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.”

Step 2. Choose registration form for your school based on the District Boundaries Map

• School Registration Form Links

Step 3. Gather your 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
• 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.

Kindergarten Enrollment

• Will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2026
• Kindergarten Registration happens at each of P-H-M’s 11 elementary schools
• Click here for complete information on kindergarten registration

Frequently Asked Questions

Internal Transfer Request

Question: We are a family that lives within P-H-M boundaries, but we would like to go to a different P-H-M school, is that possible?
Answer: 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.

Non-Resident Student ENROLLMENT

Question: We are NOT P-H-M Residents but would like our children to attend P-H-M Schools, is that possible?
Answer: We do have a process where a select number of non-resident families may be eligible to attend Penn-Harris-Madison schools

• Click the Non-resident Enrollment page for complete information. 

Transportation

Question: Does P-H-M offer transportation / buses?
Answer: In most cases yes! P-H-M has a transportation system that transports thousands of students safely to and from school each day. All resident students are eligible for transportation services. We do NOT offer transportation to students who live outside of the P-H-M boundaries

• Click the Transportation page for information

School Calendars

Question: What is the best way to know about major events at my school and within the district? 
Answer: Between 15 schools and 11,000 students, there is a LOT happening at P-H-M throughout the entire year. Each August, every P-H-M family will receive a physical calendar in the mail with key dates on it. These dates are tentative and subject to change but are an excellent starting point. Once enrolled, the school district and individual schools use a service called “ParentSquare” to communicate directly with families. See the links below.

• The  calendar shows start and end dates, as well as scheduled recess and vacation dates
• The District also maintains an online calendar, as do each of the fifteen P-H-M schools which are each school’s individual website (click here for our school directory)
• Once enrolled, ParentSquare is the go-to tool for direct communication with families

School Fees and School Supply Lists

Question: Does P-H-M charge “Book Fees” and send out school supply lists before the start of school?
Answer: P-H-M does not charge Textbook or Curriculum fees in compliance with Indiana Law. We go one step further in providing a majority of the supplies that students need so we do not send out school supply lists either. As students get into the higher grades occasionally families will be asked to purchase specific items for a class or lab, that will be communicated with families directly.

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“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.

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.

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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.  

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 below to see the permitted fees that can be charged as referenced in the following sections of Indiana Code: 

• IC 20-25-4-13 Special schools and vacation schools; imposition of fees 
• IC 20-26-5-2 Latch key programs 
• IC 20-26-5-20 Use of school facilities; fees 
• IC 20-27-5-2 no fee may be charged to a parent or student for transportation to and from school. However, a fee may be charged for transportation to and from an athletic, a social, or another school sponsored function.
• IC 20-30-14.5-6 If necessary, a student may be required to pay a fee to demonstrate proficiency in a language, including the cost of a standardized test to determine proficiency.
• IC 20-37-2-1 may require students enrolling in this system to pay a reasonable tuition fee for industrial or manual training and education

State statute does permit school corporations to assess and collect a reasonable fee for lost or significantly damaged curricular materials.

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.

Non-curricular and optional activities charges may be paid in full by check, cash, credit card, or online. All checks should be made payable to the school and returned to the school office.  Anyone wishing to make a payment via a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) can pay on-line at e~Funds for Schools. Click here for step-by-steps on how to use e~Funds for Schools.

STRATEGIC GOAL – Maintaining top-notch facilities to optimize the quality of the learning environment and extra-curricular offerings in a safe environment.

MEASURES OF OUR SUCCESS

• Strategic planning on capital improvements
  • Classroom upgrades
  • Planetarium upgrades
  • Athletic Facilities improvements
  • Energy management and mechanical upgrades
  • Bus parking enhancements
  • Traffic Flow
• Enhanced security with 3-layer safety approach
  • Locked exterior doors
  • Locking classroom doors
  • Identity screening of visitors
  • Safety film on windows