How to Enroll at P-H-M
Welcome to Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation! P-H-M serves students across 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and Penn High School. Whether you’re new to the district, moving to the area or enrolling a child in a different grade, we’re here to help you get started.
Your home address determines which P-H-M elementary or middle school your child will attend. Students in grades 9–12 attend Penn High School.
Use our P-H-M District Boundaries Map to determine which school serves your address.
Not sure which school serves your address? Call P-H-M at (574) 259-7941 for assistance.
Live outside P-H-M’s district boundaries? Your child may still be eligible to attend P-H-M. Review our Non-Resident Enrollment Information to learn about eligibility and how to apply.
Step 2: Complete Student Registration
Once you’ve identified your child’s assigned school, visit our School Registration Form Links page to access the appropriate registration form.
Each P-H-M school has its own registration form, so be sure to select your child’s assigned school. A parent or guardian must complete the registration process.
Access School Registration Forms
Step 3: Gather Your Enrollment Documents
To complete student registration at P-H-M, families should have the following documents ready:
- Birth Certificate: Your child’s original birth certificate.
- Proof of Residency: Two documents verifying your home address, such as a current mortgage or lease statement and a utility bill.
- Immunization Records: Documentation of your child’s required immunizations.
- Custody or Legal Documents: Any applicable court orders or legal documents related to custody or guardianship.
- Previous School Information: Contact information for your child’s previous school, if applicable.
Families transferring from another school are also encouraged to provide a recent report card or unofficial transcript, if available.
Need help? Contact your child’s assigned school for assistance with registration requirements.
Kindergarten Registration
Have a child starting kindergarten? P-H-M offers full-day kindergarten at all 11 elementary schools.
Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, to enroll for the 2026–2027 school year.
Visit our Kindergarten Registration page for eligibility requirements, registration instructions and links to each elementary school’s registration form.
Enrollment & Registration FAQs
Can my child attend a different P-H-M school?
Families who live within P-H-M’s district boundaries may request to attend a school other than their assigned home school.
Internal transfer requests are subject to district guidelines and approval. Visit our Forms for Parents page to access the Internal Transfer form.
Can I enroll my child if we live outside P-H-M’s district boundaries?
Yes, a limited number of students who live outside P-H-M’s district boundaries may be eligible to attend P-H-M schools through the non-resident enrollment process.
Visit our Non-Resident Student Enrollment page for eligibility requirements and application information.
Does P-H-M provide school bus transportation?
Yes! P-H-M provides bus transportation for students who live within district boundaries. Transportation is not provided for non-resident students who live outside P-H-M’s boundaries.
Visit our Transportation Services page for more information.
Where can I find P-H-M school calendars and important dates?
P-H-M provides several ways for families to stay informed about school schedules, events and important dates.
- District Calendar: View the first and last days of school, holidays and scheduled breaks.
- Online Events Calendar: Find upcoming district events and activities.
- School Websites: Visit your child’s school website for school-specific events and information.
- ParentSquare: Once enrolled, families can receive school and district communications through ParentSquare.
P-H-M also mails families a district calendar each August with important dates for the school year. Dates are subject to change.
Are there any school fees at P-H-M?
Indiana Code has eliminated textbook and curriculum costs at public schools grades K-12. Curriculum costs are described as books; hardware that will be consumed, accessed, or used by a single student during a semester or school year; computer software; and digital content.
State statute does permit school corporations to assess and collect a reasonable fee for lost or significantly damaged curricular materials. In addition, state law does allow school corporations collecting a reasonable fee for supplies and materials are not curricular materials and supplement the instruction in a particular course of study.
Penn-Harris-Madison has certain charges for non-curricular and optional activities and is able to charge families for these. These charges are determined by the cost of materials, services, freight/handling fees, or any additional expenses the school corporation may incur for offering these non curricular and optional activities.