Back to School Information

We’re thrilled to welcome back all of our 11,000+ students and are excited to help all our students achieve Excellence.

The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024 for grades 1 – 12.
All students in 1st through 12th grades will report to their school buildings that day, and all those who are signed up for transportation services may ride the bus that day.
Kindergarten orientation takes place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 with the first full day of kindergarten being Thursday, August 22.

The BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION listed below will help P-H-M parents and students get ready for the 2024-25 School Year!

CONTACTING SCHOOLS OVER THE SUMMER

Elementary and Middle School Front Offices open the first week of August. Penn is open every week day over the summer. All schools are open Monday – Friday during business hours. Those hours vary by school.
Click here for the School Directory of all 15 schools

Register a new elementary or middle school student by visiting the school after offices open in August. Click here to know what documentation you need to bring with you for registration.
Register a new Penn High School student by calling (574) 254-2851. We will help you schedule your registration appointment and advise you on what information to bring with you to the appointment.

BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS

This year parent/guardians will sign these forms in ParentSquare:
- Photo Consent
- Mandatory Curriculum Consent
- Handbook Certification
These forms will be in Skyward Family Access:
- CHIRP Release
- Chromebook packet
- Authorization to administer non-prescription medication at school

Click here for more information on how to login into your Skyward Family Access account

Here is the SY 2024-25 one-page calendar showing “at a glance” the start and end dates, as well as scheduled recess and vacation dates.
All P-H-M families are mailed a District Activities Calendar early to mid August. It lists key school and district events throughout the year. Click here to access a PDF copy.
Our online (Google) calendars are the most up-to-date. You’ll find a link to the P-H-M Corporate Calendar posted on the home page of the District website. It’s a Google calendar that can be added to your personal calendar.
Each school also maintains an online Google calendar on the home page of each school website that is updated frequently with the school’s scheduled activities and event details. You can also the school’s Google calendar to your personal calendar to remember important dates.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS

Our elementary schools are hosting many fun family events starting August 19. Check the District Activities Calendar or be on the lookout from communication directly from your school principal. Make sure you mark your calendar and plan to attend!
All three Middle Schools are also planning a Walk-Around on August 15^th. Check the District Activities Calendar or be on the lookout from communication directly from your school principal. Make sure you mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Penn is hosting a “Walk Around” to help parents and students get familiar with the school:
- Penn High School’s “WALK AROUND” on Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. – Noon gives students a chance to familiarize themselves with the school and find where their classes and activities are located.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Supply lists are not issued by our schools. Many of the supplies your child needs will be provided by the school. If other specific items need to be purchased for a class or lab, your child’s teacher will inform you after school starts.

Click here to make sure you child is up-to-date with all required immunizations.
Proof of immunizations must be provided to the school office by the first day of school.
Kindergarten parents, please click here to learn about important kindergarten health information and medical forms before your kindergartner’s first day of school.
Click here for the forms administering medications at school
Click here for more information on P-H-M Healthcare Services

School bus route times and locations will be shared with parents in a Transportation letter to be emailed before school starts
Parents can check EZRouting to see your child’s bus route information online
Here Comes the Bus provides real time GPS bus location info so parents know when to send their students out to the bus stop
Have more questions about Transportation? Visit their webpage for contact information.

Visit our Food & Nutrition page to see monthly menus and find nutritional information
See if you qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch and Textbook Assistance. Click here to apply online.
Online payment for child’s meals
Other Payment options