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The Madison school office opens on Wednesday, August 4.
Back to School Night is Monday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 18.
Kindergarten students will have orientation on Wednesday, August 18 and start a regular day on Thursday, August 19.
New Parent Meeting is Tuesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Top 10 Summer Reading Lists for Kids and Teens
Below is a web site that students and parents can access for summer reading selections. The list has been updated with 2010 selections.
http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/forparents/tp/summer_reading.htm
Penn-Harris-Madison welcomes non-resident students
The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees has adopted a policy that allows non-resident students to apply to attend a P-H-M school for educational reasons. The non-resident student must be in good standing in his/her resident school corporation, and parents/ guardians must provide transportation to and from school. Parents/guardians agree to pay the transfer tuition in a timely manner as prescribed by the corporation.
Madison recognized as an Indiana Four Star School
On January 13, 2010 Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett announced Indiana’s Four Star School awardees for the 2008-2009 school year. The Four Star School Award, the state’s highest distinction, was given to 188 schools for their attendance rates, student achievement and performance on the I-STEP+.
Emergency closings and delays
When severe weather closes or delays school before the school day begins, local radio and television stations announce that information. You may also check the P-H-M web site at www.phmschools.org. Please do not call the school office for closing information. Parents and students are responsible for knowing about emergency closings and delays.
Volunteer Information
Volunteers are needed and appreciated at your child's school. Donating a few precious hours of your time can make all the difference.