National Science Honor Society

Science National Honor Society is a national organization that focuses on providing students opportunities to pursue their interests in science, as well as make a difference in the local community.

You’ll be able to:

  • Research what interests you

  • Meet professionals in the field

  • Work with elementary school students

  • Participate in other volunteer opportunities

  • Do laboratory experiments

  • Club sponsor: Mrs. Tiebout (atiebout@phm.k12.in.us)

The club meets the first Monday of the month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 266.

Dues are $5 for the school year.

Fill out this form to apply, then check your email for more info about dues and meeting times.

Building Map

Walk-Around scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12

Students will have the opportunity to walk around the building and find their classrooms at the Penn High School Walk-Around, scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon, on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

In addition, various clubs and activities will be present to share information about how to get involved. The Penn Booster Club will be selling spirit wear and PE clothing in the bookstore during the Saturday, Aug. 12, Walk-Around.

Back-to-School Information

We’re thrilled to welcome back all of our students and have another great year of #PHMExcellence!

The first day of school at Penn High School (grades 9-12) will be Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023.

All students  will report to Penn that day, and all those who are signed up for transportation services may ride the bus that day.  

The BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION listed below will help Penn parents/guardians and students get ready for the 2023-24 School Year! 

The beginning of the 2023-24 school year is fast approaching!  We are mailing student schedules and other pertinent back-to-school information.  Please make sure to check entrance A, B, C, or D on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 16, where we will have all students listed with their Gold 1 classes.  Duplicate schedules will be handed out during the first block on August 16.  Remember all information is available on the Penn website and the website is updated daily throughout the year.  Please carefully read through all of this information for the beginning of school.

We look forward to partnering with you on this journey and are confident that we will provide an excellent education while safeguarding each member of our school community. 

FOR ALL STUDENTS:

