April 28, 2024
Volume 3; Issue 30; April 28, 2024
Enrollment is now open for NEW students
RETURNING FAMILIES should complete registration for the 24-25 School Year.
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 Becomes NWI Online School in August 2024
Testing Schedule Below
Next Onsite Testing Day: Wed., May 1, 2024 FOR SOME STUDENTS
Did you get an email?
Testing continues on May 1, 2024. This session only requires some students to come to the testing site.
An email was sent to students and their families over this past weekend. If your student needs to come in on Wednesday, May 1, you would have received the email.
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.
Graduating this year? Click below to read Class of 2024 Newsletter!
All ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON MAY 28, 2024 - that's in 4 1/2 weeks 😮
Grades 6 -12 Pacing Guide
Kindergarten through Grade 5 Pacing Guide
Summer School Information for TVA (DSC residents) in Grades 8 -12
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.
We Need Your Help! Please Complete the Cognia Survey!
Cognia (School Accreditation) Surveys - We Need Your Help!
Duneland School Corporation is currently conducting a series of surveys with our students, families, and staff. Information from these surveys will be used for school improvement and district strategic planning. Additionally, these results will be used as part of our Cognia (formerly AdvancED) accreditation processes.
Input from our families is critical to our process to set goals for improvement. We thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. This survey should take 20-25 minutes to complete and includes some ranking questions as well as open-ended questions at the end.
Use this link to take the Survey: Family Survey Spring 2024
Please note the following when taking the surveys
You need only complete one survey per household.
When selecting a school, select the school of your youngest child.
The term “governing body” refers to our school board.
The term “stakeholders” refers to all those with an interest in the school including students, families, community members, and school staff.
We truly appreciate you setting aside the time to offer your thoughts before Monday, April 29, 2024.
2024-2025 School Start & End Times
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
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.
DSC Procedures for Closing Schools
Click on the button below to learn more about the procedures.
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.
Mrs. Lorenz, Success Coach
Email: slorenz@duneland.k12.in.us or "Coach Sara"
Miss McKee-Lewis, Success Coach
Email: gmckeelewis@duneland.k12.in.us or "Coach Gabby"
Mrs. Shalonda Henderson, Teacher of Record; Exceptional Learners
Mrs. Michelle Palko, Administrative Assistant
Email: mpalko@duneland.k12.in.us
Phone: 219-983-3743
Mrs. Michelle Bruss, School Counselor/Social Worker
Email: mbruss@duneland.k12.in.us
Mrs. Christy Jarka, Director
Email: cjarka@duneland.k12.in.us