Pre-sale tickets for the Mishawaka at Penn Football game are on sale now!

🗓️Friday, Aug. 29

🏈Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

📍Penn’s Everwise/Freed Field

🍔🌭Come early (5:00 – 6:30 p.m.) and enjoy a budget, family friendly meal at the Community Tailgate. Click for more details.

Tickets can be purchased at Penn High School and Mishawaka High School.

If purchasing in person at Penn, enter Door A, which is located on the west side of the building. Upon entering, ask for the Athletic Office. Tickets can be purchased daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. until Thursday, Aug. 28. Tickets can be purchased on game day from 9 a.m.- Noon in the Athletic Office.

Tickets are $6 until game day. Game day tickets are $7. These are CASH ONLY transactions!

Click here to purchase tickets online.

Students and Patrons please the graphic below to be aware of the items prohibited from bringing into the Stadium.

P-H-M’s Annual Community Tailgate is a long-standing tradition that brings families, students, staff, and community members together to show their Penn pride. The event is held before the Penn Football home opener and is a chance for everyone across the district to connect, celebrate, and support the Kingsmen.

This year’s home opener will be “The Backyard Brawl” against Mishawaka on Friday, August 29th, 2025. Click here for game ticket info.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m. You must have a ticket to the football game to enter. Once inside the stadium head down to the white tents in the south end zone at the Yeoman Family Plaza.

Friday night marks the 67th meeting between Penn and Mishawaka. Penn leads the all-time series 49-16-1. 

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 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.

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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)

2025 Grades 1-4 Fall Basketball League

2025 Grades 5-8 Fall Basketball League

• 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

Penn Youth Girls Basketball League 2025 FORM

2025_2026 calendar for PGYBL

P-H-M is hosting a districtwide drug awareness parent community meeting to help educate P-H-M families about the current drug trends attracting teenagers. This valuable information is something all parents/guardians should be aware of. Families of all grade levels, K-12, are invited and encouraged to attend.

The session will be led by Tall Cop Says Stop™ contracted educator, Melissa Moore, CPS. Tall Cop Says Stop™ was created by Officer Jermaine Galloway, an Idaho law enforcement officer since 1997. Galloway is regarded as one of America’s top experts in various drug and alcohol trends and specializes in underage drinking and drug enforcement. For more than 15 years, he has trained school administrators and safety personnel in spotting the dangers that threaten teens and the community. Melissa Moore, a 24-year public health experienced professional, who works to advance the mission of Tall Cop Says Stop™ in helping educate parents/guardians and students about the latest deadly effects of so-called recreational drug use.

We hope that P-H-M families are able to attend this very important education session.

Due to the nature of the discussion, children of any age are not permitted at the parent session the evening of Tuesday, October 21. Moore will present a student focused presentation to Penn sophomores, juniors and seniors during the school day on October 21st and 22nd.

Information on a live stream and YouTube recording will be shared soon. 

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.

Penn will host a Walk-Around on Saturday, August 16, from 9 a.m. –  12 p.m.  

Students will have the opportunity to walk around the building and find their classrooms.

Students/parents/guardians can enter at Doors A, B, C, D, E, L & M. In addition, various clubs and activities will be present to share information about how to get involved. The Penn Booster Club will be selling spirit wear and PE clothing in the bookstore during the Saturday, Aug. 16, Walk-Around. 

Students should plan to bring the copy of the schedule that was mailed home or access their schedule through Skyward.

Families should double-check the District Activities calendar, the Penn High School website Google Calendar, and the ParentSquare calendar for information on Penn events and news.

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.

Click here for the required parking forms and instructions.