This Week at Jackson
August 5th
Friday, May 5th
Pictures From This Week
ILEARN Testing Schedule
We are now in the ILEARN testing window. Except for a students that have been absent, third grade testing is complete. This week, fourth grade students will take the science assessments.
Young Citizenship Award Winner
Congratulations to Carlee Riley, the Duneland Exchange Club's Young Citizenship Award Winner for the 2022-2023 school year at Jackson Elementary!
The Duneland Exchange Club has partnered with Jackson to give this award annually to a deserving fourth grade student since the 1994-1995 school year. Each fourth grade teacher nominates two students from their class, then the entire staff--from kitchen staff to school counselor, custodians to classroom teachers--to determine who should be honored with the award.
On Monday, May 1st, Carlee was named as this year's winner at a schoolwide assembly. Her name will join the 26 other winners before her on the plaques in the office.
Pictured above is Carlee Riley in the center with her certificate. Left to right, DEC presenters Jackie Ruge-Perkins, Maria Bachuchin and Bob Capehart; her fourth grade teacher Samantha Pilarczyk, her brother Nathan Riley, grandparent Kim Riley, Carlee Riley, her mother Winter Hill, grandparent Kelvin Riley, her sister Hannah Hill, her father Mike Riley, grandparent Linda Bunchek, and Jackson Principal Sam Marshall.
Jackson Township Position - Term Ending December 31, 2024
The Board of School Trustees of the Duneland School is accepting letters of interest from individuals who would like to be considered to complete the remaining term for the Jackson Township seat, which will be up for election on November 5, 2024. (See the Porter County Board of Elections: https://www.porterco.org/170/Elections-Registration)
For more information, follow this link to the Jackson Township position located on the DSC website.
Schoolwide Story on the Announcements
This morning, we read BE QUIET! by Ryan T. Higgins on the morning announcements. Mrs. Tarnowski's students joined us as the live studio audience, and led the school in the singing of "Onward, Trojans!".
Jackson Reading Program
April PTO Meeting Minutes
PTO Calendar
Easy Ways to Support the PTO
Snacks for the Staff
Jackson Meals Menu
MyPayment Plus for School Meals
Need to add money to your students school meal account on MyPaymentsPlus? Click on the image below to access
Related Arts Rotation
Our students rotate through their related arts classes every two days. The below charts will help you to know what is happening with your child each day.
DSC 2022-2023 Calendar
DSC 2023-2024 Calendar
Lady Trojans Basketball Camps
The Lady Trojans Basketball Program will be hosting a basketball camp for players in grades K through 4 and grades 5-8. Click on the links or the images below for more information on dates and times of the specific camps and to register.
K-4th Camp Link: K-4th Basketball Camp Registration Link
5th-8th Grade Link: 5th-8th Basketball Camp Registration Link
CHS Basketball Camp
Football Summer Camp
Employment
DSC NOW HIRING!
The Duneland School Corporation is seeking candidates for the following positions:
CHILD NUTRITION
Child Nutrition associates provide nutrition services to students and staff. Benefit-eligible positions available. Click to apply online
CUSTODIAL
Duneland School Corporation Custodians are required to clean and sanitize all corporation facilities. This position has a highly responsible role in providing custodial services and dealing with students and staff on a regular basis. Custodians interact with individuals both inside and outside the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times. Custodians may be required to work in other Duneland School Corporation facilities. Benefit-eligible positions available. Click to apply online
TRANSPORTATION
Duneland School Corporation Transportation positions (Bus Drivers, Sub Bus Drivers) require eligible persons to operate all school vehicles or (Sub Bus Aides) to assist in the transportation of all special students needing additional attention. These positions are highly responsible roles in transporting and dealing with students and staff on a regular basis. Transportation personnel interact with individuals both inside and outside of the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times. Benefit-eligible positions available. Click to apply online
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Seeking substitute teachers for all grade levels. To apply for a substitute teaching position, please apply in person at the Duneland Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Ave. in Chesterton to complete an application.
Paraprofessional Positions Available in Duneland
Chesterton High School Athletics
Duneland Community Opportunities
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.