Bridging the school and parent communities
Cedric McCoy, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Filed under Community, Corporation, Hailmann, Humans of LP, Lincoln, Showcase, Slicer Resources
A prioritized goal of La Porte Community School Corporation is transparency with the parent and family community. In an effort to continue LPCSC has instituted an online newspaper, social media pages and teams, and regular parent outreach events. A new and unique initiative the LPCSC has undertaken this year t...
Scholarship opportunities for LPHS seniors
Alyssa Foster, Editor
February 16, 2019
Filed under Academics, Slicer Resources
LaPorte High School seniors have been given the opportunity to earn money for college through many different local scholarships from around La Porte County. Local scholarship packets have been released with information regarding different scholarships for graduating seniors and how to apply for the...
150 years: 150 acts of service
Alli Glen, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Community, Corporation, Showcase, Slicer Resources
La Porte High School is celebrating the 150th graduating class by completing 150 acts of service. The administration wants to celebrate the sesquicentennial graduating class in a special way, and the service challenge seemed to be the best fit. Selflessness is the mark of a true Slicer, so 150 act...
La Porte Political Action Committee (LPAC) to Host Candidates Forum on Oct. 11
Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce
October 6, 2018
Filed under Calendar, Community, Events, Slicer Resources
LA PORTE, IN — The La Porte Political Action Committee (LPAC) in partnership with the Farm Bureau of La Porte County, La Porte County Better Government Study Group, Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce, La Porte Herald Argus, La Porte Jaycees, League of Women Voters of La Porte County and community partners will host a 2018 County and...
LPHS adds Comfort Closet
La Porte Community School Corporation
September 13, 2018
Filed under Community, Corporation, Showcase, Slicer Resources
After much hard work from a group of Slicer educators, LPHS students are going to be feeling the benefits of some extra love with the addition of the Comfort Closet. The Comfort Closet, located on the VLA side of B.11, is a place where Slicer students can go to get basic supplies--free of charge--th...
Safe driving: winter edition
Keeley Higley, Staff Writer
January 12, 2018
Filed under Community, Showcase, Slicer Resources
For many new drivers, and even for experienced ones, the task of driving in the winter weather can be daunting. This fear can be conquered, however. Knowing the ways to stay safe on snowy and icy roads can greatly lessen the likeliness of a weather-related accident and help keep drivers confident on ...
Indiana’s exchange student opportunities
Alyssa Foster, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
Filed under Academics, Showcase, Slicer Resources
Indiana high school students in foreign language classes are being given the opportunity to travel around the world. The Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages (IUHPFL) offers high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in foreign language classes the chance to travel to other ...
In the know: The Common App
Keeley Higley, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
Filed under Academics, Showcase, Slicer Resources
August 1st, 2017, marked the opening of the Common Application to high school seniors. It also marked the beginning of a mad-dash to understanding college applications and pre-collegiate terminology. The Common Application, referred to as the Common App, is a resource used by many, but not all...
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