2024 Penn Showcase set for Monday, Dec. 2
Penn High School’s exceptional learning opportunities and programs will be on display for prospective and current students at the 2024 Penn High School Showcase, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2nd (Snow Date Tuesday, Dec. 3rd).
Penn is a recipient of the Indiana Department of Education in College Readiness Award and is ranked No. 1 in Indiana for students earning College Credentials.
Incoming Freshman click here for additional details.
Sophomore Scheduling information click here.
The Showcase allows incoming Freshmen (current Eighth Graders) and prospective move-ins, along with their families, to have the opportunity to tour Penn, meet with staff and students, and hear about the all the college and career readiness opportunities Penn offers through its eight Academies.
All prospective Penn students and current Penn 9-11 graders and their families are welcome to join us to learn about classes and clubs they can look forward as Penn students.
Penn High School is filled with so many opportunities that the choices can be overwhelming. This is a great time to speak to teachers and current students about course options. Some classes will be available to see live in action!
Besides the Live Classrooms, students and parents are encouraged to visit the Academy booths, which will be set up around the building, to gain information into the Academy structure at Penn High School. Teachers representing both Academy and elective classes will be available to answer questions and provide information. We will have representatives of the Early College Academy, Exceptional Education and the Elkhart Area Career Center. We will also have tables with club representatives set up in the Sunshine Hallway. Stop by to see the many club and extracurricular activities available to Penn students.
If you have any questions about courses, scheduling, or graduation requirements, Penn counselors will also be on hand to meet with students/families.
Your involvement in your child’s education is vital to making their high school experience a positive one. We value your participation in decisions related to planning your child’s class schedule. A collaborative effort between parents, students, teachers and counselors is essential and represents P-H-M’s “Triangle of Success!”
Incoming Freshman click here for additional details.
Dual Credit offers opportunities for Penn students to earn college credits
Would you like to start earning credits toward your college degree and have Penn High School cover the tuition?
The Penn High School College-Based Dual Credit (CBDC) Program is a way for high school students to begin college coursework and/or prepare for a career.
Students take classes at area colleges and online and will receive a college transcript from their respective college. These are actual college classes, taught by college professors. Penn is able to pay for CTE (career and technical classes) in the areas of business, architecture, communication, public health and more.
Colleges establish the course offering and days/time the classes are in session. Students may choose an area that matches their intended college major, their career plan or personal interest area. This is also a great opportunity for parents/guardians and students
to save on college tuition expenses. In fact, through new Indiana legislation, even materials such as textbooks and required lab equipment can be reimbursed by Penn. For a list of some of the options available, please look here.
We offer a Pharmacy Technician Certification program through Indiana University at South Bend for SENIORS only. This class is offered February through mid April at IUSB on Mondays and Wednesdays. While it doesn’t receive college credit, you do receive high school credit. Also, when students complete the program they receive a certificate of completion which students can use to apply for their State license through the Indiana Pharmacy Licensing agency. Courses in the CBDC program will meet one of the requirements for the Academic and Technical Honor Diplomas.
If you are interested in learning more or in taking a class next year, make sure counselors add College Based Dual Credit to your schedule for the Spring and you will also need to sign up for the college class(es) of your choice. To know how to do this, please see Mrs. Black in the IMC during G3 or G4, or email her at dblack@phm.k12.in.us.
Penn Students volunteer at Feed the Hungry event during Fall Break
Penn High School students were involved in a Service Project during the recent Fall Break.
Students involved in Key Club participated in a Feed the Hungry event on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.
A Photo Gallery is posted below.
October Bus Driver of the Month Kathy Green
Penn-Harris-Madison is thrilled to announce that Kathy Green, a dedicated P-H-M bus driver for over 22 years, has been named the Culver’s Bus Driver of the Month for October 2024!
While today’s presentation was made at Elsie Rogers, Kathy drives a bus for Bittersweet, Elsie Rogers and Schmucker Middle School and is beloved at each school.
Kathy’s long-standing commitment to safety and her warm, friendly atmosphere on the bus have earned high praise from parents across the district.
We’re grateful to Culver’s and the P-H-M Education Foundation for supporting this monthly recognition, which celebrates the vital role our bus drivers play in the community. Thank you, Kathy, for exemplifying #PHMExcellence on the road every day!
You can nominate your favorite bus driver here, phmexcellence.com/PHMBusDriverNomination.
Penn Earns “Red Wagon Status” In Support of Riley Children’s Foundation
This morning (Wednesday, Oct. 23) representatives from Riley Children’s Foundation visited Penn High School to thank members of Kingsmen Court, Penn students and staff for their generosity.
If a school raises $5,000 or more they earn “Red Wagon Status”, which allows the school to design a license plate that will go on a red wagon at Riley Hospital for Children. Families who visit Riley for care are able to use the complimentary red wagons to transport their children and belingings to doctor visits.
Last year Kingsmen Court organized the “Turkey Legs” competition, during which teachers wear shorts and/or dress up in costumes in the days leading up to Thanksgiving Break, and collect money from students and staff with all proceeds going to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Graduation orders due Thursday, Oct. 31
The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, June 9, at the University of Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion.
Read the attached PDF for important information from Jostens: Penn Senior Parent Letter
Kaleidoscope Concert 2024 Photo Gallery
Penn High School hosts its annual Kaleidoscope Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
The concert featured bands from Penn High School, as well as bands from Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation middle schools – Discovery, Grissom and Schmucker.
A Photo Gallery is posted below.
Kaleidoscope and Orchestra concerts scheduled for Oct. 15 and Oct. 16
2024 HOCO Parade Winner Results
- Penn Swim & Dive, $1,000
- Latino Student Union, $500
- Girls Wrestling, $250
Penn hosts third annual College and Career Fair
Penn High School hosted its third annual College and Career Fair, sponsored by the Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation.
A Photo Gallery is posted below.
More than 1,500 Juniors and Seniors benefitted from the event.
A total of 55 colleges and businesses registered for the College and Career Fair at Penn. Guest speakers also talked about choices and opportunities students have after high school graduation.
According to P-H-M Education Foundation Executive Directory Jennifer Turnblom, the College and Career Fair at Penn brings in schools and companies with post-high school educational opportunities, whether it be in a traditional classroom, enlistment opportunities, apprenticeship program or skills training.
This community partnership offers organizations colleges and businesses the opportunity to meet students from one of the best high schools in the state and share the opportunities they have for them.
This is also a fundraiser for PHMEF and helps support programs like the Kingsmen Art Gallery, Robotics and some of the P-H-M Education district-wide programs in the elementary schools.
Turnblom said that PHMEF is especially grateful to Penn High School Principal Dr. Sean Galiher and Assistant Principal Josiah Parker for their support of this event and its continued growth.
