WNIT's "Education Counts" series recently visited LPHS to see how students are gaining hands-on healthcare skills—from CPR to blood pressure monitoring to EKGs—that prepare them for careers in medicine.

The segment features LPHS students Claire Leniski and Peyton Peeler, Health Foundation of La Porte President and CEO Eric DeWald, and LPCSC Director of Career and Technical Education Jennifer Goss.

Watch the full segment to see how our Slicers are getting a head start on their futures in healthcare.

This school year, our calendar includes two built-in snow makeup days on Friday, February 13, 2026, and Monday, February 16, 2026. If there are cancellations, we will first use the built-in days set aside for this purpose. This means that the first two cancellation days that occur before February 13 will be traditional snow days, with school made up in-person on February 13 and/or February 16.

Join Our Special Education Team! Now Hiring Classroom Aides!

The South La Porte County Special Education Cooperative is looking for dedicated professionals for Special Education Classroom Aide positions.

We are seeking passionate individuals to work with students across various grade levels and programs. Hourly compensation ranges from $13.50 to $15.50.

Locations: Tri-Township Schools, LPCSC Schools: Kingsford Heights Elementary, Crichfield Elementary, Kingsbury Elementary, Indian Trail Elementary, and Kesling Campus.

For more information, call (219) 324-3287.

Mark your calendars! Our students have been working incredibly hard to bring you DARE TO DREAM JR., featuring beloved Disney music in a brand-new theatrical experience.

This musical revue showcases songs making their Disney stage debut, and our young performers are ready to amaze you with their talent and dedication.

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable evening (or afternoon!) of entertainment.

Show Times:

📅 Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM

📅 Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

Location:

📍 Kesling Auditorium

Tickets:

🎟️ $5 cash at the door

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a La Porte tradition — the Good Ole Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run!

Join the La Porte Educational Development Foundation as we hit the trails down historic Michigan Avenue and wind our way around Beechwood Golf Course. Whether you walk, run, or gobble, it’s the perfect way to start your turkey day with friends, family, and community spirit!

The best part? All funds raised go directly back to support our La Porte Community School Corporation!

This week, we celebrated the new playground equipment at Kingsford Heights Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting. Thank you to the Health Foundation of La Porte for your generosity and to the LPCSC Maintenance Team for working hard to install an excellent place for our students to play.

Principal Tearsa Schable showcased Crichfield Elementary's excellence during this month's La Porte Community School Corporation board meeting, where students led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Life Skills students presented flowers to board members and administrators.

Key Highlights from Principal Schable's Presentation:

Mission & Vision: Crichfield is committed to engaging and ensuring high levels of learning for all students, with a vision of being recognized for excellence and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Outstanding Staff: The school celebrates exceptional educators, including Marty Briggs, who recently competed for Indiana Teacher of the Year, exemplifying the dedication of Crichfield's entire teaching staff.

Student Excellence: Crichfield students consistently rise to challenges and work hard to achieve goals, supported by engaged families who partner in the school's success.

Special Programs: The Life Skills program stands out as a cornerstone of Crichfield's inclusive community, teaching valuable lessons about perseverance, empathy, and caring.

Student Activities: Crichfield offers diverse opportunities, including K Kids, student ambassadors, track, basketball, ring toss, robotics, spelling bee, and various clubs.

Notable Achievements:

• HeartSafe School Certification
• Project Lead the Way School designation
• Indiana STEM School recognition
• Successful playground project completion
• Strong iRead and iLearn standardized test scores

The presentation emphasized how Crichfield's success stems from the collaborative efforts of dedicated students, staff, and families working together toward their shared educational mission.

Students at La Porte Community School Corporation's elementary schools experienced something special this week—an energetic blend of hip-hop music, dancing, and life-changing lessons about perseverance, delivered by nationally recognized motivational speaker and artist C.J. Luckey.

Over two days, all seven LPCSC elementary schools participated in the C.A.P.S. (Celebrating All Persevering Students) assembly at the Educational Services Center. Luckey, who founded the Texas-based nonprofit in 2017, has now impacted over 100,000 elementary students and educators nationwide with his unique approach to teaching growth mindset concepts through music.

The journey to bring C.J. Luckey to La Porte began over a year ago with Katie Talbert, a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher at Crichfield Elementary. Talbert regularly incorporates Luckey's videos and songs into her PLTW lessons and recognized the profound impact his message could have on students in person.

"My students respond so positively to C.J. Luckey's music and message in the classroom that I knew we had to find a way to bring him here in person," said Talbert. "Watching our students experience that energy and encouragement live was even more powerful than I imagined. This assembly will inspire them to embrace challenges and believe in themselves long after today."

Luckey's work is grounded in Dr. Carol Dweck's research on the growth mindset from Stanford University, which focuses on changing the way students think about struggle, failure, and their ability to persevere under challenging circumstances. One of his signature songs, "The Power of Yet," encourages kids not to give up by embracing the idea that just because they can't do something now doesn't mean they never will—they just can't do it yet.

Talbert approached her principal, Tearsa Schable, to explore the possibility of bringing Luckey to La Porte. Though funding wasn't immediately available, Schable and Talbert didn't give up—embodying the very perseverance that Luckey teaches. Dr. Ben Tonagel, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning, eventually secured grant funding and, together with LPCSC Social Worker Anna Williams, made the assembly a reality.

For the students of La Porte, the assembly was more than just entertainment—it was a celebration of their potential and a reminder that with perseverance and the right mindset, they have the power to overcome any challenge. Thanks to the determination of educators like Katie Talbert and administrators who found a way to make it happen, this message of hope and resilience will echo through LPCSC classrooms long after the music fades.