Teachers at St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point welcomed a flood of students and parents who eagerly poured into the building to start the first day of school on Wednesday, August 10th. A similar tradition has been followed since the school opened in 1872, but was put on hiatus during the last two school years. “Our assistant principal, Mrs. Kozlowski, brought out a speaker and blasted fun music and the atmosphere was so happy and positive this morning. I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to see all those smiling students and their parents flowing into the building. We’re finally back to normal!” said Principal, Tom Ruiz.
St. Mary’s offers grade levels Junior Pre-Kindergarten (for three-year-olds) through grade eight. St. Mary’s faculty teaches a rich curriculum supported by leading-edge technology. Preschool starts next week and the school is currently accepting new students for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications can be conveniently filled out online. To learn more about St. Mary’s School, schedule a tour, or find the application portal, visit school.stmarycp.org or call 663-0676.
Duneland School Corporation hosted their annual Opening Day event for teachers and support staff at Chesterton High School Auditorium this past Monday.
Teachers and support staff serving the Corporation for 20, 25, 30, and 35 years were honored at the event.
Those receiving 20-year awards were: Kim Burton-school bus driver, Catherine Dean-Chesterton High School (CHS) teacher, Chris Hackett-CHS teacher, Marlene Kowalecki-Westchester Intermediate (WIS) administrative assistant, Lynne Jenks-Human Resources generalist, Angie Nelson-Bailly (BA) Elementary teacher, and Lauren Smith-Liberty Elementary (LES) teacher.
For 25 years: Matt Gland-CHS teacher, Laura Herrod-CMS school counselor, Beth Howard-Human Resources Benefits, Amy Michalec-CMS Child Nutrition manager, James Sensibaugh-CHS teacher, Betty Wheeler-WIS head custodian, Ron Wahl-DSC Grounds Maintenance.
For 30 years: Mike Koziczynski-CHS teacher, Barbara Menn-school bus driver, Maureen Tuter-school bus driver, Deeann Witek-Information Systems coordinator, Anna Zervos-CHS teacher.
For 35 years: Dale Hewitt-CHS teacher, Bridget Martinson-Public Relations director, Nancy Moats-BA teacher.
Photo Cutlines:
DSC 20 Yr. Service Awards: Honored for 20 years of Service at Duneland School Corporation’s Welcome Back Opening Day Celebration on Monday were front, left to right, Lauren Smith-Liberty Elementary (LES) teacher, Angie Nelson-Bailly (BA) Elementary teacher, Lynne Jenks-Human Resources generalist, Catherine Dean-Chesterton High School (CHS) teacher, and Chris Hackett-CHS teacher. Absent from photo is Kim Burton-school bus driver and Marlene Kowalecki-Westchester Intermediate (WIS) administrative assistant.
DSC 25 Yr. Service Awards: Honored for 25 years of Service at Duneland School Corporation’s Welcome Back Opening Day Celebration on Monday were, left to right, CHS teachers James Sensibaugh and Matt Gland, Laura Herrod - CMS school counselor, Beth Howard - Human Resources Benefits, and Amy Michalec - -CMS Child Nutrition manager. Absent from photo is Betty Wheeler-WIS head custodian and Ron Wahl-DSC Grounds Maintenance.
DSC 30 Yr. Service Award: Honored for 30 years of Service at Duneland School Corporation’s Welcome Back Opening Day Celebration on Monday were, left to right, CHS teachers Anna Zervos and Mike Koziczynski. Absent from photo is Barbara Menn-school bus driver, Maureen Tuter-school bus driver, and Deeann Witek-Information Systems coordinator.
DSC 35 Yr. Service Awards: Honored for 35 years of Service Awards at Duneland School Corporation’s Welcome Back Opening Day Celebration on Monday were, left to right, Dale Hewitt-CHS teacher, Bridget Martinson-Public Relations director and Nancy Moats-BA teacher.