  • Wednesday, Aug. 16 – First Day of School:  Students will meet with their G1 class beginning at 8:25 a.m.
  • Important Documents and Forms:  Included in the back-to-school packets will be directions on how to access multiple documents and forms that have been placed in Skyward Family Access.   Please be sure to click on each tile and update accordingly.  Look for this packet to come home on the first day of school. For directions on how to access the forms on Skyward, click here.
  • Emergency Contact Information:  Parents are encouraged to update and complete all emergency contact information including phone numbers and email addresses in Skyward.  Providing accurate information is critical for Penn staff to communicate effectively during emergency situations. For directions on how to access the forms on Skyward, click here.
  • Photo Consent Form:   All students are to have a completed form on file each school year. Click here to fill it out. If you have multiple children at Penn or other P-H-M schools, be sure to to complete one Google form for EACH student. Click here for other school forms.
  • Immunization Requirements:  Proof of immunizations must be provided to the school office by the first day of school.  This form along with the non-prescription medication form is on Skyward. For directions on how to access the forms on Skyward, click here.
  • School Schedule: Students will attend four (4) classes each day according to their Gold/Black schedule of classes beginning at 8:25 everyday.  Click here for the daily blocks/lunch schedule. 
  • Penn Walk-Around:  We will be hosting a Walk-Around on Saturday, August 12,  from 9 a.m. –  12 p.m.  Students will have the opportunity to walk around the building and find their classrooms. Students/parents/guardians can enter at Doors A, B, C, D, E, L & M. In addition, various clubs and activities will be present to share information about how to get involved. The Penn Booster Club will be selling spirit wear and PE clothing in the bookstore during the Saturday, Aug. 12, Walk-Around.
  • Athletics First-Week Schedule: Click here for the first week of practices schedule including times/dates/locations for Penn Athletics Fall Sports. The Girls Golf Team practice starts on Friday, July 28. Practices for Boys Cross Country, GIrls Cross Country, Football (Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshmen), Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis and Volleyball (Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen) start on Monday, July 31.
  • All-Sports Passes: Season passes for All Kingsmen regular-season home sports events are on sale now. Click here for details.
  • Parking Passes:  Student Parking passes will be available for eligible Juniors and Seniors from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Monday-through-Friday, starting on Monday, Aug. 7. When in-person school is in session, parking passes are sold before school from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and after school from 3:17-3:30 p.m.The cost for “general” and “reserved” passes is $40 ($20 for a pass purchased in the 2nd semester).  There is the option for a limited number of “free” parking passes for students who are willing to park in the bank and/or softball parking lots only.  Students will find instructions on how to register, parking guidelines, and the Acknowledgment and Drug Consent forms online at  https://penn.phmschools.org/students-and-parents/transportation/student-parking.  You may call Mrs. Haughee with questions about student parking at 574-258-9524.
  • School Calendars: Click here for a PDF of the Gold/Black 2023-2024 one-page calendar that also includes scheduled recess and vacation dates.All P-H-M families are mailed a District Activities Calendar early to late July – early August. It lists key school and district events throughout the year.  Click to view the PDF.Our online (Google) calendars (Gold/Black School Year, Athletics and Fine Arts) are the most up-to-date.  It’s a Google calendar that can be added to your personal Google calendar.
  • Attendance: Click here for Attendance procedures/policies.
  • Stay informed: Click here for the ways to stay informed about news and events at Penn through social media or email. Special information items and the student newsletter, #KingsmenNation, is emailed on a weekly basis to students and parents who have registered their email in Skyward.
  • Get involved: Click here for just a few of the opportunities for students and parents/guardians to get involved.
  • Penn Open House:  Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 23, for Penn’s Open House from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  Additional information will be shared closer to the event. 
  • Textbooks:  Students will be brought down by their classes to the bookstore to pick up their textbooks. If you have any textbooks still checked out, please return them to PHS as soon as possible.  Bookstore hours are 7:30 a.m – 3 p.m. There is also a drop box for books at Door A.  Textbooks are to be returned to the bookstore at the end of each school year. Failure to return textbooks will result in additional charges.
  • Chromebooks:  All freshmen and students new to Penn will receive a new Chromebook. For information on purchasing Chromebook information (deadline Sept. 15),  click here. The Chromebook Acknowledgment Form must be signed by parents in Skyward Family Acces.  For directions on how to access the forms on Skyward, click here.  Freshmen will receive their new Chromebook during their Freshman Connections class on the first two days of school.  They must have with them their old Chromebook, charger, and signed Acknowledgment Form.  Students new to Penn will receive their Chromebook the first week of school during their study hall. 
  • Email Login Information: 

Username: first initial + last name + last 2 or 3 digits of ID number @phm.k12.in.us 

(example: jdoe56@phm.k12.in.us or jdoe456@phm.k12.in.us)

Password: Passwords: ID number + phm (example: 123456phm)

Canvas/Skyward Login Information:

Username: first initial + last name + last 2 or 3 digits of ID number (example: jdoe56 or jdoe456)

Password: ID number + phm (example: 123456phm)

Chromebook Repairs and Technical Assistance: If your student is in need of assistance with logging in to their Chromebook, requires a repair, or needs general Chromebook assistance, they can come to the high school between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternatively, they (or you) can email chromebooks@phm.k12.in.us with any questions they have regarding Chromebooks, and someone can assist them. 

