Looking for summer opportunities for your child?
Discover camps, school programs, enrichment & more at the Power of Partnership Resource Fair!
Discover camps, school programs, enrichment & more at the Power of Partnership Resource Fair!
📣 GCSC Families — BIG things are coming!
Join us for the Power of Partnership Resource Fair on May 22 | 2PM–6PM | West Side Leadership Academy
✨ Summer Programs
✨ Student Supports
✨ Family Resources
✨ Community Connections
Your family’s next opportunity starts here.
#GreaterGarySchools #PowerOfPartnership #GCSCFamilies #GarySchools
Join us for the Power of Partnership Resource Fair on May 22 | 2PM–6PM | West Side Leadership Academy
✨ Summer Programs
✨ Student Supports
✨ Family Resources
✨ Community Connections
Your family’s next opportunity starts here.
#GreaterGarySchools #PowerOfPartnership #GCSCFamilies #GarySchools
Parents, Can We Talk?
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with community. Join us for Parent Café, a safe and welcoming space for GCSC families to connect, share, and grow together.
🗓 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 9AM–11AM
📍 WSLA Door A
🍽 Food Provided
🎟 Limited Seating
Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5MZ9pYNt5m
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with community. Join us for Parent Café, a safe and welcoming space for GCSC families to connect, share, and grow together.
🗓 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 9AM–11AM
📍 WSLA Door A
🍽 Food Provided
🎟 Limited Seating
Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5MZ9pYNt5m
Dear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow will be a synchronous learning morning. Students should log in and participate in their scheduled learning sessions. They will also receive instructions on how to complete any additional assignments.
In addition, we will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences from 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM at your child’s school. We encourage all families to attend and connect with teachers to discuss student progress and support.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to share your input, we also invite you to complete our Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback is important to us, and all families who participate will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support! https://s.alchemer.com/s3/d1badf3ac989?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQyTW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeUNJ9YF0sfrk6_txWSHijEQ_1uc76Y8NIVmQheMxgSxS6IbrkkgRxnT5rBfw_aem_YXlXYbCdOyEUq0pfClU9IA
Dear GCSC Families,
We have two important reminders for families this month as we continue working together to support our students.
Family Survey – Share Your Voice
The Gary Community School Corporation invites all families to complete our Family Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand how we can continue improving communication, family engagement, and the overall school experience for students and families.
Families who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.
📝 Take the survey here:
https://s.alchemer.com/s3/d1badf3ac989
Deadline to complete the survey: April 11.
Parent-Teacher Conferences – March 27
Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and learn how we can continue working together to support your student’s success.
Please be sure to attend your child’s scheduled conference or contact your school if you need assistance scheduling a time.
Thank you for being an important partner in your child’s education and for helping us strengthen our schools.
Sincerely,
Gary Community School Corporation
We have two important reminders for families this month as we continue working together to support our students.
Family Survey – Share Your Voice
The Gary Community School Corporation invites all families to complete our Family Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand how we can continue improving communication, family engagement, and the overall school experience for students and families.
Families who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.
📝 Take the survey here:
https://s.alchemer.com/s3/d1badf3ac989
Deadline to complete the survey: April 11.
Parent-Teacher Conferences – March 27
Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and learn how we can continue working together to support your student’s success.
Please be sure to attend your child’s scheduled conference or contact your school if you need assistance scheduling a time.
Thank you for being an important partner in your child’s education and for helping us strengthen our schools.
Sincerely,
Gary Community School Corporation
📢 WSLA Families & Students – We Want to Hear From You!
As we look toward the future of West Side Leadership Academy, your voice is essential. Help us identify the qualities and leadership you want to see in the next principal by completing the “Stakeholder Input for WSLA Principal” survey.
📝 Take the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e7YgejEXPwRs1a6VUz4Up-rzcq8B5NX63KtqbTgCYbk/viewform?ts=69bafdae&edit_requested=true
You can also find it on the WSLA webpage.
Together, we build stronger schools.
💙 Inclusive Events for Families of All Abilities 💙
Our Special Populations team is excited to share several upcoming events designed to celebrate inclusion, connection, and resources for families of students with diverse needs.
Families are invited to attend these sensory-friendly and autism awareness events happening in our community:
🐰 Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
📅 March 28
📍 Redar Memorial Park – Schererville
A welcoming egg hunt experience designed for children of all ages and abilities.
⛳ 3rd Annual Golf Outing
📅 June 19
📍 Wicker Park – Highland
Join the community in supporting programs that raise awareness and provide resources for families.
🧩 Big Eli’s Brighter Together Autism Event
📅 June 20
📍 Redar Memorial Park – Schererville
A full day of family fun, games, live music, food trucks, resources, and school supplies while spreading autism awareness.
