The Penn Choir presents “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 4-6.

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The shows are 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems) – Tania Bengtsson Center for Performing Arts.

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The Penn High School Marching Kingsmen performed at the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Photo Gallery posted below.

The parade, known as the nation’s first Thanksgiving Parade, was LiveStreamed on Hulu, Disney+ and 6abc.com.

Penn’s marching band performed “Santa’s Parade” and “Strike Up The Band”.

Mere Schneider, Julie Rice, Dakota Bengtsson, Addison Singleton and Conner Hes serve as the Marching Kingsmen drum majors.

D.J. Landoll serves as the Band Director, with Sabin Martinez and Aaron Griesser the assistant directors.

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Penn High School is putting its Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs and robotics front and center at a local STEM showcase hosted at the South Bend Technology Resource Center in Ignition Park. The event shines a spotlight on how area schools are using PLTW and robotics to connect students with real-world opportunities and local industry leaders.

Throughout the day, Penn students shared their work from four key PLTW areas: Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Science, and Robotics. From coded robots and engineered prototypes to biomedical investigations, visitors can see how Penn students are using hands-on projects to solve problems, think critically, and collaborate like professionals.

The showcase is also about what happens beyond the classroom. Local companies, community partners, and education leaders are using the event to explore new ways to support work-based learning (WBL), internships, and career-connected experiences for Penn students. By building these relationships, Penn is working to ensure that what students learn in PLTW courses ties directly to the skills needed in today’s workforce.

After students presented their individual booths, they got the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session, followed by a networking lunch with local industry leaders. Students finished out the day getting a tour of local businesses in Ignition Park.

Penn High School is expanding its College & Career Readiness course offerings for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting next school year there will be several new full-year courses and capstone experiences designed to connect students with high-demand career pathways. Click here to read more about these future courses.

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Penn High School is expanding its College & Career Readiness course offerings for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting next school year there will be several new full-year courses and capstone experiences designed to connect students with high-demand career pathways. The new courses are designed to provide students with hands-on, industry-aligned learning opportunities and the new graduation pathways to earn credentials before graduation (click here for more information on the graduation pathways starting with the class of 2029).

Below is a look at the new offerings coming for the 2026-2027 school year:

AP Business with Personal Finance

• Open to juniors and seniors
• Penn will offer AP Business with Personal Finance as a full-year option that fulfills Indiana’s required personal finance credit. Students will study financial literacy through the lens of business fundamentals, preparing them for life after high school while also experiencing the rigor of an AP course.

Principles of Real Estate

• Open to seniors only
• This full-year course prepares students for the Indiana Real Estate Broker’s licensing exam and introduces them to real estate and related careers. It will be offered through a partnership with Cressy & Everett Real Estate. 

Healthcare Specialist Apprenticeship

• Open to juniors and seniors
• Penn is partnering with Legacy Medical Academy to offer a double-block healthcare apprenticeship on campus. Students will complete at least 75 hours of clinical rotations in local medical facilities and prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam. The course is designed for students interested in nursing, pre-med, therapy, medical technology, and other healthcare fields.

Financial Apprenticeship

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least one business course
• Students will work directly at Korhorn Financial Group and complete two full CTE pathways simultaneously: Finance & Investment and Insurance. This paid apprenticeship requires three or more class blocks and includes preparation for the state insurance certification exam.

Education Professions Capstone

• Seniors only, prerequisites required
• As a capstone to the Education Professions pathway, this dual-credit course (IU & Ivy Tech) focuses on inclusive teaching strategies and real-world classroom experience. 

Architectural Design Capstone

• Seniors only, prerequisites required
• Students in the Architecture pathway can participate in a capstone centered on REVIT, the industry-standard design software. The course covers architectural, civil, and commercial design, and prepares students for the REVIT certification exam.

Startup Moxie Capstone

• Seniors who have completed the first level of Startup Moxie
• Students who completed the first year of Startup Moxie can apply for a second-level capstone where they will continue to build their existing business or develop a new one. The course deepens entrepreneurial thinking through mentorship, project development, and real-world application.

Enrollment for these new courses will open during 2026–2027 scheduling period. Click here to view the full Penn High School Program of Studies.

Penn Theatre presents the fall play production, “A Seussified Christmas Carol.”

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Shows are Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m. Performances are in the Studio Theater. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online at HomeTown Ticketing or at the door.

Written by Peter Bloedel, “A Seussified Christmas Carol” is the classic story of Scrooge meeting ghosts who show him the value of goodwill unto all and caring for his fellow man… all in the rhyming and silly language of Dr. Seuss!

Audience members are encouraged to get in the spirit and dress up in Seuss or Holiday wear.

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Penn High School celebrated 16 student-athletes who signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Penn-Harris-Madison Supt. Dr. Heather Short, Penn Principal Dr. Sean Galiher and Athletic Director Jeff Hart honors the students and their families at a ceremony in Penn’s Main Arena.

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U.S. News and World Report released its “Best Schools” rankings for public K-8 and high schools.

They ranked the best public high schools by state. Out of Indiana’s 395 public high schools, Penn ranked #26.

Data is based on the 2021–2022, 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 school years.

They also examined Indiana’s 989 elementary schools and 483 middle schools.

All of P-H-M’s elementary schools are ranked among Indiana’s “Best Elementary Schools”:

• Northpoint #1
• Prairie Vista #2
• Horizon #37
• Mary Frank #39
• Bittersweet #94
• Elm Road #172
• Moran #175
• Elsie Rogers #297
• Madison #273
• Meadow’s Edge #370
• Walt Disney #385

Two of P-H-M’s middle schools were also recognized:

• Discovery #3
• Schmucker #53

The U.S. News & World Report analyzed 103,391 pre-K, elementary and middle schools nationwide for their rankings. The rankings use the same methodology for all included grade levels. For each state, schools were assessed on their shares of students who were proficient or above proficient in their mathematics and reading/language arts state assessments. Half of the formula assessed the scores themselves and the other half incorporated the test results in the context of socioeconomic demographics. In other words, the top-ranked schools are all high-achieving and have succeeded at educating all their students. Click here for more information on the methodology.

The highest ranked U.S. public schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores on an array of college-level exams, and graduated in high proportions. They reviewed data on 17,901 public high schools. Click here for more background information on their ranking system.

Sponsor: Ashley Lattimer

The aim of the Penn High School Philosophy Club is to create a welcoming space where students can explore big questions, challenge assumptions, and exchange diverse perspectives. Through discussion, critical thinking, and open dialogue, we seek to better understand ourselves, our community, and the world, while fostering respect, curiosity, and a love of wisdom.

Philosophy Club wants to give students an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, grow as thinkers, and apply philosophical reasoning to both personal and real-world issues. The club exists to nurture intellectual curiosity, respectful debate, and a lasting appreciation for philosophy.

Regularly scheduled meetings will be held every Black Thursday before school from 7:30-8:10 a.m.

Sponsor: John Gensic

The aim of the Penn High School Vaccination Awareness Club is to empower students with accurate, science-based knowledge about vaccines through education, outreach, and school-wide engagement. The club hopes to promote public health by increasing vaccine awareness, organizing vaccine-related events, and creating opportunities for student-led advocacy and community impact.

Club dues are $5, or you may speak to the club sponsor about covering the dues.

Meetings will be held on Gold Tuesdays.