Fort Wayne Community Schools
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IT STARTS WITH YOUR SCHOOLS
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 connect their core academic studies with real world relevancy. In high school, this is accentuated by our partnership with Junior Achievement's 3DE, which students experience as soon as they enter the Freshman Schools of Success. 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).
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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
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
- 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
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
Complete registration
Register online through the myFWCS Parent Portal during the open enrollment period.
Please contact FACE with additional questions regarding registration at 260-467-2120.
IT STARTS WITH YOUR SCHOOLS
FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
News & Announcements
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For the first time in school history, Snider High School will host events at its own on-campus stadium.
For the first time in school history, Snider High School will host events at its own on-campus stadium. Fort Wayne Community Schools will celebrate the historic milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, during Snider's Back-to-School Night.
The new 4,400-seat facility features a synthetic turf field, vented rubber track, press box, new concession and restroom facilities and expanded parking. The celebration marks the beginning of new traditions, from Panther athletes competing at home to the Snider Mighty Panthers marching across the iconic scripted Snider logo at midfield.
The new stadium will be named for longtime coach and educator Russ Isaacs, who dedicated nearly five decades to mentoring students, developing leaders and transforming the Snider community.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools will host Back-to-School Night at all schools before the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Fort Wayne Community Schools will host Back-to-School Night at all schools before the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 12. These events give students and families an opportunity to meet teachers and principals, ask questions and begin building connections for the 2026-27 school year.
Families can tour the school, drop off supplies, pick up car-rider numbers, get bus information and learn about important routines and expectations for the year.
Back-to-School Night schedule:
Monday, Aug. 10 | 4:30-6 p.m.
•All high schools
•Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
Monday, Aug. 10 | 5-7 p.m.
•All elementary schools
•Bunche Montessori Early Childhood Center
•Whitney Young STEAM Early Childhood
•Towles Intermediate School
Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
•All middle schools
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Families are invited to celebrate the start of a new school year at the annual FWCS Back-to-School Block Party.
Families are invited to celebrate the start of a new school year at the annual FWCS Back-to-School Block Party.
Enjoy a free morning of fun, entertainment and helpful back-to-school resources from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Bill C. Anthis Center parking lot, 1200 S. Barr St.
More than 50 FWCS departments and community partners will be on hand to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. The first 500 students who complete an FWCS Back-to-School Block Party passport activity book during the event will receive a backpack and free school supplies.
Activities and resources include:
•Backpack giveaways (while supplies last)
•Transportation information
•Health & Wellness services
•Free snacks (while supplies last)
•Music
•Video game experience
•Face painting
•School registration
•And much more!
Families will also have the opportunity to connect with local colleges and universities, the Fort Wayne Area PTA Council, the Allen County Public Library, the Fort Wayne Fire Department and many other community organizations.
The 2026-27 school year begins for students Wednesday, Aug. 12.
The FWCS Back-to-School Block Party is sponsored by Sodexo.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools is looking to grow it's team during a job fair from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd.
Behind every successful school day is a team of people making it happen. Fort Wayne Community Schools is looking to grow that team during a job fair from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd.
Hiring managers from across the district will be available to meet with candidates. Attendees can connect directly with hiring teams, learn more about available positions and participate in on-site interviews.
The district is hiring for positions in teaching, support services, transportation, special education and Health & Wellness.
The job fair is free to attend. Applicants are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and come prepared for on-site interviews.
For more information about career opportunities with Fort Wayne Community Schools, visit fwcsjobs.org.
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We're a Top 75 Employer in Indiana
FWCS has been recognized among Indiana’s Top 75 Employers; the only Pre-K–12 school system in the state to earn this recognition and one of just 27 school organizations recognized nationwide.
This honor reflects the dedicated people and strong community that make FWCS a great place to work, learn and grow.
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What’s going on at FWCS?
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2026-27
by the numbers
28,262
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
- 13,955 Pre-K - 5
- 6,127 Middle School
- 8,461 High School
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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
- 29 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
MAX
When I entered high school, it opened my eyes to all of the possibilities. There were so many options available to help decide what you want to do in life. This is one of the reasons people want to come here.
KEIRSTIN
I think one of the best things about FWCS is that we are leading the way in preparing our high school students for what comes the day after graduation. As a graduate of Northrop High School, a current employee and parent to three FWCS students, I appreciate that my kids will have hands-on experience with careers before they leave high school. We have become intertwined in our community by building relationships with local businesses and challenging other districts to do the same.
FATEME
Fort Wayne Community Schools truly cares about the education and well-being of students. Teachers are very skilled and always there if you need someone to talk to.
SIERRA
Being the daughter of a longtime Fort Wayne Community Schools teacher and an FWCS alum, I am proud to work for this district. I am continually impressed by the district’s ability to find programming that helps to immerse students in experiences they might not have otherwise had, including 3DE by Junior Achievement and the adoption of the Ford NGL model.