General Questions

LCIS is a tuition-free public charter school. Costs/fees are similar to those of other local public schools including school lunch and book rental.

Yes. LCIS has after-school care from 3:00 until 5:30 on in-session school days. Cost is $10.00 per week for 1st child, additional children are $5.00 per week, per family.

Please contact the office at 812-807-6001 if you would like to register your student!

Yes, we will have bus stops around the county. For more information, check out our bus information page.

Yes! We are proud of our Phoenix athletes!  Please contact  Joanne Symcox at jsymcox@lcis.education for more information.

Yes, we will have choir. Band and orchestra are still under development, but we hope to offer them soon!
LCIS is part of the CEP Free Lunch Food Program. All students receive free breakfast and lunch.

To receive information or to qualify for additional resources, we encourage you to complete the Free and Reduced Form. You can apply here: this form can be mailed to 223 Old Farm Road, Bedford, IN 47421; emailed to jsymcox@lcis.education or dropped off during the school day.

Yes, as a public school, we must follow all Indiana state standards and requirements.

School begins at 8:00, the tardy bell is 8:05. Breakfast starts being served at 7:45.

The school days ends at 3:00pm. We will begin releasing elementary car and middle school car riders at 3:00 pm.

Students in the after-school program can be picked up as late as 5:30 pm.

Breakfast starts at 7:45am and is served Monday through Friday as long as it is a normal school day.

A split class refers to a class that is made up of students from two or more grades.

Kindergarten and sixth grade both have state required vaccinations that must be given before they can start school. Many children will have already received these vaccinations as part of their regular vaccine schedule. If you are unsure if your child has his or her required vaccinations, you can reach out to the LCIS school nurse or your child’s primary care provider.

LCIS participates in the CEP Food Program, providing all students with breakfast and lunch regardless of socioeconomic status.

However, if you would like to purchase additional milk or à la carte items, you can have your student add it to their lunch account, or you may send a check to the front office with the student’s name, grade, and lunch account in the memo line. 

We are always grateful for the generosity of our families and community. For donations, please contact  Joanne Symcox at jsymcox@lcis.education.

Contact our school nurse and you will need to bring the following items:

  1. The medication in its original prescription container.
  2. An order from your medical provider.

The medication will remain at the school for the entire school year.

If your child takes a medication that must be kept with them at all times, such as an inhaler, you will need documentation from your medical provider stating this requirement.

If you have additional questions about your child’s medication administration, please contact the LCIS school nurse.

Yes, our building is wheelchair accessible.

You may send payment with your student or give it directly to the front office.