ELKHART, Ind. - Steve Thalheimer, Superintendent of Elkhart Community Schools, submitted his resignation Friday, citing personal wellness as the reason for his departure.

Thalheimer said the decision was something he and his family discussed at length over the winter holiday.

The Board of School Trustees will consider the resignation during the regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday.

Thalheimer's resignation will be effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

“We took care of each other through the pandemic, we merged back to one Elkhart High featuring unique Schools of Study, and we have continued to build out student pathways," said Thalheimer. "Because of my faith in the people at all levels, because we have a solid plan for teaching and learning in place that can carry forward, and because of the feasibility process that we are now engaged in to set future direction, I feel like this is the time for me to move on to whatever lies before me.”

Over the next five months, Thalheimer will complete goals from this school year's instructional plan and promote and complete the feasibility process so the school board has candidates to choose from.  

“We wish Dr. Thalheimer the best as he embarks upon this next chapter in his life,” said Board President Dacey Davis. “The Board will immediately begin the hiring process, and we remain confident that ECS is well positioned to attract applicants who possess the vision, communication skills and leadership qualities necessary to lead our school corporation in the coming years.”