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HELP NEEDED: Class of 2027 welcome Class of 2039 in “Kindergarten Kickoff”

Posted on August 10, 2026

This school year Penn High School will launch a new tradition celebrating the connection between Penn’s incoming Senior Class of 2027 and the Kindergarten Class of 2039.

At Penn’s first home football game on Friday, August 21 after the Community Tailgate (click here for more details on this event) and before the Penn-Valpo game, incoming kindergartners will be welcomed to the P-H-M family during our inaugural Kindergarten Kickoff celebration.

As part of this special event, Penn seniors will meet the kindergartners at the 50-yard line and pass them black and gold pom-poms, symbolizing the beginning of their journey as future Kingsmen and Lady Kingsmen.

This simple but meaningful moment represents the tradition, pride, and community that make Penn High School and P-H-M special. 

Info for Penn Seniors Class of 2027

Penn High School student section at football gameIf you would like to participate, please click here to sign up.

Space may be limited, so we encourage you to register early.

 

 

Info for Kindergarten Families

Interested in signing your kindergarten student up to participate. Click here to fill out this form to register.
 

 

Three young girls in cheerleading uniforms holding pom poms, standing on a street next to a car and a truck.Event Details:

  • 5:30-7:00 p.m., come to the Community Tailgate. You can feed each member of your family for just $6.00! Click here for those event details.
  • Check in for Kindergarten Kickoff at the PHM Education Foundation Table by 6:00 p.m.
  • Pick up your child’s t-shirt (if purchased)
  • Enjoy the festivities and connect with other P-H-M families
  • One adult should stay with their child until they walk onto the field and will remain in the end zone to meet them afterwards
  • Get your cell phones ready to take pictures of your student participating in the Kindergarten Kickoff!

Stay for the game:

After the Community Tailgate and the Kindergarten Kickoff event, families are encouraged to stay and cheer on the Kingsmen as they take on Valparaiso in their home opener.

Kindergarten and younger siblings are FREE and do NOT need a ticket!

Purchase older student and adult tickets online by clicking here.

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Last Modified August 10, 2026