Crown Point Community School Corporation

WARMEST WELCOME to our 26-27 new teachers! These incredibly talented individuals officially joined our team this morning for our first New Teacher Academy session. Throughout this week and at key points in the upcoming year, our new teachers receive professional development to help them become comfortable in their roles. We are so excited to have our newest team members on board!

For students interested in science, criminal justice, or investigative careers, CPHS's Forensics course offers a unique hands-on experience. Students analyze evidence, reconstruct crime scenes, and apply multiple scientific disciplines to solve cases like forensic investigators! Dr. Terrill visited while students were completing a facial reconstruction lab. Check it out in this episode of Super Things!

Super Things | Forensics Class at Crown Point High School In this Super Things, Dr. Terrill visits Crown Point High School's ...

We had a great time at Bulldog Park this morning with the Crown Point Library during story time! Dr. Terrill read a book about Busy Bus, and our bus drivers hosted families as they explored two of our buses that are ready for school! Bus driver Ms. Betty even brought her bus with a wheelchair lift so everyone could see how it works.

CPHS students are earning more college credits and career credentials than ever before! More than one-third of CPHS students enrolled in AP courses last year, completing a school record 1,765 AP exams. Seventy-six percent of AP students earned a score of 3 or higher, continuing a four-year upward trend from 63% in 2022. Beyond increased participation, Crown Point students continued to outperform their peers across Indiana. CPHS exceeded the state average on AP exams in 21 different subject areas.

Advanced Placement is one piece of the broader academic opportunities available at Crown Point High School. Students can choose from 68 AP or dual credit courses alongside 72 career and technical education (CTE) courses, allowing them to customize their education based on their interests and career goals.

Over the past five years, CPHS students have earned enough dual credit to save families more than $11 million in future college tuition. Those opportunities extend well beyond traditional academic coursework. Through partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, and other higher education institutions, students can earn college credit in fields including automotive technology, construction, precision machining, engineering, and more.

While the district celebrates record AP performance, Superintendent Dr. Todd Terrill emphasized that academic rigor and career preparation work hand in hand. "The idea that college preparation and career preparation are separate is becoming more outdated," Terrill said. "Many of today's high-demand careers and skilled trades continue learning after high school through apprenticeships, industry certifications, or technical degrees with our college partners. Our goal has never been to prepare every student for the same future. We want every student to have opportunities that match their future."

We are ready for a new year! Annual online registration for returning students is now available. Please check ParentSquare or our website for more information. Stuck or having a tech problem? Please call the front office of your school - we are here to help!

--This includes new kindergarten and preschool families who enrolled earlier this spring.
--Student schedules for high school and middle school students will be visible the evening of August 4th. Schedules will not be visible until a parent completes the registration process.
--Elementary teachers will be announced the evening of Friday, August 7th.
--Bus routes will be posted the afternoon of Monday, August 10. You must complete registration or address changes before August 6 to have transportation on the first day of school.
--If you received a notice that you need to provide new/updated proof of residency documents, you will not be able to log in to PowerSchool until those documents have been provided to your child's school.

Our back to school newsletter has some great information for families. Remember that registration begins Wednesday next week!

The Bulldog Bulletin - July 2026 The Bulldog Bulletin - July 2026

Crown Point Schools will host open interviews for part-time paraprofessionals and childcare team members on Tuesday, July 21 from 8-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. at our Administration Center, 1050 S. Main St., Crown Point. Please bring your resume if you have one - we look forward to meeting you! More information about available positions is available at www.cps.k12.in.us/careers

Our annual registration window opens in two weeks. For families who like to plan ahead and are ready to enter the back-to-school mindset, more information is available on our website and in the We Are CP magazine residents are receiving this week. Not ready to think about this yet? That's okay. We will send email reminders when it's time to register.😉

Happy 4th to our community and country! Our buildings are closed today (Friday 3rd), but tomorrow we have multiple groups participating in the parade. CPHS arts and performing arts students, teachers, and parent volunteers have created and will be part of the premiere floats heading down Main Street.

America 250 in Crown Point is going to be a celebration for the history books!🇺🇸 This year's parade will feature 29 premier floats depicting the American story and historic Crown Point events. A huge thank you to all the businesses who volunteered to create these fabulous floats to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone.🌟

To learn more about these floats, visit crownpoint.info/america250

Join us in wishing CPHS teacher Mrs. Cosme bon voyage as she spends part of her summer learning and working in the Pacific Ocean! As a Science Communication Fellow aboard the ship E/V Nautilus, Mrs. Cosme is helping connect the scientific team at sea with audiences around the world. She’s working alongside oceanographers, engineers, educators, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilots to share the excitement of deep-sea exploration in ways that are engaging and easy to understand. While she's at sea, Mrs. Cosme is also creating original deep-sea exploration lessons that she'll bring back to her Marine Science students at CPHS.