West Side Middle School
Enroll in Elkhart
Ready to experience The Elkhart Promise? Enroll now for the 2025-2026 school year and join a community dedicated to your success!
Meet Superintendent Huff
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Huff to Elkhart Community Schools!
Award-Winning Career Center
Explore the renowned Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC) at ECS! With 30+ CTE programs, college credits, and industry certifications, plus internships and job fairs, we're shaping tomorrow's workforce.
Now Hiring!
We're seeking caring individuals like you to support our students in reaching their goals.
Early College Program
Unlock college dreams at Elkhart Community Schools with our Early College Program. Students graduate high school with free college credits, saving Elkhart families $10.6 million. Your path to success starts here.
Upcoming Events
Sharing the Elkhart Story
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Welcome to West Side
At West Side, students grow as learners and as people. Our collaborative staff create a caring, connected environment focused on academic excellence, character, and service. Through project-based learning, community service, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, students build confidence, explore interests, and thrive—supported every step of the way in becoming their best selves.
Excellence of Elkhart
Discover the heartbeat of educational excellence in Elkhart–where innovation meets dedication, shaping futures one student at a time.
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Students thrive academically from Pre-K to Graduation through our inclusive curriculum, igniting potential, nurturing growth, and paving the path for future success.
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Discover boundless extracurricular opportunities like band, theatre, and clubs, enriching your journey. Explore and embrace your passions today!
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Elkhart students can earn a college associate degree before graduation, with over 30 college credit classes at Elkhart High School and CTE programs at Elkhart Area Career Center.
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Elkhart students can earn a college Associates Degree before graduation, with over 30 college credit classes at Elkhart High School and CTE programs at Elkhart Area Career Center.
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Preparing students for life beyond academics, our schools emphasize vital life skills. Through PRIDE, students are recognized for key attributes fostering success and personal growth.
By the Numbers
79.9% High School Credit Earners
Nearly 8 in 10 middle schoolers earn early credits
13 Gold-Level Ensembles
All music groups received gold ratings
3 Middle Schools
Serving grades 6–8 with strong academics and enrichment