ECS Highlights (Mar. 7th)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Speech Students To State ​ After a great season for the Elkhart High School Speech & Debate team, two of its students are headed to state this Saturday, March 8th. Ian Kelly and Myles Aipira both compete in the category of Radio Broadcasting. We wish them both luck, and thank them for continuing to exemplify the Excellence In Elkhart our students achieve in all areas of academics. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Making The All-Honor Choir ​ Four students in ECS middle schools have earned a spot in the Indiana All-Honor Choir. This ensemble gathers some of the top middle school singers from across the state to perform as one. Congratulations to Malsawm Tluangi and Sophya Morales Velasquez of North Side Middle School, as well as Maliyah Harris and Grace Cantwell at West Side Middle School! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lessons With Landscapes ​ A hands-on lesson at Mary Daly Elementary helped Mrs. Genovese's 2nd grade class learn more about the natural world. Each student was tasked with making their own "landforms" out of paper, including mountains, hills, and plains. They then poured water over their creations, illustrating how water flows in nature. This was a great, immersive way to cover an important STEM topic. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Athletic Academic Achievement ​ Congratulations to Aubrie Fruth, a senior on the Elkhart High School gymnastics team, who made the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association's Academic All State team! She is one of 15 students across Indiana to qualify. This comes as the EHS gymnastics team prepares for regional competition this weekend. At sectionals, they set a new school record for highest overall team score at one meet. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ Mar. 8 - Gymnastics Regionals Mar. 8 - Speech State Competition Mar. 14 - 16: 9 to 5 Musical (EHS) Mar. 25 - Boys Volleyball Season opener ​ ​ ​

Friday, Mar 07 2025

ECS Highlights (Feb. 7th)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Preparing 8th Graders For High School ​ This week, the Elkhart High School Freshman Division began welcoming students from our middle schools for high school preparation tours. Students had the chance to tour the building, as well as speak to representatives from several EHS clubs. This is ahead of our incoming freshman family informational night happening Wednesday, February 19, at the Freshman Division. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Exploring Our Local Libraries ​ Over the next few weeks, elementary students district-wide will take field trips to the Elkhart Public Library. A group from Mary Daly was there earlier this week, where they had the opportunity to learn about library operations, as well as check out a book of their own. We appreciate the Elkhart Public Library, an amazing community partner that helps promote a love of reading in our students! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bowler Heading To State ​ Another Elkhart High School athlete has qualified for state competition! Wyatt Skipper, a member of the EHS Bowling team, earned a runner-up placing at the recent bowling semi-state competition. That allows him to compete for the state title later this month. Good luck Wyatt - we know that you will represent the Excellence of Elkhart Athletics well! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A Historic Photography Lesson ​ While much of their coursework has to do with digital cameras, photography students at the Elkhart Area Career Center recently learned the how to do the "wet-plate" method, one of the oldest forms of photography. This involved using antique cameras, pouring their own plates, and learning how to properly develop photos in this style. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ Feb. 12: Band and Orchestra 5th/6th Grade Instrument Night Feb. 14 - 17: Presidents' Recess (ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED) Feb. 19: Incoming Freshmen Family Night Feb. 22: Winter Guard Contest ​ ​ ​

Friday, Feb 07 2025

Come join our team!

Come join our team! We are looking for outstanding candidates for a wide variety of roles district-wide. To see full details on open positions, visit the following link: https://www.elkhart.k12.in.us/careers

Tuesday, Feb 04 2025

ECS Highlights (Jan. 31st)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A Musical Weekend Ahead ​ This weekend, 120 ECS students will perform at the regional ISSMA Vocal/Piano Solo and Ensemble festival. Students from both Elkhart High School and our middle schools are participating, with many aiming to qualify for the state-level ISSMA festival later this year. Good luck to our student musicians - we're so impressed by your talent! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ More Lions To Play Collegiate Football ​ Congratulations to Elkhart High School athlete Novell Miller, who this week signed a commitment to play football for the University Of Saint Francis. He is the fifth Elkhart football athlete this school year to sign a commitment to play collegiate football. We know he'll do a great job in the next step of his athletic journey! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding Orators ​ The Elkhart High School Speech and Debate Team's season is off to an excellent start. At a recent multi-school tournament, four team members placed highly, including a 2nd place finish in broadcasting. With more tournaments on the horizon, we're excited to see these students shine! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Celebrating School Year Milestones ​ This week marked the 100th day of a banner school year for Elkhart Community Schools. Kindergarten classes at Cleveland Elementary School took a slightly different approach and celebrated the 101st day. Students dressed as dalmatians and took part in several on-theme lessons, including counting practice. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ Feb. 1: ISSMA Vocal/Piano Solo and Ensemble festival Feb. 1: New And Returning Students Registration opens Feb. 4: ECS Job Fair Feb. 14 - 17: Presidents' Recess (ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED) ​ ​ ​

Friday, Jan 31 2025

Band & Orchestra Tryouts | All 5th & 6th Graders!

