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Four Penn students named IASP Rising Stars

Penn High School Principal Dr. Sean Galiher announced that Matthew Deahl, Jaanavi Kaushik, Stanley Liew and Megan Zhang have been named Rising Stars for the Class of 2025 by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) is proud to present the Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2025. Each Indiana high school was invited to recognize up to four students currently in the 11th grade, based on their academic achievement. The Class of 2025 is surely promised success with these students.

Please join Penn and the IASP in congratulating these students on all they have already achieved, as well as offering support and encouragement as they continue their accomplishments and expand their knowledge, growth and leadership skills well into the future.

Sounds of the Season 2023 Photo Gallery

Penn High School presents its annual “Sounds of the Season” concert at

Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 87:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets in advance online. Tickets in advance are $6 + a processing fee. But by buying your ticket online, you can pick your seat!

Tickets are available for sale at the Box Office, which opens one hour before the concert begins. Tickets at the box office are $8.00. The Box Office can take cash or card.

Check out the Photo Gallery posted below to get an idea of what a great student production this is. You won’t want to miss it!

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Penn Showcase 2023 Photo Gallery

Penn High School hosted its annual Showcase for prospective students.

A photo gallery is posted below.

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Penn graduate named Indiana’s Outstanding Student Art Teacher of 2023

Penn High School graduate Olivia Van Renterghem has been named Indiana’s Outstanding Student Art Teacher of 2023.

Van Renterghem,a pre-service Art Educator/Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI, credited Penn with playing a key role in her development.

“This recognition is a testament to my dedication and passion for art education, which began during my time at Penn High School in Mrs. Hope’s classroom,” Van Renterghem said. “Additionally, I am equally proud to announce that I have been granted a scholarship that will enable me to further my professional development in this field.

“These achievements are not just personal milestones; they are also a reflection of the solid foundation and inspiration I received during my high school years. Penn High School’s unwavering support in fostering an environment where creativity and education go hand in hand has been instrumental in my growth as an educator and an artist.”

National Honor Society Induction Photo Gallery

Penn High School’s National Honor Society held its 2023 Induction Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 20.

A Photo Gallery is posted below.

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Early College Thanksgiving

Penn High School’s Early College Academy held its annual Thanksgiving meal for its students and staff.

A photo gallery is posted below.

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Penn Marching Kingsmen to perform at Disney World

Penn High School’s Marching Band will perform at Disney World on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.

The Penn Marching Kingsmen were selected to perform at ‘the Magical Kingdom’ through an application process.

The performance is part of a series of small daily parades that Disney does within each of the parks.

The performance is not televised.

The Marching Kingsmen will perform an arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Strike Up the Band” under the direction of Penn’s Director of Bands Glenn Northern.

Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow” presented Nov. 9-11

Penn Theatre is excited to present Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow”, Thursday-Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-11, in the Studio Theater.

A Photo Gallery is posted below.

Thursday and Friday shows begin at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s show is at 3 p.m.. Tickets to the murder mystery play are only $5 for any students Grade 12-and-under (including from other schools) and adults are just $10. Tickets can be bought at the door or online at https://phmschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/all Please note that this production involves pre-recorded shot sound effects.

Cast includes: Adriana Aquila, Mina Blalack, Maggie Cohorst, Andrew Dell, Miles Kraus, Five Love, Ben McPherson, Nico Reyes, Mars Slavinskas, Kingston Smithson, Lauren Turnquist, Eva Wells

Student-Director: Evelyn Shrout

Lights: Drew Lynn

Sound: Mikey Hogg

Costumers: Toby Prince, Elizabeth Sweet

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Hair Donation Fall 2023 Photo Gallery

Penn High School Short Hair Because We Care Club held its sixth annual hair donation event on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

A Photo Gallery is posted below.

Penn-Harris-Madison students and community members donated hair that was cut by professional hair stylists. The hair is sent to Children With Hair Loss, a non-profit organization that makes free wigs for children who are experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons.

This year’s event surpassed last year’s in the amount of inches of donated hair. This year 33 people donated a total of 334 inches! Last year 35 participated and donated 200 inches.

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Kaleidoscope I Concert showcases P-H-M talent

Penn-Harris-Madison schools celebrated the musical talents of its students with the Kaleidoscope I Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Penn High School Main Arena.

Students representing the eighth-grade bands from Discovery Middle School, Grissom Middle School and Discovery Middle School were featured, along with Penn’s Symphonic Winds, Advanced Jazz Ensemble and the Marching Kingsmen.

The Kaleidoscope II Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Center for Performing Arts.

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