Registration & Enrollment

Welcome to La Porte Community School Corporation! Thank you for considering us as your choice in meeting the educational needs of your child. Below you will find the information you need to successfully complete the enrollment process.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is still open. Please call or stop by the office of your elementary school. If you are unsure which school your child should attend, please contact the LPCSC Transportation Office at (219) 362-1023.

Required Documents for Kindergarten Enrollment

  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization Records
  • Proof of Residency (One of the Following):
  • Utility Bill
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Lease Agreement

Process

The kindergarten registration process is the same as in previous years, with in-person registration at every elementary school.

Eligibility Information

  • Parents must enroll their children in the elementary school within the attendance area. Incoming Kindergarten students who live within the La Porte Community School Corporation district boundaries who wish to attend an elementary school other than the school to which their residence is assigned may request an intra-district transfer.
  • If you are unsure which school your child should attend, please contact the LPCSC Transportation Office at (219) 362-1023.
  • Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old on or before August 1, 2026*
  • *KG If a student is going to turn five (5) years old between August 2nd and August 31st, he/she may be eligible for early admittance through completion of a parent application and student readiness screening before August 1st. Parents should complete the Early KG Admittance Application, and our Director of Early Childhood will reach out to schedule a time for the student to be screened with a readiness assessment. The screening for early entrance into Kindergarten assesses developmental levels and readiness for early learning standards.
  • 26-27 Kindergarten Guide
  • Intra-District Transfer Requests: Incoming Kindergarten students who live within the La Porte Community School Corporation district boundaries who wish to attend an elementary school other than the school to which their residence is assigned may request an intra-district transfer.
Little Learners Preschool Registration

Preschool registration is still open. Please call or stop by the front office at the Little Learners Early Childhood Center. Please review this document for program details.

What to Bring:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization Records
  • Proof of Residency (One of the Following):
  • Utility Bill
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Lease Agreement
  • $30 Non-refundable Registration Fee

Visit the Little Learners Early Childhood Center page for more information.

Intra-District Transfers and Open Enrollment Requests

Please review the options below to determine which option applies to your family. For additional information, please see our Open Enrollment/Transfer Student Policy, which is governed by Indiana Code 20-26-11-32.

Intra-District Transfers — Opens February 25, 2026

Elementary students residing within the La Porte Community School Corporation boundaries who wish to attend a K-4 elementary school other than their assigned school may request an intra-district transfer. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to available space within each building. The superintendent and principal will review all requests and make approval decisions based on available space and academic, safety, and/or family considerations.

If your student is already attending their requested school during the 2025-2026 school year, you do not need to submit a new request; current approvals remain in effect on a rolling basis.

To request an intra-district transfer for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete this form for each student. Questions? Contact Tammy VanHook in the Superintendent's Office at tvanhook@lpcsc.k12.in.us.

Open Enrollment for Out-of-District Families — Opens April 1, 2026

Families who reside outside La Porte Community School Corporation boundaries and wish to enroll their student(s) in our district may apply beginning April 1, 2026. Please complete the online application here.

Completed applications will be automatically submitted to the Superintendent's Office for review. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account current class sizes and building capacity. Please note that not all applications may be approved. If approved, families are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from school for the duration of the school year.

The Superintendent's Office will notify families of their determination. Email the Superintendent's Office at tvanhook@lpcsc.k12.in.us with any questions.

New Students

  • New students enrolling at La Porte Community School Corporation can complete an online application here.

  • For instructions on creating a New Student Portal Account, click here.

  • Parents and guardians can also download the printable version of the application here and submit it to the main office at their school.

  • Click here for a list school boundary maps.

  • Email us with questions.

RETURNING STUDENTS
  • Online registration is for all RETURNING students. You will receive a communication around August 1, 2026, prompting you to complete your Student Information Update for the 2026 - 2027 school year. At that time, you will log in to your Skyward Family Access Portal and update your information.
  • During the update, you will be asked to validate student information and emergency contacts, and to complete all necessary forms for the upcoming school year. It is very important that you complete these steps to ensure that all future communication is accurately delivered. If you have a change of address or other basic demographic data to update, you must visit your school building and provide all appropriate paperwork for validation.