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Fort Wayne Community Schools

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Fort Wayne Community Schools

At Fort Wayne Community Schools, we are committed to transforming education to ensure students are ready for life after graduation, whether they enroll in higher education, enlist in the military or enter the workforce as an employee or entrepreneur. Through our Schools of Success, students will have experiences connecting their core academic studies with real world relevancy. From the moment students enter FWCS, they will see themselves in the Portrait of an Explorer (elementary), Portrait of a Connector (middle school) and Portrait of a Graduate (high school). FWCS launches the Freshman Schools of Success at each of the district’s high schools in the fall of 2024.

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FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

welcomes all students

Students in FWCS are assigned to a school based on their residence. Families may also choose a school outside their attendance area by filling out a school choice lottery application.

Determine school eligibility

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Address & Age

Determine which school your child is assigned to based on your home address in our online address lookup.

Students wishing to register for pre-K must be four years old by Aug. 1 or for full-day Kindergarten must be five years old by Aug. 1 of the upcoming school year in order to be eligible.

School choice opportunities

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  • Students have the opportunity to attend any FWCS school by taking part in the annual School Choice Lottery
  • To do so, you must complete an application during the annual lottery enrollment period in the myFWCS Parent Portal. Students are accepted based on space availability. Those students not selected will be put on a waiting list.
  • Students inside and outside of the FWCS district boundaries are welcome to apply.
  • Transportation is not provided for students who transfer to another school except for magnet schools.

Required registration information

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Gather your documents.

  • Student ID (Birth Certificate and the name and address of the last school the child attended)
  • Parent ID (The parent must present a photo ID and the name of the parent must be on the child’s birth certificate. A guardian must provide custodial documentation)
  • Official Immunization Records
  • Proof of Residency

 

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Register online through the myFWCS Parent Portal during the open enrollment period.
 

Please contact FACE with additional questions regarding registration at 260-467-2120

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News & Announcements

Miami Middle School orientation

Fort Wayne Community Schools’ 11 middle schools and the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy are hosting 6th Grade Orientation and Open House events.

Fort Wayne Community Schools’ 11 middle schools and the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy are hosting 6th Grade Orientation and Open House events starting April 9.   

The orientation experience is designed to guide fifth grade students and their families through the transition process. During the event, families will tour the school, explore course offerings and co-curricular programs and meet the teachers and staff. They will also learn how the FWCS Schools of Success will enhance the middle school educational experience. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to register for the upcoming 2025–26 school year. 

Orientations will be held at each middle school:   
  

·         Portage Middle School, Wednesday, April 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.  

·         Jefferson Middle School, Thursday, April 10, 6-7 p.m.  

·         Miami Middle School, Thursday, April 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  

·         Shawnee Middle School, Thursday, April 10, 6-7 p.m. 

·         Lakeside Middle School, Tuesday, April 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, April 23, 8-9 a.m.  

·         Northwood Middle School, Tuesday, April 22, 6-7:30 p.m.  

·         Blackhawk Middle School, Wednesday, April 23, 6-7:30 p.m.  

·         Kekionga Middle School, Tuesday, April 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.  

·         Lane Middle School, Tuesday, April 29, 6-7 p.m.  

·         Memorial Park Middle School, Tuesday, April 29, 5-6:30 p.m.  

·         Towles New Tech Middle School, Tuesday, April 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.  

·         Fort Wayne Virtual Academy, Tuesday, April 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Virtual)  

Fort Wayne Community Schools is committed to transforming education to ensure students are ready for life after graduation, whether they enroll in higher education, enlist in the military or enter the workforce as an employee or entrepreneur.   

Learn more about the Schools of Success at www.fortwayneschools.org/schools-of-success.  

  

Passport to Pre-K

FWCS is helping young learners prepare for school at the annual Passport to Pre-K registration event.

Early childhood education plays a crucial role in the development of lifelong learning skills. That is why Fort Wayne Community Schools is focused on helping young learners build a strong foundation for academic success beginning in pre-K.  

Through the Schools of Success, all FWCS students, including pre-K students, will be provided guaranteed experiences. In pre-K, students will learn connections between art and storytelling by pairing art at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art with a book. Pre-K students will then visit FWMoA or host a museum guest to see and discuss artwork and learn museum etiquette. 

To help families prepare for this educational journey, FWCS is hosting Passport to Pre-K from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd.  

At Passport to Pre-K families can: 

·         Learn about and register for pre-K programs 

·         Find out about On My Way Pre-K requirements 

·         Meet teachers and staff 

·         Receive transportation information 

·         Connect with community partners 

FWCS offers a variety of full-day and half-day pre-K programs at neighborhood schools throughout the city. Every child who lives within the FWCS boundary is eligible for a pre-K program. Children must be 4 but not yet 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to be eligible to attend pre-K. Getting registered early is important. It gives families more time to learn about their school’s program, and it helps ease the student’s transition to school. 

To register at Passport to Pre-K, families should bring: 

·         Photo ID for all adults in the household 

·         Birth certificates for all children in the household 

·         Two proofs of residence (utility or medical bill, mortgage or rental papers, paycheck, etc.) 

·         Recent paystub 

·         Smartphone (not required) 

Schools will hold their own pre-K orientations before the end of the school year. The first day of pre-K for the 2025-26 school year is Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.   

Parents wanting to receive more information about pre-K registration should call 467-2850 or visit https://fwcs.info/PreK

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schools of Success reveal celebration

Fort Wayne Community Schools will host special reveal celebrations at all five high schools and the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy to introduce students to their Schools of Success program.

