Elkhart Community School District

Founded in 1950, St. Thomas the Apostle School is a faith-based educational institution that provides academic programs to more than 435 students in kindergarten through grade eight. It offers classes in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, music, computer applications and language arts. The school provides accelerated reader and special education programs for gifted and talented students. It operates a parent-teacher organization that serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members. The school provides an after-school care program to assist students with homework and supervised activities. It organizes a variety of sports activities, art fairs and science seminars. The school additionally offers lunch for its students. It is a part of Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, which provides several spiritual and educational programs. St. Thomas the Apostle School is located in Elkhart, Ind.

Horizon Elementary School, located in Granger, Ind., is part of Penn-Harris School Corporation. It enrolls more than 650 students in grades kindergarten through five. It prepares students through a flexible education system, which begins their development into well-rounded adults, and offers a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment. Students apply problem-solving strategies learned through written, oral and experiential applications in the classroom. The subjects cover various curricular areas, including English, mathematics, social science, science, health and physical education, music and art. Horizon Elementary School encourages all students to participate in extracurricular activities, such as its newspaper, band, student council and sports, such as basketball, volleyball and softball.