Frankie Woods McCullough Academy

08/23/2026

Great news, McCullough families!

Power has been restored at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy, and students will report to the McCullough building tomorrow, Monday, August 24, on a two-hour delay.

Please plan for your student to arrive two hours later than their normal start time. Transportation will also operate on the two-hour delay schedule.

We are excited to welcome our McCullough students back to their school building and appreciate your patience and flexibility as our community continues to recover from the recent storm.

We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow!

08/23/2026

See important message below!

08/23/2026

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MESSAGE!!

Important information for families:

Students should arrive at their bus stops or schools two hours later than their normal scheduled time.

Frankie Woods McCullough Academy now HAS POWER!!! McCullough students will REPORT TO MCCULLOUGH on a two-hour delay.

Bethune Early Childhood Center remains without power. Bethune Early Childhood students will not report to school on Monday.

All GCSC students will report to their regular school buildings on a two-hour delay.

We understand that many families throughout Gary are still recovering from the unprecedented storm and derecho. We sincerely appreciate your patience, flexibility and resilience as our community continues moving forward.

We are excited to welcome our students back and restore a sense of learning, connection and normalcy. Please continue to stay safe and monitor district communications for additional updates.

08/22/2026

Dear GCSC scholars and families,

Our F.A.C.E. team is excited to partner with several community organizations to distribute hygiene products and other resources to ou students on Tuesday, August 25th at 5:00 p.m. at West Side Leadership Academy parking lot! Please see details below, and spread the word!

08/19/2026

Dear GCSC Scholars and Families,

As the storm aftermath continues to unfold, the Gary Community School Corporation will remain closed on Thursday, August 20th and Friday, August 21st.

We are awaiting full power restoration in all schools. Meanwhile, the assessment of our buildings continues, and our team has begun addressing repairs and safety concerns in preparation for a safe return.

It is our goal to have a better sense of a return date over the weekend.

We can't say this enough...thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through the impact of the storm.

We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

08/18/2026

Calumet Township recovery efforts continue. 💙

With the support of community partners who have stepped forward to assist, Calumet Township is continuing our efforts to provide food support to residents impacted by the recent storm and power outages.

Join us Wednesday, August 19th for a FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution at the Calumet Township Multi-Purpose Center.
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

📋 Registration begins at 3:00 PM
📦 Distribution begins at 4:00 PM
📍 1900 W. 41st Avenue, Gary
⚠️ Reminder: MUST be a Calumet Township resident.

Please remember to bring a valid ID to the event.

We are grateful to the partners who have helped us secure additional resources, and we will continue working to bring more assistance into our community as recovery continues.

Calumet Township remains committed to doing everything we can, with every resource available to us, to serve our residents.

08/18/2026

Dear GCSC Scholars and Families,

As we begin to regain power across our buildings, we are carefully assessing the needs and conditions of each facility. Our priority is to ensure that every building is safe and ready to occupy before welcoming students and staff back.

At this time, the Gary Community School Corporation will remain closed on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Our teams will continue working diligently to assess building conditions, address any safety concerns, and prepare our schools for a safe return.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work through the impact of the storm. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

08/17/2026

08/17/2026