February 09, 2012  12:34 PM

Two Elkhart Teachers Headed to Indiana Supreme Court

Two Elkhart Community Schools' teachers are headed to the Indiana Supreme Court. Sonya Harrington, a social studies teacher at Memorial High School, and Natalie Schultz, a social studies teacher at West Side Middle School, were invited to the state's highest court by a pair of local judges.  |  More
Donkey Basketball to Benefit Memorial Dollars For Scholars

Combine teachers, students, donkeys, and a basketball and you have the annual Memorial Dollars For Scholars Donkey Basketball Show. Proceeds from the fun event will be used to provide college scholarships to Memorial seniors. The games will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 in the Memorial Gymnasium.  |  More

New Employee Health Clinic to Open This Summer  

The plan to open a health clinic for employees of the school corporation was approved by the Elkhart Board of School Trustees Jan. 24. A private company, Activate, has been chosen to manage the clinic.  |  More


Put Your Thinking Cap On....

It's time to start thinking about your choice for Elkhart Community Schools 2012 Teacher of the Year. Applicants must be submitted as a building selection process. Each school can nominate a candidate. Nomination packets are available here. They must be returned to the district's Personnel Office by March 1.

When Life Hands You Lemons. . . 

National Lemonade Day, a free, community wide, educational initiative designed to teach children how to start, own, and operate a lemonade stand, will take place in Elkhart on May 5. Lemonade Day is the perfect opportunity for the entire community to come together and train the next generation of entrepreneurs.  |  More 


ECS 403b Toolkit Updated!

Universal Availability memo and Universal Availability Notice .... register that you have viewed the notice here Take a minute to watch the video.  It highlights the importance of a 403b retirement account.  More



Staff E-mail Access
Send and receive e-mail from your account using any Internet-connected computer.

PowerTeacher and for EACC
Connect to your school gradebook using any Internet-connected computer. "Add to favorites" for your convenience!

Personnel Department
Information for current staff members regarding licensure, advanced credit, retirement, maternity leave, paraprofessional certification, and resources for new teachers.

Staff Wellness Program

System Media Services
Order materials and resources (puppets, videos, Ellison dies, and big books) from ESC/Media Manager for delivery to your classroom. You can also search the district's online music libraries.

Warehouse Supply Catalog

Custodial Supply Catalog



Curriculum & Instruction
Access articles, ECS curriculum guides, professional development information and Internet resources.

District Departmental Contacts

Technology Info for ECS Staff

2011-12 School-year Calendar

2012-13 School-year Calendar

Employee Criminal History Background Checks

No Bully Zone

TCU Health Savings Account Information

Communications Downloads
Download district logos, school newsletter resources, school and event photos, a district map and more.


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Elkhart WINS!

AP Course Offerings Plentiful
Elkhart offers an extensive Advanced Placement curriculum. These programs are designed for highly motivated students who would like the challenge of earning college credit while still in high school. | More