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About Us

Discover What's Within

 

Fort Wayne Community Schools is proud to offer a diverse range of programs in our 52 school buildings. Programs are designed to meet the needs of each student individually, whether a student needs extra support in a particular area or if a student needs to be challenged. Starting in elementary school, we have schools that focus on communication, Montessori, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math). In high school, students will have the opportunity to select a focus of study aligning with their interests through the Schools of Success. Beginning with the Class of 2028, students will be able to choose a pathway in one of three Schools: School of Business & the Arts, School of Health Sciences & Human Services or School of Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology & Trades. Students will be able to earn college credit, learn a world language, participate in music or arts programs while also learning skills and attributes to allow them to be successful in life. Each school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities to provide students an option to excel outside of the classroom. Read more about each of our schools and programs on the website or contact your school of interest for a tour. We want you to discover what's within each of our excellent schools.

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 2023-24 Facts at a Glance

Our 52 Schools

30

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Including 27 neighborhood schools and 3 magnet schools focusing on communication, STEAM and STEM.

10

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

9 neighborhood schools and 1 STEAM magnet. Our middle schools are preparing our students for the next steps with advanced curriculum, competitive athletics and clubs.

5

HIGH SCHOOLS

Each of our high schools feature specialized pathways that help guide our students to their future. We also feature the nationally recognized programs of 3DE and New Tech.

2

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS

Our 2 magnet early childhood centers feature Montessori at Bunche and STEAM at Whitney Young.

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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 

The FWCS Career Academy serves Northeast Indiana, including 17 high schools, with a broad array of career and technical programs.

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Towles Intermediate School teaches grades 1-8. Grades 1-5 follow Montessori curriculum with grades 6-8 following New Tech's project-based learning.

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VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Fort Wayne Virtual is the first and only fully synchronous virtual school serving students in grades 4-12  in Fort Wayne and the adjacent counties.

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INNOVATION LAB

Amp Lab challenges students to solve real problems for real people in a unique learning environment.

SCHOOL CHOICE

FWCS is proud of its policy that allows students to attend any school in the district, based on space availability. While all students are automatically assigned to a school in their attendance area, you may choose to enroll your child in a magnet school or a school outside the assigned attendance area. Applications to schools outside of your attendance area are completed via our lottery system. Learn more about the lottery and application process. 

From high quality deep learning at our neighborhood schools, specialized programs in our Magnet Schools,  Schools of Success at each of our High Schools and co-curriculars at all 52 schools that enrich and enhance student experiences and learning, Fort Wayne Community Schools provides quality learning that sticks with students for life. Your student will find their path here!

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NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS

Students in Fort Wayne Community Schools are assigned to one of our excellent neighborhood schools based on the address of their primary residence which can be looked up on our

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Families may also choose a school outside their residence area by entering the school choice lottery

MAGNET SCHOOLS

FWCS operates 7 specialized magnet schools:

Bunche Montessori Early Childhood (grades pre-K - K)

Croninger Elementary (grades K - 5)

Irwin STEM Elementary (grades K - 5)

Memorial Park STEAM Middle (grades 6 - 8)

Towles Montessori and Towles New Tech (grades 1 - 8)

Weisser Park STEAM Elementary (grades 1 - 5)

Whitney Young STEAM Early Childhood (pre-K - K)

Learn more about ourmagnet schools

 

FORT WAYNE VIRTUAL ACADEMY

The Fort Wayne Virtual Academy is an opportunity within the Fort Wayne Community School District designed to meet the needs of students grades 5 - 12 who would prefer to be virtual learners. It is a stand-alone synchronous learning environment meaning students interact in real-time with Virtual Academy staff, teachers and administrators.

Classes are conducted through zoom, flexible learning periods, online assignments and more! We also offer a wide range of classes  in order to meet the needs of all our students, regardless of their plan of study.

School Hours

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

  • 7:20 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
    • FWCS Career Academy: 7:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
      • AM - 7:40 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
      • PM - 11:10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fort Wayne Community Schools - Superintendent

 

Mark Daniel

2020-present

 

Wendy Y. Robinson, 2003-2020

 

Wendy Y. Robinson

2003-2020

Thomas Fowler-Finn

 

Thomas Fowler-Finn

1994-2003

 

William Coats

 

William Coats

1990-1994

 

Bill C. Anthis

 

Bill C. Anthis

1980-1990

Lester Grile

 

Lester L. Grile

1961-1980

Aaron Lindley

 

Aaron T. Lindley

1952-1961

 

Merle Abbett

 

Merle J. Abbett

1932-1952

L.C. Ward

 

L.C. Ward

1920-1932

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R.M. Himelick

1917-1920

Justin Study

 

Justin N. Study

1896-1917

 

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John S. Irwin

1875-1896

 

James H. Smart, 1865-1875

 

James H. Smart

1865-1875

 

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E.S. Green

1863-1865

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George A. Irwin

1856-1863