  • School Pictures and IDs:  All school and ID pictures will be taken while students are in study halls and lunch periods the first few days of school. Senior Pictures will also be taken during this time period at school.  There is no change of clothing allowed.  Please note the same photo used for the ID is the same photo for the picture packet and yearbook. An information sheet will be mailed separately from InterState Studios concerning the prices of picture packages. All students will receive an ID.  Replacement IDs are $3. Click here for details.
  • Spirit Wear and PE Clothing:  The Penn Booster Club will be selling spirit wear and PE clothing in the bookstore during the Saturday, Aug. 12, Walk-Around and throughout the school year. Spirit Wear is available at the Gear Shack during home football games and in the bookstore. 
  • Student Schedules: Starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, students will be able to see their schedules electronically by accessing Skyward through their Student Access accounts.  Click here to access Skyward, or on a desktop computer or other device, click on the Skyward button linked in the upper right hand corner of the Penn High School website (penn.phmschools.org) or simply type the Skyward access url into your browser (skyward.phmschools.org) and login using the required credentials.  To access the mobile app, students will need to download the free Skyward app to their mobile device and login using the same login credentials.  Once logged in, schedules can be accessed by clicking on the “Schedule” tile. 
  • Schedule Changes: Appointments with counselors may be made to address scheduling errors/omissions and level changes ONLY. Requests for different teachers will not be granted. Appointments will not be made to make changes to electives during the summer. To make an appointment, please contact Wendy Hayes at whayes@phm.k12.in.us or call (574) 254-2851, or (574) 258-9502. 

Counselors are available for appointments between 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. starting Monday, July 31 – Friday, Aug 11. For simple schedule errors that can be addressed without a meeting, please email your alphabetically assigned counselor (listed below) to work toward a solution.

 

John Westra – Director of Counseling

Grade 13/Alt. Ed

Jen Tiller

Wellness Counselor

 

EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

Stacy Eck (Grades 10-12)

Deanna Ward (Grade 9)

 

GRADE 9

Nancy Block        A – Huston

Deanna Ward      Ingle – Montgomery + ECA (9)

Marni Cronk        Moon – Z     

 

GRADE 10

L. Stratford             A – Catapano

S. Hunter                Caudillo – Galiher

S. Varga                   Gardner – Kuzmic

A. Bates                   Kvietkus – Paiano

J. Fell                       Pal – Slavinskas

J. Fitzgerald            Smiley – Z

 

GRADE 11                                                                   

L. Stratford              A – Cox

S. Hunter                 Csakany – Hernandez

S. Varga                    Herron – Ledoux 

A. Bates                     Lee – Owens

J. Fell                         Paez Coy – Siddique

J. Fitzgerald             Siet – Z

 

GRADE 12

L. Stratford              A – Contreras

S. Hunter                  Coomes – Hacket 

S. Varga                    Hadzimesic – LeDonne       

A. Bates                     Lee – O’Connor

J. Fell                        Oh – Singh

 J. Fitzgerald             Sirovica– Z

 

  • Counseling Alerts:  The Counseling Center will use the email addresses in our system to alert parents to upcoming events and deadlines.  Emails will be grade specific and full of information for parents and students to stay on top of the scheduling process, college applications, scholarships and much more.   Check out the Counseling Center pages on the PHS website and the Counseling Center Canvas Course for news, events and anything else you might need related to the Penn Counseling Center.  ​
  • Address Changes: For all address changes, two proofs of residency are required, those would be: a copy of a mortgage or lease agreement and a current utility bill.  Please email those to whayes@phm.k12.in.us or you can drop those off to Wendy Hayes in the Counseling Center before 3 p.m.
  • Transportation: The P-H-M Transportation Dept. will be using the  transportation routing platform, EZRouting, for the 2023-24 school year. This will allow for streamlined communication that enables you to view bus information and receive regular correspondence directly from the Transportation Department. It will be populated beginning August 8. Click here to view the parent letter that was sent late July explaining the timeline.
  • Code of Conduct:  The Penn High School Code of Conduct is a set of expectations, and/or rules that the PHM school board has adopted to help create a safe and structured learning environment. At Penn High School, we work hard to teach and model our Take 3 expectations: Take Care of Yourself, Take Care of Each Other; and Take Care of This Place.  Please remember that the school’s rules apply going to and from school, at school, on school property, at school-sponsored events, and on school transportation.  It is important that students and families are familiar with these expectations and consequences for violations.
  • Dress Code:  The dress code is intended to encourage students to “dress for success” and come to school properly prepared to participate in the education process. Any type of dress or personal grooming that disrupts the educational environment, is destructive to school property, and/or is a threat to safety or health is prohibited. Student dress should reflect respect and pride in each individual student and the school community. No dress code can itemize every item of dress that is unacceptable for school; however, there are certain guidelines for good decision-making about daily apparel.  
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IMPORTANT DRESS CODE ITEMS

  • Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hairstyle) that advertises or promotes drugs, alcohol, or tobacco; clothing or jewelry that contains vulgar, suggestive, or profane language; or clothing or jewelry that promotes gang, cult, illegal, violent or racist activity is prohibited and considered disruptive. This is not an exhaustive list of the type of apparel or accessories that may be considered disruptive.  
  • At no time should any undergarments be visible.  
  • Any article of clothing that causes excessive wear to the school building, furniture, or equipment is prohibited.  
  • Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hairstyle) that would create an unsafe situation in any class is prohibited. All footwear must be secured to the foot.  
  • Clothing and excessive jewelry that could cause a health hazard is prohibited.  
  • Blankets are prohibited.  
  • Please see the full Dress Code available through the PHM website in the Student Handbook.

 

SENIORS:

Graduation Information:  2023-2024 commencement will be held at the University of Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion.  Please refer to the Penn High School website and Kingsmen Nation for up-to-date information on the date for graduation and all senior-related content.  An announcement from Jostens will be sent out to all seniors later this fall to order caps & gowns, senior announcements and fill out the senior info card, or you can go to www.jostens.com for further ordering information.  

 

NEW STUDENTS:

Please do not hesitate to call Principal Sean Galiher’s administrative assistant, Brenda Chaffee, at 574-258-9503, with questions.

Please complete the emergency contact information online (Skyward Family Access) as soon as possible. (This is imperative for the school nurse.) 

Our Main Office is open from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. every day during the summer.  We look forward to welcoming your students to Penn High School for another great year! 

 

SCHOOL FEES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES

  • Starting the 2023-2024 SY, P-H-M will not be charging school fees for curricular material. Per newly enacted HEA 1001-2023, P-H-M will have certain charges for non-curricular and optional activities. Indiana statute does permit school corporations to assess and collect a reasonable fee for lost or significantly damaged curricular materials. For more information on what parents will and not be charged for per HEA 1001-2023, click here.
  • Supply lists are not issued by our schools. Many of the supplies your child needs will be provided by the school. If other specific items need to be purchased for a class or lab, the teacher will provide the information after school starts. 
     

FOOD SERVICE

 

PHM's Triangle of SuccessPenn-Harris-Madison’s Triangle of Success is built on student achievement, with parent and teacher support. Success depends on supportive parents … help us help your children!

PARENTS Click here for ways to stay informed, as well getting connected and volunteering. 

 

Single-Game Tickets

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ONLINE

Ticket Prices for Athletic Events at Penn High School:

  • Varsity Events:

Everyone $6 (Game-Day Purchase for Football $7)

  •  All JV ONLY Games: 

Everyone $5

  • All Freshmen ONLY Games:

Everyone $5

  • Dive ONLY Meet:

Everyone $3

Tickets/All-Sports Passes

Sports fans can see some of Indiana’s best high school athletes compete in events at Penn High School.

Penn has won state championships in 24 team sports. The Kingsmen compete in the Northern Indiana Conference, and also schedule a highly competitive non-conference slate. 

  • All PHM Staff and one guest get in free with employee’s badge (guest must be with the employee)
  • Middle Schoolers wishing to attend events need to be accompanied by a ticketed, responsible adult who stays for the entire game

More than 1,200 student-athletes compete in the Penn Athletics program.

In addition to winning in the arena of competition, Kingsmen student-athletes also excelled in the classroom, combining for a cumulative Grade-Point Average of 3.54 (on a scale of 4.0).