🎅 Sensory Santa Visit
📅 December 12
📍 Homan Elementary – Schererville
A sensory-friendly holiday experience where children can meet Santa in a calm and welcoming environment.
#AllAbilities #FamilySupport #AutismAwareness #InclusiveCommunity #SpecialPopulations
Our Special Populations team is excited to share several upcoming events designed to celebrate inclusion, connection, and resources for families of students with diverse needs.
Families are invited to attend these sensory-friendly and autism awareness events happening in our community:
🐰 Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
📅 March 28
📍 Redar Memorial Park – Schererville
A welcoming egg hunt experience designed for children of all ages and abilities.
⛳ 3rd Annual Golf Outing
📅 June 19
📍 Wicker Park – Highland
Join the community in supporting programs that raise awareness and provide resources for families.
🧩 Big Eli’s Brighter Together Autism Event
📅 June 20
📍 Redar Memorial Park – Schererville
A full day of family fun, games, live music, food trucks, resources, and school supplies while spreading autism awareness.
🎅 Sensory Santa Visit
📅 December 12
📍 Homan Elementary – Schererville
A sensory-friendly holiday experience where children can meet Santa in a calm and welcoming environment.
#AllAbilities #FamilySupport #AutismAwareness #InclusiveCommunity #SpecialPopulations
Dear GCSC Families,
Your voice matters in the Gary Community School Corporation. We are asking families to take a few minutes to complete our Family Survey and share your experiences with our schools.
Your feedback helps district leaders and school staff better understand how we can strengthen communication, improve support services, and continue creating positive learning environments for every student.
As a thank you for your participation, families who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.
📝 Complete the survey here:
https://s.alchemer.com/s3/d1badf3ac989
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue building strong schools and strong communities.
Sincerely,
Gary Community School Corporation
Good morning GCSC families! We are happy to report that there are no power outages, and school will take place in-person for a half-day as scheduled. Please be sure that your scholars report to school with their Chromebook. Thanks so much for your cooperation.
Dear GCSC Families,
There is a forecast of dangerous storms and high winds predicted to take place this evening. The GCSC leadership is monitoring this circumstance to determine whether school will take place in-person or virtually on Wednesday, March 11th (half-day).
As a precaution, students have been sent home with Chromebooks. Please be sure to check messages in Skyward, Class Dojo, email, website and social media to stay up-to-date with the status of your child's school.
If there is storm damage or power outages, we will be sure to notify you of our plans to pivot.
Thank you for your support and understanding. Everyone stay safe!
GCSC Administrative Team
📅 Upcoming Important Dates
March 11 – Half Day for Students
Students will attend a half day of school on Wednesday, March 11. Families should plan accordingly for early dismissal times at their child’s school.
March 13 – Teacher Records Day (No School for Students)
There will be no school for students on Friday, March 13 due to Teacher Records Day. This time allows teachers to complete grading, review student progress, and update academic records.
March 16–20 – Spring Break (No School)
Gary Community School Corporation will observe Spring Break from March 16 through March 20. Schools will be closed during this time. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break.
March 27 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Friday, March 27. This is a valuable opportunity for families to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, and partner together to support student success. Please watch for additional information from your child’s school regarding conference scheduling.
March 11 – Half Day for Students
Students will attend a half day of school on Wednesday, March 11. Families should plan accordingly for early dismissal times at their child’s school.
March 13 – Teacher Records Day (No School for Students)
There will be no school for students on Friday, March 13 due to Teacher Records Day. This time allows teachers to complete grading, review student progress, and update academic records.
March 16–20 – Spring Break (No School)
Gary Community School Corporation will observe Spring Break from March 16 through March 20. Schools will be closed during this time. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break.
March 27 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Friday, March 27. This is a valuable opportunity for families to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, and partner together to support student success. Please watch for additional information from your child’s school regarding conference scheduling.
📅 Upcoming Important Dates
March 11 – Half Day for Students
Students will attend a half day of school on Wednesday, March 11. Families should plan accordingly for early dismissal times at their child’s school.
March 13 – Teacher Records Day (No School for Students)
There will be no school for students on Friday, March 13 due to Teacher Records Day. This time allows teachers to complete grading, review student progress, and update academic records.
March 16–20 – Spring Break (No School)
Gary Community School Corporation will observe Spring Break from March 16 through March 20. Schools will be closed during this time. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break.
March 27 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Friday, March 27. This is a valuable opportunity for families to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, and partner together to support student success. Please watch for additional information from your child’s school regarding conference scheduling.
Reminder: Synchronous Learning Tomorrow
Good evening, families! This is a friendly reminder that students will participate in synchronous (live) learning tomorrow. Please ensure your child is logged in on time and ready to engage with their teacher. Thank you for your support!
Good evening, families! This is a friendly reminder that students will participate in synchronous (live) learning tomorrow. Please ensure your child is logged in on time and ready to engage with their teacher. Thank you for your support!
Dear McCullough Academy Families,
Thank you for being incredible partners with us today as we had to pivot due to a weather-related emergency.
Our maintenance team has been on-site all day assessing the situation and making repairs as needed.
Classes will resume at McCullough Academy tomorrow at the regularly scheduled time.
Should anything change prior to the start of school, families will be notified.
Thank you for your continued patience and support.
GCSC Team
Dear students, parents, families and School Community stakeholders,
School will resume tomorrow, January 27th, at its regularly scheduled time.
Scholars, please be sure to bring your devices back to school so they can be checked in and recharged.
On behalf of our GCSC team, we thank you for being flexible, and please continue to stay safe. We will see you tomorrow!
Dear Families,
Please note that students will not report to school in person on Monday, January 26, 2026. Instead, students will participate in asynchronous learning, meaning they will complete assigned lessons and activities independently from home at flexible times during the day, rather than logging in for live instruction.
Students will be counted present for the day based on the submission of their completed assignments.
What This Means for Students
Students will complete the learning packets that were sent home by their teachers.
Students may also log in to Google Classroom to access additional assignments and resources provided by their teachers.
Teachers will be available during scheduled virtual office hours to support students.
During these times, students may log in to ask questions related to their lessons or assignments.
Specific virtual office hours are listed below by school level.
Students will be counted present for the day based on the submission of their completed assignments.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school directly.
Please note that students will not report to school in person on Monday, January 26, 2026. Instead, students will participate in asynchronous learning, meaning they will complete assigned lessons and activities independently from home at flexible times during the day, rather than logging in for live instruction.
Students will be counted present for the day based on the submission of their completed assignments.
What This Means for Students
Students will complete the learning packets that were sent home by their teachers.
Students may also log in to Google Classroom to access additional assignments and resources provided by their teachers.
Teachers will be available during scheduled virtual office hours to support students.
During these times, students may log in to ask questions related to their lessons or assignments.
Specific virtual office hours are listed below by school level.
Students will be counted present for the day based on the submission of their completed assignments.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school directly.
Due to anticipated frigid temperatures and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, Gary Community School Corporation will hold a Synchronous Learning Day on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This means students will stay home and log in for live, real-time instruction with their teachers during their scheduled class times. Learning will continue as usual, just in a safe, virtual environment.
To help everyone prepare, specific instructions will be shared in advance with families, students, staff, and vendors so that everyone knows what to expect and how to log in on Friday.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued partnership as we work together to keep our school community safe while maintaining high-quality learning for all students.
This means students will stay home and log in for live, real-time instruction with their teachers during their scheduled class times. Learning will continue as usual, just in a safe, virtual environment.
To help everyone prepare, specific instructions will be shared in advance with families, students, staff, and vendors so that everyone knows what to expect and how to log in on Friday.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued partnership as we work together to keep our school community safe while maintaining high-quality learning for all students.
Hello GCSC Families,
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is an Asynchronous eLearning Day for all students.
🕘 What this means:
Students will not report to school in person. Instead, learning will take place at home, and students are expected to log in during their scheduled times to complete assignments and participate as directed by their teachers.
📅 Please review the detailed schedule carefully to ensure your student:
Logs in on time
Completes assigned work
Checks messages from teachers
👨👩👧👦 Families play an important role in helping students stay on track—thank you for your continued partnership and support.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your school directly.
Hello GCSC Families,
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, January 7th, is an Asynchronous eLearning Day for all students.
🕘 What this means:
Students will not report to school in person. Instead, learning will take place at home, and students are expected to log in during their scheduled times to complete assignments and participate as directed by their teachers.
📅 Please review the detailed schedule carefully to ensure your student:
Logs in on time
Completes assigned work
Checks messages from teachers
👨👩👧👦 Families play an important role in helping students stay on track—thank you for your continued partnership and support.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your school directly.
🎭✨ NOW RELEASED: “Lyrics Edit” ✨🎭
We’re excited to share the official release of “Lyrics Edit,” a powerful production by West Side Theatre Guild.
🎧 Press play.
🎶 Lean in.
💛 Let the story speak to you.
Congratulations to the artists, creatives, and community behind this incredible production.
#LyricsEdit #WestSideTheatreGuild #NewRelease #CommunityArts #StorytellingThroughMusic #TheatreWithPurpose
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LrG7y0CXffI&feature=youtu.be