STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the elementary school in your attendance area. 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. 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
New Students
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New students enrolling at La Porte Community School Corporation can complete an online application here.
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For instructions on creating a New Student Portal Account, click here.
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Parents and guardians can also download the printable version of the application here and submit it to the main office at their school.
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Click here for a list school boundary maps.
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Email us with questions.
Open Enrollment and Intra-District Transfer Requests
La Porte Community School Corporation will open Open Enrollment and Intra-District Transfer requests for families starting April 1, 2026.
This form should be completed for:
- Students who wish to transfer into La Porte Community School Corporation from another school district
- Elementary students who live within the La Porte Community School Corporation district boundaries who wish to attend a K-4 elementary school other than the school to which their residence is assigned
Please complete an online application here.
The completed request will automatically be submitted to the Superintendent’s Office for review. All requests will be reviewed based on the following guidelines:
- All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- It is possible that not all applications will be approved based on current class sizes and building capacity.
- Parents should provide their own transportation to and from school for the duration of the school year.
The Superintendent’s Office will notify parents of a determination.
Email the Superintendent’s Office with any 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.