Penn hosts 2025 Carnival of Bands on Saturday, Sept. 27
Penn High School’s Carnival of Bands will feature 20 of the top marching bands in northern Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Everwise Freed Field.
A schedule of band performances is posted below.
The showcase event will start at 2:40 p.m. on Saturday with the National Anthem.
Admission is $10. Children age six-and-younger are free. All sales will be made at the gate, either cash or card.
Penn High School’s Marching Kingsmen conclude the event with an exhibition performance at 9 p.m.
The awards ceremony for the competition is scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
The Marching Kingsmen will be performing “Mouths Wide Shut”
Musical Selections include:
- “Don’t Speak” by Gwen and Eric Stefani
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“Symphony no. 10” by Dmitri Shostakovich
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“Heart-Shaped Box” by Kurt Cobain
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“Pictures at an Exhibition” by Modest Mussorgsky
Following the Carnival of Bands, the Marching Kingsmen will compete at the C.G. Conn Invitational at Elkhart on Saturday, Oct. 4, and the ISSMA Regional at Lafayette on Saturday, Oct. 18.The ISSMA Semi-State is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 1, at Indianapolis Ben Davis, and the ISSMA State Finals are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, in Indianapolis.
The Penn Marching Kingsmen have placed in the Indiana State Finals Contest 20 times and have been a Bands of America Regional Finalist five times. The band has also performed in the Orange Bowl Parade, the Fiesta Bowl Parade, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade, and the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, which they will attend once again this November.
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| National Anthem | 2:40 PM |
| LaVille High School | 2:45 PM |
| Bremen High School | 3:00 PM |
| Knox High School | 3:15 PM |
| Jimtown High School | 3:30 PM |
| NorthWood High School | 3:45 PM |
| Michigan City High School | 4:15 PM |
| New Prairie High School | 4:30 PM |
| South Bend Adams High School | 4:45 PM |
| Warsaw High School | 5:00 PM |
| La Porte High School | 5:15 PM |
| Portage High School | 5:30 PM |
| Wawasee High School | 5:45 PM |
| Northridge High School | 7:00 PM |
| Concord High School | 7:15 PM |
| Goshen High School | 7:30 PM |
| Munster High School | 7:45 PM |
| Fort Wayne Northrop High School | 8:15 PM |
| Chesterton High School | 8:30 PM |
| Carroll High School | 8:45 PM |
| Penn High School | 9:00 PM |
| Awards | 9:15 PM |
Penn Marching Band reaches finals of Bands of America Regional
The Penn High School Marching Band advanced to the Finals of the Bands of America Northwest Ohio Regional on Saturday in Toledo, Ohio.
This is the first time since 2018 that the Penn Marching Band has advanced to Finals at a BOA Regional.
The event featured bands from six different states.
Penn Marching Kingsmen host Shoe Donation event on Saturday, Sept. 6
The Penn Marching Kingsmen are hosting a Community Shoe Drive-Thru Drop-Off from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.
The Drive-Through Drop-Off will be in the Penn High School Parking Lot.
Collected shoes (gently worn, used and new shoes) not only support the Penn Marching Kingsmen, but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise. It’s a WIN-WIN!
Call 574-258-9500 for information.
Penn’s 2025-2026 Open House scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 27
Penn High School will host an Open House for parents/guardians/students from 6:30-8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Parents and guardians will follow their students’ schedules during the Open House to meet instructors and get a brief overview of the course.
The Open House is also an opportunity to learn about resources at Penn designed to assist student achievement.
Be sure to get your student’s schedule and the class timetable before attending the Open House.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
- 6:30 – 6:35 p.m. Passing to Class
- 6:35 – 6:43 p.m. First Block Gold
- 6:48 – 6:56 p.m. Second Block Gold
- 7:01 – 7:09 p.m. Third Block Gold
- 7:14 – 7:22 p.m. Fourth Block Gold
- 7:27 – 7:35 p.m. First Block Black
- 7:40 – 7:48 p.m. Second Block Black
- 7:53 – 8:01 p.m. Third Block Black
- 8:06 – 8:14 p.m. Fourth Block Black
Penn Walk-Around Photo Gallery
Penn High School hosted a Walk-Around on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, to give incoming students the opportunity to learn about Penn’s clubs, academic teams and extra-curricular activities, as well as tour the building.
A Photo Gallery is posted below.
Registration open for Penn Future Kingsmen Leagues (Boys Grades 1-8, Girls Grades 1-2)
Registration for the Penn Kingsmen Basketball Leagues (Boys Grades 1-8, Girls Grades 1-2) is now open.
Visit the PDFs below for details and registration links.
Please contact the League Director Coach Smith if you have any questions about the league: jsmith5@phm.k12.in.us
Click here for the Boys and Girls Grades 1 & 2 registration link.
Boys and Girls Grades 1 & 2 (2025-2026 school year)
- Dates: September 21-October 19 (Sundays Only)
- Location: Penn H.S. Fitness Center- Enter through Door G
- Time: Sunday Sessions 10-11:05 a.m.
