Drug Awareness Parent Community Meeting
P-H-M is hosting a districtwide drug awareness parent and community meeting to help educate P-H-M families and the greater community about the current drug trends attracting teenagers. This valuable information is something all adults should be aware of. This event is open to all Parents/Guardians of all grade levels, K-12, and all families in the community 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 and adult members of the community 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 students (grades 9-12) during the school day on October 21st and 22nd.
Livestream
Check back on this page for the livestreamed video. It will be embedded in this page: phmexcellence.com/DrugAwareness
Penn hosts 2025 Carnival of Bands on Saturday, Sept. 27
Penn High School’s Carnival of Bands will feature 20 of the top marching bands in northern Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Everwise Freed Field.
A schedule of band performances is posted below.
The showcase event will start at 2:40 p.m. on Saturday with the National Anthem.
Admission is $10. Children age six-and-younger are free. All sales will be made at the gate, either cash or card.
Penn High School’s Marching Kingsmen conclude the event with an exhibition performance at 9 p.m.
The awards ceremony for the competition is scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
The Marching Kingsmen will be performing “Mouths Wide Shut”
Musical Selections include:
- “Don’t Speak” by Gwen and Eric Stefani
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“Symphony no. 10” by Dmitri Shostakovich
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“Heart-Shaped Box” by Kurt Cobain
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“Pictures at an Exhibition” by Modest Mussorgsky
Following the Carnival of Bands, the Marching Kingsmen will compete at the C.G. Conn Invitational at Elkhart on Saturday, Oct. 4, and the ISSMA Regional at Lafayette on Saturday, Oct. 18.The ISSMA Semi-State is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 1, at Indianapolis Ben Davis, and the ISSMA State Finals are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, in Indianapolis.
The Penn Marching Kingsmen have placed in the Indiana State Finals Contest 20 times and have been a Bands of America Regional Finalist five times. The band has also performed in the Orange Bowl Parade, the Fiesta Bowl Parade, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade, and the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, which they will attend once again this November.
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| National Anthem | 2:40 PM |
| LaVille High School | 2:45 PM |
| Bremen High School | 3:00 PM |
| Knox High School | 3:15 PM |
| Jimtown High School | 3:30 PM |
| NorthWood High School | 3:45 PM |
| Michigan City High School | 4:15 PM |
| New Prairie High School | 4:30 PM |
| South Bend Adams High School | 4:45 PM |
| Warsaw High School | 5:00 PM |
| La Porte High School | 5:15 PM |
| Portage High School | 5:30 PM |
| Wawasee High School | 5:45 PM |
| Northridge High School | 7:00 PM |
| Concord High School | 7:15 PM |
| Goshen High School | 7:30 PM |
| Munster High School | 7:45 PM |
| Fort Wayne Northrop High School | 8:15 PM |
| Chesterton High School | 8:30 PM |
| Carroll High School | 8:45 PM |
| Penn High School | 9:00 PM |
| Awards | 9:15 PM |
Penn Marching Band reaches finals of Bands of America Regional
The Penn High School Marching Band advanced to the Finals of the Bands of America Northwest Ohio Regional on Saturday in Toledo, Ohio.
This is the first time since 2018 that the Penn Marching Band has advanced to Finals at a BOA Regional.
The event featured bands from six different states.
Penn Homecoming Dance Kicks Off Spirit Week on September 20th, 2025
Purchase Tickets Online Here
To help ensure that we have a smooth evening, we encoursge students to buy their tickets early.
The Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation is excited to host the Penn Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 7:30 – 11:00 p.m. Please note: this is the Saturday BEFORE the Homecoming Football Game and Parade on September 26th, 2025.
Important Information for Students
- Who: Only Penn High School students may purchase tickets. Students may come from other schools IF they are the date of a Penn High School student AND they are 20 years old or younger.
- Location: Everwise Freed Field behind Penn High School
- Dance Start Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. – please do not arrive early.
- Wristbands Required: You must wear your wristband to be admitted.
- Wristband Pick-Up: Students must pick up their wristbands in the cafeteria during lunch September 15–19.
- Parking: Available in the main lot.
- Dress Code Reminder: Semi-formal wear is encouraged. No heels are permitted on the Penn football field.
- Refunds: No refunds will be issued.
- Food and Drink: Popcorn and 1 free drink from a coffee cart are included with ticket. Food trucks will have full meals available for purchase.
Questions?
Contact Kelsey Weaver at the P-H-M Education Foundation:
📧 Email: PHMEFHOCOrocks@gmail.com
📞 Call: 574-259-7961
Purchase Tickets Online Here
Tickets for “Backyard Brawl” on Sale Now!
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.
This Friday, Aug. 29, 2025: P-H-M Community Tailgate Party
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’s 2025-2026 Open House scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 27
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 Walk-Around Photo Gallery
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.
Registration open for Penn Future Kingsmen Leagues (Boys Grades 1-8, Girls Grades 1-2)
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)
️Penn Youth Girls Basketball ️️League Sign-ups set for Sunday, Aug. 24
- 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