Gary Community School Corporation

We look forward to welcoming alumni back to dear West Side this summer! Thanks for your support, Class of 81!

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Due to the forecasted weather conditions, today’s gardening session at Beveridge has been canceled.

The safety of our families and volunteers is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing our garden activities at the next scheduled session.

Please stay tuned for updates regarding future gardening opportunities.

Due to power outages caused by the recent storm, today's School Tour and Community Garden activities at McCullough Academy have been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Gary Community School Corporation Celebrates Family Engagement Certification Milestone

The Gary Community School Corporation is proud to announce that Beveridge Elementary School and Frankie Woods McCullough Academy have earned Level 1 Family Engagement Certification through IN*SOURCE, the Indiana Statewide Family Engagement Center.

Level 1 Certification recognizes schools that intentionally listen to families and honor their voices. This achievement reflects each school’s commitment to gathering meaningful feedback from families, ensuring parents and caregivers have opportunities to share their perspectives, and using that feedback to strengthen the school experience for students and families alike.

Through strong participation in the family engagement survey process, families at both schools provided valuable insight into their experiences, needs, and priorities. School leaders and staff demonstrated their commitment to family engagement by actively seeking out family voice and using that information to guide their ongoing improvement efforts.

This recognition is particularly noteworthy given the competitive nature of the certification process. More than 70 schools across Indiana applied for Family Engagement Certification, and only 17 schools successfully attained certification during this cycle. Of those 17 schools, two are from Gary Community School Corporation, highlighting the district’s commitment to meaningful family engagement practices.

“I am incredibly proud of the administrators and staff at both Beveridge and McCullough for the intentional work they have done to center families this school year,” said Jamila Adams, Assistant Director of Curriculum and Assessment and Coordinator of the IN*SOURCE Family Engagement Grant. “True family engagement begins with listening. These schools have shown a genuine commitment to hearing the voices of their families, valuing their feedback, and using that input to strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for students. This recognition is a testament to the culture of partnership they have worked hard to build.”

The certification marks an important step in each school’s family engagement journey and demonstrates a shared belief that families are essential partners in student success. Beveridge and McCullough will continue building upon this foundation as they pursue future levels of certification and expand opportunities for family-school partnerships.

Gary Community School Corporation congratulates the students, families, staff, and leadership teams at Beveridge Elementary School and McCullough Academy on this outstanding accomplishment. Together, we are building a community of lifelong learners, one family at a time.

For more information about the Gary Community School Corporation, visit Garyschools.org.

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the High School community and all of Merrillville impacted by yesterday's tornado.

POP’s Summer Health Professions Enrichment Program (HPEP)has reached its max of students (30) and exceeded it by 5. I am willing to sponsor an additional 5 more diverse high schools students (9-12) who are interested in becoming a physician only. Registered today and include that you saw Dr. McGee’s FB Message. We start promptly this Monday at 8:45a at IU on the 2nd floor of the College of Medicine. Time is of the essence!


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🌊 Ready to make a splash this summer, Beveridge Elementary families? ☀️

School might be out, but the fun is just getting started! We are challenging all of our rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to dive into the Beable Summer Splash Contest right from home! 🚀

Instead of sliding backward this summer, your student can explore cool career paths and awesome topics they actually care about, all while leveling up their reading skills.

Here is the quick scoop:

📖 Read & Win: Students just need to log into Beable, read the special interest articles, and answer the questions.

🎟️ Earn Raffle Entries: Every completed article enters them into a drawing for epic prize packages featuring trophies, Beable travel mugs, and Amazon gift cards up to $50! 🎁

🗓️ Timeline: The main challenge runs from June 1st to July 31st, with a special bonus round in August!

Check out the flyer below for all the details on prizes and how many articles count each week. Let’s keep those reading muscles strong! 💪📚

Who is ready to claim that 1st place trophy? 🏆👇