Enrollment

Please use the following form to request transfer of a student from one School City of Mishawaka (SCM) location to another SCM location. You will need to use a separate form for each student requesting transfer.

Hard copies are available at all SCM locations and the SCM Administration Center as well as a digital form below. Parents/guardians will be notified of the decision regarding their transfer request.

For questions or concerns in regard to In-District Transfer Requests, please contact Heidi Peebles at 574-254-4523 or peeblesh@mishawaka.k12.in.us. 

SCM In-District Transfer Guidelines:

• Every effort will be made to place your child in the school requested.
• For elementary students, SCM will attempt to keep families together in the same building.
• Class size will be one of several factors in determining approval of this request.
• Once a transfer is approved, it will become permanent for the school year, unless factors influencing the educational program or student wellbeing makes the transfer no longer possible.
• It is the parent's responsibility to provide transportation and ensure that their child arrives at school on time every day.
• In-District Transfer students may be re-assigned at any point during the school year to a different building should enrollment figures or other concerns warrant the re-assignment.
• Forms need to be submitted by March 31, 2025.
• Student placements will be determined in April and parents/guardians will be notified by email no later than April 28, 2025.

In-District Transfer Request Form

 

WHAT'S NEEDED?

• Proof of birth date, preferably a certified birth certificate
  Children need to be 5 by October 1, 2025.
   
• Proof of residency, such as a lease, mortgage, or utility bill*
  *NOTE: This does not include a cell phone or cable bill
   
• Immunization records or exemption
  (Visit the Kindergarten Immunization section for detailed information)
   
• You can take a picture of the documents and securely upload them in Skyward or you can bring the documents to the school your child will be attending. Documents either need to be uploaded in Skyward or delivered to your school before the start of school on August 13, 2025.

Are you ready to register your child for kindergarten?

Click the button below that applies to you to begin your journey with School City of Mishawaka.

Important Note for Resident Enrollments: Once you log into Skyward, if you are enrolling your child for the upcoming school year (2024-2025), make sure to select the “2025-2026 New Student” tab.

I do NOT live within the boundaries of School City of Mishawaka but would like to request enrollment Non-Resident Enrollment

I live within the boundaries of School City of Mishawaka and would like to enroll my child(ren) Resident Enrollment

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the school your child will be attending with questions Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Battell Elementary 715 E Broadway Mishawaka, IN 46545 574-254-3900	Beiger Elementary 1600 E Third St Mishawaka, IN 46544 574-254-4700	Emmons Elementary 1306 S Main St Mishawaka, IN 46544 574-254-4600	Hums Elementary 3208 Harrison Rd Mishawaka, IN 46544 574-254-3800
LaSalle Elementary 1511 Milburn Blvd Mishawaka, IN 46544 574-254-4800	Liberty Elementary 600 E Pregel Dr Mishawaka, IN 46545 574-254-3700	Twin Branch Elementary 3810 Lincolnway East Mishawaka, IN 46544 574-254-3500

 

ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR OPENS ON MARCH 1, 2026!

Thank you for selecting School City of Mishawaka as the place to send your child for their education. We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities available to you and your child. Involved parents are critical in creating outstanding schools. Please read through the information below regarding non-resident enrollment. At the bottom of the page is a non-resident enrollment request form you can submit online.

OPENINGS
In addition to current openings, School City of Mishawaka (SCM) will make priority the following non-resident enrollment requests:

• Students who have a parent who is employed by SCM.
• Students who were accepted for enrollment and attended an SCM school during the prior academic school year, may continue to be enrolled in the following academic year without additional requests.
• Students who reside in the same home with another student who was accepted for enrollment and attended an SCM school during the prior academic school year, may request enrollment at any time during the school year.

INFORMATION

• A Parent/Guardian requesting enrollment of a student who resides outside of the SCM boundaries must complete a Non-Resident Enrollment Request.
• Please complete an application for each child in your family requesting enrollment.
• The parent, guardian, custodian or student agrees to provide his/her own transportation to and from school.
• This form is to submit for approval to the School City of Mishawaka Corporation. Upon approval of the enrollment request, you will need to register your child at the school they have been assigned.
• You will be notified in a timely manner once the application has been reviewed.
• Students will not be accepted solely for athletic purposes.
• We will accept non-resident requests for first semester of the 2026-2027 school year March 1-31, 2026, if openings are available at the requested grade, while governed by I.C. 20-26-11-32 and SCM Policy #5111 (eligibility for resident/non-resident students). NOTE: If openings are available at the requested grade level, requests for first semester must be submitted prior to September 18, 2026.
• We will accept non-resident requests for second semester of the 2026-2027 school year November 1, 2026 - January 22, 2027, if openings are available at the requested grade, while governed by I.C. 20-26-11-32 and SCM Policy #5111 (eligibility for resident/non-resident students).
• The approval/denial process for consideration of enrollment can take up to 30 days.

DOCUMENTATION
All of the following documentation may be reviewed upon assessment of this application:

• Complete attendance records for the last 12 months.
• Complete discipline records for the last 12 months.
• Documentation of special education services including speech (IEP), 504, intervention plan, and/or behavioral plan (if applicable).

ENROLLMENT REQUEST DENIALS
The Superintendent shall deny a transfer request based on one or more of the following criteria:

• The student has had ten (10) or more days of suspension or expulsion over the last 12 months.
• The student has been suspended for causing physical injury, drug or alcohol violations, or weapons.
• The student has had twelve (12) or more days of unexcused absences in the last 12 months.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
Please contact the number listed below with any questions or concerns. 

Heidi Peebles  
School City of Mishawaka
1402 S. Main St.
Mishawaka, IN  46544-5241
Phone: (574) 254-4523

NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT OPENINGS (Second Semester)
School Corporation Name: School City of Mishawaka
Corporation Number: 7200
School Board Approval: 02/11/26

Forms can be filled out digitally by clicking on the link below. Contact (574) 254-4500 with any questions. Parents/guardians will be notified by mail or email if their child's request is accepted.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS FOR FIRST SEMESTER OF THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR:

• Kindergarten: 120 students
• 1st Grade: 20 students
• 2nd Grade: 20 students
• 3rd Grade: 20 students
• 4th Grade: 20 students
• 5th Grade: 20 students   
• 6th Grade: 20 students
• 7th Grade: 10 students
• 8th Grade: 10 students
• 9th Grade: 40 students
• 10th Grade: 30 students
• 11th Grade: 20 students
• 12th Grade: 0 students
• The Cave: 40 Students

NOTE: When filling out the enrollment request form, make sure to select the appropriate school year.

NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT REQUEST

Parents and students new to the community are invited to visit the nearest School City of Mishawaka elementary school (K–6), John Young Middle School (7–8), or Mishawaka High School (9–12) to enroll a student or you can enroll online by clicking the button below. You will be able to upload the information listed below when enrolling online:

• A copy of the student’s birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Proof of residency such as:
  • A current utility bill (dated within 60 days of student enrollment)
  • A current rental or lease agreement (dated within 60 days of student enrollment)
  • A current mortgage or property tax statement (dated within 60 days of student enrollment)

Parents may also contact the School City of Mishawaka Administration Center at 574-254-4500 with any questions.

Welcome to School City of Mishawaka!

ENROLL NOW

Follow the SCM Parent/Guardian Guide for assistance on completing the enrollment process.

After you have submitted your student's enrollment information, the school secretary will finalize your enrollment and will contact you with any additional information needed for school specifics and answer any questions you may have.

For questions or concerns, please contact the main office of the school in which your student is enrolling or contact the Administration Center at (574) 254-4500.