• UPDATE: 12/1/25 Asynchronous eLearning Day

    Dear Elkhart Families, Due to the weather conditions, Elkhart Community Schools will now be having an asynchronous eLearning day tomorrow, Monday, December 1.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

    Monday, Dec 01 2025

  • 2 hour delay 12/1/2025

    2 Hour Delay Dear Elkhart Families, Due to the current weather conditions, Elkhart Community Schools will initially operate on a two hour delay for Monday, December 1. If conditions do not improve or if they worsen, we may need to move to a closure, and we will notify families promptly.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.   2 Hour Delay Schedule

    Sunday, Nov 30 2025

  • ECS Weather Update

    Weather Update Elkhart Families, We are closely monitoring the weather and will keep you informed of any necessary schedule changes. If a delay or school closing becomes necessary, we will communicate as quickly as possible once decisions are made. Please keep an eye out for additional updates on ParentSquare, local news stations, our website, and social media. Thank you for staying connected.

    Sunday, Nov 30 2025

  • ECS Highlights (11/07)

    A Successful Fall Band Concert Earlier this week, ECS held its big annual fall band concert at the North Side gymnasium. Hundreds of student musicians made up a variety of ensembles, including the Pride Of Elkhart EHS marching band, the EHS jazz band, and large middle school ensembles made up of musicians from all 3 ECS middle schools. It's always great to watch our district's talented musicians in action! Creative Animal Research Project It was a fun Friday afternoon at Roosevelt STEAM Academy! 3rd graders in Mrs. Said's class recently finished a research/english unit on animals. To cap it off, students created their own animal "zoos," which were informative displays about different categories of animals (mammals, lizards, etc). Other Roosevelt students and families had a chance to watch them present their findings. Promoting Accessibility In PE Class Indiana Soccer gave ECS PE teachers a presentation on "Futsal." This is an adaptable version of traditional soccer that highlights accessibility - through different equipment, ball sizes/colors, and rulesets, it allows students of all abilities to have fun. PE teachers will have the opportunity to receive specialized equipment that fits their student population’s needs. Cell Cycle Activity In Ms. Tipton's science class at North Side Middle School, students took part in an engaging activity based around the cell cycle. Using small pieces of clay, they worked together in groups with activity sheets to simulate the life and reproduction of cells. It's always great to see students get a hands-on lesson in STEM subjects! Upcoming Events Nov. 9: EACC Open House Nov. 11: Veterans Day program @ West Side Middle School Nov. 14 & 15: EHS fall play Nov. 16: Stuff a Bus @ Cobblestone Martin's Dec. 6: Elkhart Education Foundation Ugly Sweater Run

    Friday, Nov 07 2025

  • ECS Highlights (Oct. 31st)

    An Excellent Track Or Treat! We would like to sincerely thank the students, staff, and community partners that made this year's Track Or Treat excellent! Over 450 volunteers helped give out candy to 2,100 members of our community. A special recognition goes to the Lions Student Athletic Council, the Elkhart Athletic Council, and Elkhart High School Cheerleading, whose leadership for this event made such a fun evening possible. Preparing For Veterans Day Schools across ECS are planning their annual Veterans Day ceremonies, as our district prepares to honor those who have served our country. West Side Middle School would like to invite community veterans to its ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th, at 8:45 AM. A reception will follow in the school library. Veterans can RSVP and register for the event here. Holding Historic Debates Students in Mrs. Kong's Pre-AP World History class at the Freshman Division held a lively simulated debate this week. Six groups of students played the role of different nations in the mid-1400's after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire. The debate was over how trade routes would be operate post-Constantinople, as well as new role of the Ottomans. A Spooky Art & Reading Lesson At Mary Feeser Elementary, 1st grade students in Mr. Brewer's art class read the book The Dancing Skeleton as a class. After doing so, they were challenged to draw life-sized skeletons in fun poses. This was achieved by having students laying down on large sheets of paper so other students could trace their outline, and then filling in that outline with the details of a skeleton. ECS Food Drive We’re excited to launch our first districtwide Food Drive! Beginning Nov. 3, students and staff across Elkhart Community Schools will collect non-perishable food items to support The Salvation Army Elkhart food pantry. Boxes will be located inside each of our ECS buildings. Upcoming Events Nov. 4: eLearning Day/Synchronous Nov. 9: EACC Open House Nov. 11: Veterans Day program @ West Side Middle School Nov. 16: Stuff a Bus @ Cobblestone Martin's

    Friday, Oct 31 2025

  • ECS Food Drive for the Elkhart Salvation Army: Nov. ...

