Living in Kouts Churches Cornerstone Community Church - 605 S. Maple St., Kouts, IN 46347 -(219) 766-3050 First Baptist Church - 504 W. Sunset Dr., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3319 First Presbyterian Church of Kouts - 195 E. 700 S., PO Box 338 Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2430 or (219) 766-3730 Hopewell Mennonite Church - State Rd. 49, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2184 Kouts Chapel SBC (Southern Baptist) - 403 E. Indiana St., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2994 Kouts Christadelphian Church - 102 Rose Ave., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3011 Kouts Christian Church - 208 S. Polland Ave., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3337 Open Door Fellowship - 636 S. Baums Bridge Rd., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3224 St. Mary's Catholic Church - 402 E. State Rd. 8, PO Box 663 Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3680 St. Paul Lutheran Church - 507 S. Rose Ave., PO Box 547 Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2395 or (219) 766-3668 (Pastor's home) School Information Kouts schools are part of the award-winning East Porter County School Corporation with facilities at the Kouts campus to accommodate 1,000 students in grades K - 12. Both Kouts Elementary and Kouts Middle/Senior High are fully accredited by the Indiana Department of Education. The schools have Continuous School Improvement plans developed by the schools with community input and approved by the state, once again demonstrating the schools' continued commitment to educational excellence. Activities for students and their parents A parent group is active in organizing activities for elementary students and furnishing financial support for a wide variety of projects and programs. A varied activities program is maintained for secondary students to gain additional experiences outside the classroom. Kouts athletes have been very successful in competing as members of the eight-school Porter County Conference. The 1500 seat gymnasium, coupled with a new all-weather track, along with quality baseball and softball fields provide Kouts athletes with outstanding facilities. Success in academic competitions Association-sponsored academic competitions have gained popularity in recent years. Kouts High School teams have advanced to the Hoosier Spell Bowl State competition 17 years in a row claiming four State championships while the Junior High has advanced seven times and have won two State championships. In addition, eight Academic Super Bowl teams have advanced to the State competition and two have returned as State champions. Although Kouts Schools have experienced significant success in extra-curricular activities, the schools' major focus is still on academics and preparing each student to become a mature, capable, self-sufficient citizen able to deal with the problems and responsibilities of life. To learn more, visit these websites: Kouts Elementary School - 302 East College Avenue, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219)766-2232 Kouts Middle/High School - 302 East College Street, P.O. Box 699, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2231 Town Government Town Council Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Kouts Town Hall. President - Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700 Vice President - Kevin Salyer - (219) 766-2787 Member - Nichole Markovich - (219) 263-8840 Member - James Murphy - (219) 766-2269 Member - Steve Howard - (219) 766-3787 Clerk-Treasurer Clerk-Treasurer - Laurie Tribble - (219) 766-3035 Deputy Clerk-Treasurer - Town Hall Clerk - Linda Blonn - (219) 766-3312 Council Liaison - Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700 Police Town Marshal - James Boyce - (219) 766-2332 Chief Deputy - James Smith - (219) 766-2332 Sergeant - Dan Ball - (219) 766-2332 Deputy Marshall - Dale Marshall - (219) 766-2332 Council Liaison - Kevin Salyer - (219) 766-2787 Building Inspector Orville Jefferson Jr - (219) 241-1231 Fire Chief Don Sutter - (219) 766-3954 Council Liaison - Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700 Kouts Fire Department website Town Attorney Robert Schwerd - (219) 841-5683 Economic Development Commission Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 PM, with the exception of November. In observance of Thanksgiving, the Nov. meeting will take place on the third Thursday of Nov. Jay Birky - (219) 766-2955 Beth Finney - (219) 707-0015 Fred Martin - (219) 405-2636 Dave Brooks - (219) 766-2653 Randy Yager - (219) 766-2639 Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700 Plan Commission Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Kouts Town Hall. Laurie Tribble - (219) 766-2550 Dave Brooks - (219) 766-2653 Paul Prieto, Jr - (219) 766-0451 Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700 Linda Blonn - (219) 766-3312 Board of Zoning Appeals Meets monthly on the 4th Monday of every month at 7 PM at the Town Hall. Beth Finney - (219) 707-0015 Justen Illyes - (219) 766-6033 Dave Brooks - (219) 766-2653 Linda Blonn - (219) 766-3312 Storm Water Board Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Kouts Town Hall. Orville Jefferson - (219) 766-2470 Steve Howard - (219) 766-3787 Linda Blonn - (219) 766-3312 Park Board Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the Kouts Town Hall. James Moore - (219) 916-3800 John Gildein - (219) 766-2876 Paul Prieto, Jr - (219) 766-0451 Council Liaison - Kevin Salyer - (219) 766-2787 Engineer James Mandon - (219) 781-2786 Water/Sewer/Street Supt. Nathan Howell - (219) 766-3097 / (219) 766-2110 Council Liaison - Steve Howard - (219) 766-3787 NIRPC James Murphy - (219) 766-2269 Pleasant Township Trustee & Assessor Jean Oehlman - (219) 766-3216 Public Library Kouts Public Library - Porter County Public Library System 101 East Daumer Rd, Kouts, Indiana 46347 - (219) 766-2271 Town Garage 406 South Kouts Street, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3097 Town Hall 210 South Main, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3312 U.S. Post Office 107 Elizabeth Street, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2461 Town Services Information regarding garbage and recycling pickup, snow removal, leaf and brush pickup for Kouts residents is given below. If you have questions, please contact Town Hall. Snow RemovalFor snow removal, the Street Dept asks that vehicles be removed from the roadway when snowfall is over 2" in order to properly clear the streets. Leaf and Brush PickupSpring Leaf Pick-up is April 4-5, and Spring Brush Pick-up is April 7. Fall pickup is generally in October. Garbage and RecyclingGarbage and Recycling pick-up is on Friday except for major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Then pick-up is Saturday. Please have garbage and recycling out by 6 AM. If residents have a large item they need picked up, they need to call Republic Services at 219-987-5313. The item will be picked up in a separate truck. Electronic items are no longer picked up. Items such as computers, monitors, computer peripherals, televisions, printers, fax machines, video cassette recorders, typewriters, copiers, microwaves, scanners, gaming machines etc. need to be recycled. Residents can take recyclable items to the Porter County recycling sites in Valparaiso at 2150 W Lincolnway (Hwy 130) and Boone Grove at 546 S. 400 W., or call Staples at (219) 464-9005 or Best Buy at (219) 548-8537. Residents can also check the ItMeansTheWorld.org website for hours and days of operation of the local recycling sites. Recreation The Kouts Town Park was established in 1965 and dedicated in 1966. It was named Drazer Park in honor of Thomas Drazer of Kouts, the first Vietnam casualty from Porter County. Located at the west end of Daumer Road, the park is a quiet, shady place to have a picnic or just sit and visit with friends.There is a shelter equipped with tables and a large pole barn which can be used by group when weather does not permit using the shelter. The park also includes tennis courts, a large playground, and a lighted community ball field for soccer, softball, Little League, T-Ball and Junior Baseball League games are played.Contact (219) 766-3312 for reservations. Be sure to visit the Pleasant Township Pool. Open during the summer months, it's a great way to beat the summer heat!812 West Sunset Kouts, IN 46347 (219) 766-3794 Beginning June 6, the Pool is open daily weather permitting from 12:30 pm to 8 pm. Daily admission is $5; after 5 pm it is only $3.50. Children 3 and under are always free. Membership, private parties and swim lessons are available. Membership costs are Families - $250; Single $115 until June 10. After June 10, the cost is Family - $275; Single $135. Site Map Town of Kouts. All rights reserved.site design and maintenance by CMS Design Studio
Cornerstone Community Church - 605 S. Maple St., Kouts, IN 46347 -(219) 766-3050
First Baptist Church - 504 W. Sunset Dr., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3319
First Presbyterian Church of Kouts - 195 E. 700 S., PO Box 338 Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2430 or (219) 766-3730
Hopewell Mennonite Church - State Rd. 49, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2184
Kouts Chapel SBC (Southern Baptist) - 403 E. Indiana St., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2994
Kouts Christadelphian Church - 102 Rose Ave., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3011
Kouts Christian Church - 208 S. Polland Ave., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3337
Open Door Fellowship - 636 S. Baums Bridge Rd., Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3224
St. Mary's Catholic Church - 402 E. State Rd. 8, PO Box 663 Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3680
St. Paul Lutheran Church - 507 S. Rose Ave., PO Box 547 Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2395 or (219) 766-3668 (Pastor's home)
Kouts schools are part of the award-winning East Porter County School Corporation with facilities at the Kouts campus to accommodate 1,000 students in grades K - 12. Both Kouts Elementary and Kouts Middle/Senior High are fully accredited by the Indiana Department of Education. The schools have Continuous School Improvement plans developed by the schools with community input and approved by the state, once again demonstrating the schools' continued commitment to educational excellence.
