East Porter families, please note that the February 13th snow make-up day will be held IN PERSON.
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility.
Stop by Kouts High School with us to hear from the team about their big win and the electric atmosphere of the tournament.
Listen to the full episode here: 👇
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rCIqal5FTIHnnt3qEHdJG?si=gz6AT1x_RVS-bGSVj3e00w
Dear East Porter School Community,
Episode 9 of Inside East Porter is officially live!
This week, we stop by Morgan Elementary to discuss the "Little Stars" preschool program. We chat with Mrs. Megan Thompson and Principal Jess Niebel about the program’s purpose, the successes they’ve seen so far, and what the future looks like for our youngest students.
🎧 Listen to Episode 9 here: https://bit.ly/InsideEastPorter9
✨ 2026-2027 Enrollment is OPEN!
Speaking of Little Stars Preschool, we are excited to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now officially open! If you have a little learner ready to join the program, you can apply online today.
🔗 Online Application: bit.ly/LittleStars2026-27
Thank you for being part of our growing community! ❤️💛💚
East Porter County School Corporation is excited to announce that Little Stars Preschool at Morgan Township Elementary is now taking applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Spread the word!
🗓️Key Dates:
-Applications open January 23, 2026
-Applications close February 27, 2026
👧🏻Eligibility:
-Child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026
-Families must provide transportation to and from school.
-Child must be fully potty-trained
📋How to Apply:
-Online Application: Visit bit.ly/LittleStars2026-27
📲 Have Questions?
-Visit our webpage at www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/little-stars-preschool-program
-Contact us at 219-462-8373 for more information!
Coach Patz and the team stopped by to give us the inside scoop on their amazing season. 🌟
Hear them discuss:
✅ What makes this team’s bond so unique
✅ Their firsthand perspective on the PCC tournament environment
✅ What it felt like to bring home the title
Grab your headphones and celebrate this big win with us! 🎧
Listen here: 👇
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ax9muMUx8ONhombPT1IQJ?si=ebf8e9e3279246e8
Highlights of this episode: ⭐ Mrs. Mateer discusses the incredible growth of this student leadership group. ⭐ For the second year in a row, our students are preparing to share their experiences with the entire conference! ⭐ Get an inside look at the plans for this year’s big leadership summit.
Our students aren't just playing the game—they're leading it.
Catch the full episode here: 👇
bit.ly/InsideEastPorter7
Fourth and fifth grade students are invited to attend Reading Late Night: Bananas About Books on Friday, February 27th from 4:30-10:00 pm. This action-packed evening is filled with tons of games, challenges, and reading fun!
The $10.00 registration cost includes a t-shirt, snack, and books. For an additional $5.00 students may purchase an optional pizza meal in advance (includes pizza, chips, treat, and drink) or students may bring their own packed dinner to the event. An informational sheet and registration/medical forms have been sent home with 4th and 5th graders.
We are also seeking small prize donations (items such as fidget spinners, school supplies, small toys, accessories etc.) and volunteers to help prior to as well as during the event.
If interested in helping, please contact Jenna Frye via email at jenna.frye@eastporter.k12.in.us or by phone at 219-464-3598 x3414 or fill out the volunteer box on the registration sheet. We hope to see you there!
We have two exciting ways for you to stay connected with East Porter County Schools today:
1️⃣ The Pulse of East Porter: Q2 Edition! 📰 Our second quarter newsletter is officially here! Don't miss out on all the details regarding district news and student successes. 🔗 Read it here: https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/article/2624044
2️⃣ Inside East Porter Podcast: Episode 5 is LIVE! 🎙️🏈 With the NFL playoffs starting this weekend, Mr. Kaufman sat down with Mrs. Crystal Lembke to discuss how she is implementing NFeLementary in her classroom!
Hear about the incredible experiences her students are having and how other classes can jump aboard the NFeLementary train! 🚂💨
Click to listen: 👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kUbTKoIOZjDUBkPIvt4eP?si=cbcWBBF6SGWJOqs4Xk4fQg
East Porter Community Members — today is the final day to complete our community survey.
Your feedback is essential as the School Board continues discussions about programs, services, and long-term priorities in response to changing financial conditions and student needs.
The survey closes tonight, January 2, 2026.
Please take a few minutes to participate and help guide future planning.
👉 Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/ZAj1k3LBTAb6TXtr9
Thank you for supporting East Porter Schools!
Episode 3 of Inside East Porter is now live! This week, we travel across the district to highlight creativity and academic excellence.
❤️💛💚
🎧 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!
BOOK FAIR SUCCESS and eWALLET INFO
Thank you for helping make our Scholastic Book Fair a success! We appreciate all the shoppers and are very grateful to the volunteers and staff who assisted with the Fair. If your student had an eWallet with unspent funds, it has become a Scholastic eGift (and can be found on the eWallet creator's Scholastic account). eGift balances can be used to shop online with Scholastic or the balance can be used to fund a new eWallet for a future Book Fair (our next Book Fair will be held in April). Thank you again for contributing to the success of our Fair!
🎬 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.
