DuneNews
Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
February 13, 2020 Vo. 54 No. 26
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS HIGHLIGHTS
12 Seniors Advance to Finalists in National Merit Program
Chesterton High School announced that all 12 senior semifinalists have advanced to finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) program. They are now among some 15,000 secondary finalists throughout the United States vying for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships. Merit Scholars will be selected in March or April. Those student finalists are Joseph Adcock, Jenna Aguilar, Calvin Anders, Gavin Dooley, Dylan Draves, Ryan Herr, Gabriel Kroeger, Aidan Li, Reagan Morton, Zachary Mullins, Xavier Pittman and Joshua Sweet. Chesterton High School has had over 30 NMSC Finalists in the past four years.
Duneland School Board honors CHS State Debate Champions
Duneland School Board appoints Schnabel as new board member
On Thursday, February 6, the Duneland School Board of Trustees appointed Tom Schnabel to fulfill the remaining term of the vacant Jackson Township Board seat. Schnabel replaces Kristin Kroeger who resigned in January.
Schnabel was one of six candidates who applied for the position and were interviewed at a public meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Schnabel, a Duneland School strings teacher since 1985, retired in 2017 after 32 years of service. In addition to teaching, he served his last seven years as the director of music.
Schnabel earned his undergraduate degree from Ball State University and graduate degree from Indiana University Northwest. Before starting at Duneland, Tom worked for two years at the Portage Twp Schools.
CMS to host Digital Safety Presentation for Parents
Coming Soon...Kindergarten Round Up
Prospective Duneland students who will be five years old on or before August 1, 2020, may register for the 2020-2021 school year at their respective school.
BAILLY, BRUMMITT, JACKSON, LIBERTY & YOST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Thursday, March 5, 2020
3:00-5:00 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Visit this link for more details about Duneland School Kindergarten Round Up...
Please Help Nominate an Outstanding Duneland School Corporation Teacher and Employee of the Year
The Duneland School Corporation is accepting nominations for the “Teacher of the Year” and “Employee of the Year.”
The DSC will select a “Teacher of the Year” recipient for each of the following:
- Primary (Elementary & Intermediate) Teacher Grades K-6
- Secondary (Middle & High School) Teacher Grades 7-12
The DSC will also select an “Employee of the Year” recipient for the classified staff.
Students, former students, parents, colleagues, administrators, or members of the community may nominate a DSC teacher and/or classified employee. There is no limit to the number of teachers or classified employees a person may nominate. Please complete a separate nomination form for each teacher and/or classified employee you wish to nominate.
A selection committee made up of DSC administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community members will narrow the nominations and interview the final nominees before selecting a winner for each category. Winners will be announced at a School Board meeting in May.
Please complete nomination forms online:
Teacher of the Year – TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
Employee of the Year – EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
Printable forms are also available:
Teacher of the Year – PRINTABLE TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
Employee of the Year – PRINTABLE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
and mail to: DSC, Teacher and Employee of the Year, 601 W. Morgan Ave., Chesterton, IN 46304.
Nomination forms must be received no later than Tuesday, March 2, 2020 to be considered.
For additional information, please contact:
Melissa Jaeger
Duneland School Corporation Secretary
219-983-3605
mjaeger@duneland.k12.in.us
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Volunteers needed for 8th Grade Reality Check
The Reality Check (formerly the Reality Store) is set for March 18, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Chesterton Middle School, 651 W Morgan Ave.
For more than 20 years, this event has been preparing 8th grade students from the Duneland area on how to be successful in life after graduation. Students are given a predetermined salary that they would earn in their chosen profession at age 28. During the Reality Check, students visit tables where they pay such expenses as taxes, housing, childcare, etc. Some do end up in bankruptcy, while others may have a little money left over at the end. The ones that have remaining funds can “spend” their money on imaginary rewards such as investments, trips, concerts, motorcycles and so on.
The Reality Check is organized by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and the Duneland School Corporation. The event takes over a 100 volunteers each year. Volunteers are welcome to take part in the Reality Check for either a half day or whole day on March 18, 2020. Morning sessions are from 7:30 to 11:45 a.m., and afternoon sessions are from 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Breakfast and lunch is provided for all volunteers. Volunteers should contact Michelle Hunsley at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce at 926-5513 or by e-mail at michelle@dunelandchamber.org.
25 Years of Shaping Education Experiences!
The Duneland Education Foundation (DEF) and First State Bank of Porter are offering the opportunity to win a $10,000 scholarship! Raffle tickets are only $25.00 each and the winning scholarship can be used for any post-secondary education or training and can be given to anyone you choose. The scholarship recipient does not have to be a Duneland resident. In addition to offering you the chance to win this valuable scholarship, your ticket purchase also helps support the Foundation’s mission to fund programs that allow teachers to be creative and expand the classroom experience for students.
