DuneNews
Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
September 19, 2019 Vo. 54 No. 7
Chesterton High School announces 12 Merit Semifinalists
Chesterton High School has 12 seniors among the nation’s 16,000 Semifinalists announced in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competition. These students have completed the first step in the competition for some 7,600 Merit Scholarships, worth more than $31 million, to be offered next spring. Based on selection index scores on the 2018 PSAT/NMSQT, those CHS students cited in the 65th annual competition, above photo, front row, left to right, Dylan Draves, Jenna Aguilar, Aidan Li and Joseph Adcock. Back row, Calvin Anders, Ryan Herr, Gabriel Kroeger, Reagan Morton, Xavier Pittman, Joshua Sweet, Gavin Dooley and Zachary Mullins. (Duneland Schools photo by Bridget Martinson)
Six CHS students are commended students
CHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Community gathers for CHS Homecoming Parade
Charter Membership special offer ends on Sept. 30, 2019
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 newly formed 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 enshrine teachers, administration, support staff and graduates (alumni) into their respective ''Halls of Fame” at our annual banquet to be held in May of each year.
The Chesterton High School Alumni Association would like to welcome former alumni, and present and past faculty and staff members of the Duneland Schools into the newly formed Association by offering a special Lifetime charter membership for only $50 through Sept. 30, 2019.
Help the Association to continue to grow and present more and more of our graduates college assistance. The group will also enshrine teachers, administration, support staff and graduates (alumni) into their respective ''Halls of Fame” at an annual banquet to be held in May. In addition, it creates an opportunity for camaraderie between members and alumni at scheduled event.
Normally, a Lifetime membership will be 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). Take advantage of this great deal only through Sept. 30. Don't wait, join today!
Visit the Duneland School website at www.duneland.k12.in.us and download an application to join today.
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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!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Duneland School Board meeting will be hosted on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Duneland Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Avenue.
Open Swim: Chesterton High School will offer 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. View a copy of the full school year Open Swim 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
Fall Camp Golf Lessons: The Chesterton Golf Booster Club is offering a Fall Golf Camp for anyone ages 4-14. Children must be eligible to be enrolled in Kindergarten (or older) during the 2020-2021 school year.
Instruction includes one and one half hour lessons for four days (Monday-Thursday)-six hours of lessons. Lessons will be held at the Brassie Golf course. Choose either 3:30-5 p.m. or 5-6:30 p.m. for lessons. Cost is $60 per week. Session 1 is Oct. 7-10 and Session 2 is Oct. 11-14.
For more information, please contact Patrick Ward at pward@duneland.k12.in.us or Todd Elliott at toddelliott202@gmail.com. Click here to REGISTER.
Duneland Swim Club: 2019/20 FALL WINTER SEASON Online Registration Now Open at Duneswim.com for returning members for our season that runs from September 9, 2019 through February 14, 2020 Try out to become a full member, or for our Trial Program for New Swimmers: TRIAL #1 September 16; TRIAL #2 October 7; TRIAL #3 October 28; TRIAL #4 November 18; TRIAL #5 January 6; and TRIAL #6 January 27. Tryouts are mandatory for all new swimmers and will take place on September 12 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Chesterton Middle School Pool through Door #9 or on the first day of the designated trial dates from 4:30-5:15 p.m. All new swimmers must be four (4) years of age and swim 12 ½ yards without touching bottom or side. Please bring a copy of their birth certificate. New swimmers practice from 3:45-4:30 p.m. Visit Duneswim.com for returning member practice schedules and more information. Email Coach Christy at kallayfamily@comcast.net with any questions.
Scout Troop opportunity for Girls: The first Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America) Troop for Girls (ages 11-18) is forming in Chesterton! Interested girls are invited to attend a special information meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint John’s United Church of Christ, 225 W Lincoln Ave in Chesterton. For more information, contact Martha Gallup at (508) 207-3260 or at martha_gallup@hotmail.com
Troop 908 G is a Girl only Scouts BSA Troop. For information on troops for boys please contact Chad Schnitzler at chad.schnitzler@scouting.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, September 19, 2019
9-10 a.m. LES Gr. 1 Grandparents Day
9 a.m. BA 2nd Grade Pet Parade
4:15 p.m. CHS Boys V TN-Mich. City
4:30 p.m. CMS B&G CC-Willowcreek@Woodland Park
5 p.m. CHS Girls JV/V SCR-Kank. Valley
5 p.m. CHS Girls Fr/JV/V VB-LaPorte-H
6 p.m. CHS Boys Fr FB-LaPorte-H
Friday, September 20, 2019
9-10 a.m. LES Kdg. Grandparents Day
9 a.m. CHS Girls V Golf-IHSAA Golf Sectional-Valpo CC
10:30-12:30 p.m. BA Frozen Friday
4:30 - 6 p.m. CHS Cheerleaders Kids Camp-Cafe
7 p.m. CHS Boys V FB-Valpo-H
Saturday, September 21, 2019
CHS TG - Competition
8 a.m. CHS Boys V CC Invite-New Prairie HS
8 a.m. CHS Girls V CC Invite-New Prairie HS
9 a.m. CMS 7&8B VB-Col. Wheeler
9 a.m. CHS Boys V TN Invite -Portage
9 a.m. CHS Boys JV TN Invite - Penn
9 a.m. CHS Girls Fr VB Invite-Boone Grove
10 a.m. CMS B&G CC Willowcreek Invite@Woodland Park
10 a.m. CHS Boys JV FB-Valpo
10 a.m. CHS Boys JV/V SCR-Harrison-H
1 p.m. Girls JV/V SCR-Highland
Monday, September 23, 2019
4:15 p.m. CMS B&G CC-LaPorte-H
4:15 p.m. CHS Boys V TN-Lowell
6 p.m. Duneland School Board Mtg.-Adm. Ctr.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
4:15 p.m. CHS Boys V TN-Lk Central
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8 A&B FB-Taft@Col. Wheeler
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A&B VB-Taft
4:30 p.m. CMS 8A&B VB-Taft-H
5 p.m. CHS Girls JV/V SCR-Portage
5 p.m. CHS Girls Fr/JV/V VB-Lk Central-H
7 p.m. WIS Fall Band Concert
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
LES School Pictures
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8A VB-Westville-H
5 p.m. CHS Boys JV/V SCR-Portage-H
6-8:30 p.m. CHS Open Swim
7:00 p.m. WIS Fall Orchestra Concert
Thursday, September 26, 2019
4:15 p.m. CHS Boys V TN-Munster
4:30 p.m. CMS B&G CC Viking Invite -Thom. Jefferson
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8A VB-Barker-H
5 p.m. CHS Girls Fr/JV/V VB-Valpo
6 p.m. CHS Boys Fr FB-Valpo-H
6 p.m. BA Title I Literacy Event
Friday, September 27, 2019
9 a.m. BA Title I Literacy Event
7 p.m. CHS Boys V FB-Portage
Saturday, September 28, 2019
CHS TG - Competition
CHS Girls GO - Regionals
9 a.m. CMS B&G CC Invite-Culver
9 a.m. CMS 7A VB Invite-H
9 a.m. CHS B&G V CC-Macnider Invite@Busse Woods-Hoffman Estates
10 a.m. CHS Boys JV FB-Portage-H
10 a.m. CHS Boys V TN-Fort Wayne Canterbury
11 a.m. CHS Girls JV/V SCR-Northridge HS
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