Rules to Remember:

  • No reentry; once you leave, you are not allowed back in.
  • No outside food or beverages, no insulated cups
  • No backpacks
  • Diaper bags & large women’s purses are allowed
  • Penn does not have a clear bag policy
  • No electronic noise makers
  • No Footballs or Beach Balls
  • No weapons of any kind
  • No alcohol
  • No Smoking/Vaping products of any kind. All P-H-M school property is smoke free.
  • No open flames at private tailgating

 

Sophomore Year Scheduling Information

We have a number of resources listed below that can help students and parents prepare for the sophomore year.  In addition, this scheduling information and all other information related to the Penn High School Counseling Center is available in the Counseling Center Canvas course. 

If a student and/or family members needs further assistance, please contact a member of the Counseling Center Staff … we will be happy to help you!

Salt and Light

Sponsor: Bailey Mott – bmott@phm.k12.in.us

Description: The aim of the Penn High School Salt & Light Club is to help strengthen members’ walk with God, build healthy Christian relationships, and point others to Jesus in a broken world. The purpose of the club is to give glory to God. 

Eligibility Requirements: none – just come as you are!
 
The club meets every Wednesday at 7:40 a.m.
 
Contact student leader Landon Willis at lwillis906@phm.k12.in.us for information about the club.
 

Student Parking

Student Parking passes will be available for eligible Juniors and Seniors for the 2025-2026 school year from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. on Monday-through-Friday, starting on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

After Sept. 8, 2025, parking passes will be distributed before and after school only.

When in-person school is in session, parking passes are sold before school from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and after school from 3:17-3:30 p.m.

Students must bring the completed forms, ID, and other required items. 

  • Pay $40 to Penn High School’s Bookstore
  • Give the receipt from the Bookstore to Student Services

Click here for the required parking forms and instructions.

Cash and checks (made out to Penn High School) are acceptable payments.  We cannot accept credit cards at this time. Change will not be made so bring exact amounts. 

Students will go to the Counseling Center/Student Services office to show that required forms (posted below) have been filled out properly. After paperwork is filled out and approved, students will go to the bookstore to pay for parking pass.

Sophomores are not eligible for parking passes.​

The cost for “general” and “reserved” passes is $40 ($20 for a pass purchased in the 2nd semester).  There is the option for a limited number of ‘free’ parking passes for students who are willing to park in the bank and/or softball parking lots only.  

The information contained on this page will provide qualified students with the information they need to register and utilize the privilege of Student Parking at Penn High School.

Questions? E-mail Fran Haughee at fhaughee@phm.k12.in.us.  

Parking Map

Click here to see a map of the Student Parking Areas.

Student Parking Guidelines

Click to read, print and fill out the 2025-2026 Parking Pass Acknowledgement Form. This document includes:

  • Instructions for applying for a parking pass, including obtaining a parent/guardian’s signature
  • Guidelines for parking, and disciplinary action for failure to follow guidelines
  • Parking rules acknowledgement 
  • Drug test consent form
  • Diagram of parking areas surrounding Penn High School

After the 2025-2026 Parking Pass Acknowledgement Form has been filled out and completed, students must do the following:

  • Bring the following to Student Services Office to apply for a parking pass:
  1. Valid driver’s license belonging to the student driver
  2.  Signed Rules Acknowledgement & Consent form from the 2025-2026 Parking Pass Acknowledgement Form
  3. Signed Drug Test Consent form at the bottom of the 2025-2026 Parking Pass Acknowledgement Form
  4. Vehicle registration card from the BMV
  • Pay $40 to Penn High School’s Bookstore
  • Give the receipt from the Bookstore to Student Services

Back to School Information

 

Elementary student on first day of school

We’re thrilled to welcome back all of our 11,000+ students and are excited to help all our students achieve Excellence.

The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 20, 2025 for grades 1 – 12.

  • All students in 1st through 12th grades will report to their school buildings that day, and all those who are signed up for transportation services may ride the bus that day.  
  • Kindergarten orientation takes place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 with the first full day of kindergarten being Thursday, August 21st.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS. MARK CALENDAR & ATTEND! 

