Enrollment
Three Rivers Community Schools (TRCS) believes in the strength of community created by a neighborhood schools model. Geographical boundaries are established at the district level and students are enrolled in the school that corresponds to their residence address.
We would be happy to enroll your child in our Kindergarten program, where they will continue to receive strong support and a nurturing learning environment. Additionally, we can place your child on the waiting list for the Young 5 program in case a spot becomes available before the start of the school year.
Please call 269-278-7409 to proceed with Kindergarten enrollment and/or to add your child to the Young 5 waitlist; we will keep you informed of any changes in availability.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the best placement option for your child, feel free to reach out.
Please note: due to a reduction in Norton Elementary School's class sizes, even if your address falls under Norton, your student may need to attend one of the other Elementary schools.
Our Administrative Offices are open by Appointment Only. Please schedule your appointment with the Administrative Office directly at (269) 278-7409. Enrollment forms are completed online; please follow the Enrollment Process below.
Please do not complete the steps below if your student is planning on enrolling in the TR Partnership only. Please contact Kerrie Bass at (269) 279-9581 to enroll in TR Partnership.
To Register for Elementary, Middle or High School
- Access our Pre-Registration portal at : Online Pre-Registration ;
- Complete the Pre-Registration Form;
- Once your Pre-Registration Form has been approved, you will receive an email with steps to create your Parent PowerSchool Account to complete the Enrollment forms;
- You should have available the student's shot record, birth certificate and guardian proof of residency. New Y5 and KDG student's will need a vision and hearing screening and dental screening;
- You may contact the Health Department at (269) 273-2162 for assistance obtaining vision, hearing and dental screenings;
- Once you have completed all forms and documentation, you will be contacted by the school with a start date.
If you are unable to complete online enrollment, please call (269) 278-7409 to schedule an appointment.
In-District Transfers
In-District Student Transfer Program
Three Rivers Community Schools supports our community with our four (4) elementary schools: Andrews Elementary, Hoppin Elementary, Norton Elementary and Park Elementary. Geographical boundaries are established at the district level, and students are enrolled in the school that corresponds to their resident address. This program is for students who live in the Three Rivers Community School District requesting a transfer from their boundary-assigned school to an alternate school within the District.
The submission window for In-District Transfer Requests for the 2025-2026 School Year is now CLOSED due to limited space at our in-town schools (Andrews & Hoppin)
Requests must be submitted to the Three Rivers Community Schools Administrative Office before August 1st of the current academic year to be effective for the start of the next academic year. The Administrative Office is located at 851 Sixth Avenue Rd, Three Rivers MI 49093. You may also submit your In-District Transfer Request through your student's PowerSchool account.
Families will be notified by mail of the outcome of their request no later than two (2) weeks before the start of the school year.
Please Note: You may only request a school, not a specific teacher; placement is based on grade and classroom availability.
In District Transfer Requests will be reviewed using the following criteria:
- Students living in the attendance areas of the school requested.
- Availability of enrollment space in school being requested. Space availability is determined by the contractual guidelines for class size and current balancing procedures.
- When there is a sibling in the same building.
- In the event there are more applicants than spaces available in a particular school, students will be chosen by the date and time of submission.
- Request for school received within prescribed timeline.
Transportation will only be provided to students in the In-District Transfer plan within the framework of the overall transportation policy of the District.
You may submit an In-District Transfer Application electronically through your student's PowerSchool account, or by using the Google Form link below:
- TRCS In-District Transfer Application - Google Form (English)
- TRCS Solicitud de Transferencia Dentro del Distrito (Espanol)
If you wish to print a copy, please click the link below and deliver to the TRCS Administrative Office at 851 6th Avenue before the deadline:
- TRCS In-District Transfer Form (English and Spanish)
Kindergarten & Young Fives Enrollment
We would be happy to enroll your child in our Kindergarten program, where they will continue to receive strong support and a nurturing learning environment. Additionally, we can place your child on the waiting list for the Young 5 program in case a spot becomes available before the start of the school year.
