The Bulldog Bulletin - August 2024

Online registration for returning students opened on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. If you did not complete registration, now is the time to do it.

• Your registration is complete if your forms each have a green check mark. You will not receive an email confirmation. Green check marks = ready for school!
• Schedules for middle and high school students were released August 6th if registration was completed. If you finish forms today, a schedule is not assigned until the following weekday.
• Elementary teachers will be posted the evening of August 9th.

• Bus routes will be posted the afternoon of Monday, August 12. You must complete registration or address changes before August 8 to have transportation on the first day of school. Visit the transportation page of our website and use the Bus Planner tool for route information.

• Applications for free and reduced lunch will be available online during registration. If you would like to complete a paper copy, they are available on our website now.
• If your child requires modification to their school meals because of a medical issue, you must complete this the diet modification form and return it to the food services department at Central Office.

• CPCSC offers a before/after school child care program (also called Latch Key Care) at each elementary before school from 6-9 a.m. and after school from 3:45-6 p.m. On scheduled e-Learning days, child care will be available from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Street and Winfield Elementary Schools.
• Child care fees are $8 before school each day and $8 after school each day. On e-Learning days the fee is $8 for up to 4 hours, $16 between 4 and 8 hours, and $24 for more than 8 hours. There is an annual $10 nonrefundable sign-up fee. To register for child care and to find more information about the program, visit the CPCSC website at www.cps.k12.in.us/childcare.

• The most recent student handbooks are available on our website.
• Please note changes to two important policies: cell phones and attendance. These changes are in alignment with new state legislation.

• Middle & high school students will receive supply lists from their teachers the first week of school. Supplies vary based on each course. Please come to school with the basics the first week (pencil/pen, paper, folders).
• Most supplies for elementary students are paid for by the district. Students will also need a backpack (no wheels), pencil case, headphones or earbuds, and a reusable water bottle. A Chromebook case cover is strongly recommended. Chromebook dimensions are 12 x 9 inches.

We are hiring for paraprofessionals, bus drivers & monitors, and food service team members. Click each photo below to learn more, submit a question, or to apply.

2024-25 season passes for CPHS athletics are now available online:

• Big Dog Family Punch Pass - $130.00 - 30 admissions for use at eligible events can be used multiple times
• Top Dog Pass - $125.00 - All Season (Fall, Winter and Spring) sports pass
• Little Dog Punch Pass - $20.00 - 5 admissions for multiple events only for elementary and Middle school students
• CPHS Student Pass - $40.00 - All Season Pass (Fall, Winter and Spring) only for high school students

The CPHS Latin program recently hosted their 21st summer camp and also excelled on a trip to the annual national convention. Read more about their accomplishments on our website.

We are overjoyed to welcome this group! Our elementary STEM instructors will implement a new STEM program in the weekly related arts course rotation for every elementary student. Sara Colvin is our district STEM coordinator, and Mindy Pearson has been working alongside her to develop curriculum and training. Preview the Back-To-School Night welcome slides.

• The US Navy is offering a Naval Sea Cadet program for ages 10 and up. Cadets learn discipline, teamwork, leadership skills, accountability and patriotism.
• Register for Fall Youth Sports at the Southlake YMCA
• CPHS Cheerleading Kiddie Camp | Grades K-5 | 8/28 and 8/29 5-7pm
• CPSC Crown Point Swim Club Evaluations | 9/16 and 9/17 5:45pm to 7:00pm | Crown Point High School Pool
• 2024 Cedar Lake Parks Nerf Battles | 9/21, 9/28, and 10/5 | Registration is required