May 5, 2024

Testing continues on May 8, 2024, at 8:45 am at the Trojan Learning Center (TVA Office) 601 S. Morgan Avenue, Chesterton IN 46304. This session only requires some students to come to the testing site to either finish NWEA, take mClass or to complete any make up tests.

WATCH FOR AN EMAIL ON MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024.

THE EMAIL WILL LET YOU KNOW IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO ATTEND.

If you are unsure, please call 219-983-3473 or send an email to cjarka@duneland.k12.in.us or mpalko@duneland.k12.in.us.

Family Survey Deadline Extended

We are extending the deadline for our current family surveys in the hopes of going beyond the over 650 current responses and getting many more to participate and offer their insights to help us improve.

If you haven’t already done so, we would appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey to offer your opinion: Family Survey Spring 2024

We truly appreciate you offering your thoughts before our extended deadline of May 10, 2024.

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open now for all RETURNING families. Please log into your Skyward Parent Access to complete the registration process. Our goal is to have registration completed by the last day of school, May 30, 2024.

This is a change for our Duneland families who typically have completed this process in the summer months right before the start of school. By shifting to now, families will have access to school personnel to assist and our schools have more time to prepare for the upcoming school year. We hope this change will benefit everyone.

For more information about registration and reminders about how to use the Skyward Parent Access please check out our registration website: Duneland 2024-2025 Registration

TVA Students who are currently in grades 8 through 12 grade and reside in the Duneland District have the opportunity to enroll in summer school courses offered at Chesterton High School. These courses enable students to earn credits to either remain or get back on track for graduation.

The link below allows you to see the schedule for summer school classes. You will also be able to sign up for classes, too. Students will have access to meals at CHS as well as limited transportation.

Not sure what courses you should take? Contact TVA School Counselor, Mrs. Michelle Bruss, at mbruss@duneland.k12.in.us or 219-983-3743 to learn more.

Attended a school operating the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and was approved for free or reduced benefits during the 2023-2024 school year;

Attended a school implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and was notified of Direct Certification status during the 2023-2024 school year;

-OR-

Attended a school that was not operating the National School Lunch Program (neither non-CEP

or CEP) but is receiving SNAP, TANF, or certain levels of Medicaid benefits, or are foster.

Your child may be eligible for SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits if they:

Attended a CEP school but was not notified of Direct Certification status during the 2023-2024

school year;

-OR-

Attended an NSLP school but was not approved for free or reduced benefits during the 2023-

2024 school year.

If not previously notified of free or reduced eligibility in the 2023-2024 school year, apply for the program here.

Please note! Households should apply for SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits in the state

where their children completed the 2023-2024 school year. Households that have moved to

Indiana after the school year ended must reach out to their last state of residence to inquire

about their SUN Bucks eligibility.

Apply for Indiana Sunbucks (Summer EBT)

The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires that we use information from this

application to determine who qualifies for Summer EBT benefits. We can only approve complete

forms. We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs

to help them deliver program benefits to your household. Inspectors and law enforcement may

also use your information to make sure that program rules are met. Some children qualify for

Summer EBT without an application. Please contact your State or ITO to get Summer EBT for a

foster child, and children who are homeless, migrant, or runaway.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

As a family enrolled in Trojan Virtual Academy, this information may not directly affect your daily school routine. However, we wanted to keep you informed. During the School Board meeting on January 8th, the following school start and end times for in-person schools in Duneland School Corporation for the 2024-2025 school year were approved.

• Elementary (K-4) 7:30 – 2:20
• High School (9-12) 8:10 – 3:10
• Intermediate/Middle (5-8) 8:50 – 3:50

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.

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.

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