2026-2027 School Year Back to School Guide

Here you will find information for registering new and returning students online and in-person. While there are no book or technology fees, we need new students to be enrolled and returning students registered before the school year begins for scheduling and transportation purposes. For those that have not done so yet, registration can be done online or at your child's school during the following dates and times:

*Grades K-6: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Grades 7-12: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

 

Note: Our schools are closed over the summer. Therefore, please wait until these dates to call or visit your child's school. When enrolling a new student, a parent or guardian should bring the child with them along with their birth certificate, proof of address, and vaccination records. If your student has a change in address, please bring documentation with you to verify the address. Click here for more information on enrolling a new student at Anderson Community Schools.

 

This webpage provides dates, times, and locations for Meet the Teacher Nights, Open Houses, and Building Tours. For questions, or more information, please contact your child’s school.

 

Here is a link to our 2026-2027 school calendar. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. We are continuing with the balanced calendar meaning there will be two week breaks during the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The last day of school is scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2027.

Note: Students at Eastview Pre-K Center and Southview Preschool Center will start school one week later than our K-12 buildings on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

 

Please take time to review the 2026-2027 Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. A key update this school year is regarding cell phones. Indiana's new "bell-to-bell" law (Senate Enrolled Act 78) requires all public and charter schools to prohibit students from using personal cellphones, smartwatches, and gaming devices during the entire school day. Click here for more information.

 

School supply lists for students in grades Pre-K - 6 can be found on this webpage. There are no supply lists for students in secondary (Grades 7-12). However, teachers may have items they request students bring in after school starts.

 

If you wish to you have your student attend a different elementary school than their assigned school you can request an Inter-School Transfer. To ensure your request can be reviewed prior to the start of school, please submit it by Saturday, July 25, 2026. Requests submitted after this date won't be reviewed or considered until Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

 

It is important to make sure your students are up-to-date on their state required vaccinations. Our school nurses have compiled a webpage that includes information about required and recommended vaccines along with other health and medical information and resources.

 

Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch. Special dietary requests can be made to your child's school.

 

There are several community back to school events going on in Anderson and Madison County. Many of these events provide free school supplies, haircuts, and clothing to help students get prepared for the start of school.

 

The Transportation Department is working on new bus routes for the upcoming school year. For those using bus transportation, please check this webpage again prior to the first day of school. Please note that bus pick up and drop off times may be different this year than they were last year.

 

Note: To ensure your student's bus route is in InfoFinder, please ensure your child is registered and their address is correct in PowerSchool by Saturday, July 25, 2026.

 

The YMCA is offering before and after school care for students at the Eastview Pre-K Center and elementary students in Grades K-6. There is a cost. However, financial assistance is available. Those interested in before and / or after school care will need to complete the application found on our website.

 

We love having parents, guardians, family members, and community members volunteering at our schools! Individuals wishing to volunteer are required to complete a background check each school year.

 

There are a variety of substitute, part-time, and full-time positions available at Anderson Community Schools (ACS) for the 2026-2027 school year. Working at your child's school offers a variety of benefits including being on the same schedule as they are.

 

We are pleased to announce that Anderson Community Schools will continue using ParentSquare this school year! This is the primary way we communicate information to parents and guardians of our students.

 

All of the information linked above can be found on our Parents’ webpage. There you will also find additional links and information.