You can also pay in person by cash, check, or money order made payable to the school.

Our 8th Grade Celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 27th (weather permitting)! Our PTA members are busy planning a fun afternoon of activities including Corn Hole, Kickball, Volleyball, Frisbee, Tug of War, and great music. This will be a wonderful send-off for our 8th grade students before they move on to high school. Please see the sign-up link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4DAFA62FA3FD0-64004359-colwheeler#/

August 4, 2026: 9th Grade Drive-Through Chromebook Exchange - Option 1

If you have your Chromebook from Taft or Wheeler Middle School, please bring it with your charger to the bus lot at CPHS (North side of the building off of Burrell Drive) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. You will receive your new Chromebook and charger after dropping off your old Chromebook and charger.

August 5, 2026: 9th Grade Drive-Through Chromebook Exchange - Options 2 and 3

If you have your Chromebook from Taft or Wheeler Middle School, please bring it with your charger to the bus lot at CPHS (North side of the building off of Burrell Drive) from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. or from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. You will receive your new Chromebook and charger after dropping off your old Chromebook and charger.

August 5, 2026: 9th Grade Parent Meeting

Families of all incoming freshmen students are invited to join us for an informational meeting. This one-hour orientation session will be offered twice on August 5. Please join us at either 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. in the CPHS Auditorium. At this meeting, we will answer frequently asked questions about the start of high school. We will cover topics such as daily schedules, available support for students, graduation pathways, and more.

Families who need assistance this summer with meals can check for local Summer Meal Sites at idoenutrition.com or via the USDA Site Finder Map.

• Families seeking food assistance for their children can contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-348-6479.
• If you have additional questions, please reach out to our Food Service team at 219-663-3371.

End-of-year medication pick up will take place on the following dates/times:

• Tuesday, June 2nd - 8:00am - 2:00pm
• Wednesday, June 3rd - 8:00am - 2:00pm
• Thursday, June 4th - 8:00am - 2:00pm

Medications not picked up on these dates will be discarded. For any further questions, please contact Nurse Kelly (kmccarthy@cps.k12.in.us) or Nurse Kristin(kgorski@cps.k12.in.us).

As we get closer to the end of the school year, this is a friendly reminder to please review your student’s account in Power School and ensure that all fees are up to date. Please disregard if you have already taken care of your student’s balance. We appreciate your prompt attention. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Huitsing at (219) 663-2173, Ext. 13006, or lhuitsing@cps.k12.in.

Please enjoy the latest edition of our student newspaper, The Colonel's Chronicle. Our students have worked hard to put this publication together and are excited to share a variety of news, stories, and information with you.

https://cps-wheeler.my.canva.site/colonel-s-chronice-issue-5-2026-final

We have several items remaining in our Lost and Found in the Main Office. These items include clothing items, water bottles, shoes, lunchboxes, etc. All unclaimed items at the end of the school year will be donated to charity.

Members of our Chick-fil-A Leader Academy recently visited Timothy Ball to read books with first grade students! This meaningful experience helped promote literacy and provide valuable resources to first grade students. We are proud of our students for making a positive impact through service and leadership.

• May 25 – Memorial Day (No School)

• May 27 - 7th Grade Egg Drop

• May 27 - 8th Grade Celebration - 12:30pm -2:52pm

• May 27 - Honors Night - 6:00pm

• May 28 - 6th Grade Park Ranger Day

• May 29 - Last Student Day / End of Semester Two

• Jun 5 - Grades available in PowerSchool after 10:00am

• Aug 6 - Bulldog Rush at CWMS (8:00-10:00am)

• Aug 6 - Parent Night - Incoming 6th Grade & New to CWMS

• Aug 12 - First Student Day
• Aug 13 - Open House for Parents

The brochure below explains how to help manage your teen's use of technology.

• There will be days when things don't go as planned: when school feels difficult, friendships feel complicated, or life simply feels overwhelming. During those moments, it is important to remember that tough times do not last forever, and they do not define who you are.
• Being positive does not mean pretending everything is perfect. It means choosing to keep going, believing in yourself, and finding small reasons to move forward even when things aren’t great. Your attitude can make a big difference in how you handle challenges. A positive mindset helps you stay focused, build confidence, and continue growing through difficult situations. It really is about the small things and acknowledging what IS going right.
• Remember that every successful person has faced setbacks, mistakes, and disappointments. What matters most is how you respond. Learn from challenges, ask for help when you need it, and continue putting forth your best effort. One difficult moment, one bad grade, or one rough day does not determine your future.
• You are stronger, smarter, and more capable than you may realize. Keep encouraging one another, keep showing kindness, and keep believing that each day you can be better. Your effort, attitude, and perseverance matter.

Finishing strong is a sign of commitment and pride. You have the decision to close out the school year in a meaningful way. Some students choose to fizzle out. Don’t be that student. Put forth your strongest effort in doing all of the things we talk about regularly. Every task, goal and competition comes to an end. Therefore, make it a habit to finish strong!

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