The Elkhart Community School District held a meeting on February 1, 2025, to discuss the New Student Registration process for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, which begins on August 17, 2025. The meeting outlined the steps parents and guardians must follow to enroll their children in the district.

The registration process begins with an online form specifically designed for new student enrollment. Attendees were informed that if they intended to register a student for the current 2024-25 school year, they should contact the school directly rather than using the online form. The online registration requires careful attention to detail, as all information entered will be received exactly as submitted. Parents were advised to check for accuracy in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation before submitting the form.

Key components of the registration include providing essential documentation, such as a copy of the child's birth certificate, vaccination records, and proof of address. Each student in a family requires a separate registration form. After submitting the form, parents will receive an email confirmation and have the option to print a copy of their registration for their records.

The meeting also covered the importance of entering accurate information regarding the child's previous schooling, including any special services they may have received. Parents were instructed to indicate if their child has ever attended preschool or if they have been retained in any grade. Transportation options will be available based on the student's residential address, and parents can request transportation if they live within a designated bus zone.

Additionally, the registration form includes sections for emergency contact information, medical details, and agreements regarding school policies. Parents must provide consent for various agreements, including the use of their child's photos and participation in electronic communications from the school.

The meeting concluded with a reminder that the electronic signature at the end of the registration form is legally binding, affirming that all provided information is accurate to the best of the parent's knowledge. The district emphasized the importance of completing the registration process to ensure a smooth transition for new students into the Elkhart Community School District.