The Elkhart Promise: Every student is known by name, challenged and supported by highly effective staff, and in partnership with the community, will graduate career/college ready and life ready.
Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year
Transportation Requests: Parents must request transportation during the registration process. This helps our transportation department efficiently plan bus routes. Transportation will remain available for students living outside walk zones.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's school.
Use this link to enroll in Pre-K, Kindergarten or if you did not attend school with Elkhart Community Schools in 2025-2026.
Use this link to register a returning student.
Resources
Join us on your enrollment journey with our user-friendly online process.
Need assistance? Reach out to our team at 574-262-5540. We're here for you every step of the way.
Get Ready to Enroll
- Know your neighborhood school
- Birth Certificate
- Vaccination Records
- Proof of Address
- Forms & Policies
StopFinder
Track Your Student’s Bus!
Stopfinder makes it easy for parents and guardians to view real-time bus schedules anytime, anywhere..
Family Resources
We welcome parents, guardians, and families to engage as advocates and partners in their child's education.
Enroll in Kindergarten
- Know your neighborhood school
- Birth Certificate
- Vaccination Records
- Proof of Address
Immunizations
Before diving into enrollment, don't forget to check that your immunizations are up-to-date according to the Indiana Department of Health's vaccination schedule.
School Supply Lists
Time to pack your backpack! Make sure you've got everything you need by checking out our school supply lists before moving on to enrollment.