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.  

Elementary Attendance Boundaries

We currently have two (2) openings for our Y5's Program.  Please fill out the pre-enrollment as soon as possible if interested.  This is for Three Rivers Community Schools District families; School of Choice will not be accepted.

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.

  • 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.    

PowerSchool Account Setup

If you are unable to complete online enrollment,  please call (269) 278-7409 to schedule an appointment.

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 Roundup 2025 Informational Video (Opens in New Window)

We currently have two (2) openings for our Y5's Program.  Please fill out the pre-enrollment as soon as possible if interested.  This is for Three Rivers Community Schools District families; School of Choice will not be accepted.

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.

Setting up PowerSchool Account

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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 1st Semester School of Choice applications for Grades K - 12.  We are NOT accepting applications for Young 5s.

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: 2025-2026 1st Semester Window opens on June 2, 2025 and closes end of day on September 5, 2025.

Residents of St. Joseph County ISD: Please submit the St. Joseph County School of Choice packet ASAP for consideration - the window closes on September 5, 2025; applications received after the closing date will not be considered:

OUT OF COUNTY SCHOOL OF CHOICE: The 2025-2026 1st Semester Window is now closed.

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 July 29, 2025; applications received after the closing date will not be considered: 


Escuela de Elección

Three Rivers Community Schools, con el apoyo del distrito escolar intermedio (ISD) del condado de St. Joseph, ofrecen un programa de escuela de elección que permite a los estudiantes y familias que residen en el ISD del condado de St. Joseph la opción de asistir a cualquier escuela pública dentro de St. Joseph. Distrito Escolar Independiente del Condado. Además del programa del condado de St. Joseph, también está disponible un programa de Escuela de Elección de la Sección 105c para estudiantes y familias que residen en Branch ISD, Calhoun ISD, Cass ISD, Kalamazoo RESA o Van Buren ISD, una opción para asistir a Three Rivers Community Schools.

Tenga en cuenta que existen diferentes paquetes y fechas límite según para cuál de estas dos categorías califica: envíe las solicitudes de Escuela de Elección completas a la Oficina Administrativa de Three Rivers Community Schools ubicada en 851 Sixth Avenue Rd, Three Rivers MI 49093. Una vez que se apruebe su solicitud de Escuela de Elección, deberá completar la inscripción.

Three Rivers Community Schools aceptarán solicitudes para la escuela de elección del primer semestre del año 2025-2026 para los grados K-12. NO estamos aceptando solicitudes para Young 5s.

NO puede solicitar una escuela y/o maestro específico; Si es aceptado, será ubicado según la disponibilidad de la escuela TRCS.

ESCUELA DE ELECCIÓN DENTRO DEL CONDADO: El periodo de inscripción para el primer semestre del año 2025-2026 comienza el 2 de junio de 2025 y finaliza el 5 de septiembre de 2025.

ESCUELA DE ELECCIÓN FUERA DEL CONDADO: La ventana del primer semestre 2025-2026 ya está cerrada.

Residentes de Branch ISD, Calhoun ISD, Cass ISD, Kalamazoo RESA o Van Buren ISD: envíen el paquete de Escuela de elección fuera del condado lo antes posible para su consideración; la ventana cierra el 29 de julio de 2025; las solicitudes recibidas después de la fecha de cierre no serán consideradas:


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:

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