  • Our elementary schools are hosting many fun Back to School family events starting the week of August 11. Check your school’s Google calendar on its website or be on the lookout from communication directly from your school principal. 
  • All three Middle Schools are also planning a Walk-Around on Thursday, August 14th. Check the school’s Google calendar on its website or be on the lookout from communication directly from your school principal. Make sure you mark your calendar and plan to attend!
  • Penn is hosting a “Walk Around” to help parents and students get familiar with the school:
    • Penn High School’s “WALK AROUND” on Saturday, August 16, from 9 a.m. – Noon gives students a chance to familiarize themselves with the school and find where their classes and activities are located.

The BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION listed below will help P-H-M parents and students get ready for the 2025-26 School Year! 

CONTACTING SCHOOLS OVER THE SUMMER

REGISTERING STUDENTS

  • Register a new elementary or middle school student by visiting the school after offices open August 4, 2025. Click here to know what documentation you need to bring with you for registration.
  • Register a new Penn High School student by calling (574) 254-2851. We will help you schedule your registration appointment and advise you on what information to bring with you to the appointment.  

BACK TO SCHOOL PACKETS & FORMS

  • Back to School packet & information sheets
  • Parent/guardians will sign these three forms in ParentSquare:
    • Photo Consent
    • Mandatory Curriculum Consent
    • Handbook Certification   
  • These forms will be in Skyward Family Access:
    • CHIRP Release
    • Chromebook packet
    • Authorization to administer non-prescription medication at school
  • Back to School Info Sheets

Click here for more information on how to login into your Skyward Family Access account

SCHOOL CALENDARS

  • Here is the SY 2025-26 one-page calendar showing “at a glance” the start and end dates, as well as scheduled recess and vacation dates.
  • All P-H-M families are mailed a District Activities Calendar early August. It lists key school and district events throughout the year. Click here to view a PDF version.
  • Our online (Google) calendars are the most up-to-date. You’ll find a link to the P-H-M Corporate Calendar posted on the home page of the District website. It’s a Google calendar that can be added to your personal calendar.
  • Each school also maintains an online Google calendar on the home page of each school website that is updated frequently with the school’s scheduled activities and event details. You can also the school’s Google calendar to your personal calendar to remember important dates.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

  • All P-H-M schools provide basic school supplies to our students, free of charge. Therefore, our schools do not issue supply lists. You will need to purchase a backpack, water bottle, lunch box, and other items you want your child to have at home or take with them to school. If other specific items need to be purchased for a class or lab, your child’s teacher will inform you after school starts.  

IMMUNIZATIONS AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES

  • Click here to make sure you child is up-to-date with all required immunizations. 
  • Proof of immunizations must be provided to the school office by the first day of school.
  • Kindergarten parents, please click here to learn about important kindergarten health information and medical forms before your kindergartner’s first day of school. 
  • Click here for the forms administering medications at school
  • Click here for more information on P-H-M Healthcare Services 

TRANSPORTATION

  • School bus route times and locations will be shared with parents in a Transportation letter to be emailed before school starts
  • Parents can check EZRouting to see your child’s bus route information online
  • Here Comes the Bus provides real time GPS bus location info so parents know when to send their students out to the bus stop
  • Have more questions about Transportation? Visit their webpage for contact information.

FOOD SERVICE

PARENTSQUARE

  • Penn-Harris-Madison uses ParentSquare to send urgent alerts, such as school closings and delays.
  • Principals and teachers also use it for noncurricular school and classroom communications.
  • Click here for instructions on setting up your account.
  • Once your account is set up, families can chose their preferred mode of communication for non-urgent notifications–app, text, email, phone. You can also chose to have all communications automatically translated to your preferred first language. Click here for details on how to personalize your account and check your notification settings.

CLOSINGS/DELAYS PROCEDURES

 

PHM's Triangle of SuccessPenn-Harris-Madison’s culture of excellence, what we call #PHMExcellence, is built upon the “Triangle of Success”– linking students, teachers, and parents for the the best outcome for students. Success depends on supportive parents … help us help your children!

PARENTS Click here for ways to stay informed, as well getting connected and volunteering.