January 12, 2025

As we start the second semester, we want to remind you of the saying, “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” The beginning of the semester may feel a bit like the lion—challenging and full of new things to learn, especially as we navigate a new platform. It’s completely normal to face a few obstacles, and it might even feel frustrating at times. But remember, you’re not alone! We’re here to support you every step of the way.

With the right mindset and tools, including the resources available through the Northwest Indiana Online School team and the staff of our online platform, Edmentum, you'll find that things get easier. We encourage you to lean on the tools and support we offer. If something doesn’t make sense, please reach out for help—and don’t hesitate to reach out again if you need clarification. We’re here for you, and repetition is part of the learning process!

By working through these early challenges and creating a daily routine, the rest of the semester will feel much smoother. Success is built step by step, and we are confident that with persistence, you will thrive.

Thank you to the new students and families who joined our Onboarding Sessions! For those who couldn’t attend, we have two more events this week for students in grades 6-12. If you are a new family in grades 1-5, please give our office a call, and we’ll be happy to schedule a one-on-one meeting.

For all of our families, below you’ll find the link to the Onboarding Agenda, as well as the Welcome to the Second Semester Newsletter. These contain helpful resources and links to support you as you familiarize yourself with the online platform.

We’re excited for a successful semester ahead. Stay positive, keep a routine, and remember: we’re all in this together!

Yours in Education,

Mrs. Christy Jarka, Director, & the NWIOS Team

Monday, January 13, 2025*

Grades 6 -12: Virtual Onboarding Session - Please RSVP

• Required for NEW families; Optional for returning families
• Start time: 9:00 am

• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qpt-vsnm-ofe

Tuesday January 14, 2025*

Grades 6 -12: IN PERSON Onboarding Session - Please RSVP

• Required for NEW families; Optional for returning families
• Start time: 5:00 pm
• Location: Trojan Learning Center-Door 9 ; 601 W Morgan Avenue; Chesterton IN 46304.

*New families in grades 6 -12 are required to attend on Onboarding Sessions.

You only need to attend one session. Returning families are invited, too.

Monday, January 20, 2025

• In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Edmentum teachers are not available and the Duneland School Corporation will be closed.

Monday, January 27, 2025

• No school for in-person Duneland School Corporation students.
• Edmentum classes and teachers are available.

The Duneland School Corporation will continue to improve current facilities to enhance the student experience with the following capital improvements in 2025: playground replacements at Bailly, Brummitt, Jackson, and Liberty elementary schools and soccer stadium renovations and carpet replacement at Chesterton High School. This presentation below provides additional details on the scope of each project. Concept drawings and timelines regarding 2021-2025 capital improvement projects are available on the DSC website.

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

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.

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.

The Duneland Education Foundation will host their 5th annual Trivia Night on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 5-9 p.m. at the Chesterton Moose Lodge, 602 Broadway in Chesterton. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and trivia will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Teams are strongly encouraged to dress up and decorate their table according to this year’s theme is The Great Outdoors. The cost is $30 per person (age 21 and over) which includes dinner. The maximum team size is eight (8) persons.

First place prize $500; Second place $250; Special Prizes for Best Theme Costumes, Best Theme Table Decor, and Best Team Name; 50/50 Raffle, Heads or Tails, and more.

Buy your tickets now at https://25deftrivia.eventbrite.com/

For more information on ALL the current Camps being offered at CHS visit Athletic Camps/Events on the CHS Athletics webpage.

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.