Hinkletown Mennonite School Admission Procedure

We encourage all interested families to visit the school and learn more about what students and families experience at HMS. Contact Megan Chambersat 717-354-7100 x1002 or meganchambers@hinkletownschool.org to schedule your visit.

STEP 1: Enroll EACH student using the online form. Complete the form for each student you are enrolling.

Click here for New Student / Family Application

NOTE for high school Venture Program applicants: Students applying for the Venture Program for the first time are required to submit a paper application form, in addition to the parent application steps.  Download a paper application here. Click here for a digital version of the Student Reference form to send to reference people.

Reference Information: 

• HMS Statement of Faith
• Parent Covenant (signed as a part of the New Student/New Family application)
• Tuition rates & fees

STEP 2: Pay the non-refundable application fee: by cash/check at the school office or online by credit card

*March 1 deadline for re-enrolling families and June 1 deadline for new families to receive the discounted registration fee.

STEP 2b: Upload remaining student and family documents

If you did not submit your student’s immunization records or school records via the New Student/Family application, you can securely upload your documents here via Microsoft OneDrive.

Click here to Upload Documents

The following documents are needed for enrollment:

• Required: Immunization record or this vaccination exemption form
• Previous report card (if coming from another school)
• IEP and/or 504 plan (if applicable)
• Any academic or psychological evaluations (if applicable)
• Family custody documents (if applicable)

STEP 3 (optional): Complete the online financial aid application 

Click here for Financial Aid Application

• Financial aid application fee: $27.50 per family
• Click here to downland an instruction sheet (in English & Spanish). You will create an account then start an application. You can save and return to the application at any step.
• You will be prompted to pay the family application fee at the last step (online payment only).

STEP 4: Getting to know your family

Parents of kindergarten students: If you would like our faculty to provide a free Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, please contact the office (717-354-7100 or office@hinkletownschool.org).

For students transferring from another school: We will schedule a pre-enrollment assessment to get to know the student’s academic growth. HMS will also contact previous schools to request copies of your child’s academic, behavioral, medical, and psychological records.

Interview Conversation: You will have a conversation with the Director of Enrollment and/or Administrator about the school, your child’s educational needs and strengths, and next steps for your family.

Welcome to the HMS Community!  

Since HMS is a parent-governed school, the HMS Board of Trustees accepts every new family into membership as part of the enrollment process. The principal presents a recommendation to the Board and once the Board has acted, you will receive a letter welcoming you into the HMS community.

Financial aid awards and tuition payment information will be provided in May and parents will choose a payment plan at that time. Tuition payments are due on the 15th of the month. One payment must be received before student(s) may start school.

Read the summer letter from your child’s teacher. It is mailed in mid-July will provide information about the class and the list of the supplies that your child will need.

Review the school information that will arrive in early August. The mailing will include information about bus routes, Back-to-School Night, any additional forms, and much more. Other school information such as a family & staff directory will be sent out in September.

Call the HMS office if you have any questions or need any additional information. 717-354-7100 or office@hinkletownschool.org.

Entrance Guidelines

Pre-K at HMS: Pre-K students must be 4 years of age by September 1 and must be potty trained in order to be enrolled in Pre-K at HMS.

Kindergarten: Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years of age by September 1. HMS provides Kindergarten Readiness Assessments at no cost to families requesting this assessment. Contact the office to schedule an assessment time (717-354-7100 or office@hinkletownschool.org).
Parents may complete the application process before or after the kindergarten assessment is complete.

Grades 1-12:  Placement for children not entering at the kindergarten level shall be determined by evaluating student’s records from the school he/she attended prior to his/her transfer and any necessary medical or psychological records. The principal and classroom teacher will verify if any other assessments must be administered at HMS to determine the appropriate grade level.

Special Needs: HMS provides a Learning Support Program for students who may need a variety of extra educational services. Cost for this program is dependent upon the level of support required. HMS provides a Title 1 Reading/Math Specialist, a Speech/Language Specialist, and counseling services through the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 for nonpublic schools. The principal will work with the parents on a case-by-case basis to determine if the HMS programs can meet the student’s needs.