Activities for students and their parents
A parent group is active in organizing activities for elementary students and furnishing financial support for a wide variety of projects and programs.
A varied activities program is maintained for secondary students to gain additional experiences outside the classroom. Kouts athletes have been very successful in competing as members of the eight-school Porter County Conference. The 1500 seat gymnasium, coupled with a new all-weather track, along with quality baseball and softball fields provide Kouts athletes with outstanding facilities.
Success in academic competitions
Association-sponsored academic competitions have gained popularity in recent years. Kouts High School teams have advanced to the Hoosier Spell Bowl State competition 17 years in a row claiming four State championships while the Junior High has advanced seven times and have won two State championships. In addition, eight Academic Super Bowl teams have advanced to the State competition and two have returned as State champions.
Although Kouts Schools have experienced significant success in extra-curricular activities, the schools' major focus is still on academics and preparing each student to become a mature, capable, self-sufficient citizen able to deal with the problems and responsibilities of life.
To learn more, visit these websites:
Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Kouts Town Hall.
President - Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700
Vice President - Kevin Salyer - (219) 766-2787
Member - Nichole Markovich - (219) 263-8840
Member - James Murphy - (219) 766-2269
Member - Steve Howard - (219) 766-3787
Clerk-Treasurer - Laurie Tribble - (219) 766-3035
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer -
Town Hall Clerk - Linda Blonn - (219) 766-3312
Council Liaison - Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700
Town Marshal - James Boyce - (219) 766-2332
Chief Deputy - James Smith - (219) 766-2332
Sergeant - Dan Ball - (219) 766-2332
Deputy Marshall - Dale Marshall - (219) 766-2332
Council Liaison - Kevin Salyer - (219) 766-2787
Orville Jefferson Jr - (219) 241-1231
Don Sutter - (219) 766-3954
Kouts Fire Department website
Robert Schwerd - (219) 841-5683
Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 PM, with the exception of November. In observance of Thanksgiving, the Nov. meeting will take place on the third Thursday of Nov.
Jay Birky - (219) 766-2955
Beth Finney - (219) 707-0015
Fred Martin - (219) 405-2636
Dave Brooks - (219) 766-2653
Randy Yager - (219) 766-2639
Tim Jones - (219) 707-1700
Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Kouts Town Hall.
Laurie Tribble - (219) 766-2550
Paul Prieto, Jr - (219) 766-0451
Linda Blonn - (219) 766-3312
Meets monthly on the 4th Monday of every month at 7 PM at the Town Hall.
Justen Illyes - (219) 766-6033
Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Kouts Town Hall.
Orville Jefferson - (219) 766-2470
Steve Howard - (219) 766-3787
Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the Kouts Town Hall.
James Moore - (219) 916-3800
John Gildein - (219) 766-2876
James Mandon - (219) 781-2786
Nathan Howell - (219) 766-3097 / (219) 766-2110
Council Liaison - Steve Howard - (219) 766-3787
James Murphy - (219) 766-2269
Jean Oehlman - (219) 766-3216
Kouts Public Library - Porter County Public Library System 101 East Daumer Rd, Kouts, Indiana 46347 - (219) 766-2271
406 South Kouts Street, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3097
210 South Main, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-3312
107 Elizabeth Street, Kouts, IN 46347 - (219) 766-2461
Information regarding garbage and recycling pickup, snow removal, leaf and brush pickup for Kouts residents is given below. If you have questions, please contact Town Hall.
The Kouts Town Park was established in 1965 and dedicated in 1966. It was named Drazer Park in honor of Thomas Drazer of Kouts, the first Vietnam casualty from Porter County. Located at the west end of Daumer Road, the park is a quiet, shady place to have a picnic or just sit and visit with friends.
There is a shelter equipped with tables and a large pole barn which can be used by group when weather does not permit using the shelter. The park also includes tennis courts, a large playground, and a lighted community ball field for soccer, softball, Little League, T-Ball and Junior Baseball League games are played.
Contact (219) 766-3312 for reservations.
Be sure to visit the Pleasant Township Pool. Open during the summer months, it's a great way to beat the summer heat!
812 West Sunset Kouts, IN 46347 (219) 766-3794
Beginning June 6, the Pool is open daily weather permitting from 12:30 pm to 8 pm. Daily admission is $5; after 5 pm it is only $3.50. Children 3 and under are always free.
Membership, private parties and swim lessons are available. Membership costs are Families - $250; Single $115 until June 10. After June 10, the cost is Family - $275; Single $135.
