DuneNews
Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
September 12, 2019 Vo. 54 No. 6
12 Chesterton High School students named Merit Semifinalists
Chesterton High School has 12 seniors are 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 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.
The Duneland Education Foundation will host the 3rd Annual DEF Fun Run/Walk 5K
Homecoming Hustle on homecoming weekend, Sunday, September 15, 2019. The
Kid’s Hustle will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K beginning at 9:00a.m. at Chesterton High
School (CHS), 2125 S. 11th Street in Chesterton.
The registration cost of $20 includes the race and a t-shirt. The pre-registration deadline
is Sunday, August 25, 2019 to guarantee a shirt. After August 25, registration
remains at $20 with no guarantee of a t-shirt. Registration on race day will be held from
7:30-8:30 a.m. at CHS.
The DEF 5K Homecoming Hustle will be a flat, fast course through Chesterton starting
and ending on the Chesterton High School football field. There will be prizes for top three (3)
age group winners.
Professional race timing will be provided by T&H Timing. Number and T-shirt pick up
will be on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 8:00-10:00 a.m.at the Boys and Girls Club
in Chesterton, 521 W. 1100 N.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Duneland Education Foundation (DEF), a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial resources to enhance
opportunities for educational experiences for all K-12 students of the Duneland
community.
Visit dunelandeducation.org for a registration form or to register online. Please email
Colleen Grimes at director@dunelandeducation.org for more information.
Homecoming Block Party 2019
Chesterton High School Student Government hosted their fifth annual Homecoming Block Party this past Wednesday at the school. Many families and students were at the event to celebrate Homecoming. See some highlights below.
CHS announces Homecoming Royalty Candidates
King and Queen Royalty
Prince and Princess Royalty
Duke and Duchess Royalty
Homecoming Parade is Friday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m.
The CHS homecoming parade will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 from the Chesterton Middle School Pool parking lot, Porter Ave to Calumet, Calumet to Broadway, Broadway to Sixth and back to CMS.
CHS Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate Party
The Association will offer hot dogs, sides, salads and refreshments. Join us for good food and fellowship before the game.
Want to join the CHS Alumni Association? Come to the tailgate party before the game and become a member. Applications will be available or visit this link for an application.
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
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 7:00p.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 12, 2019
4:15 p.m. CMS B&G CC-Michigan City@Liberty Interm.
4:15 p.m. CHS Boys V TN-Valpo
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A&B VB-Union Twp.
5 p.m. CMS 8A&B VB-Union-H
5 p.m. CHS Girls JV/V SCR-Lowell-H
5 p.m. CHS Girls Fr/JV/V VB-Mich. City
6 p.m. CHS Boys Fr FB-Mich. City
6 p.m. BA PTO Meeting
Friday, September 13, 2019
JA Grandparents Day
8:30 a.m. LIS Picture Day-Aud.
11:30a-12:45p LIS Kona Ice
1 p.m. CHS Girls GO - Pat Ford Invite- LaPorte
1-2 p.m. BA 4th Grandparents Day
4 p.m. CHS Homecoming Parade
7 p.m. CHS Boys V FB Homecoming-LaPorte-H
Saturday, September 14, 2019
CHS TG - Competition
TBD CHS Boys V TN-Tourn.-Terre Haute
9 a.m. CHS B&G V CC Invite-Lowell
9 a.m. CHS Girls V VB Invite -H
10 a.m. CHS Boys JV FB-LaPorte
10 a.m. CHS Girls JV/V SCR-Hobart- H
3 p.m. CHS Boys JV/V SCR-Highland
7 -10 p.m. CHS Homecoming Dance - CHS Cafeteria
Sunday, September 15, 2019
7:30-8:30 a.m. DEF Homecoming Hustle Registration
8:30 a.m. DEF Homecoming Kids’ Hustle
9 a.m. DEF Homecoming Hustle 5k
Monday, September 16, 2019
9-10 a.m. LES Gr. 4 Grandparents Day
Noon CHS Girls V Golf-DAC Invite at the Brassie-H
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
1-2 p.m. LES Gr. 3 Grandparents Day
4:15 p.m. CHS Boys V TN-LaPorte-H
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8 FB-Willowcreek
5 p.m. CHS Girls JV/V SCR-Lk Central-H
5 p.m. CHS Girls Fr/JV/V VB-M'ville-H
6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. BA Issak Walton Night
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
8:30-9:45 a.m. YO Gr. K-1 Grandparents Day
9:45-11 a.m. YO Gr. 2-4 Grandparents Day
1-2 p.m. LES Gr. 2 Grandparents Day
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A&B VB-Ben Franklin
4:30 p.m. CMS 8A&B VB-Ben Franklin-H
5 p.m. CHS Boys JV/V SCR-Lk Central
6-8:30 p.m. CHS Open Swim
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-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. Kids Camp - Host CHS Cheerleaders - CHS
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-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.
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