LPCSC Staff Recognition
Employee of the Year - How it Works:
The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) invites you to recognize the exceptional non-teaching staff across the district. Any individual working in a non-teaching position, whether full-time or part-time, is eligible for nomination.
This includes, but is not limited to, custodians, administrative assistants, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, nurses, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, technology staff, counselors, and social workers. Administrative roles are not eligible for the Employee of the Year award. The nominees must have been employed in the district for at least one full school year. Nominations are open through March 16, 2026.
Through a comprehensive selection process, we will recognize:
- Top Ten Employees
From these distinguished employees, a district-wide winner will be named:
- LPCSC Employee of the Year
How it works:
March 9th - March 16th: Nominate a deserving employee.
The Employee of the Year selection focuses on exceptional performance demonstrated within the scope of the nominee's regular employment. Any employee, parent/guardian, student, or community member can complete a Nomination Form. Outstanding candidates consistently exemplify excellence across the following areas:
- Exceptional Service: Consistently exceeds expectations by taking the initiative beyond assigned responsibilities and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to supporting students, colleagues, and the broader school community
- Innovation and Problem-Solving: Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements creative solutions that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, or the educational environment
- Positive Impact: Makes meaningful contributions to school culture through actions that foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere for all stakeholder
- Professional Excellence: Demonstrates consistent reliability, exceptional attention to detail, and the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of their work
- Collaborative Spirit: Works effectively with others across the organization, building productive relationships and supporting collective goals that advance the district's mission
March 16th - April 13th: Round Two
If nominated and interested in proceeding, employees will be notified and asked to provide more information about themselves and their careers to help paint a complete picture of their work in the district.
A selection committee composed of community members and leaders, as well as former educators, will meet to review submitted responses. The committee will then use a rubric to score entries and select a winner. This will be an anonymous process.
Winners will be announced in April 2026! Individuals recognized will be celebrated at the LPEDF Evening with the Stars event on May 14, 2026.
Teacher of the Year - How it works:
March 9th – March 16th: Nominate a deserving educator.
Any LPCSC community member, parent/guardian, student, employee, etc., can nominate one elementary/intermediate (PreK-5) and one secondary (6-12) teacher for the district award by filling out this Nomination Form.
When nominating, the IDOE states that a candidate for Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) must be a teacher in a state-approved or accredited school, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, who plans to remain in active teaching status. The INTOY candidate has the respect and admiration of their colleagues and:
- Is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence.
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success.
- Deliberately connects the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community.
- Demonstrates leadership and innovation inside and outside the classroom, embodying lifelong learning.
- Express themselves engagingly and articulately.
March 16th - April 13th: Round Two
If nominated and interested in proceeding, teachers will be notified and asked to provide more information about themselves and their careers to help paint a complete picture of their work as educators.
A selection committee composed of community members/leaders and former educators will meet to review submitted responses, apply a rubric-based scoring system, and select an elementary and a secondary winner. This will be an anonymous process.
Winners will be announced in April 2026! Individuals recognized will be celebrated at the LPEDF Evening with the Stars event on May 14, 2026.