Episode 3 of Inside East Porter is now live! This week, we travel across the district to highlight creativity and academic excellence.
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🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Bi1ycGsvEYAHYrkpdI8Bo?si=CIcSKlN3RhifpFZxu8gBww
Thank you for supporting our students and staff!
Please take a few minutes to complete our community survey. Your input is essential as the School Board continues discussions about programs, services, and long-term priorities in response to changing financial conditions and student needs.
Your feedback will help:
• Gather insight on comfort with funding considerations
• Identify priorities for programs, services, and facility needs
All responses are confidential, and the survey closes January 2, 2026.
👉 Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/ZAj1k3LBTAb6TXtr9
Thank you for supporting East Porter Schools!
🎙️ EPISODE 2 of "Inside East Porter" is officially LIVE! 🎙️
In this week's broadcast, we’re highlighting the incredible people who make our school community feel like home.
What’s inside this episode:
❤️ A Community Connection: We chat with Chris Birky, who has been a pillar of the East Porter community for decades. Discover the many ways he has impacted our East Porter family!
🏫 Campus Visit: We headed to Morgan Township Elementary to talk with Principal Niebel and two talented students, Bryce Birky and Lucia Wappel.
⭐ Veteran’s Day Tribute: Bryce and Lucia shared some beautiful original poems during our November celebration, and we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at their hard work and creativity!
Don't miss these stories of service, community, and student success.
Click the link below to listen and subscribe! 👇
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0weKu3WMWRzMwVvXu3vImL?si=iT14CYI1QqqQXBbFzz3Yxw
East Porter Community Members— we want to hear from you!
As the School Board continues discussions about our programs, services, and long-term priorities in response to changing financial conditions and growing student needs, your input is essential.
Please take 5–7 minutes to complete our community survey. Your feedback will help:
• Gather insight on comfort with various funding considerations
• Identify priorities for programs, services, and facility needs
Your responses are confidential and will directly help guide future planning. The survey will close on January 2, 2026.
👉 Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/ZAj1k3LBTAb6TXtr9
Thank you for supporting East Porter Schools!
🎬 Framing Our Future | Part 4: Looking Ahead Together
We’ve reached the final video in our four-part series with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Case, where we’ve explored our district’s current challenges, classroom priorities, and the factors shaping our future.
In Part 4, Dr. Case turns the focus to you — our families, staff, and community members. He invites everyone to share their thoughts, opinions, and collaborate as we begin charting a path forward for East Porter.
🎥 In this conclusion, Dr. Case discusses the importance of community input and partnership as we plan for the years ahead.
➡️ Watch the final video here: https://youtu.be/C9NuzJ-6R0s
Thank you for following along with the Framing Our Future series. Together, we can build a strong and sustainable future for East Porter.
Morgan Township Schools – Dismissal Update
This afternoon, a fire alarm was briefly activated at Morgan Township due to steam from routine cleaning in a custodial closet. While there was no safety concern, students were temporarily evacuated as a precaution. Everyone has returned to the building, and dismissal is proceeding as normal. Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Important Correction:
Washington Township Elementary is currently the only school that does not yet have enough enrolled students to run the YCare program for the upcoming school year. Each site must have a minimum of 15 registered students for the program to be offered.
If you are planning to use YCare at Washington Township, Kouts, or Morgan Township, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Early registration is essential to confirm that the program can be offered at your school.
Registration Information:
Online: valpoymca.org/childcare/after-school-care
In Person: Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN
New this year: Sibling discounts are automatically applied when you register online.
For any questions or assistance with registration, please contact:
Audrey Sheehan
Assistant Director of Childcare
Valparaiso Family YMCA
219.464.9543 ext. 349
👉 Complete registration here- https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/student-registration
📌 Remember:
*Use a computer or Chromebook to register.
*Registration cannot be completed using the Skyward mobile app, and cell phones are not recommended.
🎒 Student schedules and class assignments will be available in the first full week of August. As we finalize details based on incoming registrations, that section of Skyward is currently unavailable.
👉 Register here: https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/student-registration
📌 Please remember:
*Use a computer or Chromebook to complete registration.
* We do not recommend using a cell phone, and registration cannot be completed through the Skyward app.
🎒 Looking ahead:
Student schedules and class assignments will be available in the first full week of August. As we finalize details, this portion of Skyward is currently unavailable. We appreciate your patience during this time.
