100% Tuition-free public school
Montezuma Elementary
No cost to attend. Ever! Now enrolling grades K-6.

OPENING AUGUST 2026
TUITION-FREE
ALL TEXTBOOKS PROVIDED
A NEW CHAPTER FOR A HISTORIC SCHOOL
For generations, the Montezuma Elementary School has been an important part of our community - educating local students, bringing families together, and serving as a cornerstone of community life.
As the building prepares to enter a new chapter, the Indiana Agriculture & Technology School (IATS) is honored to continue Montezuma Elementary School’s legacy by operating a school as a charter campus dedicated to serving the students and families of this community.
Indiana Agriculture & Technology School pledges to:
Honor the school's history
Preserve the legacy of historic Montezuma Elementary School, which has served the community for generations.
Provide new leadership through Indiana Agriculture & Technology School
Operate the campus as an established charter school with a proven educational model.
Ensure strong governance
Bring experienced organizational management, financial oversight, and operational controls.
Invest in the future
Direct new funding and resources into the school and its students.
Continue the mission
Ensure the building remains a place of learning and opportunity for the community.
ABOUT Indiana Agriculture & Technology School (IATS)

The Indiana Agriculture & Technology School (IATS) is a tuition‑free public charter school serving students across Indiana. While IATS has historically focused on secondary education of grades 7-12 for the past eight years, it holds authorization for primary education of grades K–6 as well.
IATS is committed to innovative, career-focused education, blending rigorous academics with hands-on learning in agriculture, technology, and environmental sciences. Its flexible learning models for grades 7-12 - including virtual, hybrid, and in-person options - allow students to gain real-world experience through labs, field projects, and industry partnerships.
With campuses across Indiana, including Evansville, Trafalgar, Rensselaer, Greencastle, and Fort Wayne, IATS honors its local legacy of excellence while providing a personalized learning environment supported by licensed educators and mentors. By combining innovation, tradition, and practical skills, the school prepares students to thrive in college, careers, and the evolving agricultural and technology sectors.
PRIMARY EDUCATION, THE IATS WAY:
For primary education (grades K–6), IATS envisions a foundation that sparks curiosity and builds essential skills early, integrating hands-on exploration in agriculture, technology, and environmental sciences. The goal is to nurture young learners’ creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, preparing them to transition smoothly into secondary education while fostering a lifelong love of learning and an early appreciation for real-world applications.
PRE-K THROUGH 6TH GRADE
what makes OUR PROGRAM UNIQUE?
EARLY LEARNING BEGINS WITH PRE-K
Agriculture-centered learning
STRONG FOCUS ON LITERACY
stem-focused math and science
learning by doing
exposure to the arts
connected learning
ACCESSIBLE FOR FAMILIES
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
JOIN US FOR AN EARLY ENROLLMENT GATHERING!
FREE FOOD AND DRINKS!
For more information, please contact Keith Marsh kmarsh@indiana.ag and (317) 975-2746 Ext. 700.
EARLY ENROLLMENT GATHERING
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