    🥫 ECS Food Drive for the Elkhart Salvation Army: Nov. 3–21 Throughout November, students and staff across Elkhart Community Schools will be collecting non-perishable food items to help restock the Elkhart Salvation Army’s food pantry. Donation boxes, generously provided by Welch Packaging, will be set up in every ECS building — including all elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the Career Center, Hawthorne Learning Center, and the Administration Building. The collection will run Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 21, with all items supporting local families and neighbors in need. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make a difference in our community this holiday season.

    Wednesday, Oct 29 2025

  • EACC Open House Reminder

    [Friday, Oct 31 at 2:39 PM] Reminder: EACC Open House Coming Up! The Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC) invites students, families, and community members to attend its Open House — a great opportunity to explore hands-on career programs, meet instructors, and learn about pathways to future careers. 🗓 Date: Sunday, November 9 | 1:00-3:00 PM 📍 Location: Elkhart Area Career Center 🎯 Who Should Attend: Current and prospective students (Grades 8–11) and their families, community members Visitors will get a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art labs, talk with current students, and discover how EACC helps prepare learners for college and high-demand careers. Don’t miss this chance to see all that EACC has to offer!

    Tuesday, Oct 28 2025

  • ECS Highlights (Oct 24)

    Major Achievements For EHS Girls Volleyball The Elkhart High School girls volleyball team is being recognized with all-NIC honors. THis includes junior Rylee Drummond being named conference MVP, as well as coach Jacquie Rost being named conference coach of the year. 4 athletes made all-conference or honorable mention teams. We're so proud of all of our outstanding EHS athletes! A Fun Fall Festival We would like to thank the staff at Cleveland Elementary for putting together such a great fall festival for families. From outdoor games, to pumpkins, to s’mores, to an autumn-themed performance from Cleveland’s choir students, it was a fun way to bring the community together for an evening. Virtual Reality Career Exploration Elkhart Area Career Center staff visited North Side Middle School to lead College & Career students in a virtual reality career activity. Students chose a job that best matched their interests and skills, and then experienced a VR simulation of what that career entails (for example, managing supplies in a medical setting, operating a firehose, etc.). Apples And Hands-On Learning Pre-K Title I students at Hawthorne Early Learning Center recently came together to celebrate Apple Day! This included several crafts and lessons having to do with how apples are grown and farmed. The celebration culminated with a class field trip to Knollbrook Farms, where students picked apples and practiced problem-solving. Stay up-to-date! Thank you to everyone who came out to hear Dr. Huff present the State of the District. For those who were unable to attend, we’ve included a link below where you can view the recorded sessions, view the slide deck or ask questions. State of the District Webpage Title goes here Oct. 30: Track Or Treat @ Rice Field Nov. 4: eLearning Day/Synchronous Nov. 9: EACC Open House Nov. 11: Veterans Day program @ West Side Middle School Nov. 16: Stuff a Bus @ Cobblestone Martin's

    Friday, Oct 24 2025

  • State of the District: Oct 20th

    State of the District Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to hear Dr. Huff present the State of the District. For those who were unable to attend, we’ve included a link to tonight’s presentation below. You can view the slide deck HERE. To stay up-to-date and learn more please visit our State of the District webpage. 10/20/25 Presentation Feedback Form & Information

    Tuesday, Oct 21 2025

  • ECS Highlights (Oct. 17th)

    Soccer Team Achieves Excellence The Elkhart High School NIC champion boys soccer team are being recognized for an outstanding season. Coach Todd Sheely was named NIC coach of the year, and Miguel Gallegos was named conference MVP (he also set the EHS record for most goals in a season with 26). Five students were named to all-conference teams, and two received honorable mentions. We're so proud of this outstanding team! Celebrating Hardworking Students This week, Cleveland Elementary held their mid-semester PRIDE awards. The event brought in Cleveland families to help celebrate students who exhibit Persistence, Respectfulness, Initiative, Dependability, and Efficiency every day. Awards for honor roll and excellence in specific subject areas were also handed out. Excellence In Elkhart is happening at all grade levels! Manufacturing Day Students at West Side Middle School had the opportunity to travel to several local manufacturing plants for Manufacturing Day. These included Lippert, Godfrey Marine, and Poly Electronics. The trips included tours, design challenges, and staff-led lessons about production and distribution. Thank you to our community partners for supporting career education for all ECS students! First Choir Concerts Of The Year Our Elkhart High School music programs are putting on some of their first concerts and recitals of the school year. This includes the Freshmen Division choirs Cantamos and the all-girl Dolce Voce Chorale. Both put on a great show earlier this week, singing both individually and as a combined choir. We are so excited for the year ahead in Elkhart High School music! Upcoming Events Oct. 20: final State Of The District event Oct. 22: eLearning Day (ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED) Oct. 23 - 27: Fall Break (ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED) Oct. 30: Track Or Treat @ Rice Field

    Friday, Oct 17 2025