Kindergarten Registration

Registration for kindergarten students for 2026-2027 opens at each P-H-M elementary school on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is excited to welcome our newest learners, the P-H-M Class of 2039! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens at each P-H-M elementary school on: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

If your child is ready for kindergarten, we’re ready for them! P-H-M offers a strong start with caring teachers, engaging classrooms, and a school experience built around helping every child grow academically, socially, and emotionally from day one.

Why Choose P-H-M for Kindergarten?

Kindergarten is a big milestone and where your child begins that journey matters. At P-H-M, families can feel confident they’re choosing a district with:

✅ Full-Day Kindergarten at all 11 elementary schools
✅ Highly qualified, caring teachers and supportive school staff
✅ A focus on early literacy, math, and foundational learning skills
✅ Positive, safe, welcoming school environments
✅ Student support services and onsite health services
✅ Strong partnerships with families to help students thrive

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Who Can Register?

Live within the P-H-M district AND
will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2026.
A parent or guardian must register their child.

Find Your Elementary School

Penn-Harris-Madison has 11 elementary schools, and every neighborhood is served by a designated “home school.”
Families may use the following tools to verify which school serves their address:
- interactive Google based District Map
- P-H-M Street Guide
If your house is outside of P-H-M’s boundaries, you might still be able to attend P-H-M! C heck this page on the P-H-M website.

What You’ll Need to Register

Each child entering kindergarten at P-H-M must complete a Registration Packet.
- You will also need to provide:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Two proofs of Indiana residence
  - Current mortgage/lease statement
  - Current utility bill

Register Online (Recommended)

We have created an easy way for you to complete the registration process electronically.
- Please click here for registration forms at your home school.

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Registration Packet Info (Printable Option)

If you are unable to complete the initial registration forms online, families may print forms and submit them to the school office.

The Registration Packet includes:

Registration Form
Home Language Survey Form
Transportation Add/Change/Withdrawal Form
Click Here for Registration Packet

Important Reminders for Incoming Kindergarten Families

1. Immunization Requirements

Immunizations protect your child and help keep schools healthy for everyone. Under Indiana Public Law, when a child enrolls in school the parent/guardian must provide written proof that the child is fully immunized as required by the Indiana State Department of Health.

📌 Immunization paperwork must be submitted to your school office before the first day of school.

Immunizations may be obtained from:

Your family doctor
St. Joseph County Health Department
Other area clinics

For resources, please contact your school’s health office.

The schools’ onsite healthcare services are provided by trained SJRMC personnel, who are prepared to help you with medical concerns and questions about medications at school.

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