The winning scholarship ticket will be drawn on Friday, February 21, 2020 during halftime at the CHS Boys Varsity home basketball game against Valparaiso. Come cheer on the boys and take part in an opportunity to win a $10,000 scholarship! Tickets can be purchased at Porter Bank at both their Porter and Chesterton branches. They may also be purchased by contacting DEF Director Colleen Grimes at cgrimes@dunelandeducation.org or at 219-983-3715. The selected winner does not need to be present at the time of the drawing.
Please help us continue to make Duneland a Great Community with Great Schools!
Duneland School Corporation 2020-2021 Calendar
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2019-2020 Procedures for Delaying/Closing School
As we approach the winter season, please review the attached letter from Superintendent Dr. Chip Pettit regarding the procedures for school closings and/or delays that may occur due to inclement weather...
Duneland School Spirit Wear Online Store
Did you know that the Duneland School Corporation has an online store for ordering all of your Duneland School spirit wear? For your convenience, all of your orders can be shipped to your home for a nominal fee or you can pick-up your online order at Blythe's Team Sports in Valparaiso.
Parents can also purchase P.E. uniforms for students in grades 7-12 and Body Conditioning for 9-12. The uniforms will no longer be available for purchase at CMS / CHS.
The CHS / CMS P.E. and Body Conditioning Uniforms (t-shirt and shorts) are the only items that will be shipped within a few days of ordering. Orders can be sent directly to your home within a few business days for a nominal fee or you can choose to pick up your online order at Blythe's Team Sports in Valparaiso.
Other spirit wear on the site can be ordered during a 14-day window. Orders will then be processed and shipped. Further information is located on the online store site.
Click the button below to enter the online store!
Join the CHS Alumni Association!
Have you been thinking about joining the Chesterton High School Alumni Association, but just haven't gotten around to it? Or, are you wondering why you should join this organization?
The CHS Alumni Association was formed to help support the enhancement of the Duneland School Corporations' educational processes and scholarships for graduating seniors at Chesterton High School. Your dues in the organization will help the group to continue to grow and present more and more of our graduates college assistance. We will also honor teachers, administration, and support staff (alumni) into their respective ''Halls of Fame” at our first annual banquet to be held on May 7, 2020 at Chesterton High School.
Mark your calendar to support our fundraiser for CHS student scholarships:
Alumni Association All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, March 14 from 7-10 a.m.
George's Gyros Spot
325 N Calumet Rd. in Chesterton
Interested in getting involved in the Alumni Association? The group welcomes the help of our membership to assist us in achieving our mission to raise funds for student scholarships. Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, February 13 at 4 p.m. at the Duneland Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Avenue in Chesterton.
The Chesterton High School Alumni Association welcomes all former CHS alumni, and present and past faculty and staff members of the Duneland Schools to join the Association. Annual membership dues is $15 per alumni or Lifetime membership is a one-time fee of $150.00 minus your age. (Example: $150.00 less your age of 60 years would equal dues of $90.00).
Visit the Duneland School website at this link www.duneland.k12.in.us and download an application to join today.
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CHS Alumni Association seeking nominations for Hall of Fame 2020
Chesterton Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2020 Teacher, Administrator, and Support Staff Hall of Fame. Recipients will be honored at the first annual Alumni Association Dinner Banquet on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Chesterton High School.
“Many accomplished and dedicated individuals are not necessarily in the public eye; they are the unsung heroes and quiet warriors among us impacting students and staff every day,” said Jim Hall, CHS Alumni president. “The 2020 recognition committee invites alumni, community members, parents and others throughout the Duneland community to submit their nominations.”
Please consider nominating a current or past Duneland employee for one or more of the categories based on:
Excellence • Leadership • Respect • Exceptional Contributions • Citizenship
Giving Back • Collaboration • Courageous Acts • Advocacy
The CHS Alumni Association is accepting nominations for a teacher, administrator and support staff member of the year through Friday, February 28 at 3 p.m. Those that wish to submit one nominee for each category must use separate nomination forms. A nomination form is available online by clicking this link.
Nomination forms will also be available for pick up at Chesterton High School, 2125 S 11th Street during school hours only or at the Duneland School Corporation Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Avenue, weekdays from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Completed nominations may be submitted electronically to CHSalumniassociation@duneland.k12.in.us; or by mailing to CHS Alumni Association, PO Box 1063, Chesterton, IN 46304; or by dropping off the at the Duneland Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Avenue, Chesterton.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
NO SCHOOL: There will be no school for all Duneland School students to observe a winter break on Friday, Feb. 14 and for the President’s Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 17. All classes will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The next Duneland School Board meeting will be on Monday, March, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Duneland Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Avenue. Duneland School Board meetings are normally scheduled for the first Monday of the month unless noted differently.
