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Northpoint Elementary students got an energetic introduction to STEM during a special assembly on January 22 that helped launch their One Book, One School month of reading for February. The interactive program featured a visiting performer who demonstrated how simple machines can work together in creative ways. Using balloons, he constructed a working “mouse trap” built around levers, showing students how design, problem-solving, and engineering ...

This registration opportunity is for families who Live within the P-H-M district AND Have students who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2026. Registration will take place at the schools during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in most cases. The offices at Elsie Rogers Elementary School and Moran Elementary School will take registrations from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A ...

In 2024, Penn High School Robotics Coach Kyle Marsh and students came up with an idea on how to help students with ADHD, on the Autism Spectrum, or who just need help concentrating at school. Their idea was to use 3D printers to create and produce fidget tools for students. The key to making these tools more accessible and quickly available to the elementary students ...

Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. 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 16 - deadline is Friday, February 13, bit.ly/BooksandBots2026 Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors’ Conference is an opportunity for P-H-M students in Kindergarten - 5th grade to ...

The halls of Northpoint were filled with music and joy as our Winter Carolers made their way through the school on Monday, December 15th! This talented group of student singers brought smiles to students and staff alike, performing festive favorites in each grade-level nook, from Pre-K to 5th grade. Their cheerful voices and holiday spirit helped make the day truly magical! A big thank you ...

The Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation (PHMEF) continues its mission of supporting excellence in education by awarding $73,715.48 in classroom innovation grants for the 2025-2026 school year, marking one of the largest funding years in foundation history! And Northpoint was fortunate to receive $2,350.98 in grant dollars! Each year, PHMEF’s Annual Grant Cycle provides teachers across the district with opportunities to bring creative, hands-on learning projects to ...

Northpoint families came together in a big way for this year’s cereal box donation drive, contributing 1,547 boxes of cereal to support the Clay Church Food Pantry. The donation will help provide local families with essential breakfast items for several months. The school also continued its beloved tradition of lining the cereal boxes through the hallways like dominos. The whole school gathered to watch the ...

Today, Northpoint Elementary, a STEM-certified school, celebrated National STEM Day a day early with a variety of engaging, hands-on learning activities! Students explored science, technology, engineering, and math concepts through creative and collaborative projects. Throughout the day, students took part in experiments like the Musical Jars Science Experiment, built Pumpkin Catapults, programmed Sphero Robots, designed Creature Catchers, explored the Scientific Method, and even learned about ...

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees voted unanimously this morning to appoint Mrs. Jennifer (Jen) Smoker to fill the Penn Township Seat #1 vacancy created by the resignation of Matthew Chaffee in early October. A long-time resident and active community volunteer, Mrs. Smoker is a dedicated P-H-M parent of four children attending district schools. Her service and advocacy for students and staff have been felt ...

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 989 public elementary schools! Data is based on the 2021–2022, 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 school years. All of P-H-M’s elementary schools are ranked among Indiana’s “Best Elementary Schools”: Northpoint #1 Prairie Vista #2 Horizon #37 Mary Frank #39 Bittersweet #94 Elm Road #172 ...