Transfer to South Central
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Overview
Experience our academic and extra-curricular opportunities that take place in a caring and personalized setting. South Central Community School Corporation has a proud tradition of excellence, which is evident in the continued success of our students, our state test scores, our outstanding fine arts, athletic & academic programs, and our high graduation rate. Even as a small school, we offer a broad curriculum to meet the needs of our students and have a caring staff who are committed to helping every student succeed. We're a small district with big opportunities!
We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your students at South Central Community Schools!
Resources- District Boundary Map
- Our School Data
- Pre-K & Kindergarten Requirements
- 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
- 2026-2027 Immunization Requirements
Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the student transfer process, please contact the corporation office at 219-767-2263. -
In-District Transfers
If you live within the South Central school district and wish to enroll a student during the school year, please follow the steps below:
1. Contact the school your student(s) will be attending
- School office personnel will help answer any questions and will schedule an in-person appointment for registration.
- South Central Elementary School (Grades K-6): 219-767-2269
- South Central Jr.-Sr. High School (Grades 7-12): 219-767-2266
- State-issued Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency
- Current Immunization Records
- Guardianship Papers (if applicable)
- Name of the Previous School
- Transcript or Report Card from Previous School (recommended)
- School office personnel will help you set up a Harmony Family Access account to register your student(s).
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Out-of-District Transfers
South Central is now accepting student transfer applications for the 2026-2027 school year for families living outside of the district!
- March 11th - April 12th will be the initial window to accept out-of-district transfer students. South Central will take applications for all grade levels but will only accept new students in full grade levels if new openings occur.
- New out-of-district families will be notified of enrollment decisions by May 8, 2026.
- After April 12th, South Central will continue to accept students through September 30, 2026, if space is available.
- Applications after September 30th will be recommended for the start of the second semester on January 5, 2027 (if space is available at the requested grade level).
- Out-of-district students will be accepted into grade levels per the available openings in the table below.
2026-2027
Elementary School Openings2026-2027
Jr.-Sr. High School OpeningsGrade Space Available Grade Space Available Kdg. Waitlist 7th 5 1st 16 8th 3 2nd 1 9th 4 3rd 12 10th Waitlist 4th Waitlist 11th Waitlist 5th 6 12th 10 6th Waitlist Numbers last updated: 8/5/2026
Please follow the steps below for enrolling a new student:
1. Submit the student transfer application
- Fill out and complete the online transfer application linked above.
- Applications will be reviewed by the principals and/or the superintendent.
- If accepted, families will be notified and may schedule a time with the office for registration to take place at the school.
- South Central Elementary School (Grades K-6): 219-767-2269
- South Central Jr.-Sr. High School (Grades 7-12): 219-767-2266
- State-issued Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency
- Current Immunization Records
- Guardianship Papers (if applicable)
- Name of the Previous School
- Transcript or Report Card from Previous School (recommended)
- School office personnel will help you set up a Harmony Family Access account to register your student.
