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The Prairie Vista school office opens on Wednesday, August 4.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 18.
Kindergarten students have orientation on Wednesday, August 18 and start a regular day on Thursday, August 19.
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.
Prairie Vista 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+.
School cancellations, delays, and early dismissals
School delays or cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced by 6 a.m. on the following television stations:
- WNDU (Channel 16);
- WSBT (Channel 22);
- WSJV (Channel 28);
on the following radio stations:
Characteristics of students
This chart describes some of the characteristics of high achieving, high ability and creative thinking in students.
Kids Club
Kids Club is a childcare program designed to provide children of working parents with childcare in a safe, home-like atmosphere. The program provides care for children in kindergarten through grade five. Kids Club members are able to choose from a variety of recreational, social and enrichment activities each day.
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.