March 9, 2025

"Spring ahead" is an expression that means to move clocks forward one hour to mark the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the spring. It's also known as "springing up" or "marching forward".

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, 2025! Did you remember to set your clocks ahead one hour? Losing an hour of sleep can be tricky, especially for online learners, so be sure to adjust your routines. Try going to bed a little earlier, setting morning alarms, and logging in on time for class. More daylight means more opportunities for learning and fun—let’s make the most of it!

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that we have adopted a new form of school-to-home communication at 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 [school or district name]. 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!

Parents—Getting Started Video

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.

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

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

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.