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Penn Introduces Senior Painted Parking Spot Tradition for 2026-27 School Year
Class of 2027 seniors at Penn High School will soon have the chance to win a personalized parking spot they can paint for the 2026-27 school year. With support from the P-H-M Education Foundation, 26 parking spots located along the tree line in Penn’s main parking lot will be available for selected seniors to design and paint this summer. Students selected for the program will ...
Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Orchestra qualifies for State Finals
Penn’s Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Orchestra both qualified for State Finals, which will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Indianapolis area high schools. The Symphonic Orchestra performs at 10:30 a.m. at Pike High School. Symphonic Winds performs at 6:55 p.m. at Lawrence Central High School. Penn’s choir competed in regional competition and earned the exclusive "Gold Rating with Distinction". The State Finals appearances ...
Penn holds Class of 2026 White Coat Ceremony for future healthcare professionals
Penn High School honored Class of 2026 Seniors who have committed to becoming health care professionals through their studies in Penn’s Project League the Way Biomedical Science program with a White Coat Ceremony. A few photos from the ceremony are posted below. A complete Photo Gallery is available to download at phmexcellence.com/PhotosClassof2026. Penn-Harris-Madison Supt. Dr. Heather Short, Penn Principal Rachel Fry and P-H-M Education Foundation ...
Penn Spanish Teacher Surprised as 2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year
What started as a typical first block this morning in Señora Kelley Watts' Spanish IV class quickly turned into a surprise party when Spanish teacher Kelley Watts unexpectedly learned that she was being named Penn-Harris-Madison’s 2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year. With some behind-the-scenes planning by Principal Rachel Fry and Associate Principal Jeanie Mitchell, Watts was called away from her classroom for what she thought ...
Penn Associate Principal Jeanie Mitchell Named to Michiana Forty Under 40
Penn High School Associate Principal Jeanie Mitchell has been named to the 2026 Michiana Forty Under 40 class, an honor presented by the South Bend Regional Chamber every year recognizing emerging leaders across the region. The annual award highlights individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate professional excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to their communities. Honorees are selected based on career achievement, initiative, ...
