The 2012-2013 school year is just around the corner and the La Porte Community School Corporation has provided the following information to prepare students and parents for back to school.
New Student Registration:
- Crichfield: 08/01/12, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Hailmann: 08/07/12, 7:00am-3:00pm
- Handley: 08/06/12, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Indian Trail: 08/06/12, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Kingsbury: 08/07/12, 8:00am-6:00pm
- Kingsford Heights: 08/07/12, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Lincoln: 08/02/12, 8:30am-5:00pm
- Riley: 08/02/12, 7:30am-4:00pm
- Boston MS: 08/09/12, 8:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-2:30pm
- Kesling MS: 08/07/12 & 08/08/12, 1:00pm-4:00pm
- La Porte HS: 08/08/12 & 08/09/12, 12:00pm-3:00pm & 5:00pm-8:00pm
*Parents can now register students online through their Parent Access account. If parents do not have a Parent Access account, they can contact their child’s school to request an account.
Open House Schedule:
- Crichfield: August 28th, 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Hailmann: August 16th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Handley: August 14th, 5:00pm-6:30pm
- Indian Trail: August 22nd, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Kingsbury: August 20th, 5:00pm-6:45pm
- Kingsford Heights: August 23rd, 5:00pm-6:30pm
- Lincoln: August 30th, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Riley: August 15th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Boston MS: August 13th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Kesling MS: August 13th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
- La Porte High School Preschool: August 9th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Meal Prices
Elementary:
- Breakfast - $1.00
- Lunch - $1.85
- Milk - $ .45
Middle School:
- Breakfast - $1.25
- Lunch - $2.05
- Milk - $ .45
High School:
- Breakfast - $1.25
- Lunch - $2.05
- Milk - $ .45
$0.25 additional for second meals
Book Rental and Fees:
Kindergarten - $114.00
First Grade - $148.00
Second Grade - $135.00
Third Grade - $114.00
Fourth Grade - $109.00
Fifth Grade - $109.00
Sixth Grade - $151.00
Seventh Grade - $155.00
Eighth Grade - $159.00
Book rental and fees at La Porte High School are based on each individual student’s class selection.
School Supply Lists:
School Supply Lists for each elementary and middle school are posted on the school’s webpage at www.lpcsc.k12.in.us to help parents prepare their student(s) for the 2012-2013 school year.
School Closings or Delays:
Website: www.lpcsc.k12.in.us
Check out the “stop light” on the right side of our homepage – green, school is in session; yellow, school has been delayed; and red, school has been closed. The website is updated as soon as a decision has been made regarding weather conditions.
Radio Stations:
La Porte - 1540 AM & 96.7 FM
Michigan City - 1420 AM & 95.9 FM
Knox - 99.3 FM
Valparaiso - 1500 AM & 105 FM
Television:
WNDU 16, WSBT 22, and WSJV 28
Merrillville Lakeshore Public TV Channel 96 on Comcast Cable
Blackboard Connect 5:
With our new Blackboard Connect 5 system, parents and staff will receive a pre-recorded phone call pertaining to school delays, dismissals, closings, and other important announcements.
Parents are encouraged to update the emergency contact phone number on file at each child’s home school. Parents wishing to opt-out of this service need to contact their student’s home school and request to be removed. Staff wishing to opt-out or make changes to their emergency contact information will be able to make corrections