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2016-2017 School Year Calendar Released

Ready to look ahead?  You can add these 2016-2017 dates to your family’s calendar now! 

Click here to download a PDF of the 2016-2017 District wall/activity calendar

Click here to download a 1-page PDF of the 2016-2017 school year calendar 
 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2016-2017

  • First day of school – Wednesday, August 24, 2016
  • Labor Day Recess/No School – Monday, September 5
  • Fall Recess Days/No School – Friday, October 28 and Monday, October 31
  • Thanksgiving Day Recess/No School – Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25
  • Winter Break/No School – Monday, December 26, 2016 through Friday, January 6, 2017
  • School Resumes following Winter Break – Monday, January 9
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Recess Day/No School – Monday, January 16
  • Recess Day/No School – Friday, February 17
  • Presidents’ Day/No School – Monday, February 20
  • Recess Day/No School (or Make-up Day, if needed) – Friday, March 24
  • Spring Break/No School – Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7
  • Friday Recess Day/No School – Friday, April 14
  • Memorial Day Recess Day/No School – Monday, May 29
  • Last Day of School for Students – Wednesday, June 7

 

Remember to check the online version of the district calendar located on our home page throughout the year for updated information and more event details. As dates for school events are determined, they will be posted to the online Google calendar that is displayed on each school’s website. You can easily visit the school websites by clicking on SCHOOLS in the menu bar at the top of this page. 

 

 

 

Enrollment Info

Please click here to first verify your Penn-Harris-Madison residency by viewing the interactive Google based P-H-M District Boundaries Map. As an alternative, you may contact us at (574) 259-7941 and provide your home address which we can look up to determine the school your child(ren) will attend. You can also contact our Transportation Services Department at (574) 258-9565 and ask for an “address look-up.”

NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT

Those living outside the district and interested in enrolling non-resident students should visit the Non-resident Enrollment page for more information. We are currently not accepting any more non-resident students for the 2024-2025 school year.

REGISTRATION

Once you have determined the school, click here to choose the registration form for your school based on the District Boundaries Map. Please follow the directions found on the form to submit the required documentation.

  • ​​Required documentation: 
    • Original Birth Certificate
    • Two Proofs of Residency (recent lease/rental/mortgage agreement/bill and a current utility bill or property tax statement)
    • Immunization records (click here for immunization requirements)
    • Any legal documents related to child custody, restrictions, or restraining order
    • Contact information for the school previously attended. In addition, if you have access to an unofficial transcript or old report card, please provide that as well.
  • Resident students who wish to attend a different P-H-M school may request an internal transfer. Internal Transfer forms can be found on the Forms for Parents page.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Registration for kindergarten students for each school year takes place at each of P-H-M’s 11 elementary schools. Click here for more information on kindergarten registration.

BACK TO SCHOOL PACKET INFO 

SCHOOL CALENDARS

SCHOOL FEES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES

  • As part of Indiana Legislature’s biennial budget passed during the Spring 2023 session, HEA 1001-2023 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. HEA 1001-2023 only impacts fees charged for curricular materials as defined above and does not impact other fees state law permits school corporations to charge. Click for more information on fees that can be charged.
  • Many of the supplies your child needs will be provided by the school. Teachers will inform when other specific items need to be purchased for a class or lab.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

  • All resident students are eligible for bus transportation. After submitting a request, allow two days to be added to a route.
  • The Transportation page includes information on Here Comes the Bus app and EZ Routing parent portal 

FOOD SERVICE

WEATHER RELATED CLOSINGS AND DELAYS

SAFETY FIRST

You may also contact P-H-M’s Director of Safety and Student Services at 574-258-9551

CONTACT US

  • The school directory lists all schools with addresses, phone numbers, hours, etc. 
  • The Educational Services Center houses administrative offices at 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Phone 574-259-7941. 
  • The phone number for the Learning Division is (574) 258-9588.
  • The staff directory is searchable by last name and provides job titles, locations and email addresses
  • Help for high schoolers is a phone call away. Reach out to Penn’s Main Office (574-258-9503), Counseling Center (574-258-9502), or Student Services (574-258-9524)

P-H-M's Triangle of Success connecting students, teachers and parents

Penn-Harris-Madison’s Triangle of Success is built on student achievement, with parent and teacher support.

