Project Lead the Way Distinguished Status

Posted on May 23, 2025

Penn has been recognized once again as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished High School. This is the 4th year in a row we have received the award, and 5th time overall!

The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs, which includes Computer Science, Biomedical Science, Robotics, and Engineering courses. To be eligible for the 2024-25 designation, Penn had to meet multiple criteria in the 2023-24 school year such as number of PLTW courses available to students, percent of students enrolled in PLTW, and percent of students taking more than one PLTW course. For more information about PLTW’s Distinguished Program Recognition, click here.

Congratulations to Penn’s PLTW faculty members who work diligently to develop creative and stimulating lessons for students.

Dan Vogelgesang
Les Crooks
Tara Pieters
Evan White
Kyle Marsh
Scott Shelhart
Izzy Fielding
Lindsay Tippett
Steve Sinish
Kelsey Weaver
Amy TIebout
Eric Shipp

Penn is among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to be recognized for their commitment to inspiring and engaging their students to unlock their potential through their PLTW program. PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that creates transformative learning experiences and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills for future STEM careers.

Penn-Harris-Madison middle and elementary schools also offers Project Lead the Way classes and experiences. PLTW is a network of PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, and corporate and philanthropic partners across the country united around a commitment to providing students with inspiring, engaging, and empowering learning opportunities.

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Last Modified May 23, 2025