Open Swim: Chesterton High School offers open swim every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $1 for school children and $2 for adults. Please use Entrance 34 at Chesterton High School. Children must be within arms reach at all times. Check out the the full 2019-2020 schedule
Scholarship Information: Scholarship information can always be found on the CHS College and Career Center site: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=786
The new 2020-2021 Duneland School Corporation Calendar is available on our website. Click on the link above to open or visit our website at www.duneland.k12.in.us
“NO LIMITS” MAGIC SHOW FOR ALL AGES! The Duneland Family YMCA will host a family fun magic show featuring Magician Chandler Maglish on Saturday, February 22 in the Chesterton High School Auditorium. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the show starting at 6:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit our website or stop by the Y at 215 Roosevelt St. in Chesterton. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Toni Biancardi, 926-4204, for more information. Click here to register online!
Duneland Exchange Club Talent Show Auditions-The Duneland Exchange Club will host its 29th annual Talent Show auditions on either Tuesday, March 17 OR Thursday, March 19 at the Chesterton Middle School Auditorium, 651 W Morgan Ave. Any Duneland student is welcome to audition and showcase their talents. Entry Forms MUST be turned in by Tuesday, March 10.
All interested students must audition in order to be a part of the actual Talent Showcase scheduled on Saturday, April 18 at Chesterton High School. There is also a mandatory dress rehearsal on Friday, April 17. Entry forms will be available at each school Main Offices. Any questions may be addressed to Judi Rue (rue51@comcast.net)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, February 13, 2020
7:30-2:45 p.m. CHS Spring ISTEP Retakes
11-1 p.m. Valentines Flower Sale Fundraiser Student Government
BR Valentines Parties
1:30 p.m. BA Valentines Parties
JA Valentines Parties
11:30 a.m. LIS Kona Ice
6 p.m. CHS Girls V GYM-M'ville
Friday, February 14, 2020
NO SCHOOL-Mid-Winter Break
5 p.m. CHS Girls V SW-IHSAA State Swimming/Diving Finals-IUPUI Natatorium
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB - Portage
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Portage
Saturday, February 15, 2020
7a.m.- 11p.m. CHS Show Choir Trojan Classic Invitational
Noon CHS Girls V SW-IHSAA State Swimming/Diving Finals-IUPUI Natatorium
2 p.m. CHS Girls V GYM-Best of the Rest-Merrillville
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB - Munster
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Munster
Monday, February 17, 2020
NO SCHOOL-Presidents' Day
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Hammond High-H
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
7:30-2:45 p.m. CHS Spring ISTEP Retakes
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A&B Girls BB-Col. Wheeler
4:30 p.m. CMS 8A&B Girls BB-Col. Wheeler-CMS
4:30-6:30 p.m. Duneland Learning Academy-Adm. PD Rm
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB - Hammond High-H
7 p.m. CHS Boys VBB - Hammond High-H
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
7:30-2:45 p.m. CHS Spring ISTEP Retakes
4:30-6:30 p.m. Duneland Learning Academy-Adm. PD Rm
6 p.m. CHS Girls V GYM-Portage-H
7-8:45 p.m. CHS Open Swim-Pick up at 9 p.m.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
7:30-2:45 p.m. CHS Spring ISTEP Retakes
7-8 p.m. JA Science Fair
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A&B Girls BB-Fegely
4:30 p.m. CMS 8A&B Girls BB-Fegely-H
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys V Swim/Diving Sectional - Hobart
6 p.m. BA PTO Meeting
Friday, February 21, 2020
TBD CHS Boys V WR IHSAA State Finals
7:30-2:45 p.m. CHS Spring ISTEP Retakes
10:30-12:30 p.m. BA Frozen Friday
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys JVBB - Valpo - H
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Valpo-H
6- 8 p.m. CMS Winter Dance- Goldsborough Gym
Saturday, February 22, 2020
TBD CHS Boys V WR IHSAA State Finals
BR Talent Show in CMS auditorium
11 a.m. CHS Girls V GYM-DAC Gymnastics Meet-Valpo
Monday, February 24, 2020
CHS Spring ISTEP Retakes
4:30-6:30 p.m. Duneland Learning Academy-Adm. PD Rm
5:30- 8 p.m. Strategic Planning Team Mtg.-Adm Center
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