Success depends on supportive parents … help us help your children!

PARENTS Click here for ways to get connected and stay informed. 

PARENTS Click here for ways to get involved at your child’s school. 

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Mission, Vision, Values & Goals

“A VISION OF EXCELLENCE”

 

MISSION

The mission of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is to provide an educational environment for students to reach their highest academic achievement. We will prepare them to be responsible, healthy, and contributing citizens who have acquired the skills to be lifelong learners ready to adapt to a changing world.

VISION

  • Our curriculum is clearly defined, rigorous, integrated with technology, frequently assessed to reach every student, and supported by innovative teaching strategies.
  • Our students are lifelong learners who demonstrate creativity, analytical problem-solving, and are engaged in positive social, emotional and healthy life skills.
  • Our school climate is the result of communication and collaboration among the administration, parents, teachers, staff and students. A safe and personalized learning environment in our schools nurtures the whole child.
  • Our personnel are highly trained individuals who model innovative best practices in all areas of their job assignment. Continuous opportunities for professional development are provided to support their performance at the highest level.
  • Our creative and visionary leadership team exhibits responsible fiscal management that is committed to our mission and is accountable to the community.
  • Our corporation seeks to collaborate with the greater Penn-Harris-Madison community in support of our mission.

VALUES

  • We value learning as a priority and challenge all students to excellence through a continuous improvement model.
  • We provide a healthy, safe, respectful and nurturing learning environment.
  • We support continuous professional growth of a quality staff. 
  • We model a collaborative relationship between students, staff, and parents.
  • We value community partnerships.
  • We respect the uniqueness of each student.
  • We demonstrate fiscal responsibility in support of our mission.

GOALS

  • Annually, all students will achieve proficiency in core academic areas as measured by state standards through multiple assessments.
  • Annually, all students will demonstrate continuous academic progress through multiple assessments. 
  • Annually, expenditures will not exceed revenues as measured by the certified budget.

P-H-M Excellence

Safety

Safety and security are paramount for P-H-M, ensuring that students feel safe to facilitate learning and that families trust in our protective measures.

As a nationally recognized leader in school safety, we collaborate with the Indiana Department of Education School Safety Academy to train specialists and use best practices for threat evaluation.

Our comprehensive safety plans, including a 3-layered security approach, safety drills, and partnerships with local law enforcement, provide robust protection.

The Safe School Helpline® offers a confidential reporting system for concerns, and our Threat Assessment Teams ensure timely responses to potential dangers. Our experienced Safety Team, led by Director Tommy Teeter, brings extensive law enforcement expertise to maintain a secure environment for all.

 

Student Registration

Please click here to first verify your Penn-Harris-Madison residency by viewing the interactive Google based P-H-M District Boundaries Map.  As an alternative, you may contact us at (574) 259-7941 and provide your home address which we can look up to determine the school your child(ren) will attend. You can also contact our Transportation Services Department at (574) 258-9565 and ask for an “address look-up.” 

Once you have determined the school, please click to complete this form to begin the registration process.  Once submitted, please email the following required documentation to admissions@phm.k12.in.us.  

Required documentation: 

  • Original Birth Certificate
  • Two Proofs of Residency (recent lease/rental/mortgage agreement/bill and a current utility bill or property tax statement)
  • Immunization records (click here for immunization requirements)
  • Any legal documents related to child custody, restrictions, or restraining order
  • Contact information for the school previously attended

We will be in contact with you to complete the registration process.

New students to Penn High School students must contact Penn High School to begin the registration process.

Visit this page to learn more about enrolling at Penn High School, then call 574-254-2851 to schedule a registration appointment.