This week, we’re stopping by Morgan Township High School to talk Speech and Debate. ❤️💛💚
We sit down with coach Mrs. Trussell-Smith and senior captain Lucia Hensley to discuss the dedication, skills, and successes of this impressive team. 🎤✨
Grab your headphones and listen here: 👇
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/28QmjI1Wg9E5NWWqQjPuPh?si=Tlas7ma5QA68s6jc5VRQWg
The School Board is currently seeking input from our community, staff, and parents to help guide the search for our next Superintendent.
We invite you to complete a brief, confidential survey to share your thoughts on the district's strengths, challenges, and priorities. This feedback is vital to us and will help inform the selection process as we look for a leader to carry on our tradition of excellence.
📝 Take the Survey: https://indstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tNFAyNqoy9jLh4
ℹ️ Learn More: You can find more information about the search on our website: https://www.eastporter.k12.in.us/page/superintendent-search-page
Thank you for your support and involvement!
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
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!
🎬 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.
We are writing to you today regarding a difficult situation involving a teacher at Kouts Middle/High School. We know that when issues like this arise, they can be concerning and unsettling for our community. Please know that we hear your concerns and take them with the utmost seriousness.
As soon as we became aware of the alleged comments made by this individual, we took immediate action and started a thorough investigation. Our priority throughout this process has been, and will always be, the safety and well-being of our students.
During this process, it was determined that it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to part ways, and the teacher is no longer employed with East Porter County School Corporation.
Our commitment to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment remains unwavering. Every member of our staff plays a vital role in upholding our values of respect and professionalism, and we remain dedicated to working together to serve our students and families.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support as we move forward together.