Face Paint Club
Sponsor: Sydney Xouris
The aim of the Penn High School Face Paint Club is to teach and inspire students to be themselves and learn to express themselves with fun colors and paint strokes.
Dues: $10 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Regularly scheduled meetings will be held on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Treat it Forward Club
Sponsor: Alex Dunfee
The purpose of the Treat if Forward Club is to make fun foods/treats for the students and staff of Penn to appreciate their hard work!
The Club will sponsor staff/teacher appreciation and holiday celebrations and provide treats! We look forward to making special bags for students who join the club.
Meetings: Every first Friday of each month unless notified otherwise after school in Room 181.
Dues: $10 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Penn Marching Kingsmen host Shoe Donation event on Saturday, Sept. 6
The Penn Marching Kingsmen are hosting a Community Shoe Drive-Thru Drop-Off from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.
The Drive-Through Drop-Off will be in the Penn High School Parking Lot.
Collected shoes (gently worn, used and new shoes) not only support the Penn Marching Kingsmen, but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise. It’s a WIN-WIN!
Call 574-258-9500 for information.
Drug Awareness Parent Community Meeting
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 students during the school day on October 21st and 22nd.
Information on a live stream and YouTube recording will be shared soon.
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