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LAPORTE—The LaPorte School Board approvedon Mondaythe launch of a virtualschool,as the district looks to bolster enrollment.
The LaPorte Online School will offer a fully-supported homeschooling program tostudents inkindergarten through 12th grade starting the 2024-25 school year.
Since LaPorte schools is an open enrollment district, the online offering would be available to all students in Indiana.
The district willbe partneringwith Edmentum, an educational technology company, to offer the online school.
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Most students enrolled in the virtual school would be eligible to participate in all extracurricular activities offered by LaPorte schools, according to district officials.
The online school is just one of the ways the district seeks to attract morestudents,as it grapples with declining enrollment.
In February, a studywas presentedto the school boardwhichshowed the number of students in the school corporation had dropped by 900 since 2009. The study also projected enrollmentwould furtherdrop another 500 students in the next decade.
Interim Superintendent Peggy Hinckley told the boardon Mondaythe district would also offer early entrance for pre-K and kindergarten, streamline the open enrollment process and look into a three-tier busing schedulein order tokeep students in the school corporation.
LaPorte schools becomes the third public school district in Northwest Indiana to offer an online school, following Duneland School Corp. and Gary Community School Corp.
An informational meeting regarding enrollment to the virtual school will be held at 6 p.m. on May 9 at the district's educational services center, 1000 Harrison St.
More information about the online school is available on the LaPorte schools website.
Justin Paris plants a pinwheel outside of the Lake County Juvenile Court facility during Friday's CASA's Pinwheels for Prevention Day observance.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Al Royal plants pinwheels outside of the Lake County Juvenile Court facility during Friday's CASA's Pinwheels for Prevention Day observance.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Raymond “Tony” Craven was told by the U.S. Army to not wear his uniform when he returned to the U.S. from Vietnam in 1968.
“There was good reason for that at the time,” he said. “People weren’t very nice although no one had a right to call me names or spit on me or anything. That just shouldn’t have happened. It still bothers me all these years later.”
- John J. Watkins, The Times
“I’m not ashamed of anything that me and those other soldiers did in Vietnam. I’m NOT,” Raymond Craven said with conviction. “But I still don’t talk about it much.”
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The Jamno is the first ship of the season to arrive at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. This is a view of the bridge.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The Jamno is the first ship of the season to arrive at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Port Director Ryan McCoy, right, presents the ship's captain Buczek Darusz with a commemorative steel stein.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The Jamno was the first ship of the 2024 season to arrive at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair “House of Tomorrow” is about to be renovated.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Marsh Davis, President of Indiana Landmarks, speaks during a press conference inside the historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair “House of Tomorrow."
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Marsh Davis, president of Indiana Landmarks, speaks Thursday about restoration efforts at the historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair House of Tomorrow.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
This is a peak outside one of the rooms inside the historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair “House of Tomorrow.”
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch talked about her goals for Michigan City during her state of the city address Wednesday.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
With municipal department heads behind her, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch delivers her first state of the city address.
- John J. Watkins
Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch highlighted accomplishments during her first 100 days in office in her state of the city address delivered Wednesday.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Students place luminaries on the West Lawn Tuesday as Valparaiso University celebrates Valpo Day.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Major Gifts Officer Kasie Tenbarge takes a selfie with Blaze, left, and Beacon Tuesday as Valparaiso University celebrates Valpo Day.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Noah Lang and Erin Murphy place luminaries on the West Lawn Tuesday as Valparaiso University celebrates Valpo Day.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
South Shore train service has returned to Miller thanks to its new station. Miller resident Carole Barnes waits Tuesday for a westbound train to Chicago.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Returning from his eclipse trek in Indianapolis, George Mavrelis waits to board the South Shore back home to Chicago on Tuesday.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
1:47pm - Eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Ju Park and William Radell take a practice peak at the sun Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Gavina Johnson and her family watch the partial eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Some visitors played Blasterball before the start of the eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
2:08pm - Eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party. This is as good as it got in Northwest Indiana.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Edgewater Health CEO Danita Johnson-Woods speaks Tuesday about My Brother's Keeper, a new initiative designed to fill an opportunity gap for young men and boys of color, at a news conference at the Purdue Extension Building, 2291 N. Main St. in Crown Point.
- Lizzie Kaboski, The Times
Kristina Byers speaking to students at Purdue University Northwest on Tuesday.
- Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz, The Times
The Lake Central School Board interviewing, from left to right: Joe Banasiak, Mary Kate Mikulskis and Louise Tallent for the open board seat.
- Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz, The Times
A firefighter taking a break watches flames consume a home Thursday outside LaPorte.
- Stan Maddux, The Times
Ben Blair, 9, of LaPorte looks at the solar eclipse through protective glasses at Luhr Park Nature Center. LaPorte County Public Library staff members led activities including decorating personal protective glasses.