Please call 269-278-7409 to proceed with Kindergarten enrollment and/or to add your child to the Young 5 waitlist; we will keep you informed of any changes in availability.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the best placement option for your child, feel free to reach out.
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is now open!
Children who turn 5 years old by September 1st are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten or Young Fives. Kindergarten and Young Fives are full-day programs. Kindergarten is available at all of our elementary schools and Young Fives will be offered at Norton elementary school (placement will be based on home address). Due to limited space, students with birthdays between July 1, 2020 & December 1, 2020, are eligible for Young 5's.
If your student is currently attending Young 5's, they do not need to enroll for Kindergarten.
For families residing within St. Joseph County, enrollment is now open.
To register:
- Access our Pre-Registration portal at: Online Pre-Registration
- Complete the Pre-Registration Form
- Once your Pre-Registration Form has been approved, you will receive an email with steps to create your Parent PowerSchool Account to complete the Enrollment forms
- You should have available the student's shot record, birth certificate and guardian proof of residency. New Y5 and KDG student's will need a vision and hearing screening and dental screening
- You may contact the Health Department at (269) 273-2162 for assistance obtaining the vision, hearing and dental screenings.
- Once you have completed all forms and documentation, you will be contacted by the school in August when staff return from summer break.
School of Choice
Three Rivers Community Schools with the support of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District (ISD), offer a School of Choice program that allows students and families who reside in St. Joseph County ISD a choice to attend any public school within St. Joseph County ISD. In addition to the St. Joseph County program, a Section 105c School of Choice program is also available for students and families who reside in Branch ISD, Calhoun ISD, Cass ISD, Kalamazoo RESA, or Van Buren ISD a choice to attend Three Rivers Community Schools. Once your School of Choice application is approved, you will need to complete enrollment.
Please submit completed School of Choice applications to the Three Rivers Community Schools Administrative Office located at 851 Sixth Avenue Rd, Three Rivers MI 49093.
Three Rivers Community Schools will be accepting 2025-2026 2nd Semester School of Choice applications as follows:
UNLIMITED Applications for grades 1st-12th will be accepted 12/8/25-1/7/26. Must enroll by 1/23/26.
LIMITED Applications for grades Young 5’s & Kindergarten will be accepted 12/8/25-1/7/26. Must enroll by 1/9/26.
You may NOT request a specific school and/or teacher; if accepted, you will be placed based on TRCS school availability.
IN-COUNTY SCHOOL OF CHOICE: The 2025-2026 2nd Semester Window opens on December 8, 2025.
Residents of St. Joseph County ISD: Please submit the St. Joseph County School of Choice packet ASAP for consideration - the window closes on January 7, 2025; applications received after the closing date will not be considered:
In-County School of Choice Public Notice (English)
Aviso público sobre la elección de escuela dentro del condado (español)
In-County School of Choice: Application Packet (English)
Solicitud de plaza escolar en el condado: Paquete de solicitud (español)
OUT OF COUNTY SCHOOL OF CHOICE: The 2025-2026 2nd Semester Window opens on December 8, 2025.
Residents of Branch ISD, Calhoun ISD, Cass ISD, Kalamazoo RESA, or Van Buren ISD: Please submit the Out of County School of Choice packet ASAP for consideration - the window closes on January 7, 2025; applications received after the closing date will not be considered:
Out of County 105c School of Choice Public Notice (English)
Aviso público sobre la elección de escuela fuera del condado según la sección 105c (español)
Out of County School of Choice 105c Application Packet (English)
Paquete de solicitud 105c para escuelas de libre elección fuera del condado (español)
SJCISD Great Start Program
If your child turns 5 years old after December 1st, TRCS in partnership with the St Joseph County ISD offers an income-eligibility Early Childhood Programs for 3 & 4 year old's. For more information please visit:
