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
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.
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FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
News & Announcements
Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes incoming freshmen and their families to explore the many exciting opportunities available at the District’s five traditional high schools and the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy.
Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes incoming freshmen and their families to explore the many exciting opportunities available at the District’s five traditional high schools and the Fort Wayne Virtual Academy.
During the Freshman Orientation and Open Houses, eighth-grade students will get a firsthand look at the Freshman Schools of Success and learn how FWCS is connecting core academic learning with real-world experiences while developing essential skills, such as collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking.
At these events, families will have the opportunity to:
· Tour schools to get a feel for the high school experience
· Meet teachers, administrators and support teams
· Explore clubs, sports and extracurricular opportunities
· Learn more about the Schools of Success, pathways and the State’s new graduation requirements
Families are invited to attend multiple events to make informed decisions. Each school will highlight its unique programs and opportunities.
Orientation and Open House events:
· Snider High School, 4600 Fairlawn Pass, Jan. 9, 6 p.m.
· Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Jan. 15, 5 p.m.
· North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd., Jan. 16, 6 p.m.
· South Side High School, 3601 Calhoun St., Jan. 28, 6 p.m.
· Wayne High School/New Tech Academy, 9100 Winchester Road, Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m.
· Virtual Academy, Jan. 30, 5:30 p.m.
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.
Fort Wayne Community Schools will host a community information meeting to provide details about the stadium project at Snider High School.
Fort Wayne Community Schools will host a community information meeting to provide details about the stadium project at Snider High School. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Snider High School (enter through Door 4), 4600 Fairlawn Pass.
Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about this significant investment in Snider High School's facilities.
The public meeting will include:
• A detailed presentation of the stadium construction plans
• Preliminary architectural renderings
• Traffic flow and parking management details
• Q&A session
The stadium project represents FWCS’ commitment to improving opportunities for students.
North Side High School is gearing up to host its 37th annual Christmas Party for Kids Surviving Cancer.
North Side High School is gearing up to host its 37th annual Christmas Party for Kids Surviving Cancer. This cherished holiday tradition brings hope and joy to families facing cancer. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the school, 475 E. State Blvd.
This year, 165 people from 21 families, will enjoy a day of food, crafts, games, performances by North Side’s Dance 5 and festive cheer with a special visit from Santa Claus.
The event is a collaboration between North Side students and staff and Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. Student groups not only adopt the families and buy and wrap presents for the children, but they also raise money and gather donations from community partners for the party.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Harrison Hill Elementary is hosting the 37th Annual Gobble Off.
It’s that time again for the most highly anticipated turkey talent show at Harrison Hill Elementary! The 37th Annual Gobble Off is Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The feathered festivities will kick off with kindergarten-second grade gobblers at 10 a.m., followed by the third-fifth grade turkey talents at 2:30 p.m. Students will not only show off their perfect gobbles but will also be dressed as their favorite Thanksgiving bird.
The Gobble Off winner will be awarded a frozen turkey, while the runner-up gobbler will receive a pumpkin pie.
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What’s going on at FWCS?
2023-24
by the numbers
28,629
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
- 13,920 Pre-K - 5
- 6,289 Middle School
- 8,436 High School
52
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 state & national graduation rates
14,014
STUDENTS RIDING THE BUS
10,487 miles per day
Nearly 2 million miles traveled per year
34,603
MEALS SERVED DAILY
All FWCS students are offered free meals (breakfast & lunch)
66% eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals
4,003
EMPLOYEES
1,939 Teachers
972 Full-time Employees
1,139 Part-time Employees
4,200
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
5,500
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
Special Education students including non-public school students served
TESTIMONIALS
Voices of FWCS
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.
KIMBERLY
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!
KYRA
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!
DEREK
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.
JASMINE
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.