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

 

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