Do you love music or dream of playing an instrument? Join us for Band & Orchestra Tryouts on  February 12, 2025 ! This is your chance to tryout different instruments, meet the music teachers, and see what it’s like to be part of the band or orchestra. When: February 12, 2025 Where: Freshman Division | 1 Blazer Blvd, Elkhart, IN  Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM We can’t wait to see you there! 🎻🎺🥁

Monday, Jan 27 2025

ECS Highlights (01/24)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EACC Open House ​ Please join us Sunday, January 26, from 1:30-3:30 for the Elkhart Area Career Center Open House. Families will have the opportunity to see the EACC's dynamic, hands-on, and state-of-the-art career pathways. There will also be details on how EACC allows students to receive industry certification, as well as tuition-free college credits/associate degrees. The Open House is for students in grades 8-11. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Recruiting The Next Generation Of Musicians ​ This week, choir, orchestra, and band students at West Side Middle School held a recruitment concert for 5th and 6th graders who will attend West Side in the next school year. Each ensemble performed excellently, and their directors had the opportunity to speak about why WSMS's music program is so special. This was a great way to get these younger students excited for middle school! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Gymnastic Excellence At EHS ​ Our Elkhart High School gymnastics team is off to an excellent start this season, with multiple high ranks earned at team and individual levels. At the recent East/West Invitational (where the team took home the overall win), Maya Betancourt broke the EHS record for the highest ever score on a floor routine, with a 9.9. That record had been in place since 2011! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learning About Public Safety ​ Bristol Elementary School gave students the opportunity to get to know one of the people working to keep their community safe. Officer Smith and his K9 Raider joined the Bristol Police Department late last year, and he formally introduced himself to Bristol students at a recent assembly. He answered a variety of questions, and discussed what he and Raider do for the BPD. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ Jan. 26: Elkhart Area Career Center Open House Feb. 1: New And Returning Students Registration opens Feb. 4: ECS Job Fair Feb. 14 - 17: Presidents' Recess (ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED) ​ ​ ​

Friday, Jan 24 2025

ECS Highlights (Jan. 17)

​​ ​​​ ​​ ​ Checkmating Their Way To State ​ We would like to congratulate the 18 Elkhart Community Schools students who have qualified to compete in the Indiana statewide chess tournament! These students represent 7 of our schools at all 3 instructional levels. We know they will represent the Excellence In Elkhart well! ​​ ​​ ​ Studying Culture Through Music ​ ECS after-school clubs are in full swing after the holiday break, including the Roosevelt STEAM Academy's Mariachi Club. This ensemble meets weekly to learn more about and immerse themselves in Mexican culture through the research and performance of traditional mariachi music. ​​ ​​ ​​ ​ Engaging STEM Lessons ​ Students at North Side Middle School are diving into dynamic, hands-on STEM activities. This week, they worked with Sphero kits, which challenge students to pilot robotic spheres to specific locations. The project taught students about coding, programming, and robotics operations. ​​ ​​ ​ A Tradition Of Friendly Competition ​ At the recent Elkhart High School vs. Penn basketball game, each school's athletic club faced off in a friendly competition during halftime. This has happened for the past 3 years every time EHS and Penn play each other in basketball or football. Afterwards, both athletic clubs received a donation sponsored by Competitive Edge. ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Upcoming Events ​ Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (ALL BUILDINGS CLOSED) Jan. 23: Food Service Showcase Jan. 26: Elkhart Area Career Center Open House Feb. 1: New And Returning Students Registration opens ​​ ​

Friday, Jan 17 2025

Guidelines for School Delays and Closings Due to Inc...

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Guidelines for School Delays and Closings Due to Inclement Weather ​ Dear Elkhart Community Schools Family, As we monitor the weather forecast for next week, we wanted to let you know that you will receive communications by Monday, January 20, at 5 p.m. regarding any potential adjustments to school start times for Tuesday due to potential inclement weather. For more information on how weather-related decisions are made, please refer to the attached Guidelines for School Delays and Closings. Thank you for your partnership as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. ​ ​ ​

Friday, Jan 17 2025

Elkhart Area Career Center | Open House

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EACC Website ​ ​ ​ ​ YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! ​ High school juniors and seniors in the Michiana area can: Choose from 30 hands-on state-of-the-art programs tailored to career goals. Earn college credits, industry certifications, and even an associate degree before you graduate high school. Gain real-world skills through engaging, half-day learning experiences. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Sunday, January 26, 2025 ​ 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Elkhart Area Career Center 2424 California Road Elkhart, Indiana ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Food Service Showcase

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Thursday, January 23, 2025 ​ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Freshman Division | Cafeteria One Blazer Blvd Elkhart IN 46516 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Come taste the menu. ​ Come have a taste of what ECS's Food Service department has to offer at the Food Service Showcase!! Families will have the opportunity to try free samples, as well as meet with our ECS food vendors to learn more about the district's wide range of food options. Additional community partners and resources will also be available. ​ ​

Monday, Jan 13 2025