News

Monday, January 13, 2025 the P-H-M Board of School Trustees approved a $10,000 donation by newly elected P-H-M Board of School Trustee Gary Fox to the P-H-M Education’s Naming Rights Campaign to name Penn High School’s new fieldhouse. The contribution will name the building currently under construction the Dr. Jerry and Donna Thacker Fieldhouse (click here for more details on the fieldhouse; and click here ...

Sreeja Bhattacharjee and Rebecca Wagman earned regional Gold Key awards in the prestigious Scholastic Writing Competition. Scholastic is one of the longest-running scholarship and recognition programs in the nation. Seven Penn students earned regional recognition in the nationwide contest. Penn Creative Writing Instructor Caelea Armstrong serves as the Scholastic Writing Adviser. PENN SCHOLASTIC AWARD WINNERS Ada Bidler - Writing Portfolio, Silver Key Poetry "She Is", ...

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 ...

Today, the voices of Penn High School’s Rhapsody Choir brought the holiday spirit to the University Park Mall. Performing near Barnes & Noble, the talented singers and dancers spread festive joy for all to hear. Visitors paused their shopping to enjoy the live music, with many expressing gratitude for the uplifting performance. Rhapsody is part of Penn's choir and takes their performances into the community ...

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 ...