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Welcome to Elkhart Community Schools |
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Elkhart Community Schools is a district that serves more than
12,500 students in 21 schools including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools,
2 high schools, an area career center, and alternative schools for elementary
and secondary students.
ECS takes great pride in its staff and students. Among our many
highlights, the following stand out:
- Rising test scores and graduation rates
- Strong curriculum initiatives including common core standards,
curriculum maps, data teams, a district-wide core reading program, and the 8
Step Process to school improvement
- A high ability program that includes self-contained and
cluster classrooms at the elementary level and more than 35 honors and Advanced
Placement courses at the secondary level
- Excellent art and music programs
- An effective program for English Language Learners
- Student initiatives such as the Olweus Bullying Prevention
Program and Positive Behavior Supports that focus on teaching important life
skills
- Cutting edge technology including computer labs, Smart Boards,
distance learning, and the Power School Parent Portal
- A dedicated, high quality, and caring teaching staff that
understands and appreciates the students that live in this community
- A diverse socio-economic and ethnic student population that
prepares students for the future as they learn in an atmosphere that mirrors the
one in which they will one day be living and working
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ECS Staff, Students Inspire Excellence
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Elkhart Community Schools is filled with winners. Our staff and our students are continually being recognized for their outstanding achievement at both the local, state, and national levels.
For example, Memorial High School student Danny Daher was the state runner-up in Radio Broadcasting at the Indiana High School Forensics Association State Speech Tournament in Indianapolis March 23. |
Click here to read more about these winners and other ECS award recipients.
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Parents and Students
The starting point for parents and students. Get news, helpful information and resources, school lunch menus, and important dates. You can even get help with your homework!
Staff
Staff, this section is for you. Check your e-mail, access curriculum guides, find online teaching resources, and order from the system media catalog.
District
Locate district-wide information, including departmental contacts, school board highlights, curriculum, student services, special programs, test scores, and budget facts.
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Community
Information designed to connect residents to community resources, and to help newcomers get acquainted with what the city of Elkhart has to offer. Use this section to explore our community, including our city government, Chamber of Commerce, arts calendars, and media outlets.
Schools
Your link to helpful information on each of our schools, including: address, contact information, administration listing, map, and school profile.
Online Calendar
A complete listing of school and district-wide events.
Elkhart WINS!
Sign up to receive an e-mail copy of our online newsletter "Elkhart WINS!"
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