Inside La Porte Schools

What does a global technology giant have to do with the future of La Porte Community Schools? Everything. In this episode of Inside La Porte Schools, Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood sits down with Mayor Tom Dermody and Bert Cook, Executive Director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership, to discuss the historic agreement between the City of La Porte and La Porte Community Schools made pos...

In this episode of Inside La Porte Schools, Superintendent Sandra Wood kicks off season two by introducing two new leaders for the 2025-2026 school year: Dr. Aaron Owney, the new Assistant Superintendent for Operations, and Kyle Dean, the new Principal of Kingsbury Elementary School. Dr. Owney and Mr. Dean share their educational journeys, goals, and initial experiences in their roles within the L...

Step inside La Porte Schools for an in-depth conversation about community transparency and engagement. This week on Inside La Porte Schools, we bring you real conversations about the district's innovative Slicer Ambassador Program, featuring insights and perspectives from two pilot participants who experienced this groundbreaking initiative firsthand. Join Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood as she sit...

Step inside La Porte Schools for another inspiring conversation with three members of the Class of 2025. In this episode, we continue our "Slicer Stories" series with Logan Hay, Katie Bellah, and Kylee Bernth as they share their unique journeys and exciting plans. Logan discusses his path into truck driving, following in his father's footsteps and sharing how hands-on experience and family mentors...

Step inside La Porte Schools for our final "Slicer Stories" conversation with three remarkable members of the Class of 2025. In this Inside La Porte Schools episode, we conclude our senior reflection series with Aiona Cornelio, Emily Hunt, and Charles Tonagel as they share powerful stories of growth, opportunity, and preparation for bright futures. A first-generation college student, Aiona discuss...

Step inside La Porte Schools for another inspiring conversation with two members of the Class of 2025. In this episode of Inside La Porte Schools, we continue our "Slicer Stories" series with Drew Bush and Natalie Gartland as they share their high school journeys and future plans. Drew, our class valedictorian, discusses his path to Notre Dame University, where he'll study political science and fi...

Step inside La Porte Schools for inspiring conversations with three members of the Class of 2025. This episode on Inside La Porte Schools, we bring you real stories of growth, preparation, and bright futures as we sit down with Luke Cannon, Chase Moore, and Mason Kovalcin to discuss their high school journeys and next steps. Luke shares his path to Purdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Busin...

In this episode of Inside La Porte Schools, Superintendent Sandra Wood welcomes Principal Scott Upp from La Porte High School and Director of Career and Technical Education Jen Goss to discuss Indiana's new high school diploma requirements. The conversation explores how these changes will create more personalized educational paths for students through three new diploma seals: Enrollment (college-b...

In this episode of Inside LaPorte Schools, Superintendent Sandra Wood discusses the evolution and future of early childhood education in the La Porte Community School Corporation with guests Mrs. Becky Jeffers, principal of Little Learners Preschool, and Mrs. Jeanette Raymond, a preschool teacher. They cover the history of the Little Learners program, the transition to a new Early Childhood Center...

Join Dr. Wood, Principal Bill Wilmsen, Counselor Melissa Mrozinski, and Teacher Laurie Scroggin as they explore the unique advantages of the Kesling Campus model. After addressing initial challenges in Part 1, this episode highlights how combining grades 5-8 creates special opportunities for student growth, specialized programming, and smoother transitions. Learn why this innovative approach may o...

This inaugural episode is the first of a two-part conversation that features a candid discussion between Principal Bill Wilmsen, School Counselor Melissa Mrozinski, and Fifth Grade Teacher Laurie Scroggin about the Kesling Campus and fifth-grade programming. It addresses community questions and showcases the evolution and improvements made over the past six years.