Attendance

REPORTING A STUDENT ABSENCE

The parent/guardian of any student has the responsibility to notify the Main Office of each student’s absence prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. When an illness exceeds the initial time indicated, the parent shall again notify school officials. Parents may call the attendance telephone extensions 24 hours a day to report an absence. (219) 663-2173, ext.13000 or 13003. When reporting an absence, the parent should give the following information:

Name of caller and relationship to student
Student’s name and grade in school
Reason for absence

wheelerattendance@cps.k12.in.us

Dawn Elish, Ext. 13000

Laura Newman, Ext. 13003

Additional attendance/tardy information can be found in our Student Handbook located on our website.

Student Attendance

To “attend” school means to be physically present and enrolled in a school or another location where the school’s educational program is being conducted during regular school hours on a day in which the educational programming is being offered. Any student who is enrolled and accumulates at least ten (10) unexcused absences during a school year is considered habitually truant. Any student who accumulates at least ten (10) absences, excused or unexcused, during a school year is considered chronically absent. Our school will continue to track daily student attendance from the beginning of the school year.

Communications Info

Connect with us on ParentSquare!

Crown Point Community School Corporation and our schools use ParentSquare as our mass communication tool.

All parents receive messages, but registering your account allows you set preferences.

If you have issues connecting with ParentSquare, call the front office at your child's school.

Family Engagement E-Library

Ways Busy Parents Can Help Children Succeed in Middle School

How to Work With Your Child's Teachers

TEACH YOUR CHILD HOW TO SET GOALS

SECRETS FOR MAKING CHILDREN WANT TO READ

HELP YOU CHILD DEVELOP AN "I CAN DO IT" ATTITUDE

HOMEWORK TIME MADE EASIER AND MORE EFFECTIVE

HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN FROM MISTAKES

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED

HELP YOUR TEEN MANAGE DIGITAL MEDIA USE

PARENTS ARE TEACHERS TOO

Food Services - Lunch Menu

Col. Wheeler Digital Breakfast & Lunch Menu

With MealViewer, you can:

View what is being served each day
View the nutritional information for each meal
See if any specific allergens are being served
Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served
Print menus by week or by month that include favorites and/or allergen information

Menus are always viewable without an account. Parents who would like to sign up for an account can customize notifications, allergens, and more for each child in your family.

Find more information and your school’s menu at www.schools.mealviewer.com. If you have questions, please contact our Food Service team at 219-662-6480

To add money to your child's lunch account, visit My MealTime or pay via check at your child's school. Checks should ba made out to the [School Name] + Cafeteria (Lake Street Cafeteria, Taft Cafeteria, etc.).

Forms & Handbook

CPCSC Middle School Handbook

Student Computer Handbook - All Grades

All athletics forms (physicals, permission slips, etc) can be found on our athletics site.

Health & Nurse's Office

General physical form for 6th and 9th grade

How sick is too sick? When to stay home from school

Vaccinations

2025-2026 Vaccine Requirements from ISDH

Official ISDH Exemption Form

CPCSC Exemption Form

Lake County Health Department Immunization Clinic

2900 W. 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN. 46307 (located across from government complex). Monday-Friday, 9a.m.- 4p.m. Appointments are not needed.
They serve all patients regardless of insurance status: private, state, or uninsured/underinsured. Call ahead for insurance eligibility for private insurance.
Please bring an Indiana Medicaid or current, insurance card, if your child has one. Please bring a current shot record for your child, especially if you are from out of state.
Call -219-755-3658 with any questions.

Other health forms

Nurse's office info sheets

Transportation

Permission to transport child to another location

Technology Forms

Acceptable Technology Use

Student Network And Internet Acceptable Use And Safety Policy/Guidelines

Hotspot Checkout Application

Food Service

Diet Modification Form

Elementary birthday celebrations - ice cream at lunch

Other Forms

Student insurance form

Volunteer Background Check

New Students

Welcome from our central office at CPCSC!

Whether you've recently moved inside the boundaries of Crown Point Community School Corporation, have an incoming kindergartner, or are considering a change to public schools, we hope you consider enrolling your child at CPCSC.

