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Every P-H-M 5th grader who will be attending a P-H-M middle school as an incoming 6th grader in the Fall 2024 has the opportunity to join an instrumental music class, which includes either band or orchestra. “Instrument Selection Night” is when students and families get to make their choice! Fifth graders at Northpoint, Mary Frank, and Horizon Elementary Schools will attend Discovery Middle School for ...

Fourth and fifth-grade students from Bittersweet, Elm Road, Mary Frank, Meadow's Edge, and Northpoint elementary schools recently enjoyed a musical demonstration by the Penn High School Symphonic Orchestra. This event offered the elementary students an exciting glimpse into what musical instruments may be in their future. The demonstration began with a slow, moving piece before transitioning into a showcase of individual instruments. Penn orchestra members ...

Due to the absence of local, state, or national elections on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, all P-H-M schools will be in session on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. P-H-M will no longer have a Recess Day on this date. As a result, the last day of school for students will now be Thursday, June 5, 2025. This is one day earlier than previously scheduled. P-H-M Teachers ...

DATE: Saturday, January 11, 2025 TIMES: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (PreK & Kindergarten, 10:00-12:00) *Registration Check-in, 9:45 a.m. LOCATION: Penn High School Fitness Center (Door G) COST: $40 (PreK & Kindergarten) $50 (1st - 8th grades) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Payment due by Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Late registration could result in no t-shirt. Payments should be sent to Penn High School Athletics - ...

The P-H-M Education Foundation is proud to support teachers and students by funding innovative classroom grants that enrich learning experiences beyond the school district’s budget. From small purchases under $100 to larger projects exceeding $1,000, every grant enhances classrooms in meaningful ways. Click here to read about Education Foundation Grants and to see the full list of winners, or read the recap below. Total Grants ...

Saturday, March 1, 2025 9:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. at Penn High School for P-H-M students K - 5th grade FREE! There is no cost for this event, but registration is required and limited. REGISTRATION: Opens January 17 - deadline is Friday, February 14, https://bit.ly/BooksandBots Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors’ Conference is an opportunity for P-H-M students in Kindergarten - 5th grade ...

The Fine Arts programs at Mary Frank and Northpoint Elementary Schools are set to shine even brighter, thanks to a grant awarded by the PHM Education Foundation (PHMEF). Jennifer Turnblom, Executive Director of PHMEF, visited to present the check for $5,036.98 to Jason Poff, supporting significant upgrades to sound and lighting equipment at both schools. The grant will fund enhancements to the audio and visual ...

Third grader Marjane Searl, student of Mrs. Nichol Mondy, received the IAG Distinguished Student award. Marjane was nominated by her teacher Mrs. Mondy, who was Penn-Harris-Madison's 2024 Teacher of the Year and a Top 25 Finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year. Indiana Association for the Gifted presented Marjane with the award on Tuesday, December 10th. The Indiana Association for the Gifted recognizes students who ...

Third-grade students at Northpoint Elementary combined creativity, technology, and holiday spirit to host a spectacular Thanksgiving parade inspired by the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The event brought joy and excitement to the entire school community. The third graders designed unique "floats" using balloons attached to cups, which they placed atop small robots. Each robot was programmed to follow a carefully planned parade route through ...

U.S. News and World Report released its “Best Schools” rankings for K-8 public schools by state and Northpoint is #1 out of Indiana’s 1,000 public elementary schools! Several P-H-M’s elementary schools are also at the top of the list: Northpoint #1 in Indiana Prairie Vista #2 in Indiana Horizon #19 Mary Frank #32 Bittersweet #56 Moran #163 Madison #200 Elm Road #205 Elsie Rogers #393 ...