The Bulldog Bulletin - Feb. 2025

We continue to put student safety first! Over the last few months, each CPCSC building installed CrisisAlert by Centegix. CrisisAlert enables all teachers and staff to request help with a simple press of a button on a wearable badge. The location accuracy and 100% full campus coverage means help will arrive quickly when needed. CPCSC staff were introduced to the new system during our e-Learning Day.

CrisisAlert can also activate an emergency lockdown, which triggers audio and visual notifications. Those notifications are activated in every room and hallway of the school, and instructional messages are displayed on computers connected to the network. The intercom plays a message with instructions corresponding to the alert type. Our students and staff will practice using this new system a few times each year, so everyone knows what to do when an alert is activated.

For more information, please see the video below and the Centegix website. Our district safety page is also a great resource for understanding CPCSC's continued commitment to safety.

As always, never hesitate to reach out if you have questions regarding school safety and our prevention, preparation, and response strategies.

Crown Point Community School Corporation is accepting nominations for the Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and Employee of the Year who will serve during the 2025-2026 school year. Nominations are open through March 1st.

Bulldog Buddies Preschool is preparing for the 2025-2026 school year! Families who would like to enroll should fill out the form below. The form does not guarantee a spot, but allows our preschool team to begin working with families to enroll. Space may be limited at some locations, so sign up early!

Mark your calendar! If your child will be five years old before August 1, 2025, and you live in the district boundaries, we invite you to enroll for kindergarten online on February 25th.

We are currently hiring for:

• elementary secretary
• paraprofessionals
• bus drivers
• food service team members
• child care team members

See open positions on our website at www.cps.k12.in.us/careers.

CPHS Forensics students completed a DNA fingerpriting and gel electrophoresis lab. This is a process that separates DNA fragments for further testing/analysis in solving crimes. In many schools, this is a lab students don't get to experience until their college years. We're so fortunate to have amazing opportunities for our students!

CPHS students recently attended the Indiana Music Education Association State Convention.

• 7 choir students auditioned to be part of the All State Honor Choir: Abby Taylor, Olivia Giaretta, Mellie Zurbriggen, Jayla Miller, Rosemary Coronado, Miles Verpooten, and Trent Josleyn.
• Band students Karli Klimowicz and Gabe Sletto were selected to perform with the IMEA Honor Band.

Lake Street Elementary's Kind Kids had a field trip to Phil's Friends where they worked on their January service project. Phil’s Friends provides hope to patients currently undergoing cancer treatment. Lake Street's Kind Kids created 3 care packages, decorated numerous boxes of hope, created 167 cards of hope, decorated 60 hope bookmarks, and tied together 3 comfy fleece blankets.

Congratulations to the CPHS Varsity Dance team on their THIRD national championship! This year the team earned the Division 1 Large Varsity High Kick championship!

The annual Jerry Ross Elementary student vs. staff basketball game is a LOUD celebration of student achievement and school community! After students receive awards for their hard work during the first semester, they play ball against some favorite (and brave) teachers. Between 'quarters' other students are invited to participate in relays and games in order to involve as many students as possible in the fun of the afternoon.

• Register online for STEAM programs at the Southlake YMCA | Artist Studio, Book & Cook, Build It, Constructables and more!
• Register online or in person for Cedar Lake Parks 2025 Spring Soccer Season | Age groups 4-5, 6-8, 9-11 | Season begins on April 7, 2025
• Register today for Crown Point Baseball Preseason Camp | 2-Day baseball camp for grades K-8; Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th

From the City of CP:

Try your luck at designing a new City of Crown Point logo with elements of St. Patrick’s Day, such as leprechauns, shamrocks, the color green and more!

• Entries must be hand-drawn and include elements of St. Patrick’s Day. No exceptions.
• Participants must be 17 and under! Logos are due Tuesday, Feb. 18.
• Entries can be submitted in person at the Crown Point Library, 122 N. Main St., the PACE Department Office on the second floor of Bulldog Park, or mailed to Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point, IN 46307.
• Winners will be announced during the March City Council meeting.
• Those with questions should email events@crownpoint.in.gov.