You can find more information on our district website:

Registration information

Kindergarten information

Crown Point Community School Corporation does not accept tuition students who live outside of our district boundaries. You can check whether your address is in our district at this link.

PTA

The Col. John Wheeler Middle School PTA strives to support its students, parents, teachers, and staff. The Col. John Wheeler Middle School PTA is dedicated to the quality of your child’s educational experience. Through the efforts of its membership and volunteers

Provide new opportunities to increase parental involvement;

·Sponsor educational and safety programs and fun family activities;
Support and represent the children, parents, and faculty to promote a safe, healthy academic environment;
· Encourage new ideas, new programs, and lots of enthusiasm and fun while learning!
Keep connected with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/797837887024097

Colonel John Wheeler PTA every child... one voice

Mary Potchen – President

Melissa Miksis – Vice President

Venesa Jovanoski – 2nd Vice President

Jamie Babcock – Secretary

Amy Steagall - Treasurer

Supply List

Technology/Internet Safety Information

Technology and the internet are an integral part of our society. Crown Point School Corporation recognizes the educational value of 21st century technologies and strives to provide meaningful and effective integration into our curriculum, productivity, and communication tools. The corporation also recognizes the importance of reasonable and safe use of these resources.

S.M.A.R.T. TIPS FOR PARENTS

DIGITAL SAFETY RESOURCE

DIGITAL SAFTEY FOR PARENTS VIDEO

ONLINE SAFETY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND PARENT

Parent BUZZ Information

Click here to step-by-step instructions on how to access your students BUZZ account, check on grades, check missing assignments and contact teachers.

If you are having issues with one of your individual courses on BUZZ, please contact your teacher directly.

Student Computer Handbook

Hotspot Checkout Application

FAQ - GoGuardian

FAQ - Technology for Blended & Personalized Learning

Student Computer Pledge

Title 1

Transition to/from Middle School

Incoming grade 6 Information:

Physical Information: The Crown Point Community School Corporation requires incoming 6th grade students to have two immunizations, tdap and mcv4 (meningitis) and a physical completed for entry in August. You can find the physical card here. If you have any questions about the physical, immunizations or other health questions please email Kristin Gorski or Kelly McCarthy

6th Grade Parent Night

Jr. Bulldog Rush/New Student Orientation

Meet the Teacher Night

6th Grade Parent Night Information

6th Grade Courses:

All 6th grade students will take the following courses:

Math
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Resource

One Quarter of:

Art
General Music
Engineering Technology
Information Technology

One Semester of:

PE
Health

6th Grade Electives:

6th grade students may choose one of the following:

Band
Choir
Orchestra

Volunteer Form

Required

Col. Wheeler MS Volunteer Form

I have offered my services as a volunteer to help the school corporation in the following areas:

I agree to abide by all relevant School Board policies and administrative guidelines while on duty for the Corporation. I understand that, although I am covered under the Corporation's liability insurance policy, I am not covered by its health insurance policy nor am I eligible for workers' compensation. Should I become ill or suffer an accident while doing volunteer work for the Corporation, I agree that I shall be responsible for any and all hospital and medical charges that may accrue.

I understand further that, as a volunteer, I am not in any manner considered an employee of the Corporation or entitled to any benefits provided to employees. I further release the Board from any and all liability for any damages, whatever their nature, which may result as a consequence of my volunteer services.

For the protection of the children in the school, the Corporation is required by law to inquire of its staff members whether or not they have ever been convicted of a crime related to children. We would appreciate your cooperation by indicating that you have never been convicted of any of the following offenses: aggravated murder, murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, aggravated assault, assault, aggravated menacing, abuse or neglect of a child, kidnapping, abduction, child stealing, criminal child enticement, rape, sexual battery, corruption of a minor, gross sexual imposition, importuning, voyeurism, public indecency, felonious sexual penetration, compelling prostitution, promoting prostitution, procuring prostitution, disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, pandering obscenity, pandering obscenity involving a minor, pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor, illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance, endangering children, contributing to the delinquency of children, carrying concealed weapons, improperly discharging a firearm at or into a school or house, corrupting another with drugs, placing harmful objects in or adulterating food or confection.

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