"ECLCS is a good school where kids work hard, care about each other and are respectful. Teachers make sure we get our education and make sure our ISTEP scores improve."
--5th grade student

ANNUAL EVENTS

• Back to School Barbecue: held before school starts to bring students and their families and teachers together
• Open House: held in September to allow parents to visit classrooms, connect with teachers, and review student work
• ISTEP Celebratory Breakfast: held in October to recognize students who achieved at high levels on state assessment

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Purple Elephant Club: led by art teacher Renae Ricks-Miller, helps beautify our campus with creative art projects
• Crochet Club: led by Kindergarten teacher Lisa Rusen, teaches students art of crocheting while reviewing math concepts
• Sports Clubs A and B: led by Rob and Amy Feaster, teaches students good sportsmanship through the fundamentals of basketball and other sports

PARTNERSHIPS

• South Shore Arts: artist-in-residence program allows visiting artist to work with students at least once per week
• East Chicago Boys and Girls Club: encourages participation in Rites of Passage program
• 21st Century Scholars Program: opportunity for students to earn a scholarship to cover the entire cost of college

Grade Levels
K-7

Number of Students
361

Date Opened
August 2006

Principal
Michael Herring

Quick Links
2010-11 Application for Enrollment

2009-10 Application for Enrollment

Principal Weekly Letter

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
School Improvement Information

SES Provider Information

SES Information for Caregivers

U.S. Department of Education NCLB