28-05-2025
Monger, Riverview among most family-friendly schools
ELKHART — In a recent report from the Indiana Department Of Education, two Elkhart Community Schools elementary schools were named among the state's 45 most family-friendly schools.
The honor is given to schools that go above and beyond in engaging the families of the students they serve in the educational process.
'We're proud that two of our exemplary schools were given this honor,' ECS superintendent Dr. Larry Huff said. 'They embody the Elkhart Promise to know students by name, and to partner with their community to prepare them for their careers and the rest of their lives.'
Also named in the list was Prairie View Elementary in Goshen.
The Indiana Department of Education designated 45 Indiana schools as 2025 Family Friendly Schools. These schools – which span across the state, and include public and non-public schools – are demonstrating excellence in engaging families in their children's education, a release said.
Launched in 2015, the Family Friendly Schools designation focuses on fostering the active involvement of families through schools and the community. The program recognizes and honors schools that welcome all families into the school community, communicate effectively, and work together to maximize student success.