Fort Wayne Community Schools will host special reveal celebrations at all five high schools and the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy to introduce students to their Schools of Success program. During these events, students will discover the School of Success and career-focused pathway they will join for their remaining years in high school.

During freshman year, ninth graders have learned about the Schools of Success and the various career pathways they could follow. Earlier this year, students submitted requests for one of dozens of pathways in one of the three Schools of Success: Health Sciences and Human Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades or Business and The Arts.

"At Fort Wayne Community Schools, we are committed to transforming education to ensure students are ready for life after graduation, whether they enroll in higher education, enlist in the military or enter the workforce as an employee or entrepreneur," Fort Wayne Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Daniel said. "Through our Schools of Success, students will have experiences connecting their core academic studies with real-world relevance connected to the career focus of their choice."

While each high school offers the same Schools of Success, they may offer different pathways. A pathway is a sequence of courses within a School of Success designed to help students meet mandatory graduation requirements while focusing on a specific career field. Regardless of the pathway chosen, students will develop skills, knowledge and attributes applicable to multiple career options. Information about schools’ pathways can be found at https://www.fortwayneschools.org/schools-of-success/pathways.

The reveal celebrations are an important part of building excitement for the Schools of Success and actively engaging students in choosing their high school courses.

The celebrations will take place:

• North Side High School: March 20, 11:50 a.m.-2:20 p.m.
• Snider High School: March 25, 1:45 p.m.
• Northrop High School: March 26, Noon-1:35 p.m.
• South Side High School: March 28, Noon
• Fort Wayne Virtual Academy: April 10, 12:15 p.m.
• New Tech Academy: April 15, 8-10:30 a.m.
• Wayne High School: April 15, Noon-2:25 p.m.

Student entrepreneurs showcase business ideas

Student entrepreneurs at Fort Wayne Community Schools are showcasing their business ideas at upcoming events.

Student entrepreneurs at Fort Wayne Community Schools are showcasing their business ideas at upcoming events. The 3DE Market Expo and the New Tech Academy Trade Show will offer unique opportunities for the community to see student-created business concepts, interact with young entrepreneurs and support initiatives that prepare students for real-world success. In many cases, visitors can purchase products made by students.

3DE Market Expo 2025

Snider High School
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 12:15-2:15 p.m.

North Side High School
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 12:15-2:15 p.m.

At the 3DE Market Expo, juniors will showcase businesses they conceptualized and built, including passion projects born from personal interests to serious industry ventures and heartwarming charitable initiatives.

New Tech Academy Trade Show Spring 2025

New Tech Academy at Wayne High School
Date: Tuesday, March 25
Times: 8:15-9:15 a.m. and 1:10-2:15 p.m.

The New Tech Academy Trade Show features seniors presenting fully developed business prototypes and comprehensive business plans. Students will make professional business pitches, present websites and branding materials and offer interactive booths with games and raffles.

Upcoming Events

What’s going on at FWCS?

2024-25

by the numbers

28,555

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

  • 13,955 Pre-K - 5
  • 6,127 Middle School
  • 8,461 High School

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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS

  • 30 Elementary (K-5)
  • 10 Middle Schools (6-8)
  • 5 High Schools (9-12)
  • 2 Early Childhood Ctr.
  • Alternative School 
  • CTE School 
  • Innovation Lab 
  • Intermediate School 
  • Virtual Academy 

90%

GRADUATION RATE

Fort Wayne Community Schools exceeds national graduation rates

12,281

STUDENTS RIDING THE BUS

17,154 miles per day 
3,087,784 million miles traveled per year

35,502

MEALS SERVED DAILY

All FWCS students are offered free meals (breakfast & lunch)
64% eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals

5,349

EMPLOYEES

1,924 Teachers
1,019 Full-time Employees
2,406 Part-time Employees

4,400

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS

There are more than 70 languages spoken by our ELL students from more than 70 countries 
3rd most diverse schools district in the state of Indiana

6,887

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

Special Education students including non-public school students served

TESTIMONIALS

Voices of FWCS

JADA-NICOLE

Jada Nicole

Being at the FWCS Career Academy at Anthis helped me greatly because I earned college credits, and it gave me an internship at a really good preschool. It gave me a chance to
start working in my career at a young age.

Class of 2023

KIMBERLY

Kimberly Swain

FWCS is a great place to work because there are so many opportunities to learn and grow as an educator.  Our staff truly love what they do!

 

Early Childhood Education Instructor
FWCS Career Academy

KYRA

Kyra Nolan

I am pleased with the opportunities FWCS creates for my daughter now and the seeds that are being sown for her future success. I adore the great spirit of community that exists among our school families. My daughter is learning so much and most importantly, she is excited about learning!

Parent
Croninger Elementary School

DEREK

Derek Leininger

I have worked my entire career in FWCS and my child attends FWCS because this is our community. As a principal, I have the opportunity to make our community better by supporting our staff, students and families. As a parent, I know my daughter receives engaging, rigorous learning experiences as she continues to thrive.

Principal
Glenwood Park Elementary

JASMINE

Jasmine_Burton

The Vincennes Early College Program (at North Side) along with other rigorous classes have allowed me to get an early start on my college education. By the time I graduate, I’ll have a year’s worth of college credits because of the classes I’ve been able to take. Knowing this definitely makes my goals for the future more obtainable.

Class of 2023

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