The SpongeBob Musical is a vibrant and imaginative stage adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants. With a book by Kyle Jarrow and an eclectic score featuring original songs by artists like David Bowie, Panic! at the Disco, and Cyndi Lauper, the musical brings Bikini Bottom to life in a fresh, theatrical way. The story follows SpongeBob and friends as they face the impending eruption of Mount Humongous, which threatens to destroy their underwater home. Through courage, teamwork, and optimism, SpongeBob proves that even the smallest sponge can make a big difference. Filled with humor, heart, and creative staging, The SpongeBob Musical is an energetic celebration of friendship, resilience, and the power of believing in oneself.

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Today, Penn High School hosted its annual Job Fair, providing students with a valuable opportunity to explore career pathways, internships, and employment prospects.

Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, the event connected juniors and seniors with representatives from businesses, organizations, and colleges across the area.

This event is just one of the many ways Penn High School and the P-H-M Education Foundation work to provide students with real-world learning experiences that set them up for success.

Personal Finance Session by 1st Source Bank

In addition to job opportunities, students also benefited from a Personal Finance information session provided by 1st Source Bank. This session provided an overview of financial literacy skills, helping them understand the importance of budgeting, saving, and managing money responsibly as they prepare for their future careers.

A special thank you to all of the local businesses, organizations, and colleges who participated and took the time to support our students. Your presence and guidance play a crucial role in shaping the future workforce and helping students gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

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Penn High School hosts an Indiana FIRST Robotics Competition on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025.

A Photo Gallery is posted below.

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Penn High School students Jagmit Singh and Dhruvi Patel had an incredible showing at the Northern Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NIRSEF), earning 1st place for their innovative research projects and securing their spots at the Indiana State Science Fair!

The competition, hosted by Notre Dame, took place virtually on Saturday, February 22, with students presenting their research and answering questions from judges. Prior to the virtual event, Singh and Patel showcased their projects in person at Penn High School, giving a glimpse into their impressive scientific work.

Award-Winning Research:

Dhruvi Patel – “Will Mutant Macrophages Eat More Cancer?”

In addition to winning 1st place, Patel also received the Harper Cancer Institute Award for her research.

Jagmit Singh – “APC Loss Impacts DNA Damage on Triple Negative Breast Cancer with a Resistance to Doxorubicin”

What’s Next?

With their success at regionals, Singh and Patel will now compete at the Indiana State Science Fair, representing Penn on a bigger stage.

Congratulations to Jagmit and Dhruvi for their incredible achievements!

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Before the start of the Penn vs. Mishawaka Boys Basketball game on Tuesday, February 25, Mr. Curt Rallo was recognized for his upcoming honor of being named to the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame. See the full photo gallery below.

Mr. Rallo is a Penn High School Journalism teacher, Penn Sports Information Director, and member of the P-H-M District Communications Team. He’s worked at Penn for 24 years and has a total of 38 years as a working sports journalist with the South Bend Tribune, covering local high school sports, Big Ten Men’s Basketball and Football, the University of Notre Dame, as well as spot coverage of the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. Click here for more background on all the amazing work Mr. Rallo does with Penn students.

P-H-M Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, Penn Principal Dr. Sean Galiher, Penn Athletic Director Jeff Hart, and P-H-M Communications Director Lucha Ramey honored Mr. Rallo at half-court with a commemorative G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) award. He received a rousing round of applause and shout outs from the student body, student-athletes, parents and Kingsmen fans.

Along with this celebration of one of the Kingsmen’s biggest supporters, it was senior night. Penn defeated Mishawaka 72-42. Click here to visit Pennant’s Facebook page for game footage and stats.

Mr. Rallo will be inducted at the annual awards banquet to be held in early April in Greenwood. Click for more details on the other inductees on the Stateline Sports Network website.

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Penn High School will host the FIRST Robotics Competition 2025 – Reefscape – on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2.

Saturday’s competition will be from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday’s events are scheduled from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Attendance is free (concessions support the teams).

Two alliances of three robots each compete to score Coral (tubes) on the Reef and Algae (balls) in the Processor and Net. Near the end of the game, the robots hang on the Cages at the center of the field or park next to them.

Penn has two teams: Team 135, the Black Knights, and Team 328, the Golden Rooks.

Click here to watch a video for more information on the competition.