- Stan Maddux, The Times
Trisha Heitz and her sons, Keegan, 6, and Richard, 10, watch the solar eclipse Monday afternoon at Luhr Park Nature Center near Kingsbury.
- Stan Maddux, The Times
Deryl McKissack challenged thosein the audience filled with business leaders to think about economic civility and do their part in making the future better and more equitable for minorities.
- Deborah Laverty, The Times
A Cubs fan unveils his "W" banner after the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 5.
- Jerry Davich, The Times
Despite temps in the 40s, a Cubs fan removes his shirt during the Chicago Cubs game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 5. Alcohol may have been involved in his decision.
- Jerry Davich, The Times
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Justin Paris plants a pinwheel outside of the Lake County Juvenile Court facility during Friday's CASA's Pinwheels for Prevention Day observance.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Al Royal plants pinwheels outside of the Lake County Juvenile Court facility during Friday's CASA's Pinwheels for Prevention Day observance.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Raymond “Tony” Craven was told by the U.S. Army to not wear his uniform when he returned to the U.S. from Vietnam in 1968.
“There was good reason for that at the time,” he said. “People weren’t very nice although no one had a right to call me names or spit on me or anything. That just shouldn’t have happened. It still bothers me all these years later.”
- John J. Watkins, The Times
“I’m not ashamed of anything that me and those other soldiers did in Vietnam. I’m NOT,” Raymond Craven said with conviction. “But I still don’t talk about it much.”
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The Jamno is the first ship of the season to arrive at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. This is a view of the bridge.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The Jamno is the first ship of the season to arrive at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Port Director Ryan McCoy, right, presents the ship's captain Buczek Darusz with a commemorative steel stein.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The Jamno was the first ship of the 2024 season to arrive at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
The historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair “House of Tomorrow” is about to be renovated.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Marsh Davis, President of Indiana Landmarks, speaks during a press conference inside the historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair “House of Tomorrow."
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Marsh Davis, president of Indiana Landmarks, speaks Thursday about restoration efforts at the historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair House of Tomorrow.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
This is a peak outside one of the rooms inside the historic 1933 Chicago World’s Fair “House of Tomorrow.”
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch talked about her goals for Michigan City during her state of the city address Wednesday.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
With municipal department heads behind her, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch delivers her first state of the city address.
- John J. Watkins
Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch highlighted accomplishments during her first 100 days in office in her state of the city address delivered Wednesday.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Students place luminaries on the West Lawn Tuesday as Valparaiso University celebrates Valpo Day.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Major Gifts Officer Kasie Tenbarge takes a selfie with Blaze, left, and Beacon Tuesday as Valparaiso University celebrates Valpo Day.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Noah Lang and Erin Murphy place luminaries on the West Lawn Tuesday as Valparaiso University celebrates Valpo Day.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
South Shore train service has returned to Miller thanks to its new station. Miller resident Carole Barnes waits Tuesday for a westbound train to Chicago.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Returning from his eclipse trek in Indianapolis, George Mavrelis waits to board the South Shore back home to Chicago on Tuesday.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
1:47pm - Eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Ju Park and William Radell take a practice peak at the sun Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Gavina Johnson and her family watch the partial eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Some visitors played Blasterball before the start of the eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
2:08pm - Eclipse Monday at Indiana University Northwest's eclipse viewing party. This is as good as it got in Northwest Indiana.
- John J. Watkins, The Times
Edgewater Health CEO Danita Johnson-Woods speaks Tuesday about My Brother's Keeper, a new initiative designed to fill an opportunity gap for young men and boys of color, at a news conference at the Purdue Extension Building, 2291 N. Main St. in Crown Point.
- Lizzie Kaboski, The Times
Kristina Byers speaking to students at Purdue University Northwest on Tuesday.
- Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz, The Times
The Lake Central School Board interviewing, from left to right: Joe Banasiak, Mary Kate Mikulskis and Louise Tallent for the open board seat.
- Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz, The Times
A firefighter taking a break watches flames consume a home Thursday outside LaPorte.
- Stan Maddux, The Times
Ben Blair, 9, of LaPorte looks at the solar eclipse through protective glasses at Luhr Park Nature Center. LaPorte County Public Library staff members led activities including decorating personal protective glasses.
- Stan Maddux, The Times
Trisha Heitz and her sons, Keegan, 6, and Richard, 10, watch the solar eclipse Monday afternoon at Luhr Park Nature Center near Kingsbury.
- Stan Maddux, The Times
Deryl McKissack challenged thosein the audience filled with business leaders to think about economic civility and do their part in making the future better and more equitable for minorities.
- Deborah Laverty, The Times
A Cubs fan unveils his "W" banner after the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 5.
- Jerry Davich, The Times
Despite temps in the 40s, a Cubs fan removes his shirt during the Chicago Cubs game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 5. Alcohol may have been involved in his decision.
- Jerry Davich, The Times
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