- Cost: $80 or $105 (if you need a new jersey)
- Schedule: 20 minutes of Drills & 40 minutes of Games
Click here for the Boys Grades 3 & 4 Boys Registration link
Boys Grades 3 & 4 (2025-2026 school year)
- Dates: September 21-October 19 (Sundays only)
- Location: Penn HS Fitness Center- Enter through Door G
- Time: Sunday Sessions 11:15 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
- Cost: $80 or $105 (If you need a Jersey)
- Schedule: 20 minutes of Drills and 40 minutes of Games
- Don’t wait to sign up! League Max: 60 players
Click here for the Boys Grades 5 & 6 Registration Link
Boys Grades 5 & 6 (2025-2026 school year)
- Dates: September 14-October 19 (Sundays)
- Location Penn H.S. -Arena/Aux. Gym/West Balcony (Door D)
- Time: 3:45 p.m. Start Time
- Wednesday Night: Drills/Skills – 1hour, 15 minutes, start @ 6 p.m. (Days subject to change)
- Cost: $135 (Additional $25 for annual new jersey if needed)
Click here for the Boys Grades 7 & 8 Registration link
Boys Grades 7 & 8 (2025-2026 school year)
- Dates: September 7-October 12 (Sundays)
- Location Penn H.S. – Arena/Aux. Gym/West Balcony (Door D)
- Time: 2:30 p.m. Start Time
- Wednesday Night-TBD Drills/Skills – 1 hour, 15 minutes, start @7:15 p.m. (Days subject to change)
- Cost: $135 (Additional $25 for annual new jersey if needed)
️Penn Youth Girls Basketball ️️League Sign-ups set for Sunday, Aug. 24
- Grades 3-4: 8-10 a.m.
- Grades 5-6: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Grades 7-8: 12-2 p.m.
Important League Dates:
- Sunday, Sept. 7: Skills evaluation
- Sunday, Sept. 14: Teams announced
- Sunday, Sept. 21: Games begin
- Sunday, Nov. 2: Tournament
- Sunday, Nov. 9: Travel Team Tryouts for Grades 3-6
Free/Reduced lunch applications, Vending Machines available
FREE/REDUCED LUNCHES, VENDING MACHINES AVAILABLE
A new school year means it’s time to submit a new Free/Reduced Lunch Application for your student(s). Applications can be completed quickly and easily online at SchoolCafe.com.
Already received a Direct Certification notice?
If you’ve received an email confirming that your student has been directly certified but not all students in your household are listed, please contact Food Services immediately at 574-254- 2814.
If you have any questions or need help with the application process, we’re here to support you!
AVOID THE CAFETERIA LINES WITH VENDING MACHINES
Students can avoid the Cafeteria lines at Breakfast and Lunch with Vending Machines.
The Vending Machines for Breakfast are available from 5 a.m.-10:30 a.m., and from 10:30 a.m.-noon for Lunch.
Instructions are posted on the Machine, and students can use their school meal accounts for purchases.
The Vending Machines are located in the Cafeteria and at Door C.
Student Parking passes go on sale Monday, Aug. 11
Parking Passes for students go on sale starting Monday, Aug. 11
Student Parking passes will be available for eligible Juniors and Seniors from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. on Monday-through-Friday, starting on Monday, Aug. 11.
After Sept. 8, 2025, parking passes will be distributed before and after school only.
When in-person school is in session, parking passes are sold before school from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and after school from 3:17-3:30 p.m.
Students must bring the completed forms, ID, and other required items.
Pay $40 ($20 for a pass purchased in the second semester) to Penn High School’s Bookstore.
Give the receipt from the Bookstore to Student Services.
Penn Athletics earns NIAAA Exemplary Level Status
The Penn High School Athletic Department has been identified as a 2025 recipient of the NIAAA (National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) Quality Program Recognition at the Exemplary Level, a distinction earned by fewer than 10 percent of Indiana’s 425-plus athletic departments.
This honor recognizes excellence in the implementation and administration of education-based athletics, including leadership training of its coaches and student-athletes.
The effort for Penn to qualify for the Exemplary Level was led by Assistant Athletic Director Marie Doan, who successfully completed the NIAAA’s rigorous assessment process. She will accept the award on behalf of Penn High School at the 2025 NIAAA National Conference.
This recognition also reflects the outstanding teamwork and high standards consistently demonstrated by Penn’s athletic department staff, under the direction of Athletic Director Jeff Hart.
“In addition to Marie’s leadership on this project, Bridget (Williams), Jennifer (Dunderman) and Heather (Nania) continue to work every day to ensure our department operates with excellence, integrity, and a clear focus on positive student growth,” Hart said. “The NIAAA recognition highlights both the strength of our current practices and our commitment to continuous improvement, a reflection of the strong support we receive from both our school and district leadership.”