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!
Al Rhodes Kingsmen Court Unveiling
On Friday, December 1, 2023, the Basketball Court inside Penn High Schools Main Arena was officially renamed “Al Rhodes Kingsmen Court” in honor of long time Basketball Coach and Hall of Famer Al Rhodes.
As part of the P-H-M Education Foundation’s Naming Rights Campaign, P-H-M Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker and his wife, Donna Thacker, generously donated $10,000 to have the court to pay homage to former Penn basketball player, turned teacher and coach!
It was a special night for Coach Rhodes, his family, friends and all of the Kingsmen community.
Watch the video below to relive the evening.
Penn Showcase 2023 Photo Gallery
Penn High School hosted its annual Showcase for prospective students.
A photo gallery is posted below.
Penn graduate named Indiana’s Outstanding Student Art Teacher of 2023
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.
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.
Veterans Day Lesson
Today in Eric Bowers’ European History class, his students experienced a little bit of a time warp. Mr. Bowers had been going over the French Revolution, but then he did a quantum leap of 131 years to Le Francport near Compiègne, France.
That’s where the Germans signed the armistice with the Allies to end World War I. It was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month in1918. The day became known as Armistice Day, later as Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom and eventually Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States.
Mr. Bowers then had students sign a Veterans Day card for fellow Penn teacher Matt Rollins, who teaches Government in the Early College Academy.
Mr. Rollins was in the Army and served in the Iraq War. Students got a chance to ask Mr. Rollins questions about his service. One student asking him if he ever interacted with anyone famous while he was in the Army. Surprisingly Mr. Rollins answer was YES!
Mr. Rollins was actually assigned to then Vice President Joe Biden’s security detail, and he told the students if they “Googled” it, they’d find a picture of him in the background of a picture of now First Lady Jill Biden.
The students did in fact find this picture of Dr. Jill Biden taken July 4, 2010 when she was visiting Camp Victory, Iraq, and who was in the background? Mr. Matt Rollins!!!
Mr. Bowers’ G1 European History class got a very well rounded Veterans Day history lesson!
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
2023 Penn Showcase set for Monday, Dec. 4
The Showcase will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 (“Snow Day” will be Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6–8 p.m.)
This year the IDOE honored Penn High with the Excellence in College Readiness Award for being #1 in the state with the most students earning ICC (Indiana College Core) or AGS (Associate of General Studies) certificates earned! Click here to read more about Penn’s Points of Excellence.
Penn High School’s exceptional learning opportunities and programs will be on display for prospective and current students at the 2023 Penn High School Showcase.
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.
Student Last Names A-L (it is suggested you enter through Doors B, C, or D)
- Begin in the CPA at 6 p.m. to hear a presentation from administrators and counselors.
- After the presentation, families can tour the building, visit open classrooms, talk to staff & students.
Student Last Names M-Z (it is suggested you enter through Doors A, M, or L)
- Begin by touring the building, visiting open classrooms, talking to staff & students.
- Report to the CPA at 7 p.m. to hear a presentation from administrators and counselors.
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 also 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.
Penn Administrators and Freshmen Counselors will give presentations about Penn, both what to expect, support structures, and information about four-year planning. Last names A-L will attend the presentation at 6 p.m., while last names M-Z will have this opportunity at 7 p.m. Counselors will also be on hand to answer questions and meet with students and 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.
Sophomore Scheduling information click here.
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.
