
Students worked to create a complete circuit. Once they did that, they tried to successfully make a motor boat. These students were super creative!










KES is having a book Fair.
Would you be able to help? Click the link to sign up for a shift to help Mrs. G.
https://signup.com/go/JDtgxRS
Would you be able to help? Click the link to sign up for a shift to help Mrs. G.
https://signup.com/go/JDtgxRS


KES is having a book fair from Sept 22-26th. Save the date and check it out online now. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/koutsschool2
E-wallet set up is available now.
E-wallet set up is available now.



Kindergarten finished a unit on families by enjoying a family picnic for lunch on Friday.



Teacher Tuesday! Welcome to Mrs. Rettker KES' new STEM teacher.


Come join our team!


Come join the team.
Kouts Elementary is once again hosting a fall Girls on the Run team for KES girls from grade 3 to 5.
Visit the link to join now to join this great program.
Spaces are limited.
https://www.gotrofnwi.org/
Kouts Elementary is once again hosting a fall Girls on the Run team for KES girls from grade 3 to 5.
Visit the link to join now to join this great program.
Spaces are limited.
https://www.gotrofnwi.org/


Mrs. Yager’s classroom lit up their library time- literally! Students got to use a flashlight and cozy up with a good book during library time!






Teacher Tuesday! Mrs. Kneifel is back and now in fourth grade.


Teacher Tuesday! Welcome to Mrs. Polcyn.


Registration is now OPEN for the 2025–2026 YMCA After School Care (YCare) program at Kouts, Morgan Township, and Washington Township Elementary Schools.
Important Correction:
Washington Township Elementary is currently the only school that does not yet have enough enrolled students to run the YCare program for the upcoming school year. Each site must have a minimum of 15 registered students for the program to be offered.
If you are planning to use YCare at Washington Township, Kouts, or Morgan Township, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Early registration is essential to confirm that the program can be offered at your school.
Registration Information:
Online: valpoymca.org/childcare/after-school-care
In Person: Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN
New this year: Sibling discounts are automatically applied when you register online.
For any questions or assistance with registration, please contact:
Audrey Sheehan
Assistant Director of Childcare
Valparaiso Family YMCA
219.464.9543 ext. 349
Important Correction:
Washington Township Elementary is currently the only school that does not yet have enough enrolled students to run the YCare program for the upcoming school year. Each site must have a minimum of 15 registered students for the program to be offered.
If you are planning to use YCare at Washington Township, Kouts, or Morgan Township, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Early registration is essential to confirm that the program can be offered at your school.
Registration Information:
Online: valpoymca.org/childcare/after-school-care
In Person: Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN
New this year: Sibling discounts are automatically applied when you register online.
For any questions or assistance with registration, please contact:
Audrey Sheehan
Assistant Director of Childcare
Valparaiso Family YMCA
219.464.9543 ext. 349


East Porter student schedules and teacher assignments are now open and ready to view in Skyward Family Access.
Please take a moment to log in and review your child's schedule or classroom assignment.
We can’t wait to kick off another great year of learning together on August 13!


Teacher Tuesday.


Save the Date.


Check it out.


Save the date!


Teacher Tuesday! Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Zaharias to Kouts Elementary.


Current Open Postions at Kouts Elementary


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