
December 15, 2024

Volume 4; Issue 18; December 15, 2024
End-of-Semester Reminder: Finish Strong!
Please remember that
all assignments are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
This deadline is essential to ensure Edmentum instructors have the time needed to review and grade all submissions before their offices close for winter break.
Let's finish the semester strong! Once the hard work is behind you, we hope you enjoy a well-deserved winter break that officiallly begins at the end of the school day on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Students in Grades 9 -12 - Second Semester Classes
High School Students ~ Remember your class choices for second semester depend on successfully passing your current courses. Make sure to finish strong, as most course placements require that you meet the necessary prerequisites!
If you have questions about your classes for second semester, please call the NWIOS office at 219-983-3743. In addition, if our staff at Northwest Indiana Online School may contact you if we need to make adjustments to your second semester courses. Please watch your email.
Help NWIOS maintain its Family Friendly School status!
Your input is appreciated! The survey closes on Friday, December 20, 2024
Family Friendly Schools Survey for DSC Families
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 by December 20, 2024
Your ongoing support in educating the children of our community is greatly appreciated!
SURVEY LINKS AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Survey Links:
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!
NWIOS Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 16, 2024 by 11:59 pm
- All assignments due in EdOptions Academy for NWIOS Students
New Families - Welcome!
If you are a new family joining Northwest Indiana Online School in January, take a moment to read through the newsletter linked below and to sign up for an onboarding session. If you are a returning family, you are also welcome to attend the onboarding sessions as a refresher.
Login to Edmentum
Login to Academy - Genius
Login to Edmentum. Click the button to the above or type
Need a Reminder of How to Navigate Edmentum?
NWI Online School Staff from Duneland
Mrs. Lorenz, Success Coach
Miss Lewis, Success Coach
Mrs. Christy Jarka, Director
Mr. Doug Adams, Mental Health Counselor - for Duneland
Mrs. Michelle, Palko, Administrative Assistant
Northwest Indiana Online School Office Location
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 reach Mrs. Palko and the NWI Online Office
Duneland District Announcements
DSC 2024-2025 Calendar
The new 2024-2025 Duneland School Corporation Calendar has been adopted by the Duneland School Board of Trustees. Click the link above to see all the date for next school year.
Procedures for Delaying/Closing School
Click on the button below to learn more about the procedures.
RESOURCES FOR STUDENT AND FAMILY SUCCESS
Contacting IT (Technology) 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
Community Connections
Community Connections
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.
DSC School Fundraisers/Camps/Activities
For more information on ALL the current Camps being offered at CHS visit Athletic Camps/Events on the CHS Athletics webpage.
WINTER BASEBALL CAMP Welcome to our 2024 Winter Baseball Camp!
The Holiday Baseball Camp consists of 3 days of baseball activities for $50.
DECEMBER 26-27-28
- Grades 3-5 11am-12:30PM
- Grades 6-8 1:00 – 2:30 PM
- Day One = Defense (IF, OF, P/C Drills)
- Day Two= Offense (Tee Work, Soft Toss, Short Toss, Batting Practice, and our most important TWO STRIKE APPROACH**)
- Day Three = FUN! TROJAN OBSTACLE COURSE and the World Series Wiffle Ball Tourney
Link to Sign Up:
DISCOVER DUNELAND SCHOOL CORPORATION'S EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more about the FREE Duneland Early Learning HUB Classes at the Trojan Learning Center
Click on the images below to enroll.
What is the Early Learning HUB?
Come explore and learn about Porter County’s first Birth-to School Duneland Early Learning HUB! Hosted by the Duneland School Corporation.
Join us for Open Playtime
NorthShore Clinic for All DSC Students
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.