Closings and Delays
When weather or other conditions cause schedule changes or school closures, Elkhart Community Schools communicates updates as quickly as possible through ParentSquare, social media, the ECS website, and local radio and TV stations.
Program Adjustments
During delays and closings, schedules for KidsCare, Elkhart Academy, EACC, sixth-grade music, Head Start, PACE, and Title I Pre-K are adjusted based on program-specific guidelines.
Technology Support
For technical help on an eLearning day:
- Visit ECS Technology Services
- Call the Technology Service Desk: (574) 262-5676
Additional troubleshooting and device care information is on the Technology page.
eLearning Days
When in-person instruction isn’t possible, ECS may implement eLearning Days so teaching and learning can continue. These may be synchronous (live instruction) or asynchronous (independent work).
2-Hour Delays
A two-hour delay means all school start times, bus pick-ups, and staff schedules begin two hours later than usual.
Guidelines
Information about how delay and closure decisions are made, including safety considerations and district procedures, is available on the Guidelines page
Logins
K-12 Grade
Powerschool is our online grade book. Parents and students have separate login and password information to access this program.
Elementary
Learn more on how Seesaw works:
Understanding what your child sees:
Middle/High School
Parents: Parents/guardians can sign up as an observer in Canvas. Observers can view assignments, due dates, grades, and course announcements. Read our Canvas Parent Account knowledge base article for more information.
General Information
Planned eLearning day
For questions on a planned eLearning day, please contact your student’s building directly.
Inclement weather day
For questions on an inclement weather day, please contact Student Services:
Service Desk
If you need assistance from the
Technology Service Desk:
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eLearning days, technology, and instructional requirements.
Can I mute other students’ microphones?
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How am I notified of delays and cancellations?
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How can my student get technology help?
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How do elementary specials work on an eLearning day?
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How do I connect the iPad to my home WiFi?
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How do I help my child with Classkick?
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How do I help my child with Google Meet?
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How do I help my child with SeeSaw?
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How do I log my child into Meet?
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How is attendance taken?
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How will teachers be available on eLearning days?
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What do I do if I’m having other technical issues?
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What is the policy for after-school athletic and extracurriculars on eLearning days?
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What should I do if my child gets kicked out of the Meet?
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What should I do if my child is repeatedly kicked out of Meet or is having glitchy issues?
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What should I do if my child’s iPad dies?
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What should I do if the Meet link isn’t working?
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When are eLearning assignments due?
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Why are we using Synchronous eLearning Days?
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Why can’t we only do Asynchronous eLearning Days?
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Why do students have to be on live instruction for so long?
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Why do we have planned eLearning Days?
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Why is attendance important on an eLearning day?
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