2025-26 School Year Kindergarten Enrollment Information
*Kindergarten students must be age 5 by August 1, 2025
Welcome to Michigan City Area Schools! We're excited to help you get your child ready for their first day of kindergarten. Follow these FIVE steps to complete enrollment and prepare for the school year.
1. Create an account on the PowerSchool Enrollment website.
PowerSchool Enrollment (New Student Only)
To enroll a new student, use this link or the button above to set up your account. Parents must click “Create Account” before completing the required forms on the PowerSchool Enrollment website. If you have any questions, contact your child’s school during office hours for assistance. The numbers are listed below.
2. Submit Required Documents
To start the enrollment process, please bring copies of the following to the school where your child will be enrolled during school hours:
- your child's official birth certificate (from the State Board of Health)
- parent/guardian's driver's license or state photo ID
- proof of residency (utility bill, property tax bill, lease agreement on business letterhead, public assistance documentation, etc.)
- immunization records and proof of lead screening. (Your child must be up to date by the first day of school in August!)
- Any custody paperwork (if applicable)
(These documents must be on file before your child can start school). You'll also be asked for your child's emergency contact information.
3. Set up Your PowerSchool Parent Portal for new families to MCAS.
Prior to the start of the school year, you will receive an email with instructions on how to set up your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. This account will allow you to report absences, check student grades and attendance, and stay connected throughout the school year.
If you already have an existing Parent Portal account, the email will have instructions on how to add your new student.
4. Prior to the start of the school year, log in to your PowerSchool account to view:
- Bus pickup and drop-off times (if requested transportation during the Annual Information Update)
- Your child's teacher assignment or class schedule
5. Mark your calendar! The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 13.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school for assistance. We look forward to a great school year with you!
Please call your school if you need additional information!
Coolspring Elementary – 9121 W. 300 North – (219) 873-2073
Edgewood Elementary – 502 Boyd Circle – (219) 873-2079
Joy Elementary – 1600 E Coolspring Avenue – (219) 873-2090
Knapp Elementary – 321 Bolka Avenue – (219) 873-2096
Lake Hills Elementary – 201 Ferguson Road – (219) 873-2105
Marsh Elementary – 401 E Homer Street – (219) 873-2102
Pine Elementary – 1660 County Line Road – (219) 873-2114
Springfield Elementary – 3054 West 800 North – (219) 873-2117
Not sure which school your child would attend? Call the MCAS Transportation Dept. at (219) 873-2127 for assistance -- or check our boundary maps.
* Please note that children must be age 5 by August 1 to enter MCAS Kindergarten. If your child has a birthday between August 2 and October 1 and you would like them to be considered for early entrance, CLICK HERE for information.
