CPHS Weekly Update

Here is some information for our parents and families as we begin a new week at CPHS. We hope everything is well with our students and families after the severe weather we experienced last week.

The first day of school is Friday, August 21st. Students will report to their Resource Period rooms by 7:35 to begin the day. School doors will open at 7. Our first day will be focused on welcoming students back, getting them acclimated to their schedules, and meeting their teachers.

Schedules can be accessed through PowerSchool. Locker numbers will be on the printed schedule that students receive during Resource Period. All students will receive a printed schedule in Resource Period.

You can refer to the CPHS schedule change policy by clicking this link: Schedule Change Policy

Interstate Picture Days are Tuesday, August 25th, Wednesday, August 26th, and Thursday, August 27th, 2026. Click here to find your English teacher and period find your class’s photo day. Click here to pre-order your photo package. https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0514VDT

• Yearbooks are on sale for $65 until Sept. 1, 2026. Order online at Varsity Yearbook Order Center or with cash or check payable to CPHS Yearbook to the main office.
• Senior ads are on sale until Dec. 31 or when ad space sells out.
• Visit CrownTownMedia.com for the CPHS news and entertainment site or contact Lisa Keene at Lkeene@cps.k12.in.us for more information.

CPHS students enrolled in Online Health (10-12), Online US History (11-12), Online American Government (11-12 with completion of US History), Online Economics (11-12 with completion of US History), and Online English 12 (grade 12 only) as an 8th period (P17) in PowerSchool should see their course tile in Buzz beginning Wednesday (8/12). If a student isn’t seeing their online course in Buzz by Wednesday (8/12), please have them contact their counselor.

A new Indiana law prohibits students from using cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day (7:35am -2:37pm), 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.

Please be mindful of this Indiana law and talk to your students prior to the first day of school. We will work with students when school starts with school announcements, posters, and reminders.

If parents need to communicate with their child during the school day, one option is the Family Messaging feature in ParentSquare. Students will only be able to communicate with their legal guardians using this feature by being logged into StudentSquare on their Chromebook. You can find instructions in the image linked here: Student Square

Student drivers may pick up parking passes in the CPHS Attendance before or after school. In order to receive a parking pass, students must bring their driver’s license, car registration, proof of insurance, and parking permit application. There is no charge for the pass.

All students who drive to school must have the pass displayed while in the school lot.

CPHS Driving/Parking Permit Application

All incoming 9th grade students will receive a new Chromebook to start the school year. If your student was unable to get their new Chromebook last week, please have them stop by the Learning Commons with their old Chromebook and charger. Your student will receive their new Chromebook and charger after dropping off the old items to our Learning Commons staff. Their password is the same as it was last year.

NOTE: Students new to the district should try to come to the Learning Commons to pick up their device and charger as well.

If your son or daughter has been having issues with email or other items being blocked on their school Chromebook, please try this approach before Wednesday:

• Shut down the Chromebook completely.

• Power it back up, making sure to complete any updates.

• Click on the icons next to their name and remove their account from the Chromebook.

• They should then add their school account back onto the Chromebook.

• If that doesn't fix the issues, please visit the Learning Commons for more assistance once school starts.

The CPHS Open House will be on Thursday, August 27th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The schedule for the CPHS Open House can be found here: Open House 2026-27.

Homecoming week will be September 13th to September 19th. You can find all of your Homecoming information here: Homecoming 2026.

School safety is always on our minds and is our top priority. Thank you for partnering with CPHS to keep our students safe. If you have information or concerns about student safety, please contact us via phone/email or make a report using the link below.

Safe schools anonymous tip line - If you see or hear something, say something.

Safety Reminders for Students

Students should report to a teacher, counselor, administrator, police officer, or any adult in the building if there is a safety concern. It is always better to overreport and be on the safe side.

During school hours (7:00 a.m. to 2:37 p.m.) hats and hoods are not allowed to be worn in our building. This is so that all students can be identified. This is also a part of the CPHS dress code.

Student drivers must remain cautious in the parking lot and near the school. Please remind students to drive slowly and follow the directions of our police officers. All student drivers must have a parking pass displayed in their vehicle while in the CPHS lot and park in a parking spot and not on the curb. Additional parking spaces are available at St. Matthias Church.

Student dismissal is at 2:37 pm. Students who do not have supervised after-school activities should leave the building by 3 pm. Students who are waiting for rides should wait in the lobby of the school near the front entrance.

• Student handbooks are available on our website.

If you need meal assistance, you must complete a free/reduced application at www.cps.k12.in.us/food.

If you have questions about PowerSchool, please contact our Guidance Office secretaries at 219-663-4885.

• Mary Beth Nelson - extension 11053
• Diana Bowman - extension 11061

If you have questions about BUZZ, please email Jeremy Walker or Vince Lewis at jmwalker@cps.k12.in.us or vlewis@cps.k12.in.us.

Click the link to view the 2026-27 School Calendar

The graduation ceremony for the class of 2027 will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd. The rain date for the ceremony is Thursday, June 3rd.

August 21st - First Student Day

August 27th - CPHS Open House

September 7th - Labor Day - No School

September 16th - eLearning Day for Students - Staff Professional Development

September 18th - Homecoming Parade and Football Game

September 19th - Homecoming Dance (6pm to 9pm in Fieldhouse)

October 1st - CPHS College and Career Fair in Cafeteria (5pm - 7pm)

October 8th - PSAT Day for Grades 9, 10, and 11; Seniors - eLearning Day

October 12th - 16th - Fall Break - No School

November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 18th - End of Semester One

December 21st - January 4th - Winter Break - No School

January 5th - Semester Two Begins

January 18th - Martin Luther King Day - No School

January 23rd - Turnabout Dance

February 15th - President's Day - No School

March 3rd - Spring PSAT/SAT Day for grades 9, 10, 11; Seniors - eLearning Day

March 9th - eLearning Day for Students - Staff Professional Development

March 26th - April 2nd - Spring Break - No School

April 24th - Prom

May 14th - Senior Friday Night Lights

May 28th - End of Semester Two

June 2nd - Graduation

June 3rd - Graduation Rain Date

CPHS Administration

CPHS Guidance Counselors and Social Workers

Attendance:

• cphsattendance@cps.k12.in.us
• Zorine Pusara - extension 11010

• Melinda Drake - extension 11012

• Jamie Mroz - extension 11017

School Nurses:

• Nurse Oman - extension 11081; coman@cps.k12.in.us
• Nurse Sabotnik - extension 11082; csabotnik@cps.k12.in.us

Thank you to our parents and families for everything you do for our students and school. We are looking forward to seeing students on Friday. Please let us know if we can assist you or your family.

Have a great week, and GO BULLDOGS!

Website: www.cps.k12.in.us/cphs
Location: 1500 South Main Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-4885
Facebook: facebook.com/crownpointhighschool